Chicago, IL
For Cocktails in Chicago, the local food press points to Culebra, Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club, and Charis Listening Bar. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Culebra · Logan Square
Leads The Infatuation's 20 best cocktail bars in Chicago. a Logan Square standout.
Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club · River North
Featured by The Infatuation as a River North cocktail-bar standout.
Charis Listening Bar · Bridgeport
The Infatuation highlights the Bridgeport listening bar's sound system and expertly curated cocktails.
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