Great atmosphere but music on the patio made it too loud to have a conversation as everyone is…read moreyelling to try to get a word in. I feel bad if anyone lives in the units above the establishment. Great rotating happy hour items keep things interesting. Atmosphere is very laid back and casual classy vibe. I'd gladly be back but I'd look at the happy hour menu first. Happy hour does seem to last all day? No specificities on their menu. Street parking was limited. Only drinks, no food. Good spot to start a date or end a date because the interior is open until 2 am. Patio closes around 10

A nice stunning patio. Very versatile too because you can pop back by the fireplace in the colder…read moremonths and sit in the little rays of sun on the warmer days. Always a great old fashioned too.

Top notch burger and fries. If they bottled this yellow sauce I'd drink it along with 3$ high…read morelife's. One of the few bar I'll travel distance for.

I stopped by Best Intentions solely to check out their burger, and I was EXTREMELY delighted by my…read moreexperience. I ordered a single cheeseburger, which was $7. It was SO delicious and juicy. The meat was also on the thinner side, which made it so easy to bite into. The onions paired so well with the sauces, cheese, meat, and buns. Honestly so flavorful. I also ordered hand-cut fries, and again I had no complaints. The fries were salted very well and came with its own sauce. I'm not quite sure what the sauce was, but I was not a huge fan of it and just opted for the ketchup. Overall, LOVED my food. Overall, I had an amazing experience at Best Intentions. The service was quick and quite lovely as well. I loved their patio seating. To note, I stopped by during the week at around 5-6pm, and I had no trouble getting a seat! I will definitely return when I'm craving a burger!

Remedy is excellent. From the giant fish tank behind the bar to the sign outside that just says…read more"BAR", you'll know this place's vibe the second you step inside. The happy hour is pretty much unbeatable here, EVERYTHING is half off. I can walk out of there after an hour of drinking having only paid ~20 bucks, including tip. On top of that, the cocktail and beer selection is really solid. And, the music is always bumpin' and seems to be whatever the bartender on shift likes, which I think is great. Can't say enough about the service here. Everyone I've interacted with has been friendly and efficient behind the bar. This place is truly a hidden gem on Milwaukee ave.

This was our last stop in Chicago before heading to the airport. Great experience and honestly one…read moreof the cooler cocktail bars we hit on this trip. Sat at the bar and had a friendly chat with the bartender. Service was fast since it wasn't too busy on a late Sunday afternoon. Ordered the "Asshattan" which was basically a really well-made Manhattan... Strong, delicious, no complaints. The space is small but cozy. Loved all the plants hanging around everywhere. Overall, solid spot for decently priced cocktails (they had specials/happy hour advertised too). Good vibes, friendly bartender... can't really ask for more than that.

Just discovered a new cocktail bar in the Logan Square/Avondale area. It's cozy, rustic, and has…read moresuper welcoming vibe. The cocktails are unique and creative; great quality without the crazy price tag. I heard they have DJs on weekends too. Pro tip: Don't miss the famous tamales from Claudio, the Tamale Guy. 6 pieces for $12 is a steal.

A few rounds full of laughs, arguments, and liquor. What a fun place to spend a saturday afternoon…read more Super friendly staff having a good time together while we got--maybe too--rowdy at a booth. A good mix of classics as well as some fun cocktails(a frozen baja blast?!?!) In any case, a decent old fashioned, a wonderful espresso tini, and a fun tiki drink all were savored. I love a place with balance. Like many chi bars it has the "dive bar design" where it isn't a dive bar, but still feels like one. Super fun spot to hang, chat and booze!

The California Clipper is a Chicago classic. Excellent cocktails, and a good destination for jazz…read moreand swing on the west side.

I asked for the (bald & ) (big) guy's name as the bouncer at the front & he refused to give it to…read moreme lol. Mind you he did not let my friend in for absolutely no reason while he (bouncer) was drinking on the job. Made absolutely ridiculous comments while we were waiting outside for our uber. Someone in line told me how they were prejudice to them as well. Bouncer was beyond rude and unwelcoming. Do not recommend this place whatsoever. They always have shitty music anyway. DO NOT even bother coming here 0/10!!!!

So, my name is Mr Pretense and I was looking for a place to wet my whistle. Preferably someplace…read morethat has good nosh and gin based drinks. This place hit the spot.

Came here to try their burger but also got a cocktail and a charcuterie board. I love the victorian…read morestyle inside. It felt very cozy and intimate. Their cocktails are gin-focused, and the two that we got were really tasty. The service was friendly and quick. For drinks, we ordered the Jester and Zigzag. The jester was refreshing and tasted a lot like celery. The zigzag was clarified and my favorite out of the two. For our charcuterie board, they have you choose a minimum of three (cheese or meat) for $8 each, then everything else on the board is complimentary. It came with bread, pickles, grapes, jam, mustard, and nuts. We chose the red rock (a blue cheddar cheese) and purple haze (soft goat cheese), plus the wagyu pastrami (I liked this a lot). The burger was alright to me. The fries were really good. I would come back just for the drinks because they were delicious!

Such a lovely spot to grab a cocktail (or three!) with friends or a date. Great, diverse menu,…read moreincluding the option to have the bartender make a custom drink if you're feeling adventurous! All the servers are friendly and know the menu well. It can get a little loud with the love music, so sit in the back if you are worried about that -- it helps a little.

Cute-enough spot with small plates and cocktails. However, when we visited last night, we waited 15…read moreminutes for our one wine and one cocktail, despite the restaurant being less than a quarter full. We watched our waitress make multiple attempts to pick up my husband's drink from the bar, spill, set it down, pick it back up and spill more, and finally give up and run it to us. As she set down this sticky, wet, under-filled mess, I asked her exactly how much of my husband's $16 cocktail she had just spilled. She said, "Yeah, the bartender over-poured," and walked off. We then watched her do the exact same thing to every mixed drink she ran. Way, way too expensive to be delivering messy, dripping, quarter-empty cocktails. Skip Clara and go to Le Midi, where the service, ambience, and wine list were perfect.

Let me tell you, I bet been to a place that seemed too adult for you and you ARE an adult? This…read moreplace gave very chill and upscale vibes. The music played was perfect, and was giving old school vibes. The drinks had awesome names, I had a drink with blueberry in the name (I hate I cannot think of the name), but it was sooooo good. Our server was so nice and knowledgeable too. They have a great system in there. We also tried the lavender crème brûlée.....one word, YES! Looking for something nice and relaxing, but a vibe? Go here ASAP!

Wow! We stumbled upon The Meadowlark tonight on a whim and we are in love! What a cozy, chic, and…read moredelicious speakeasy! Coming on Wednesday, we were able to get seated at the bar right away. My guess is that on the weekend you might want to get a reservation. The concept of a Midwest Topography based menu was brilliant and engaging! I loved reading through the full book, there is such richness to the descriptions and Midwestern rootedness! You can also just skim through and find the drink that sounds the best to you if reading isn't your favorite (). My husband got the Cattails drink and I got the Water Lily. His was bursting with tropical juiciness and mine was complex with umami and floral flavors. We both loved our drinks and were sad we couldn't stay longer. We will definitely be back again in the future, and come with hungry tummies for some of the delicious sounding bar snacks! The space is intimate and warm. Great for intimate gatherings, not for big groups. Clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and collaborative. We loved it and look forward to our next visit!

Love the vibes down here! It's one of the truest speakeasy feels in the city and the drinks are…read morealways amazing. Feels like stepping back in time.

Went during the cabaret night and really enjoyed myself. Got there during Happy Hour 6-7pm and and…read moretried their holiday martini. It was a delicious mix of apple and caramel. They also have a photo booth that you HAVE to be ready for because the machine doesn't give you a good warning on when it's going to be taken. The atmosphere is very dark and intimate that is a great spot for date night. I think my favorite part was great music and the fun, very useful vending machine by the bathroom. (see below) Unfortunately the boneless couches were a hazard and really struggled to get up since my knees were were up to my chest.

All because a few years back my brother took me to his favorite cocktail bar in Detroit and I hated…read morethe drinks and was a sourpuss about it he usually refuses to take me to his other treasured places. However I think the holiday spirit got to him a couple of weeks ago because he took me to Consignment which is one of he and his wife's faves. The name is as it says - the bar doubles as a secondhand store and whatever is on display is for sale. I adored it! The service was awesome - I always love chopping it up with Black bartenders - and the crowd was very very queer. I was legitimately in heaven. So much doesn't feel safe right now - especially with the J6 goon squad running amok in Chicago trafficking people. It was nice to be among my people enjoying great drinks in a buzzy atmosphere. Because we are old, we got there by 730 on a Saturday and surprisingly it was already packed! Patience won the day though and within 45 minutes we snagged some stools against the wall. I had a great time here and hope to return!

My lovely wife and I checked out Consignment Lounge on a rainy Saturday afternoon recently. We had…read moreheard about a mysterious bar on Diversey that also offered vintage items on display that were also on sale, so we had to pay this place a visit. There's a bar and some seating options in the front room. The back room looks like your elder relatives' basement with random stuff on display like clothing, buttons, books about weather vanes, and even some baseball cards. They have a back patio too, and there was a food popup going on during our visit though we did not try anything. We each enjoyed Maplewood Son of Juice brews in these vintage-y glasses, and also some cups of water. We wonder how well the secondhand merchandise moves, and hey you just might want to buy that ceramic camel on display after downing a few adult beverages.