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    Ward Eight

    4.7 (246 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    WARD EIGHT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Munsanje M.

    Are you kidding me???? You literally almost miss this spot and it's SO good! Finding well crafted cocktails in this area is almost nonexistent but they do it so well. It's almost like a small little speakeasy vibe with not that many seats but they can make anything you ask! We did a traditional aviation and Hemingway daiquiri to start and knew right away every single drink was going to be fantastic. So good, we even went back the next day! Highly recommend and I will be back, an embarrassingly large amount of times!

    "The Understudy" cocktail

    Very cool space with a great summer patio. Fantastic cocktail made right with quality ingredients and knowledgeable bartenders. Chris cooking up special appetizers and meals. Lots of BBQ last summer too. #support local

    Dealer's choice

    Incredibly friendly staff with fabulous drinks! The service was amazing, and the vibe is immaculate. Didn't get a picture, but the fries were delicious, and the staff accommodated a vegan member of our group by preparing all the topics of one of our orders of fries on the side. Thank you, Ward Eight!

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    Vaughan S.

    Great place for a drink and food. Great service. Very chill atmosphere, not a loud place. Perfect for having conversations. Can get crowded after 9 but still worth the visit

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    Adam K.

    Howard street is a tale of two cities : Chicago and Evanston. Evanston has done more to support interesting businesses. We heard about this place on Nextdoor. We arrived when the bar opened and nobody was there - not even the bartender. We waited and finally they arrived. Their cocktails have all the classics and a small micro brew list. We ordered the cheese plate, roasted carrots and onion soup. The cook served us and explained what we were getting. The food was gastropub. This place is good and next to another good place, The Peckish Pig. This place is very small, fun and dark.

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    Your mixology and ambiance are amazing. Small enough for intimate conversations and for small gatherings.

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    Well stocked bar with tasty house specialty cocktails and friendly servers. Space is sophisticated but not pretentious.

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    Great drinks and small bites. Place is never too loud and plenty of elbow room. Bartenders rock too

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    Great service and very cool space. Hidden gem on Howard. Try the white Negroni. Pumpkin seed brittle was really good

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    These guys are true craftsmen. From cocktails to smoked meat. Love this joint. Low key atmosphere, great service and awesome food.

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    As a former restaurant/craft cocktail owner in Lincoln Park, I'm shocked Oskar's only has 2 reviews…read moreas it's got a lot going for it. The cocktail menu caters to many tastes, they make their own bitters, shrubs and syrups, they have a diverse collection of small batch producers and clearly a staff who know what they're doing! As a mixologist who now only plies his trade at home, I was extremely impressed!! Not that the lack of reviews seem to be hurting their business - the 3 attempts I made to visit, only one was successful (they were too busy the other times). I stumbled upon Oskars by chance - but man, am I ecstatic that I did!!! This is a gem that would easily do well in Chicago's trendiest hoods. Its interior is extremely cozy and inviting/welcoming - it reminded me of a cocktail establishment in London's brick lane neighborhood. I'm looking forward to coming back with friends as this is a cocktail bar that will impress Chicagoans and out of towners alike - and more importantly, I don't have to venture south to have a great cocktail anymore!!

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    About a 1-1.5: Evanston Pour is a popular coffee spot in the Evanston 'hood - we came here to get…read morea caffeine fix, and ordered: +the Cookie Butter Latte - prepared with cookie butter syrup and milk; I did request this to be extra hot, but it was served lukewarm +a Latte with almond milk - also served lukewarm +an Almond Croissant +and, a Scone The coffee was just not strong, and the fact that it was served lukewarm was a total no. The pastries were just okay, but could have been more fresh and/or warmed up. Staff was friendly, and the place also offers cocktails/other alcoholic beverages. Seating is available, but somewhat uncomfortable; not much of a place where you can do work or study. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +lukewarm, weak coffee +metered street parking

    I've been here several times since my first review and it just hasn't been the same. I believe they…read moremake their own syrups in house but they're not potent in flavor. In the fall I had the pumpkin latte and I had to ask for more pumpkin because I couldnt taste it. Today I tried their new cookie butter latte and it doesn't taste like anything. How can the pumpkin latte and cookie butter latte taste the same? They also charge $1 more to make the drinks with oat milk. Why are they punishing customers for dietary restrictions? The prices are also high compared to other places. My husband ordered a slice of their blueberry almond loaf and it cost $7!

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    In honor of Women's History Month I would like to update my review of Nobody's Darling to state…read morethat the lovely owners of this fine establishment are still doing their thing. Nobody's Darling is not just to have a chat and cocktail, they offer quite a few events for folks to attend. Below are a few examples of the swinging times you can have there. In 2026 I am so happy that they are still in business and thriving. The vibe is still cool, the menu for the cocktails is still exciting and the crowd is eclectic. Wine Down Wednesday Unwind midweek with Happy Hour 5-7pm $7 glasses of wine $20 bottles Thursday: Pitch Your Peeps Help your friend find love (or vibes). Pitch them to the room - all relationship styles welcome. Feel Good Fridayz w/ DJ All The Way Kay Start the weekend right! Happy Hour 5-7pm DJ Kay live 8-11pm Sunday Karaoke All Day Happy Hour starting at 2pm Karaoke 5pm-8pm Sip.Sing. Repeat. Empanadas by De Luna Empanada 7pm-10pm DJ Gloria on the decks Cocktails flowing all night Friday, March 20 DJ Set 8-11PM

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