Chicago: Wicker Park Cocktail Spots

By caitkontalis | Aug 22, 2020
North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > Wicker Park

View From The Up Room

View From The Up Room

Queen Mary


Good for: Date, Friends, Casual

Highlight: Navy Strength Old Fashion
Queen Mary is my absolute favorite bar in Chicago. The drinks are amazing, the staff is brilliant creators, and the vibe is perfect. The interior of this intimate lounge is reminiscent of, you guessed it, the royal voyager Queen Mary.
These are the sort of bartenders you say “make me something with rum” and they come back with the best darn rum cocktail you’ve had in your life.

Violet Hour


Good for: Date, Intimate Conversations, Cozy

Highlight: Creative Seasonal Menu
The Violet Hour revolutionized the cocktail scene in Chicago. Their bartenders are geniuses and are some of the very best you will find in Chicago. With a seasonal menu, created by the staff, The Violet Hour is a modern-day speakeasy. So be sure to class it up and take off those gym shoes. This intimate, Gatsby-Esque speakeasy doesn’t allow cell phone use, so bring your date and keep it classy.

The Up Room


Good for: Chicago Views, Small Groups, Date

Highlight: A Wide Whiskey Menu
This hidden gem is often overlooked because it sits just above its sister, The Robey, at six-corners. Take the elevator to the tip-top to find this intimate lounge with gorgeous panorama west-side — views of Chicago’s skyline. The cocktails are lovely, and there is quite the selection of whiskey. The real thrill is the views, and they even have a heated patio for you to enjoy when Chicago’s chilly winters kick-in.

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Written by cait_kontalis
Hi, I'm Cait Kontalis. Greek-American. Believer that the more people travel, the better global citizens we become.

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