Spent the other night at this place with a close friend. It's a great place to stop, enjoy the drinks and have a meaningful conversation. Greatly appreciate the hosts we had by the bar, as they served us the most delicious margaritas and spirit free cocktails! Saved and hope to be back soon! read more

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We swung by best bar for a few drinks before heading to radius. It was kinda crowded in a. Friday night but we eventually got some place to sit at the bar. The service was a bit slow since there were only 2 bartenders we ordered a thyme cocktail and some espresso martinis. The drinks were decent. The prices were reasonable too. It was not too loud but the atmosphere was lively since it was a Friday night. The bar was a bit smelly though, especially cz they were about to close. Not sure if I will be back but overall, did have a decent experience. read more

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The bartenders are nice and offer great recs based on your palette. The ceiling lights are cute too!

Uncoordinated workers and understaffed bar. Drink was very mid and don't even think it was a full drink's worth of liquid in my glass. Finished it in 3 sips, no exaggeration. read more

I left a review a few months ago but I recently went back, and unfortunately my opinions have changed. Everything was perfect as far as the bartender, the drinks, and ambiance. However, while we were sitting at the bar, a roach emerged from behind the bar. This completely soured our experience, which sucks because this was my favorite bar in Chinatown. It just seems like the standards of cleanliness are not there. read more

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This was a pretty decent, although never changing cocktail bar. Now Closed. Sadly. However, it appears it may have been resurrected at we'll check it out ! read more

One of my favorite Chinatown bars: always has some good drinks to pass the time. The sound system def got better & ambiance is still beautiful as always. Visited with my friends (a few years ago for a birthday) and last night to chat. Bartender was super patient & kind when taking my order for the Breakfast in Japan cocktail (I ask so many questions) and even when we split a little bit of my cocktail, he was kind enough to refill the missing amount. One downfall is that when we sat near the DJ system, there was an overwhelming stink of body odor even though there was no one at the DJ station or seated near us. read more

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Nice spot for a drink while you're waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant or as a night cap! Very comfortable vibe, almost like you're at your friends house sitting on the couch. The lychee martini wasn't really lycee forward, moreso tasted like a pink lemonade which was kind of disappointing but the other drinks were good! read more

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Was blessed to be able to check out this bar during the soft opening. The owner was great and so welcoming. The staff was knowledgeable and showed so much passion about the food menu. We felt so welcome and definitely want to return. The space feels upscale and is going to be a hidden gem in Chinatown. By the way, the drink menu is out of the world. My favorite drink is the Champagne Cocktail. It's made with Moet, Hennessy, and grapefruit bitters. Wishing you all the best and much success! read more

Best Bar - a view of a bar with a lot of tables and chairs - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stumbled upon this bar passing by after dinner. It reminded me of a cocktail bar I used to visit frequently in Chinatown in NYC, so I doubled back and went inside. They manage to capture the essence of a Chinatown bar; that feeling of intimacy and hospitality, with a lean toward dramatic decor that is understated with more casual furniture, and it all balances out to create a perfect place to sit down for a drink or two or three. The bartender, Tristan, gives excellent recommendations, sees everything happening in the bar like the eye of Sauron, and instantly made me feel welcome. It was a freezing night in Chicago and I was in the mood for something with heat, and he recommended their "...we have a problem" cocktail and it was the perfect amount of sweet with a cinnamon kick that makes this cocktail extremely drinkable. It was so drinkable that I was surprised at how fast I drank it, and although I meant to only stop in for one drink, I was eager to order another one. I ordered two more cocktails, each equally as excellent as the last in their own unique way. If it wasn't a Monday night and I didn't have work the next morning I would have stayed for more. The spirits they are using are quality and many of them local. The ingredients they use are unique but familiar, like river salt on the rim of the "Super Nice" cocktail. The craft in the cocktails is obvious, and the best part is that they're not pretentious about it. The bartender, Tristan, walks the fine line of bringing the guests at the bar together while also letting people breathe in the way only the best bartenders can do. He reads the room and reads the crowd (hence why I said he's like the eye of Sauron) and he also makes excellent cocktails the whole time. I have had great cocktails in many places, but my favorite place to have great cocktails is a place just like this. read more

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I didn't look this place up. I needed to pee. this is the best bar. best music. when I die, I want to haunt here. so much going on. while I live I wish I were there but I'm not near. read more

Went here last night for a drink. Super cute bar! It wasn't crowded thankfully, I love a lowkey bar. (Not sure of the usual crowd, but it was raining and a Tuesday night lol so ‍) Bartenders were quick and attentive. I got the Litty lychee and the tequila daga night. They were both so good, the tequila drink was definitely felt, so no skipping out on the liquor. Definitely adding this bar on my list of must revisits. Also, the ceiling!!!! I thought it was so cool, I kept watching the little shooting stars, loved my time here for sure. read more

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If you find yourself in Chinatown and are looking for a simple drink, then bar would be an easy place to stop in. The back bar is beautiful with an arching, light wood shelving filled with a member of respectable spirits. The bar staff is friendly and will certainly chat all evening with you about anything from pop culture to personal matters. While the service was excellent, the cocktail menu shows promise for improvement. All that being said, if you are sweating from a hot day outside, a cold TsingTao can't go wrong. Dragon's Milk: 3/5 while it was recommended as the most popular drink on the menu, I found its flavors, a little muted. The strawberry didn't shine and even though it came with a milk blend base, the mouthfeel wasn't representative A Hot Mez: 3/5 again, some muted flavors. Mezcal is such a beautiful drink that I didn't feel received enough attention. While I appreciate the use of superlime in drinks, it wasn't enough to make up for me read more

Ambiance is great. This is a good bar for a date night - music is very chill until late. Dark lighting. Pretty light fixtures and seating. Small and lowkey. Not sure if they have food or not. If you love whiskey this is a must. They have a million whiskey cocktails which isn't very common. I'll be back! read more

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What a great find in Chinatown!! Such amazing decor and concept. I think the whole bar is themed for galaxy/Star Wars based on the decor and drinks. One drink is called "Obi Wan"! I thought the drinks all sounded super interesting on paper, but the taste and presentations were a bit of a let down, especially the espresso martini, no foam, no layers of taste. This would be a solid 4 star bar for me, but unfortunately, the service we received that day was below average. Only one bartender was there on Sunday afternoon, and there were roughly 9 people at the bar. The bartender didn't acknowledge us when we entered, didn't offer water, or bother to take our orders. We had to hunt him down while he's busy chatting with a few female patrons at the bar. read more

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I think that this place is a great addition to the Chinatown area. Even though there are a few kinks that are still being worked out, there is no denying the craftsmanship that goes into the creation of the drinks. Wow they make standard drinks exceptionally well, their specialty cocktails really knocked it out of the park and there is something for everyone! They also have liquor to go - which is a definite plus. read more

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Street parking Friendly bartender and servers Chil vibes. Music not too loud to have a conversation. Velvet lounge seats. Cool place to chill and chat. Had the lunar love - a deep sweet drink. Un"pear"ably good - strong ginger flavor, min pear. read more

Best Bar - Kickin it towards the back - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in after getting food at Lowcountry the other night and had a really nice time. We ordered the Un"pear"ably Good, The Sputnik, Barry Manilojito, and the Pretty Nice. All of the drinks were made perfectly, but my favorites were the Un"pear"ably Good and The Sputnik. Overall, I can't wait to come back here since the bar atmosphere was class and not too loud, and the bartender was already nice to chat with! read more

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Wound up here by accident was trying to go to 9 bar but they were closed and the person working at the take out counter recommended we try best bar. I am glad she did!!! The drinks here are phenomenal thoughtful complex flavors that are perfectly balanced. The playlist was also really good and not too loud. I got a chance to talk to the new owner Javi and he told me they will be doing some renovations and changing the name to Cozy Garden. Excited to come back and see the new layout read more

Me and my absolute fucking boys had a great time at best bar. Ambience is great conversation was spectacular. Drinks are out of this world. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the china town area read more

As I continue my quest to find the best old fashioned in Chicago, I was recommended to visit this cocktail bar in Chinatown. Judging by the reviews, this is a fairly new establishment. It's pretty low-key and they have djs come and play on certain nights. If you are a house head, dj Wayne Williams plays a house mix on Thursday evenings which was a treat. The drinks were good and you can tell they really care about presentation of each cocktail. I only took a star off because I thought they had food (small bites) but we were told they didn't serve food nor could we bring outside food in. It's not a huge deal, but maybe they can reconsider adding a few small bites to their menu. Overall a good chill ending to my night with some good drinks and music. Recommend this place. read more

Amazing chill bar in the old part of Chinatown. I honestly thought this was super hidden but so underrated. I asked Tristan the bartender what is a nice alcohol forward drink with tequila or whiskey and he told me about SUPER NICE. A cocktail with tequila + mezcal and coconut milk + lychee + lavender, lemon & lime. It was delicious and topped with agave & Hawaiian lava salt on the edge of the glass Really nice bar for a chill night or even a DJ-filled evening since they have different theme nights, an open dance floor (which usually is a lounge), and goes till 1-2am normally Will be back to try their other cocktails! Note cocktails are $15-$20 but they have a wide range of drinks read more

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i think its super cute that chinatown has a bar now. or two or three.. cant keep track... but I came here actually after a visit to the chinese herbal doctor and had some frustration with my prescription. they had a happy hour deal till 6 pm and i ordered this super delicious lychee drink that was smooth and strong! I think the name was dragon potion or something.. or dragon elixir. only downside was that there was only one bartender... again and it took a while to get to my order. but all good it was pouring outside and the drink tasted amazing! strong and potent read more

I found this spot through Groupon, and what a find! Cool bar to get drinks. I believe we came on "Emo Night" from what I overheard another patron say. Good playlist going. The bar had just switched over to their fall menu, but the bartender made the matcha piña colada for me, as I had seen the cocktail was listed in their online menu. Delicious! I'm glad I was able to experience the cocktail! I also had the Luna Love it was good, but I wouldn't order it again. read more

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Over priced drinks, there is always a poop smell in the air and I'm pretty sure the bartender put the same straw back in my drink he used to taste the drink.. i don't write reviews normally but this is just my experience the 3 times i was there read more

We will never ever ever ever support an establishment like this. It had absolutely no Style. There was Red stuff on the floor in the bathroom and definitely not Clean. Absolutely not Gorgeous. Don't blame me if see something bad, say bye bye baby to this place !!! read more

vibes were vibin' and the music was bumpin' all while I got drunk drinking a delicious cocktail and told my entire life story, in all its naursty detail, to my coworker. we then walked to the Chiu Quon next door but they were out of most things cuz it was 9:30, then we went to miniso and I bought a cute watermelon duck plushie, then we went to Mango Mango and got Durian dessert and tried going to Ping Tom park to eat it but got kicked out by the scummy park police (ACAB). anyways, bar was great, 10/10 read more

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Great place nice service A good place for fun Handsome boss Good food Good drinks read more

Best Bar - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lowkey and non pretentious spot. Great drinks and super friendly and fun bartenders! The Litty Lyche was delicious

Tristan is an amazing bartender. Excellent vibe, music and drinks! Also this is a beautiful bar with live music. read more

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There aren't a lot of bars in Chinatown in Chicago but this is a solid one of the few existing! We actually tried to go to the speakeasy nearby but it was WAY too packed so we came here and I'm glad we did! On a Saturday night it was populated but still had available tables and bar seating. The DJ was vibing and the ambience was cool and had some futuristic lights above the bar and on the back wall. Fun place to lounge with friends and grab drinks and have a conversation. Overall low-key and tasty drinks. Good for a chill night, and reasonably priced. read more

Amazing service and even better drinks!!! The vibe was amazing as well to hang out with friends read more

Best Bar - Obi Won - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Attractive spot conveniently located in Chinatown. The staff was really nice and attentive. We were there for an after concert party and we were able to continue the fun! I love an outdoor patio these days and theirs was spacious and comfortable. I'll be back. read more

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It's gone completely downhill since the change of ownership. The hours are subject to whoever is working. If you ask any questions, they treat you like garbage. It's after 8pm on a Friday, btw. The time before I sat at the bar and it was 20 minutes before I was greeted. It was rudely with anger and no remorse. This place will fail. I hope the next owners understand what "service" means in the service industry. It's a shame. read more

Small bar, recently established so everything looks new. Had a live DJ when I visited (Friday night). Drinks were not cheap and staff were nice. A few large screen TVs in the lounge area to set the mood. Very clean unisex bathrooms x2. Not ideal for larger groups 6-7+ read more

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I really like the potential for this place. Great location, manicured admittance and decor, and finely crafted cocktails make this an ideal date night ending spot. Can't wait till my next visit. Pro tip: ask for a Whistle Pig Old Fashioned. read more

Great drinks for a good price. Place can get a little crowded for larger groups, but they'll try to accommodate. VERY knowledgeable bar staff, which is really the deal sealer. Edit: I should have posted pictures, but I drank them too quickly. read more

Sweet lighting. Awesome atmosphere! Good friendly people. Try the Hubble Highball!!!! read more

Best Bar - Sweet lighting - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing service and thoughtful cocktails. The gentleman who served us was incredibly helpful and attentive-- can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in Chicago! read more

Amazing drinks and the owner and bartenders are super chill! Highly reccomend. The Obi Won, Aviation, and their custom Cinnamon Old Fashioned are well worth a try! read more

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