Great happy hour! We were there on a Saturday and happy hour went until 6. We sat at the bar and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend the hibiscus gin and tonic and the spicy scallop handroll. read more

Really dope spot to grab good drinks and bites! I have come on weekdays and if you get there right after work its not so bad, but as the night progresses it can get heavy in here due to its popularity. I usually grab a seat at the bar which makes for a nice look as its kinda litup and has a sex appeal to it. They make an amazing mezcal old fashioned here which is as good as I've ever had. Mazerac (play off of Sazerac but with mezcal) is pretty good as well! The Jamaican meat pies are very stellar here also. They offer tours here in which I have yet to partake but that will change soon. Good place to meet up for a date, link up with friends or go have a drink on the solo tip...get here! read more

Owner gave us the backstory of how the distillery and restaurant came to be. Cocktails and bites of sushi were delish!

Stopped in for a few drinks. All the staff were fantastic. Got a nice patio seat and loved the location.

Came here for birthday drinks and some food and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong. Our server was a sweetheart and made sure we were all taken care of. It's the perfect place for a date or to start a girls night out. read more

One visit and I'm a huge fan. CH is a small place that's classy, modern, sleek. A friend and I were seated at the bar, which has a nice backlit top, and great views of the still works. The Distillery looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss Book, or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- totally cool. I'm looking forward to taking the distillery tour (which now runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays, check their website). Our bartender was very informative as it was our first visit, and the passion for what they do just makes this place relaxing and unpretentious. I started with the Czech Mate, and while okay, I give that 3 out of 5 stars. My friend chose well with the Moscow Mule, and I've never had a better tasting MM, so that's what I enjoyed for my second drink. The ginger was so fresh, I felt like sushi would have been a great compliment to this drink! All drinks were $11- so affordable for what you get. And although it's a modern/classy place, they were also showing NCAA games on their flat screens (opening weekend of the Tournament). There's that unpretentious charm again. Can't wait to take the tour, and to make it here more frequently for after work drinks. Who's game?! read more

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Really cool Chicago distillery slangin' unique cocktail concoctions! I ended up here with some friends on St. Patty's Day evening and did two rounds of drinks. I first tried their Miss Nemesis which consisted of their Peppercorn Vodka that my friend was raving about mixed with their Aquavit, some Cilantro Rosemary, lime, and bitters. It was very good! Only thing that kind of weirded me out was that our server hit my drink with that cilantro rosemary in front of me which came out of what looked like a breath freshener spray bottle. I figure when my drink is done and served nothing else will go into it. Just personal preference though. For a second round, I tried their Baron Takes Tea. This was my favorite between the two round here. Vodka, Earl Grey Tea, egg whites, with lemon simple syrup. Super smooth and easy to drink and quite enjoyable. Sweet but not too sweet! My only gripe here was that 18% gratuity was included. Which was kind of odd in my opinion as we were only a party of 3. Other than that, I dig the modern and lounge-y vibe they got going here. Definitely worth a stop! 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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I'm really glad we stopped by CH Distillery on a breezy tuesday night, as the drinks were AWESOME and the service was fantastic. The food was great too! The atmosphere is chic and modern, with gorgeous shiny booze makin' stills viewable through glass walls. We chose to sit outside on the small patio, and enjoyed the ambiance of big city life. The neighborhood is cute and not as crazy packed as other parts of downtown might be. Let me say, this place gets my palate. First, the drinks! I started with the "eastern empress" which featured house made gin, simple syrup, lemon and cucumber! It was quite refreshing. I let the cucumber sink to the bottom of my glass, and then smashed it up with my straw. The chunks of cucumber that made it into my mouth were a delight. Next up I tried a "rosemary's baby" which is my kind of drink people. So good, it was like drinking food. The rosemary syrup & house made peppered vodka packed such a flavor punch, I wished I wasn't driving so I could have drunk a gallon more. There were three of us, and we asked our server what would be the best small plates to get us all equal servings. She suggested options that all came in 3 portions. The corned duck on black rye with liverwurst? NICE. The whitefish spread with eggs and capers on rye? NICE again. The goat cheese spread with peas? SUPER NICE. These are the types of flavors I'm looking for. Five stars for drinks and snacks? Yeah man... this place gets me. 5 stars just for that. read more

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I'd been wanting to come here for a while and ended up being a bit underwhelmed. The waitress was slow in coming over, but when she did greet us she apologized and told us she was bringing us some "I'm sorry juice," which was a sample from the bar (I was impressed, but after reading other reviews that sounds kind of standard, so now I feel less special?). Decided to try one of their 'Martini Madness' drinks, the Komodo. The waitress said that was the one she picked, so I couldn't go wrong. It did not taste great, way too strong and kind of like paint thinner, but I felt badly telling the waitress that since she was so excited about me ordering it. My friend got the moscow mule and loved it, however. We order the pork belly poutine, which was delicious. For my second drink I got the daiquiri, which comes from the 'classic' menu and I figured was a safer bet after my first drink fail. It was pretty good, though nothing really outstanding. As the place filled up it got very loud and hard to talk, but I guess that's pretty commonplace given the location. The second drink and poutine mostly made up for the first drink and slow(ish) service. Overall it was enjoyable, and I'd likely go back, though I don't know that I'd rush back. read more

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Stopped by on a whim and had a great time. Drinks were delicious, sushi was phenom, and the people were great. Loved the lighted bar, so pretty and cozy. read more

I was curious to visit and compare to my experience at another vodka distillery. I went on a Tuesday night about 8PM. Not crowded at all so I sat up to the bar. I was immediately handed a food and cocktail menu. I started with just the vodka on the rocks. It was smooth and ended well. I could sip on this all night but I wanted to try a few cocktails. I tried the Cease and Desist (thumbs down) and the Pegu Club (thumbs up). The C&D was bitter and the choice of tea that they used overpowered the drink. It also had a strong smell of burnt teaI couldn't even bring myself to go past a few sips. The Pegu Club turned out to be one I liked. It was fruity. Not too overpowering of flavors of aroma. I ended the night with another round of the straight vodka. The bartender chatted with me about the bar/restaurant. They have an impressive layout and I am sad that I was not there during a time they offered the tour. Next time I am in Chicago this will be a place I stop AND tour. read more

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I was walking toward my dinner reservation and stumbled on this place. It is an awe inspiring bar/distillery. The concoctions are all made with their locally produced spirits, of which there is a large variety (Vodka, Gin, an Amaro, etc). The place is beautiful, with giant windows showing off pristine equipment behind the bar. The drinks were tasty as well - with the new touches of cool ice cubs, and complexities not found in other bars. I returned to CH twice on my recent trip. My only regret was not taking back some of the Key Gin to Colorado (though flying with Gin these days is a pain in the but) read more

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Trendy spot in the trendy neighborhood of West Loop. It's a cool spot since this place is a distillery, so all the liquor is made in house. The place is small, so I definitely suggest coming right when it opens at 4, as it fills up very quickly. The drink menu is a decent size, with their signature cocktails and then the classics. I tried the Rasputin's Eye, which was vodka, rum, hibiscus, lemongrass, Serrano, fennel and lemon. It was pretty tasty but definitely had a spicy bite to it. Definitely not for someone who likes more fruity and sweet drinks. I also tried the Mazerac, which was mezcal, blue agave, grapefruit, and Peychaud's bitters. This was very tasty but very strong. Again, not sweet at all. There are sweeter , fruity options, so something for everyone. They do have a small food menu. Since we were going to dinner we just got a charcuterie and cheese board, which was very delicious. You can pick your cheese and meat, so we got the Dodge City meat, the Brie, and the cheddar. They were all delicious. The board also came with some great honey. Overall, it was a great time and I'll for sure be back. I hear they have a great Cuban. read more

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Just stopped here for after hour drinks with some work peeps. Didn't check out much of the menu but had a couple drinks and their fries. Pricey for the size of drinks, but hey it's downtown Chicago. Sat outside but wasn't easy for them to get us a section together. read more

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This place knows how to do cocktails and mocktails. My boyfriend really enjoyed the moscow mule the last time he was here but they had taken it off the drink menu when we returned this weekend for a visit. Thankfully Alex said he was able to make it for us and it was just as delicious as my boyfriend remembered. He really likes the moscow mule here because they use real ginger syrup and not the corn syrup filled ginger beers most establishments use. I don't drink alcohol but Alex was able to mix me up an awesome mocktail. It was delicious! I'm not a ginger fan but Alex was able to make me a mocktail with ginger that I liked! That takes talent! Alex is like a cool mad scientist of cocktails. He loves his job and you can tell. The rest of the staff here is also very nice and provided attentive service to us. Thanks so much! We'll definitely be back! read more

Nice place to hangout & try their distilled vodka & gin. Their cocktails are definitely worth a try. read more

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I am so interested by breweries and distilleries, so I definitely wanted to try this place out with a prime location in the west loop. After happy hour, a friend and I decided to grab a drink here but totally forgot it was a Friday night at 7pm...nevertheless, the awesome wait staff brought us to a table in the back room and were still just as friendly and accommodating as if it wasn't packed! The back room was honestly so much cooler in my opinion, as we basically sat next to the inner distillery. They let us try a few samples, and they distill much more than just vodka! I first tried the Moscow mule, which was super gingery because they made the ginger beer themselves in house! Apparently all the mixers are made in house, which is so much more impressive. Next, I tried the gin and tonic (with their house made tonic) and loved that drink as well. You really can't go wrong with any of their tasty drinks- and strong too! Loved this spot and will for sure be back. read more

This was our #First time here and I couldn't have enjoyed myself more. The young ladies behind the bar were super knowledgable about all the liquor and sparked up conversation at just the right time to keep everyone engaged. The new chef was constantly creating on the side of the bar and his creations were phenomenal! The purple slushie drink made my day!! It reminded me of Vegas and tasted like refreshing sunshine especially on a warm day in Chicago! read more

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It was very interesting to learn about the vodka distilling process and how ingredients used were local. Also this place haas a pretty cool bar and tasty cocktail menu. The bartenders provided great recommendations based on taste preferences. For the tour while it was very informative, there was so many people in small space and I was stuck in the back of the group. Given the space and time length of the tour, the staff was able to accommodate a big group to fit everyone in a the distilling area. read more

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I absolutely loved the food here to start with although that's not what this is place is meant to be for. They have variety of cocktails which I hadn't seen/tasted before and they seem to be seasonal favorites as well. Place is not that big and it was very busy when we walked in, luckily we didn't have to wait for full 45 mins as we were told. We've ordered Crummy Commercial which gives you the taste of coffee, Mele Kalikimaka,Ginger bread mule(My husband's favorite), Your friend Veronica..which is my favorite of all and I believe to any cocktail lover in general. For food potatoes wedges and Cheeseball(Will come with some bread as side) which we absolutely loved it as snack with drinks. One thing I am not sooper happy about food out of what we've ordered is mixed nuts which we thought would at least be tossed but they are jus plain raw nuts as is, which is not worth the price you pay. You will not leave disappointed even with food or drink if you visit this place. read more

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A really good vibe here. CH looks sleek and modern, but remains humble with a selection of board games and delicious drinks based on their house-made alcohol. I tried the Martinique (cocktail), which was strong, yet delicious, and aesthetically pretty. Would recommend! read more

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Tried CH out through a Yelp Elite promo and I'm glad we did! Made two of their "Rosemary's Baby" cocktails and they are absolutely delicious! Their website ordering system was great and had TONS of options for to-go drinks. This cocktail was made with peppercorn vodka (very unique!), rosemary, lemon juice, rosemary syrup, and club soda. Something I would have never made myself but was totally delicious! read more

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This place has changed. It does not have the same feel. The staff is not always the kindest. And the prices are so much now. $17 for a drink from a distillery is a bit much. It used to be 10-12 a few years ago. Not really the kinda place you want to bother going to more than once. read more

The Bar: A group of friends and I came to CH Distillery to enjoy a drink before taking a Saturday night distillery tour. The interior of the bar/restaurant area is very clean and modern looking. Many of the cocktails on the menu sounded interesting to me. I tried one of their fall inspired cocktails and also the mole fashioned. Both cocktails were exceptional and I could see myself stopping through CH again to try more of their cocktails. The Tour: You can register for the tour on their website ahead of time. Some parts of the tour room were spacious, while other parts were hot and narrow. I loved how funny our tour guide for the tour was. He had a lighthearted personality and seemed knowledgeable about the distilling process. As much as I loved the cocktails at the bar, I wasn't that impressed with the two samples of their spirits that I received during the tour. Value: Myself and many members of my group bought a Gilt City Voucher. In the fine print of the voucher, there was some information left out about additional taxes and fees that were not included in the price of the voucher. We found this out after we received our bill's. Before going on the tour, a manager came out to explain the additional charges. Without any type of discount, I feel that the $15+taxes for the tour is a little bit too expensive for what is included. This distillery produces a large variety of spirits, so I think it would be great if they included at least 4 different spirit samples instead of just the two they offer now. read more

Ah, be still, my heart. CH Distillery is THE place for cocktails in Chicago. If you love vodka like I do, come here. They distill their own, and they make cocktails so good, you'd be content if it's the last drink you have on Earth. Drink one, you're happy. Drink two, you're tipsy and happy. Drink three, good luck finding your way home. These babies mean business. You've been warned. The Rosemary's Baby is my favorite. It's made with peppercorn vodka and garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary. It's tangy, a bit spicy, and refreshing. I've never had a drink so well balanced. The bathrooms here are an experience in and of themselves. The frosted glass walls and doors always freak me out, but don't worry, no one can see you hovering over that toilet, girl. Oh, and try the snacks. Deviled eggs and the curry cashews are bomb with booze. read more

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Great hidden gem. The sushi is amazing that they have partnered with in house. Classic cocktail's in a nice atmosphere. read more

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Very fun atmosphere with a wonderful waitress named Lori

Love this place. Great service given by happy people. Had our first taste of Malort. Not my thing but fun to try. Awesome drink selections. The food menu has changed since we've been in. The sushi was good and well made but I miss the charcuterie board and other options. Well made and inventive Cocktails! read more

Amazing sushi, great ambiance, and phenomenal fun drinks! Always love coming here for the Happy Hour, it's great!

This place is very cool - great vibe - staff is friendly and very good with craft cocktails - Highly recommend! read more

Love their backlit bar - it really lends a nice atmosphere to sit with friends and enjoy some of their delicious craft cocktails. I really enjoy spicy cocktails and found 2 on their menu that included ancho chili so I tried both Doctor's Orders & Spicy Persuasion and they rocked! They distill vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon and a few other spirits here. I suspect their tour is a good time because there seemed to be a lot of smiles behind the glass from the tour we witnessed. I'd love to take their tour in the near future & sample more of their delicious cocktails. read more

CH Distillery - Spicy Persuasion - CH Whiskey, Rosemary, Ancho Chili, Cinnamon, Angostura, Amara - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So thank you to the other reviews because, my girls and I just needed somewhere to have after work drinks after a tough week. All I can say is Great atmosphere and the service was some of the best service we have had in a long time. The Host, Servers and the GM were all amazing friendly funny and attentive. The drinks were delish and strong . The food was really good we ordered two burgers and a grill cheese to share with a little poutine on the side AMAZE! I say definitely try this spot but take it easy we want to enjoy their greatness before all of Chicago takes it over. read more

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I came in here with a small group after work to grab a drink. The place was busy, so we sat at the bar since it's first come first served. I got the idea the tables were pretty much exclusively for reservations. I did not try any food, so I can't comment on that aspect of CH Distillery. I tried the Cease & Desist, and I loved it. It was a gin based drink with ginger, honey, and some smokey liquor. It was pretty intense, but something you for sure can't get at just any bar. If I'm going to a distillery and paying $15 for a drink I expect it to be exceptional, and this place did not disappoint. Others in my group tried the Rosemary's Baby and the Sweet Escape. Both really enjoyed their drinks and said they were very good. They automatically add tax into your bill. I think some people worry that will lead to poor service, but they had more than enough bartenders, and everyone of them was very polite and helpful. read more

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Great spot for a fabulous cocktail! We stopped in here as we considered our dining options on a Saturday night and eventually thought it was better to have a second cocktail than food! Yeah, we liked it. (We did opt for take out later though). A really terrific space and super friendly and talented bartenders. Their cocktail menu is extensive and includes "seasonal", "signature" and classic sections. We tried offerings from both seasonal and signature menus and they were superb. We opted for all whiskey based drinks so I can't speak to their vodka or gin. But the bourbon was terrific! With names like Doctor's Orders, Spicy Persuasion, Cease and Desist, Slow Dive, their cocktails show some imagination. If only I could deduct the cost of Doctor's Orders on my taxes.... Closed Sunday and Monday but you'd be well advised to get here. Doctor's orders. read more

CH Distillery - The Stallion. A fabulous bourbon based cocktail. Note the cool effect of the under bar lighting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to CH a handful of times, each time better than the last! We sat on the patio for my most recent experience and our waitress (can't remember her name) was the BEST. Once you order one cocktail from the drink menu, you're able to taste EVERYTHING ELSE ON THEIR MENU. This is not a joke. By the time we left, we tried CH's gin, whiskey, vodka and limoncello with our bill only coming out to like $30-$40. What an experience! That's how you keep patrons coming back. Such a cool space and awesome distillery to have in the west loop! read more

Went to CH this weekend as part of trip to the city. I really wanted to like it a lot as I went there for the first time a few years on another trip and really liked it. Overall I still liked it, but overall not as good as the last visit. I loved the Holiday themed menu - really innovative ("A Cocktail Story"). My drink, a gingerbread mule, was tasty but wasn't made with the precision I've experienced at other speakeasy/craft cocktail bars. My husband got the holiday glug, and it too was pretty good, and came with a fun "tacky" Christmas mug to take home. Service at the bar was good. Luckily we found a spot at the bar since there was an hour wait for a table. What takes one star away is their tipping policy. They automatically charge a 20% tip on the whole bill (even if you just order drinks), then tax you on that bill + Tip amount. Two drinks, after all was said and done, cost us about $38 - a bit pricey, even for craft cocktails. I prefer to tip what I feel is fair (I feel 20% on just drinks at the bar is very high) and don't like being mandated a certain amount. Would I come back again? Definitely yes. I would return on a future trip to Chicago, but if I lived in the city I would not go here a lot. It is definitely a splurge. read more

One of my favorite cocktail bars in the city. Every time I come here is a great experience. I love how each person is greeted either with a cocktail sampling or a shot of their in-house liquor. That instantly sets the experience off right. The space is on the small side so this introduction definitely makes it easier if one has to wait for a seat at the bar or table. The drinks make it worth any wait. Delicious signature and classic cocktails are made with their on-site stilled liquors. I've had many of them with no complaints. But for my most recent visit in March, I decided to try one of their martinis. In honor of March Madness, they introduced new martinis with the highest selling one being added to their spring/summer menu. I tried the Komodo which is made up of CH gin, CH cherry brandy, Earl Grey and lavender. It definitely hit the spot. No wonder it's one of the higher selling ones right now. While the cocktails and martinis are great, the customer service is divine. The waitresses continually check on you but during one visit, the general manager approached me and a friend after I asked a waitress about reserving space and gave us a small tour of their reserved areas AND distillery during a busy Friday night. Such attention makes me want to keep coming back. I love coming here. Only its smaller size is an issue but I've never had to wait too long for a seat. Definitely check it out if you're in the West Loop looking for a place to drink. read more

CH Distillery - Delicious Komodo martini. I hope this wins Martini Madness. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First things first, this is actually a pretty cool place. They distill their own spirits, and the quality of their own stuff is really good. That being said, the drinks are completely, *completely* overpriced even by Chicago standards (think thirty bucks for an old fashioned). That would probably be okay-ish, but sadly the wait staff are super surly. I do want to say the one (guy) bartender was a little more friendly, but the lady who served me was having a bad night and obviously wanted to let everyone know about it. Probably won't be back in a hurry. read more

Great place to enjoy classic cocktails, made with spirits distilled on site. Bottles are available for purchase. I bought a bottle each of both the London Dry and the Key gin. (Although I highly doubt I'll be able to replicate these cocktails in the confines of my home.) The atmosphere is sleek, sexy, and modern, and the well-crafted cocktails follow suit. Perfect for a date or a small group. I consumed four different cocktails during my visit, and each one was remarkable and delicious in its own way. While they're very "drinkable," take the time to sip and savor, rather than guzzle. Trust me on this. They're all works of art. I first tried the "Cease and Desist," (formerly known as "OxyContin" until CH Distillery was hit with a demand by Purdue Pharma to stop infringing on the trademark; in full compliance and good humor, the drink was renamed.) which was Lapsang Suchong infused London Dry gin, ginger, honey and lemon. Refreshing and zippy. I had to laugh when the drunk girl next to me ordered the "Cyst and Deceased." Next up was the "Eastern Empress," a concoction of cucumber, London Dry gin, simple syrup, lemon, and soda. Simple. Well-balanced. Pretty much my perfect cocktail. The "Clover Club" hit all the right marks: London Dry gin, raspberry, simple syrup, lemon, and frothy egg white. Yum. And they swirled a clover-leaf emblem in the egg white! Not to be outdone by all the aforementioned libations, "The Baron Takes Tea" was also sampled. It was so unique and unusual. Don't believe me? Have you ever had Earl Grey tea-infused gin? So yes, every drink I tried was gin-based. What can I say, I'm a gin-soaked barroom queen from Chicago. Anyone who delights in a well-made cocktail will appreciate CH Distillery. Indulge in anything off the menu, and prepare to have your taste buds teased. read more

Saturday evening, 5 pm. It was supposed to open at that time, so at 5:10 pm it was already busy! And this shows a lot! I had the Baron takes tea, such a good choice if you like soft drinks, the flavor of lemon and ice tea. It was served in a tube glass with a tube ice! My boyfriend had the Cease and Desist. Such a good pick! If you like the spiciness of ginger, then you will love it! We also had a Coppa appetizer, it is just delicious! It is a good place to go with friends, they have a big and semiprivate table so you can go with a large group. Or it is also nice for double date or simply for couples. The ambience is nice and you can see the distillery. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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