Chicago Wine Bars

Good Drinks

1. Marty's

Neighborhood: Andersonville

This place rocks.  The servers are cordial and attentive.  They make very good drinks from a wide selection.  The atmosphere hits the target unless you like musty smells and chipped paint.  The only...

2. Brandos

Neighborhood: The Loop

There really have been NO bars in the loop area that have ever tickled my fancy. The ones that I have been to so far either have been good for a quick drink in passing or just places that I would...

3. The 3rd Coast

Neighborhood: Near North Side

in a good way.  It was like drinking juice and eating a chocolate bar at the same time.  I would drink it again....

4. D.O.C. Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Favorite bar close to home. 70% of nights I have at least one drink here.   Good (and pretty good to look at..) staff. Excellent suggestions. Seems like there's always one or two people bringing...

5. Bin Wine Cafe

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

We juest went for a drink at the bar and we were pleasantly surprise by all the flight options.  We would definitely go back for the food, from what we saw the food looked very good....

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Nice Bartenders

1. Marty's

Neighborhood: Andersonville

on a quiet night, and chatting to the friendly bartenders.  They always remember me when I return, which is a nice touch....

2. D.O.C. Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

was so knowledgeable about all the wines, he gave a great presentation and they place is charming the service was great and the people were all so nice and I mean everyone from the bartenders...

3. Brandos

Neighborhood: The Loop

frequent on a regular basis as it would be a perfect place to go unwind after a crappy day at the office.  The bartender was super nice, super friendly and super efficient. they had a good beer...

4. Fion Wine and…

3 new excellent beers here. Brett was my bartender and he was really cool and so was the manager Chris who was working on adding even more selection to the menu when I was there. The only drawback...

5. Mitchell's Tap

Neighborhood: Bridgeport

later. It can get pretty packed. Bathrooms are nice too and will have to wait in line if its crowded. Outside patio area in the bag is pretty large. Music is good when played just a little loud for my...

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