For Chicago, The Aviary in the West Loop is the special occasion cocktail bar. Which isn’t surprising since it’s from the Alinea group—so expect elaborate, Alinea-esque drinks on the menu here.

From a New York City classic to a literary-focused spot in Washington DC, here are the winners of Food & Wine's 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards list for best hotels bars in the US.

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Sun-Times Share Chicago’s neighborhoods are a veritable playground for cocktail enthusiasts, if you know where to look. Bucktown bar Remedy offers the “Rhubarbarella ...

S'mores fondue, seasonal cocktails and fire pit seating at ... Floor 24 / Website Pendry Chicago's rooftop bar and lounge, ...