1. Scofflaw
9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Gin is the spirit of choice at this new Logan Square bar: Try it in a classic cocktail like a martini, served in an antique coupe, or in one of head barkeep Danny Shapiro’s new creations.
Ava: super super cute and cozy, lots of delicious gin cocktails (loved the one with mezcal)
Kara H: Great atmosphere and interesting choice of gin based cocktails. It's crowded and tables are on a first come basis so if you don't mind standing around and scouting tables all night, check this out.
2. Weegee's Lounge
8.6
3659 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Monticello Ave & N Lawndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews
Rachel C.: Sloe gin fizz delicious
Time Out Chicago: Drinks are stiff and true to tradition, order a classic sidecar or sloe gin fizz: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
Kyle: Raincoat was deliciously refreshing compared to the relatively tasteless, yet highly recommended, Sloe gin fizz. Definitely worth the extra $4.
4. Vincent
8.4
1475 W Balmoral Ave (btwn Clark St & Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Andersonville · 38 tips and reviews
Dave Clark: Try the Dutch Food and Gin at this Andersonville restaurant
Time Out Chicago: An Amsterdam-style dining hall, complete with various mussel-and-fries combos, an extensive gin list, and decorative "red lights," the only things re-created from Amsterdam’s infamous district. Read more.
Merly payne: Great gin selection!
5. The Violet Hour
8.9
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews
Joshua Emmons: Past the drywall, beyond the curtain. Order something with gin and ask "Why all the different ice?"
Nikol Hasler: Order a Julietta y Romeo- Wonderful gin fizz with champagne. If possible get a seat in the back. It is worth the wait.
Rachel Rusnak: Romeo and Juliet: gin, cucumber, mint and rose water. Yum.
7. Koval Distillery
8.5
5121 N Ravenswood Ave (at Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Distillery · Ravenswood · 23 tips and reviews
Todd White: Great selection of hand created whiskey, gins, And others liquors. Awesome tour from very knowledgeable tour guide. Some really unique flavors
Redeye Chicago: Take a tour at Koval Distillery to learn about (and taste) different variants of liquor. It includes 4-7 samples of their many products, from whiskey to gin, and more. $10. Read more.
Greg Gisallyouregetting: Whisky, bourbon, gin and vodka. It's all really tasty!
12. Sportsman's Club
8.8
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews
Shannon Jeropke: Runner up for Bar of the Year presented by Hendrick's Gin, and runner up for Best Bar Family presented by Glenfiddich Scotch at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
Alex Straus: They have tequila Ocho! Best tequila in the world. Also a really good Mezcal called Pierde Almas. And best of all, you can make any drink spicy with this awesome Ancho Reyes.
Jill: The bartenders know what's up. Appreciate the art they bestow.
ISC Chicago: Creative cocktails: love the SNAPPY COMEBACK (snap pea infused CH gin, white wine syrup, lime)
Lucy Xu: Low key one of the best places to get coffee, delicious food (from Goddess & Grocer), & work done in Chi. Great staff, amazing spinach pastries & outlets along every wall! Plus, bar is open after 3pm.
ISC Chicago: Cafe/bar at Steppenwolf Theatre
14. Longman & Eagle
9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews
Colleen Marie Evans: Seriously, these people are the salt of the earth! Try the cheeses, try their brunch, but for the love of God try the Daylight Beneath the Waves cocktail; of you like gin, you won't regret it...
Chicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: Tom Collins. The best Tom in town (and we’ve tried them all), anchored by real Old Tom gin, as it should be.
Time Out Chicago: Longman recreates "Negroni di Aqulia" into something that’s suited for the early hours, subbing mellow Aperol for Campari, introducing effervescence with prosecco and shoving gin out of the picture. Read more.