The best bars & nightlife in Bartlett

40 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Spacious cantina featuring large portions of classic Mexican fare, margaritas & outdoor seating.

3333 W 111th St A (Chicago)

Spacious cantina featuring large portions of classic Mexican fare, margaritas & outdoor seating.

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

1041 S Sutton Rd (Streamwood)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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Wine bar and restaurant pairing American fare with a range of wines from tasting rooms.

200 S Gary Ave (Bloomingdale)

Wine bar and restaurant pairing American fare with a range of wines from tasting rooms.

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Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

100 W Higgins Rd (South Barrington)

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

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Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.

10934 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.

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Tasting room of a craft brewery specializing in mead from its own bees' honey along with wines.

9030 S Hermitage Ave (Chicago)

Tasting room of a craft brewery specializing in mead from its own bees' honey along with wines.

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Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.

3630 S Iron St (Chicago)

Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.

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Odyssey II

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Neighborhood spot offering cocktails and other drinks, plus music, dancing and a juke box.

211 E Garfield Blvd (Chicago)

Neighborhood spot offering cocktails and other drinks, plus music, dancing and a juke box.

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Hybrid liquor store & neighborhood tavern supplying a large rotating menu of rare craft beers.

960 W 31st St (Chicago)

Hybrid liquor store & neighborhood tavern supplying a large rotating menu of rare craft beers.

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Chill brewpub with an industrial vibe offering craft beer, sandwiches & pizza, plus bar bites.

600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor (Chicago)

Chill brewpub with an industrial vibe offering craft beer, sandwiches & pizza, plus bar bites.

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Long-running liquor store offering beer, wine, spirits, and cigars, plus daily tastings.

5058 S Halsted St Suite D-H, 5058 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Long-running liquor store offering beer, wine, spirits, and cigars, plus daily tastings.

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Neighborhood eatery & bar with familiar comfort food, including chicken fingers, nachos & burgers.

901 W Wise Rd (Schaumburg)

Neighborhood eatery & bar with familiar comfort food, including chicken fingers, nachos & burgers.

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Ghost Donkey

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Make this week a mezcal moment. Ghost Donkey is a neon-lit playground where the music is loud, the drinks are strong, and the vibe leans…

415 N Dearborn St (Chicago)

Make this week a mezcal moment. Ghost Donkey is a neon-lit playground where the music is loud, the drinks are strong, and the vibe leans playful mischief. Swing by for agave-forward cocktails or book a mezcal tasting, then surrender to whatever happens next.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 8, 2026

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In Andersonville, Little Madrid Tapas-Café does classic tapas, croquetas, and paella with 100% organic ingredients imported from Spain,…

5661 N Clark St (Chicago)

In Andersonville, Little Madrid Tapas-Café does classic tapas, croquetas, and paella with 100% organic ingredients imported from Spain, plus organic sangria, Rioja, and Spanish specialty drinks. Cozy, wood-burning-fireplace energy that feels like a quick trip to Madrid... grab a friend this week.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 6, 2026

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New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.

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Whether your week calls for a glass at the bar or a bottle for the couch, Printers Row Wine Bar and Shop nails it with a rotating lineup of…

719 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Whether your week calls for a glass at the bar or a bottle for the couch, Printers Row Wine Bar and Shop nails it with a rotating lineup of natural-leaning wines and smart, friendly guidance. Low-key, zero pretense, just good juice that turns Tuesday into something worth toasting.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Wine, cheese plates, and cocktails served in a comfy space with happy hour.

2831 N Broadway (Chicago)

Wine, cheese plates, and cocktails served in a comfy space with happy hour.

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Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

954 N California Ave (Chicago)

Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

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Laugh Factory

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Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

3175 N Broadway (Chicago)

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

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An extensive wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.

2601 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

An extensive wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.

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J9 Wine Bar

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Global wines & classic cocktails are offered alongside light bites in a stylish setting.

1961 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Global wines & classic cocktails are offered alongside light bites in a stylish setting.

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Martini Room

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Cocktail lounge pouring martinis ranging from "Dry & Savory" to "Dessert" in romantic environs.

161 E Chicago St (Elgin)

Cocktail lounge pouring martinis ranging from "Dry & Savory" to "Dessert" in romantic environs.

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Small-batch beers, food trucks, live music, and a dog-friendly beer garden in an 1851 farmhouse.

112 W Lake St (Bloomingdale)

Small-batch beers, food trucks, live music, and a dog-friendly beer garden in an 1851 farmhouse.

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Casual bar and restaurant featuring seafood, steak, burgers, beer and cocktails, plus outdoor seating.

959 Villa St (Elgin)

Casual bar and restaurant featuring seafood, steak, burgers, beer and cocktails, plus outdoor seating.

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Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.

1548 N Wells St (Chicago)

Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.

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Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

4240 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

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Le Midi Wine

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Sleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.

2108 W Division St (Chicago)

Sleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.

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Wine shop stocking a wide-ranging selection of glasses and bottles as well as hosting tasting events and wine lessons.

1119 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Wine shop stocking a wide-ranging selection of glasses and bottles as well as hosting tasting events and wine lessons.

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Fat Cat

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Bar with 1940s decor featuring comfort-food eats, beers & cocktails plus pool table & sports on TV.

4840 N Broadway (Chicago)

Bar with 1940s decor featuring comfort-food eats, beers & cocktails plus pool table & sports on TV.

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Elegant, old-world-style cocktail bar with small bites, including caviar and shrimp cones.

495 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Elegant, old-world-style cocktail bar with small bites, including caviar and shrimp cones.

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Three Dots and a Dash is a hideout for tropical cocktails, shareable group drinks, and a rum list that reads like a world tour. Post up in…

435 N Clark St (Chicago)

Three Dots and a Dash is a hideout for tropical cocktails, shareable group drinks, and a rum list that reads like a world tour. Post up in The Bamboo Room or the main lounge, then let a dialed-in classic turn a random weeknight into vacation mode this week.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

343 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

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Pub with TVs, billiards & a large menu of bar food, with daily food & drink specials.

622 N Fairbanks Ct (Chicago)

Pub with TVs, billiards & a large menu of bar food, with daily food & drink specials.

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The Dawson

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Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails.

730 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails.

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Relaxed shop for bottles featuring a curated assortment of wines from global regions.

2901 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed shop for bottles featuring a curated assortment of wines from global regions.

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Bird's Nest

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If your week needs a reliable go-to, Bird's Nest keeps it simple... and ridiculously good. Think baskets of crispy wings with a lineup of…

2500 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

If your week needs a reliable go-to, Bird's Nest keeps it simple... and ridiculously good. Think baskets of crispy wings with a lineup of sauces, plus the classic pub grub you’re craving, all in a laid-back bar that’s been winning locals over since 1995.

From the Cicero newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.

1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1 (Chicago)

Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.

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Market-driven fare served in a modern American eatery sharing a space with a working winery.

739 N Clark St (Chicago)

Market-driven fare served in a modern American eatery sharing a space with a working winery.

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Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.

112 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.

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Whether you want a laid back drink, a family dinner, or a friends' night that accidentally turns into a second round, The Walnut Speakeasy…

214 Walnut Ave (Elgin)

Whether you want a laid back drink, a family dinner, or a friends' night that accidentally turns into a second round, The Walnut Speakeasy delivers hearty American classics, craft cocktails, and that cozy neighborhood bar energy they’ve honed for over 15 years.

From the Elgin newsletter, August 12, 2026

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