Bar Awards 2017


MOST CREATIVE DRINK LIST THE AVIARY


When it comes to dining or drinking at an Alinea Group property, expect the unimaginable—and then some. Surprising presentations and executions characterize the cocktail list at the Aviary in West Loop. A layered Jungle Bird boasts rum-soaked jelly balls that burst in your mouth; a Manhattan is enclosed inside a giant globe of ice; and a sherry-bourbon sipper is served inside a plastic bag infused with the aroma of fresh oatmeal cookies. Half of the fun is looking around the room and checking out the crazy concoctions arriving at neighboring tables. No matter what you pick, everything here is served with a side of interaction, making it a wildly different experience for a special occasion.  955 W Fulton Market (312-226-0868, theaviary.tocktix.com)


RUNNERS-UP: ANNE X AT GREENRIVER, BAD HUNTER, THE SIX TH, THE WHIS TLER


BEST CHICAGO MAINSTAY DELILAH’S


BEST BEER BAR HOPLEAF


For the second year in a row, Hopleaf’s 60-plus drafts and excellent bar menu have earned the Uptown spot Time Out Chicago’s Best Beer Bar title. And for good reason: 2017 marks Hopleaf’s 25th year serving incredible brews, including interesting pours from Marz Community Brewing, Off Color Brewing, 5 Rabbit Cervecería and beyond. And with special anniversary events happening throughout the year, it’s worth seeing what’s going on at Hopleaf every night of the week.  5148 N Clark St (773-334-9851, hopleafbar.com)


RUNNERS-UP: CL ARK STREET ALE HOUSE, LOC AL OP TION, MAP ROOM, MARIA’S PACK AGED GOODS &COMMUNIT Y BAR


DISCOVER! Time Out Chicago June 7–September 5, 2017


There’s something extra special about a bar that embodies the spirit of Chicago, and this year we celebrate the punk-rock spirit of Delilah’s. You’ll find slasher flicks on the TVs, $1 beers, pool tables and alt-country–DJ nights at Mike Miller’s no-bullshit bar. Delilah’s frequent whiskey and craft-beer tasting events bring Miller out from behind the bar, making the Lincoln Park hang feel like home (though, no, you can’t sleep there). Ultimately, the friendly dive is more than just a place to have a drink; it’s helped shape Chicago’s bar scene into what it is today.  2771 N Lincoln Ave (773-472-2771, delilahschicago.com)


RUNNERS-UP: CL ARK STREET ALE HOUSE, GREEN MILL, RAINBO CLUB, RICHARD’SBAR


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PHOTOGRAPHS: TOP RIGHT: JESSICA LYN CAPRON; CENTER RIGHT: JACLYN RIVAS; CENTER, CENTER LEFT: JASON LITTLE


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