The Best Cocktail Bars In River North - Chicago - The Infatuation

"This mid-century-looking lounge in The Acme Hotel has great classic cocktails. But if you’re a rebellious, liquor-drinking trailblazer, get the Dealer’s Choice. There are no complex menu descriptions to parse—you just tell the friendly bartenders the spirit, flavor profile, and glass you want. And while it might take a while to get your drink (sit at the small bar for a faster alcohol-to-mouth pipeline), the result is usually good. Come early in the evening, before the dark nooks and low tables are filled with people trying to impress their party with a tolerance for something strong and stirred when they secretly wish the drink was sweet and sour." - veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen