Printers Row Wine Bar and Shop

"This small South Loop store doubles as a wine bar featuring natural wines from around the world plus local craft beer. And between the reading, knitting, card games, and crosswording we’ve witnessed on the quiet patio, we can confidently say Printers Row Wine Shop functions as a de facto living room for the neighborhood. It’s also conveniently located across the street from a bookstore, so there’s really no excuse to put off Infinite Jest any longer." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor

"Whether you know orange wine doesn’t actually involve oranges or not, you’ll have a good time at Printers Row Wine Shop. This small South Loop store doubles as a wine bar featuring natural wines from around the world—plus local craft beer—and the knowledgeable staff is always happy to provide more context to menu descriptions like “this wine has alarming credit card bills, an incompetent debt collector, and the summer breeze in its hair. Dry peach notes, citrus sparkles.” The rotating wine list is carefully curated, with most glasses ranging from $11-$15. There isn’t much food outside of some snacks like charcuterie and roasted nuts, but thanks to a lovely patio and the low-lit interior there’s no wrong way to use Printers Row Wine Shop. If you’re looking for a cool, non-hectic place for a first date, a spot to catch up with friends, or you just need to unwind solo after work with a crossword and a glass of chenin blanc, this is it." - Veda Kilaru

"Found in the historic Printer’s Row neighborhood downtown, Printer’s Row Wine Shop has it all: a superb shop featuring low-intervention wines (alongside killer spirits and beer options); a tight list of snacks, wines, and beers; and a cute patio that beckons visitors to turn a short wine run into a leisurely sip." - Adam Rothbarth