The Hi-Lo

"At this cocktail bar in Humboldt Park, a booze blanket isn’t the only thing that’ll keep you nice and toasty. The star of its large covered patio is a brick fireplace, and its centralized location means that its warmth extends to everyone, whether you’re right in front of it or cozying up in a corner with a hot toddy. Plus, since the Hi-Lo’s sand-colored walls and hanging plants make it feel like a SoCal bar that took a permanent Chicago detour, the space’s perpetually sunny disposition makes it an ideal respite from the cold. " - adrian kane, john ringor

"Hi-Lo isn’t a dive bar, but it’s not exactly a fancy cocktail bar either. It’s nice, but not too nice, and there are always people (who seem to be locals) standing around here chatting. Between the booths, the bar, and the strong drinks in the dimly lit, wooden setting this is the causal weeknight bar." - Ricky Rodriguez

"This is a versatile cocktail bar in Humboldt Park. It has both a cute indoor and outdoor space. There’s a cozy wood-burning fireplace inside and a large partially-covered patio. The menu is divided into “hi” (with strong, boozy cocktails) and “lo” (lower ABV options for when you don’t want to get accidentally drunk). Unlike a lot of Chicago bars, Hi-Lo is open seven days a week, and on Friday through Mondays it opens at 2pm. At night the crowd is a little livelier, though you’ll still get the impression that it’s filled primarily with the kind of laid back people who host game nights. Which is fine by us." - Adrian Kane

"Owner Isaac Liberman says proof of vaccination will be required." - Naomi Waxman