The Whistler

"This Wednesday The Whistler is finally reopening in Logan Square after being closed for 18 months. Along with great cocktails, this bar has live music nightly, and doubles as an art gallery too. Check out their [website]{https://whistlerchicago.com/) to see the menu and calendar of events." - adrian kane

"This Logan Square bar might be small, but it somehow defies physics every weekend when it regularly crams in a bunch of dancing people during DJ nights. If you’re more of a “sitter” than a “dancer”, feel free to check out their more relaxed midweek jazz performances and open jam sessions. But, regardless of which scene you’re into, they’re both great for trying The Whistler’s cocktail menu, which has everything from lychee-flavored drinks to boozier ones full of mezcal and absinthe." - john ringor, nick allen

"This Logan Square bar and eclectic music venue is a bit like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag—it may look small, but it somehow has enough room for plenty of people to dance during live DJ sets held all week. Be sure to check The Whistler’s calendar before heading over, because if you're expecting a rock scene and walk into a smooth jazz performance, your night might involve a lot more sitting than headbanging." - sam faye, veda kilaru, nick allen

"This bar is like a magician’s hat—despite its appearance, it somehow has enough room for plenty of people to dance during their live DJ sets. The cocktail menu has a wide range of options, from fruit-forward drinks with lychee and grapefruit, to stronger ones with mezcal and absinthe. But if “sitting” ranks higher than “dancing” on your favorite activities list, just check their event calendar ahead of time for more relaxed jazz or solo guitar performances." - sarah freeman, john ringor

"This Logan Square bar is a bit like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag—it may look small, but it somehow has enough room for plenty of people to dance during their live DJ sets. The cocktail menu has a wide range of options, from fruit-forward drinks with lychee and grapefruit, to stronger ones with mezcal and absinthe. But if “sitting” ranks higher than “dancing” on your favorite activities list, just check their event calendar ahead of time for more relaxed jazz or solo guitar performances." - john ringor