January 7th, 2010 by Staff – Comments (3)
The best new bars to visit in the New Year
Still looking for that New Year’s resolution? Why not vow to try all things new and in Chicago there is no better place to start then the ever evolving nightlife scene. From swanky hotel hotspots to dark wooden bars, the top 10 newcomers of last year’s bar scene are not to be missed in 2010.
1. Bar Novo –With a large selection of inventive hand-crafted cocktails and small plate menu items from the interactive chef station in the middle of the bar, Bar Novo is the perfect Downtown location to chill on the communal couches or belly up to the 32 seat bar.
www.barnovo.com
1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 372-7200
2. Cuvee – Get your champagne fix at Chicago’s newest bubbly bar. This River-West hotspot offers a swanky club atmosphere and serves up delicious champagne cocktails, giving you reason to pop bottles every night of the week.
http://www.cuveechicago.com/ (Awesome animated intro on their website! )
308 WEST ERIE – BACK ALLEY ENTRANCE
3. Roof at the WIT – With amazing city views and a DJ spinning the beats, this new high-rise hotspot has Chicagoans looking forward to warm weather more than ever before.
201 North State Street,Chicago, IL – (312) 239-9501
4. The Red Canary – A sexy 1920’s vibe lends itself the River West watering whole that offers gourmet cocktails and small dishes that incorporate everything from southern style grits to sushi.
695 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL – (312) 846-1475
5. Rootstock Wine and Beer Bar – This quaint Humboldt Park haunt features local artwork and a long list if artesian beers and wines.
954 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 292-1616
6. Big Star – Wicker Park’s newest bar serves up trendy tex-mex one taco at a time. Featuring lesser known libations, Big Star is a great time if you are looking for something a little south of the border.
1531 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 252-7767
7. Bernard’s Bar – Located in the Elysian Hotel, this cozy second floor den turned bar is the perfect spot for a beer and delicious bites.
11 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL – (312) 646-1300
8. Old Town Social – An antique parlor feel complete with a dark wood bar, makes this Old Town hangout feel a little more sophisticated than the average watering hole.
455 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL – (312) 266-2277
9. Sweetwater – An instant Michigan Avenue favorite that boasts over 50 craft beers and a sleek atmosphere perfect for a casual lunch or after work drink.
225 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL – (312) 698-7111
10. New Line – A former powerhouse, New Line Tavern offers a truly unique atmosphere for that after work cocktail. Staple bar dishes done right and well priced drinks make, New Line Tavern an instant favorite.
201 North Clinton Street, Chicago, IL – (312) 212-5463
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Rita Fisher Feb 10, 2010 at 12:29 am
Love ROOF at The Wit Hotel – so glad to see it on this list! Definitely took a while to get up there but it was well worth the wait. Incredible views, really great snacks, and a great mix of people. Definitely putting the rest of these on my list
floclaild Mar 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm
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Brandon Mar 21, 2010 at 11:45 am
I love Bernards. I stopped in there while staying at the Elysian and the food was spectacular. Nice list I’ll have to try a few on there that I haven’t been to.
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