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By Becky Mahan, Editor
Signature Lounge at the 96th
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This exclusive lounge on the 96th floor of the famous Hancock building is all about gorgeous views, fine craft cocktails, and light bites (or you can come for a fancy dinner, too.) Drinks won’t be cheap, but this is the kind of place that will impress.
Enjoy the view that you’d get from the observation deck but do it with a cocktail. – Harold Smith-Franzen
Aviary
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Get creative at this place, where mixology is king: the bartenders know what they’re doing, and use premium spirits and fresh, local herbs in their masterful concoctions. It makes for a much more fun place to “go get drinks” than your average corner bar.
Do the cocktail tasting and be prepared to be amazed by the Aviary. The cocktails are unlike anything you’ve ever had before. – Krista Canfield
Scofflaw
by: Liz Behler – Courtesy: Gogobot
Gin is the new vodka, haven’t you heard? Mom, Dad, and Boss can opt for a classic gin cocktail, while you can go for something more cutting-edge and on par with your millennial tastes (and hey, bring the colleagues too — make it a party!) And if all else fails, there’s craft beer and pub grub.
Gin lovers rejoice! At last, a cocktail bar in Chicago dedicated to this most malleable of liquors. – Cora Coleman
Goose Island Brewpub
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If everyone is more of a beer lover than a cocktail sipper, try this place for a casual, laid-back vibe. There are 25 beers on tap and seasonal/limited-time beers available daily, so be sure to ask what’s on that day.
Goose island beers are some of the best beers out there! Bourbon Barrel Stout is a must if they have it. – jjj524
Hopleaf Bar
by: Mary O – Courtesy: Gogobot
Another place to go if beer is everyone’s thing: this creative Belgian-inspired spot has over 60 beers on tap, plus Belgian food favorites like mussels and frites.
Solid. They have a great mix of beers on tap and they know their stuff. – Ashley
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