Chicago
Chicago wine bars are a serious lot. The natural wine wave reached Chicago around 2014 and has settled into a mature scene with the strongest cluster in West Town, Logan Square, and the West Loop.
West Loop · $$
Chicago oldest wine bar, established 1994. The list runs to 800 bottles. The cheese plates are excellent. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Logan Square · $$$
Natural wine bar with a tight European list. The food is restaurant level. Reserve.
West Loop · $$$
Pasta and natural wine bar. The list rotates weekly. Reserve.
Lakeview · $$$
Mediterranean restaurant with a serious wine bar. The list is global with a deep European focus. Open daily.
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Casual neighbourhood wine bar with a tight European list. The food is small plates. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Chicago oldest wine bar, established 1994. The list runs to 800 bottles. The cheese plates are excellent. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Spanish wine focused bar with a deep regional list. The food is small Spanish plates done well. Reserve.
Natural wine bar with a tight European list. The food is restaurant level. Reserve.