The Best Wine Bars in Chicago
6 wine bars in Chicago ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
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.
Most Chicago wine bars run 100 to 300 bottle lists with a focus on European naturals and a respectable American layer. The food is small plates, often Mediterranean, sometimes Korean or Japanese.
Prices are mid range — expect 12 to 18 dollars by the glass at a serious bar.
The 6 best wine bars in Chicago
Webster s Wine Bar
Chicago oldest wine bar, established 1994. The list runs to 800 bottles. The cheese plates are excellent. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Vera
Spanish wine focused bar with a deep regional list. The food is small Spanish plates done well. Reserve.
Income Tax
Natural wine bar with a tight European list. The food is restaurant level. Reserve.
Daisies
Pasta and natural wine bar. The list rotates weekly. Reserve.
Avec
Mediterranean restaurant with a serious wine bar. The list is global with a deep European focus. Open daily.
Dear Margaret
Casual neighbourhood wine bar with a tight European list. The food is small plates. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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