Chicago - Nightlife - Posh Sips

2624 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-857-0421

Barrelhouse Flat

Don’t put this bar in a box based on its Lincoln Park location. With Violet Hour vet Stephen Cole and Greg Butera of Aviary at the helm, the bar is set high in regards to the cocktail selecti... read more

738 N. Clark St., 2nd floor, Chicago
312-397-1961

Highball Lounge

The Tasting Room’s master sommelier Perry Fotopoulos is behind this '50s-inspired River North lounge above Orange. Sidle up to a low-slung slick leather booth and order a punch bowl for the g... read more

59 W. Hubbard St. , Chicago 60654
312-595-0800

Studio Paris

The rooftop of the Paris Club converts to a decadent lounge at 4pm and a glamorous nightclub after 10. Warholian vibe prevails, with photographers snapping away at the scene and the resulting black... read more

838 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-733-3379

The Vault

Named after the large vault in the center of the room, this lounge above Vivo restaurant makes for a great after-work drink (or three). Dark sofas, zebra pillows and windows that look out over bust... read more

58 E. Ontario St., Chicago 60611
312-202-0808

IZAKAYA HAPA

Hot pots, sake mojitos and a sleek lounge setting make this your new go-to after a hard day's work. Kick back in range Knoll chairs and drink in the soft, modern scene with a glass of high-end sake... read more

108 W. Kinzie St. , Chicago 60654
312-329-2444

Double A

The latest bar to grace Chicago's underground scene, this tiny basement lounge beneath sexy Mexican hotspot Mercadito is the place to be. The inside-out bar has mixologists interacting with patrons... read more

1 W. Wacker Dr. , Chicago 60601
312-372-7200

Bar Novo

What was once the south lobby of the Renaissance Hotel is now a sexy bar with plush seating and accented red lighting. You could close your eyes and stab a finger at any of the signature cocktails ... read more

401 N. Wabash Ave. , Chicago 60611
312-588-8600

The Terrace at Trump

The Donald's newest watering hole sits atop the 16th floor of the Trump International Tower. Hands down, spot boasts one of the best views of the city with not only eyefuls of the river, the lake a... read more

201 N. State St., Chicago 60610
312-239-9501

ROOF

Looking to elevate your night out? Take a ride to the 27th floor of theWit Hotel where you can lounge in style... indoors or outdoors. There's 365-degree views of downtown (telescopes included fo... read more

1725 W. Division, Chicago 60622
773-782-6034

Fuel

Brought to you by the guys behind clubs Zentra, Sound-Bar and Crescendo, this is their new, low-key attempt at a new nightlife all-things-to-all-people place. Daytime bites from a decent menu, or a... read more

4352 N. Leavitt, Chicago 60618
773-463-0396

Tiny Lounge

Chicagoans waiting for the reopening of this intimate, semi-lux spot are vindicated with a new location in Lincoln Square. Floor-to-ceiling windows, artfully arranged bottles, candlelit circular bo... read more

17 E. Monroe St., Chicago 60603
312-917-3404

Potter's Lounge

Timeless vibe here emanates from classic cocktails in hands and sepia photographs above dark leather booths, but the bar's sexiness factor resides with hundreds of white feathers enclosed in glass ... read more

166 E. Superior St., Chicago 60611
(312) 523-0923

C-View

The rooftop bar at C-View on the 29th floor of the Affinia hotel is decked out with sexy modern furniture and lighting, creating an understated ambience to better enhance your views of Chicago's ta... read more

172 W. Adams St., Chicago 60603
312-782-4933

The Living Room

Although the chess and checker boards make lounging on the comfortable oversized couches an ideal way to unwind after a day of meetings, you'll be more motivated to socialize with others seeking ou... read more

960 W. 18th St. , Chicago 60608
312-666-8601

Simone's Bar

At Simone’s Bar in Chicago’s trendy Pilsen neighborhood, the central space is made up mostly of repurposed pinball machine components. The Pillar Lounge features booths of junkyardharve... read more

401 N. Wabash Ave. , Chicago 60611
312-588-8100

Rebar

Get high: far above Chicago River, Trump Tower's mezzanine level bar serves cocktails spiked with fresh-squeezed juices and herbs. Floor to ceiling windows front a wild view of the Michigan Avenue ... read more

3320 N. Halsted St. , Chicago 60657
(773) 348-1053

Scarlet

Name inspired by gay color choice of the Roaring 20s. Gussied-up Lakeview spot prime for posh sips. Drink specials galore, Friday nights go off with weekly First Ward Ball: dancing on the bar prime... read more