For over 30 years, wine bars have been the city’s top destinations for special 
occasions, first dates, and civilized girl’s night outs festivity. Wine bars are the kind of venues where it’s easy to make friends – even with people who work there, like wine directors and there wonderful wine lists. Everyone wants to chat on a different topic, including their favorite wine. If you are lucky, you’ll get someone wishing to share his/her bottle.
While a little biased we share a few of the best wine bars in Chicago you need to add to your list.
Nia Wine Bar in West Loop, Chicago a cornerstone of the neighborhood for over 20 years – Nia has one of the largest award-winning wine lists in Chicago. Nia’s large selection of wine is influenced by the Mediterranean countries. Their traditions in producing the best wine in the world. Nia has indoor & outdoor seating so you can enjoy your wine in comfort. While you are here don’t forget to try pairing your wine with the amazing Mediterranean menu.
Webster’s Wine Bar is one of Chicago’s older wine bar scenes. It served extensive years of fermented grape selections for over two decades. First in Lincoln Park and moved to Logan Square location in 2014. Friendly gatherings, dates, and light meals are very common in this dim but casual space. Their wine list basically focuses on traditional old-world vintages, including a wider option of by the glass.
Theirs is no better way to pair your wine with the best artisan cheeses from such a region, Spain and France. Beautiful Rind, located in Logan Square, comes with six and three-ounce pours of the most amazing global rose, pinot noir, Chenin blanc, and other choices. They have a pairing class held regularly by the local and visiting cheese mongers. Well, their menu changes daily with the option of taking bottles to go.
Awarded with a Michelin star back in 2021, this Spanish and Portuguese-inspired west town wine bar is one of Chicago’s best visually attractive places. A better part of the bar’s interiors are imported, and of course, the wine and food are also imported. But the outstanding aspect of this bar is Porto’s partners and the beverage team normally travels annually to Portugal and Spain to source new talents. This ever-changing list perfectly reflects that and certainly keeps more guests coming back for that magic sip.
Being a one-stop shop located in the Ukrainian shop Village, All Together Now is perfectly stocked with first-class wine, snacks, and cheese. Here you can pick your favorite wine bottle while picking your groceries. They also have a sit-down outdoor patio. All Together Now recently introduced picnic kits, a wine club, and a hotline for wine and cheese for private recommendations.
Chicago has lots of wine bars, all of which are known to offer world-class wine. Looking to catch up with friends, make new friends. Or just surprise your loved one with that great bottle of wine. That will leave him/her telling the story for months, then the above wine bars are for you.
For over 30 years, wine bars have been the city’s top destinations for special occasions. First dates, and civilized girl’s night outs festivity. Wine bars are the kind of venues where it’s easy to make friends – even with people who work there. Everyone wants to chat on a different topic, including their favorite wine. If you are lucky, you’ll get someone wishing to share his/her bottle.
While a little biased we share a few of the best wine bars in Chicago you need to add to your list.
And don’t forget to visit our sister restaurant Jubilee for the best juice bar experience, pleasing guests since 1999.