Best & Cool Bars in Pilsen

We've collected top 10 mentioned bars in Pilsen from other articles such as Loop Chicago, Resy | Right This Way, Choose Chicago, including the cool, fun, and roof top bars.

Best & Cool Bars in Pilsen

Beatrix
Beatrix
4.5 (1348 ratings)
Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.
834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBarCoffee shop
Mentioned by The City Lane
Best Chicago Breakfast & Brunch Spots
"Beatrix is a favourite spot of ours for an early morning take away coffee and pastry on the way to work, and offers a menu that’s about ‘taste over trend’, featuring an array of interesting options that lean towards the mindful eating end of the spectrum. Coffee is one of the highlights here – the coffee bar at Beatrix serves up quality coffee using locally roasted Intelligentsia and Metropolis beans. If you’re after something more substantial than a pastry, then the dine in menu features a range of healthy, creative dishes such as quinoa cakes with poached eggs, cauliflower grits and eggs, and ten-grain oatmeal."
Mentioned by 10Best
Lunch in Chicago: so many options from healthy to indulgent
"The coffeehouse-meets-restaurant concept, Beatrix, is known for healthy meets delicious menu specials, fresh-squeezed juices and an appealing coffee and pastry counter. Launch lunch with a freshly squeezed juice (Power Greens or a Blueberry Basil Smash sound good); and if you're going light, try a snack of hummus, tuna crudo, Kung Pao cauliflower; or go all out with luscious glazed salmon; chicken meatballs; warm pot roast sandwich; giant chopped salad; poke bowl, or a burger. There are gluten-free items, cocktails and an incredible coffee and dessert menu, too."
Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Momotaro
Momotaro
4.6 (1364 ratings)
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi & robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RestaurantBar
Sun Wah BBQ
Sun Wah BBQ
4.4 (1685 ratings)
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Chinese restaurantBar
Mentioned by Culture Trip
A Guide To Chicago's 10 Best Chinese Restaurants
"Originally located in New York’s Chinatown, family-owned Sun Wah Bar-B-Que settled into its current location on Broadway in 2009, much to the delight of Chicagoans. The restaurant specializes in Hong Kong-style BBQ, with incredible roasted meats such as salt baked chicken, roasted pork, and barbecued spareribs. The space is most famous for its Beijing duck feast, featuring crisp and succulent roasted duck served three ways."
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs
"The duck feast at this James Beard Award-winning spot in Uptown includes a whole roasted duck to feed a family, carved tableside, and served with steamed bao, hoisin sauce, and crispy garnishes. You’ll also get a delicate duck soup, and duck fried rice. As with most Chinese cuisine, not a morsel goes to waste."
avec Restaurant
avec Restaurant
4.6 (1473 ratings)
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Mediterranean restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago
"West LoopThis long-revered Mediterranean-influenced fixture from One Off Hospitality has held it down as one of the area’s go-to date night spots since opening its minimalist doors back in 2003, well before many of us could even define romance. And not much has changed -- the wine list is still spectacular, the chorizo-stuffed medjool dates are still iconic, and a reservation for the intimate front patio is still highly coveted."
Mentioned by Valentina's Destinations
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Sleeping Village
Sleeping Village
4.7 (548 ratings)
Spacious, bi-level bar with ample draft beer & cider plus coffee in the AM, live music in the PM.
3734 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Bar
Great Sea Restaurant
Great Sea Restaurant
4.3 (853 ratings)
Long-standing cash-only spot dishing Korean & Chinese favorites, known for its spicy chicken wings.
3253 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Chinese restaurantBarRestaurant
Z Bar
Z Bar
4.4 (213 ratings)
Posh lounge for creative cocktails & global tapas, plus a terrace providing scenic city views.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BarCocktail bar
Mentioned by Yahoo
The Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago, from Hotel Lounges to Beer Gardens
"It’s easy to feel instantly important upon entering Z Bar, a new upscale lounge in the Peninsula Hotel. Stroll through the foyer to discover several scenic murals depicting Chicago’s iconic bascule bridges and a dramatic bean-shaped skylight, along with ample portraits of pugs—a playful homage to manager Maria Zec’s fondness for canines. Head outside to check out the sweeping city skylines, then retreat inside to the rooftop’s focal point: a large, oval-shaped bar, where an ace beverage team awaits."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Bars Hotel bars Streeterville. The Peninsula's stunning rooftop lounge has it all: posh surrounds, quality craft cocktails and a roster of delicious shareable snacks. But it's the unique views that will keep you coming back again and again."
The J. Parker
The J. Parker
4.3 (969 ratings)
Handcrafted cocktails, a light New American menu & city views on the Hotel Lincoln's swanky rooftop.
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
LoungeBarRestaurant
Mentioned by The Rooftop Guide
Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago 2021
"Here you get an absolutely stunning 360-degree view over the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park below. Complete with both an outdoor terrace and an indoor lounge, modern minimalistic in decor, with some grenery and a mix of bar stools, basket chairs and lounge sofas. The rooftop bar offers a quite small but good food menu and a nice selection of craft beer on cans, wines and some exciting signature cocktails named after exotic places."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Winter Rooftop Bars in Chicago | Best Rooftop Bars Chicago 2020
"The J. Parker, the all-seasons rooftop atop Hotel Lincoln, offers sweeping views of a frosty Lincoln Park Zoo and Lake Michigan. Their outdoor seating now features heaters, plus a glass retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of air circulation. If you’re looking for wintery cocktails, their seasonal selection include a variety of hot toddies."
Las Tablas
Las Tablas
4.3 (1003 ratings)
Family-owned Columbian steakhouse with a menu of steaks, mixed grills & other spiced fare.
2942 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Colombian restaurantBarSteak house

Best Dessert in Pilsen

George's Ice Cream & Sweets
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
4.7 (789 ratings)
Comfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic & unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes & coffee.
5306 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best ice cream shops in Chicago
"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Andersonville. Scooping ice cream for more than a decade, George's has long been considered a community gathering place for fans young and old. There are many reasons to love this sweet, family-owned shop, and among them is the Geor-Gantic, a five-scoop masterpiece that's loaded with brownie bits, waffle chips, chocolate pretzels, hot fudge, caramel and rainbow sprinkles."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Every single ice cream flavor you have ever dreamed of can be found at George’s. They even have baked goods that pair perfectly with your ice cream cone."
Annette's Italian Ice
Annette's Italian Ice
4.7 (355 ratings)
Compact, sunlit counter serve offering Italian ices & ice cream scoops in a variety of flavors.
2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shopFrozen yogurt shop
Mentioned by Make it Better
The 11 Best Spots for Ice Cream Around Chicago
"A Lincoln Park summer staple, the line at Annette’s Italian Ice is consistently longer than at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams down the street. Although they’re most famous for vegan-friendly house-made Italian ice, they also serve fat-free frozen yogurt and traditional ice cream by Ashby’s Sterling. Flavors and toppings are scrawled on a white board to choose from."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Ice Cream In Chicago - Chicago
"Annette’s is a takeout window in Lincoln Park that does both Italian ice and ice cream. We prefer the Italian ice at Mario’s, but we like that you can also get ice cream at Annette’s. It’s a perfect neighborhood spot - the kind of place you might stroll by while walking your dog."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"This Lincoln Park staple only opens their outdoor window in the summer, so don’t miss out. While it has all your childhood favorite ice creams flavors, the Italian ice is the real star here. No bad flavors can be found here."
Cookie Spin
Cookie Spin
4.2 (214 ratings)
4350 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Dessert shop
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
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"A post shared by Cookie Spin (@cookiespinchicago) on Sep 11, 2019 at 2:57pm PDT. Cookie Spin brings its own unique flavors to the dessert scene, with traditional fare like chocolate chip and sugar cookies and more avant garde treats like the cinnamon-sprinkled caramel apple cookie and blue raspberry flavor-infused sugar cookie. Plus, the shop’s cookie pies are bigger, thicker and richer than your standard cookie, perfect for a guy whose belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly."

Top Best Restaurants in Pilsen

Au Cheval
Au Cheval
4.6 (5545 ratings)
The open kitchen at this upscale "diner" works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"A diner-style bar that wraps you in rich décor and a sense of classicism, Au Cheval takes its spot as one of the best restaurants in Chicago by making the most of a bar bites menu. You’ll find burgers, egg dishes and cocktails in addition to an expansive beer and wine list. After you've sampled the fare here, be sure to check out Au Cheval's offshoot eatery, Small Cheval, which is one of the best Wicker Park restaurants."
Mentioned by TouchBistro
The 25 Most Unique Restaurant Concepts in Chicago
"The only indication Au Cheval is a diner is the bologna sandwich and root beer float on the menu. The space itself, however, looks more like Hemingway’s favorite watering hole. With dim lighting and dark leather booths, it’s a place well suited for cocktails called Horse’s Neck and Bee’s Knees."
Mentioned by A Taste of Koko
13 Best Chicago Restaurants You Have To Eat At
"Au Cheval was my last meal in Chicago and the one hour wait was totally worth it. Sometimes the wait can be three hours long. Grab a seat at the bar to witness all the burger magic happening right before you eyes but know that you’ll want to eat everything."
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Gao’s Kabob chicago 老高烧烤 芝加哥
4.2 (352 ratings)
232 W 22nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
RestaurantBar & grillBBQ areaChinese restaurantKebab shopMutton barbecue restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Devour lamb, beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and veggie kebabs from this Chinese barbecue joint. Most are priced at just a few bucks so sampling an assortment of skewers won’t break the bank. Order pickup here; delivery is available through third party services."
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards
4.7 (450 ratings)
Modern pool hall with 14 tables & sports on TV, serving coffee by day, drinks & bar fare by night.
3241 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Pool hallBarCoffee shopRestaurant

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Pilsen Area

Andersonville
Andersonville
4.5 (110 ratings)
Andersonville is a laid-back area within west Edgewater. It’s known for its 19th-century row houses, as well as charming antique shops, cafes and cool furniture stores along Clark Street, a popular commercial strip. The neighborhood’s Swedish heritage is evident in its quaint restaurants and bakeries. The Swedish American Museum features artifacts from local and continental immigrant communities.
Chicago, IL, USA
Sights & LandmarksNeighborhoods
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Just north of Uptown there's a neighborhood that feels like a small town and still shows signs of the Swedish settlers who founded it."
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
4.8 (342 ratings)5 (9 ratings)
1810 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksElementary schoolParochial schoolPreschoolChurches & Cathedrals
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
4.7 (1649 ratings)4.5 (1195 ratings)
Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career.
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Wright designed and built his first home in 1889, on the strength of a $5,000 loan from his then employer and mentor, seminal Chicago…"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Pilsen

3BR Exquisite Lake View Loft w/ Parking in Building
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The Whitehall Hotel
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$98 /night
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Garden Suite Bucktown/ Wicker Park
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