Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars. No one ever needed to text a password during Prohibition. by Ashok Selvam. Updated Apr 16, 2025, 8:45 PM UTC.

The small bar is dark and laid back, making it the perfect spot for a date or a night out with close friends. The Bassment 353 W. Hubbard St. Lower Level. 312-386-5778 ...

A roundup of the best speakeasy-style bars in Chicago and how to get into them. The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to ...

Best Speakeasy Bars In Chicago. April 23, 2015 / 7:00 AM CDT / CBS Chicago ... You can feel the naughty tenor of a secret bar once per week at Southport & Irving during Speakeasy Fridays.

Audarshia Townsend, managing editor Chicago’s Best Restaurants, join WGN Morning News to discuss some of Chicago’s best, little-known restaurants and bars. “Chicago’s Best R… ...

The Best Secret Bar in Every State. Alina A. Wang. July 8, ... Spanglish is a top pick among the city's secret bars. Known for its cocktails, ... Chicago Part speakeasy, part ...

The Best Dive Bars to Day Drink in Chicago. ... It’s an open secret that Richard’s Bar is one of those places that has defied the changing times — and laws — over the years.

The 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now. From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.