The Barrelhouse Flat

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• The fried pickles, truffle fries and double cheeseburger are very good. The jade sour, peach emoji and pink lady are very good.

  by Tunisia C.

  
  

• If you're into sazeracs, get theirs. 10/10 would order again.

  by Matthew S.

  
  

• Nice cocktails. Made a good Negroni

  by Damon M

  
  

• Apparently there's an upstairs that's calmer. Should probably try that, as downstairs gets louder and more bro-filled each visit.

  by Bobby Kennedy

  
  

• Excellent cocktails and a good beer list as well

  by A T

  
  

• Highly recommend the upstairs section with the live pianist. Great date spot.

  by Emily Sullivan

  
  

• Go upstairs to the lounge for a calmer, relaxing vibe.

  by Zak T

  
  

• Great whisky based cocktails.

  by Natalie V.

  
  

• If you really like whiskey cocktails - this is your spot. You can select from several Bourbon or Rye brands as your base and then choose from a variety of classics and new creations.

  by Jeremy C.

  
  

• Amazing, well cared for beverages and very friendly staff!

  by Mike T

  
  

• Great snacks and cocktails. Try the Reply to All or Mamie Taylor. For a quieter setting or a large group, try the speakeasy upstairs.

  by Evelyn Lopez

  
  

• Unnecessarily large wine/spirits list with a variety of expensive cocktail options and a decent, albeit abbreviated, beer list. Both made better by the popcorn we snacked on. LOUD environment.

  by Colin R.

  
  

• One of best old fashioned in Chicago. Sets the bar very high.

  by Alexandr K.

  
  

• Great popcorn

  by Rad T

  
  

• They make a nice old fashioned along with some other bourbon cocktails.

  by Ricky S.

  
  

• Great atmosphere, get the poutine fries. Cocktail selection was good.

  by Claire Pistek

  
  

• Make sure to get a spot upstairs. Fantastic date night spot. Dimly lit and romantic. Great bartenders. You won't be sorry.

  by Jen Marquez

  
  

• Great atmosphere and drink menu

  by Zach S.

  
  

• Great atmosphere

  by Zach S.

  
  

• Great cocktails, but it can get loud inside (i.e. lots of bros)

  by Jamie Olds

  
  

• Great cocktail selections. If you're on a date, definitely put your name on the list, and make your way upstairs. Much more intimate vibe compared to downstairs.

  by John K

  
  

• Very crowded, however awesome hand crafted cocktails. Great bartenders!

  by Rebecca Rickert

  
  

• Wonderful cocktails. Go with egg white for some yummy foam. Popcorn is the best! Also head upstairs for a cool environment.

  by Melissa E.

  
  

• Hip, super nice ambiance. Servers are super knowledgeable - ask them to surprise you with a cocktail of their choice!

  by Emily Steingart

  
  

• Whiskey time!

  by Rose M

  
  

• One of my favorite places for a manhattan.

  by Mike

  
  

• Upstairs! (Speakeasy vibe) I love truffle fries. Staff is very polite, great place to drink :D

  by ®yka- 승.

  
  

• Most of the unique cocktails are worth a try. Dark and classy inside.

  by Joseph Blewitt

  
  

• Great place to a cocktail. Also can't pass up the flavored popcorn if you're sticking around for a while.

  by Melissa E.

  
  

• The cocktails are great and the upstairs atmosphere is relaxing.

  by Jessica Kim

  
  

• This sexy cocktail bar doesn't have much in common with British pubs, save for one all-important detail: a proper Pimm's cup ($11).

  by Redeye Chicago

  
  

• A sexy two-floor lounge where progressive bartenders push the envelope when it comes to fun ingredients while still respecting the classics.

  by Redeye Chicago

  
  

• "Simply making the many classic drinks on its enticing list as good as possible, with minimal ego." -Esquire write-up

  by Sarah D.

  
  

• See if you can get the upstairs big table for 6ish people. Great (but expensive) cocktails. I'd skip the food. Reservations see to be required for busy nights.

  by Jeff W.

  
  

• Try the Montego Bay, rum and absinthe is never a bad decision.

  by Liz

  
  

• The creole cocktail is excellent!

  by Rohini J.

  
  

• One of the best beverage programs in Chicago.

  by @MisterHirsch

  
  

• All the mixologists are dope but ask for Griffen

  by Jason G.

  
  

• This place is dope

  by Michael G.

  
  

• Such fun cocktails and atmosphere. Try Pimm's Cup - it's delicious.

  by Danielle N.

  
  

• Trust the bartenders...

  by Tim H.

  
  

• What to Order || Purple Fizz: Sloe gin, soda, grapefruit, lemon, simple syrup.

  by Nick C.

  
  

• Their griddle burger wasn't that good, the patty tasted super fishy

  by Shannon S.

  
  

• You can't go wrong with an Aviation!

  by Mutineer Magazine

  
  

• Stephen Cole's temple to cocktailing is still shaking things up in Lincoln Park with some deceptively strong craft drinks.

  by Eater

  
  

• The drinks are best conditionality..tip the bartender

  by Shilan A.

  
  

• Poutine, popcorn an Hawaiian beer!:)

  by Samantha A.

  
  

• Good drinks and a great atmosphere, but the staff that controls who goes upstairs always seems kind of salty. Pool table upstairs is a lot of fun!

  by Allyson ⚡.

  
  

• Make a meal out of small plates like the wings, slicked in a gingery soy-caramel glaze and tossed with cucumber kimchi and sip on the perfect stirred Sazerac: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• A tad pricey. But worth the chill atmosphere and nice drink menu. Come early before a line starts, and try the mint julep.

  by Ashley

  
  

• The cocktail menu is a bit intimidating (7 pages!) but it is divided by drink type with useful words like "bubbles," "stirred," or "egg."

  by Jake S.

  
  

• Food was okay, (not great) but the drinks were AWESOME. Stick to the drinks!

  by Lucretia B.

  
  

• There are 3 bartenders named Jess...my favorite is tall hair Jess.

  by Lei

  
  

• Loved it a whole lot!

  by Chris W.

  
  

• Order the "Purple Fizz"

  by Shannon H.

  
  

• Ok drinks, not the best crowd, subpar staff. Maybe it's better when it's not late night.

  by Sharon

  
  

• I would like to say Thank You to James Wright!! This is place is a recommended place if you wanna have a good sit down dinner and socialize! The ambience and the atmosphere is great!

  by Philip A.

  
  

• Eater says try The La Catrina ($13) a warming concoction of Reposado tequila, Punt e Mes, lemon, ginger syrup, and chocolate bitters.

  by Mary Kay H.

  
  

• If you like star fruit, you need to have the Aviation.

  by Edward H.

  
  

• Amazing cocktails. Sit upstairs and luxuriate on the velvet chairs.

  by Talia M.

  
  

• Great drinks and great atmosphere!!

  by Kristina V.

  
  

• Try the Pig Face Poutine - a combination of sweetbreads and fries, it's the richest, and the most popular dish. Served late into the night, of course.

  by Renaissance Hotels

  
  

• Drinking upstairs? Service can be slow so order your next round when the current one arrives!

  by tankboy

  
  

• Try the Mamie Taylor, which pairs Scotch with ginger beer.

  by Chicago magazine

  
  

• Enjoy this rotating repertoire of cocktails, and be sure to come back again for next month’s batch:

  by Tasting Table

  
  

• Worst old fashioned ever. They start with bourbon then do everything else. Effing terrible.

  by Tommy Gordon

  
  

• Rude bartenders and bad drinks

  by Dan H.

  
  

• Great bar staff and door staff:) amazing drinks and only happy faces:)

  by Sol M.

  
  

• Love their aviation cocktail

  by Hayden R.

  
  

• See this? This may look like popcorn, but it's more than that. It tastes like ITALIAN SAUSAGE... Yeah... ITALIAN SAUSAGE. Amazing. Also, the cocktails are surreal.

  by Matt P.

  
  

• No matter what, I start my night with the Airmail and a plate of chicken and waffles.

  by Katie G.

  
  

• DRINK the Elk's Own: Bonded Rye Whiskey, Port, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Egg White

  by Jason G.

  
  

• They best not suck

  by Bee K.

  
  

• Excellent specialty cocktails. Racketeer and Corduroy Suit were great!

  by Derek J

  
  

• The "Jack Rose" is a real kicker in terms of flavor and alcohol content. A definitely winner for anyone who likes brandy.

  by Anna J.

  
  

• Can't go wrong with the creole cocktail, deviled eggs, and chicken and waffles

  by Corbin B.

  
  

• Must-try cocktail: Creole Cocktail. A seldom-seen classic (bourbon, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Amer Picon) done exactly right.

  by Chicago magazine

  
  

• Try the blue-cheese-and-mushroom beignets from our 100 Best list:We went for the cocktails. We came back for these meltingly rich puffs.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Interesting cocktails & fun atmosphere. Go upstairs to the lounge after you grab a drink at the bar downstairs.

  by Meredith B.

  
  

• If you're lucky enough to get Kenny as a server, treasure it. He is fantastic!

  by Meredith B.

  
  

• Kenny is the best server upstairs!

  by Ashley P.

  
  

• When you're upstairs - ask for Kenny. He's awesome!

  by Lindsay K.

  
  

• Kenny is the best! He'll help you navigate through the menu and you won't regret the choices you end up w

  by Ellen T.

  
  

• A two-story mixology mecca in the heart of Lincoln Park that boasts more than 70 classic cocktails on its menu.

  by AskMen

  
  

• Check out the upstairs bar, its a gem

  by Kelley K.

  
  

• I am in love with the clover club...definitely an amazing cocktail! try it

  by Lauren M.

  
  

• Try the Elk's Own or the Montego Bay -- both are great.

  by Kenney M.

  
  

• This place features 60+ classic libations like the Ford Cocktail (London dry gin, dry vermouth, Benedictine, orange bitters). Drink some down & soak up the alcohol with the Pig's Face Poutine.

  by Thrillist