Best Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago
The 10 top-rated whiskey & bourbon cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is manhattan at LUXBAR (18 East Bellevue), with a flavor score of 87 out of 100 from 12 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails across Chicago→- Ranked #1
- Ranked #2At La Grande Boucherie431 N Dearborn St
- Ranked #3At The Berkshire Room15 East Ohio St
The Manhattan is praised for its smoothness and complexity, making it a standout choice among the cocktail offerings.
- Ranked #4At The Franklin Room675 N Franklin St
- Ranked #5At Gene & Georgetti500 N Franklin St
- Ranked #6At Celeste111 W Hubbard St 3rd floor
- Ranked #7
- Ranked #8At Freehand Chicago19 East Ohio St
- Ranked #9At Andy’s Jazz Club11 E Hubbard St Ste 1
- Ranked #10At Pops for Champagne601 N State St
The Manhattan is praised for its smooth flavor and unique variations, but some found it overly sweet or watered down.