Nine Bar
Chicago, IL
216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, US
Verified open September 7, 2026.
Why this bar is here
Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:
- North America's 50 Best Bars
North America's 50 Best Bars 2026: 1-100 - The Infatuation
The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago - Time Out
The 18 best cocktail bars in Chicago
Reviewed cocktail menu
Coverage describes the reviewed published source. Menus may change; check the official website for current information.
ORIGIN STORY
vodka, lychee three ways, italicus, calpico* (*contains dairy)
$16
FALSE IDOL
japanese gin, lemongrass shochu, ginger, coconut milk, thai chili
$16
PAPER DRAGON
tequila blanco, salers, passion fruit, sichuan peppercorn, citrus
$16
SOUTH SIDE SAMURAI
japanese whisky, nigori, hojicha, apricot, lemon, silken tofu, dark chocolate
$16
NINE BAR MAI TAI
aged rum blend, apologue persimmon, disaronno, citrus, almond cookie orgeat*,(*contains egg)
$17
PARADISE LOST
[clarified] r(h)um blend, amaro blend, mango, ube, pineapple, thai coconut milk
$16
FLOW STATE
london dry gin, kumquat, sho chiku bai junmai, jasmine tea
$16
BLIND BOX
mezcal espadín, primo aperitivo, goji berry sake, rosé vermouth, strawberry
$16
CHEATING DEATH
rye whiskey, zucca rabarbaro, chinese five spice, umami bitters
$16
THE CLASSIC
suntory toki, soda, lemon oils [sub nikka coffey malt (+2) or suntory hibiki harmony (+6)]
$15
TOKYO LEMON SOUR
lemongrass shochu, yuzu sake, fresh lemon, soda
$15
AMERI-KOLA
cherry red bitter, vanilla vermouth, kola spices
$15
AUTOPILOT
green tea shochu, salted mango, pandan, lime salt
$15
Hibiscus Gimlet
hibiscus infused seedlip spice 94, citrus
$12
Lychee Sour
ritual gin alternative, lychee, calpico* (*contains dairy)
$12
Aperitivo Highball
giffard aperitif, lucano n/a amaro, soda
$12
Tom Khalada
ginger aperitif, coconut milk, lemongrass, chili
$12