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The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. The Whistler was listed as one of GQ Magazine’s 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America and was recently named one of the world's top jazz destinations by Downbeat Magazine. Our award-winning cocktail program features an always-changing menu of classics and originals. No cover charge. 21+ with proper ID.
 
Interested in seeing your act on our calendar? Email booking @whistlerchicago.com.
For our Tuesday night Relax Attack Jazz Series, email jazz @whistlerchicago.com.
For general inquiries, contact us at info @whistlerchicago.com.
GQ Magazine — The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America

GQ Magazine — The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America
 
They are the great American invention. And there has never been a better time to drink them than now. We traveled 34,462 miles and sipped 400 gin fizzes, Manhattans, and Gibsons with one goal—to compile the first ranking of the nation’s best cocktail bars. (by Kevin Sintumuang)

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Vogue Magazine — Destination Chicago
LA Times
Chicago Magazine — The Top 10 Bars in Chicago
Details Magazine — Spice Up Your Cocktails
Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2012
Gaz Regan’s 101 Best New Cocktails
Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2011
ZAGAT — 16 Must-Try Cocktail Destinations Around the U.S.
Metrowize — The Best Mixology & Craft Cocktail Bars in Chicago
Time Out — 100 Best of 2009
Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2010
VODA Magazine
Time Out — Best Bartender
New City — Best New Bar
GQ Magazine — The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America
Chicagoist — Artists Behind "Relax Attack" Jazz Series Posters Honored
Time Out — 100 Best of 2008
Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2011
Time Out — 13 Summer Cocktails