About
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.
 Time Out — 13 Summer Cocktails Free Rider at the Whistler The tiki revival comes to life at this music venue/cocktail bar once every other month (next: August 19) with tropical-retro cocktails. The bar also features a weekly-changing tiki drink on its everyday menu. Co-owner Billy Helmkamp created this original, available any time by request, which gives Lemon Hart 151 Demerara Rum and pineapple juice an herbal kick via Benedictine, Fernet and a fragrant mint sprig garnish. $12.—Julia Kramer |
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New City — Best New Bar
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Vogue Magazine — Destination Chicago
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Time Out — 100 Best of 2008
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Time Out — 13 Summer Cocktails
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Details Magazine — Spice Up Your Cocktails
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Chicago Magazine — The Top 10 Bars in Chicago
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Time Out — Best Bartender
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Time Out — 100 Best of 2009
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GQ Magazine — The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America
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Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2010
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Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2011
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Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2012
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Metrowize — The Best Mixology & Craft Cocktail Bars in Chicago
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VODA Magazine
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Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2011
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Chicagoist — Artists Behind "Relax Attack" Jazz Series Posters Honored
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LA Times
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