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 — Best Bartender

Time Out Chicago — 2010 Eat Out Awards — Best Bartender

Best Bartender | Paul McGee at the Whistler
 
McGee, the bow-tied man behind the Whistler, is everyone’s favorite bartender: He’s patient. He’s unflinching. He can hear what you’re ordering even when electronic music is blaring. And not only are his cocktails delicious, they make anyplace charging more than $8 a drink seem greedy.

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LA Times
Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2011
VODA Magazine
Time Out — 100 Best of 2008
Chicago Magazine — The Top 10 Bars in Chicago
Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2010
Tasting Table — The Best Cocktails of 2011
GQ Magazine — The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America
Details Magazine — Spice Up Your Cocktails
Metrowize — The Best Mixology & Craft Cocktail Bars in Chicago
Vogue Magazine — Destination Chicago
Time Out — 13 Summer Cocktails
New City — Best New Bar
Time Out — 100 Best of 2009
Time Out Chicago — 100 Best of 2012
Time Out — Best Bartender
Chicagoist — Artists Behind "Relax Attack" Jazz Series Posters Honored