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 Chicago — 100 Best of 2012

Verdita at the Whistler

Unlike your typical chaser, this fiery juice (a blend of cilantro, mint, pineapple...

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