Whistler Chicago

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.


LA Times LA Times "Chicago, that tippling town" by Krista Simmons The Whistler is a quick cab ride from the Violet Hour, a low-key watering hole that also operates an indie record label, doubling as a venue for local musicians. The menu is small and the drinks are gimmick-free. The vibe at the Whistler is decidedly homey, like Echo Park minus the I-know-better-than-you attitude. After trying the Elk's Own, a wintry mix of Old Heaven Bonded Bourbon, ruby port, Cynar, lemon, egg white and a walnut liqueur rinse, I can see why it has garnered so much attention. But here it's about hospitality, approachability and that quintessential Midwestern charm. "It's always popular to be doing something honest," says Robert Brenner, a co-owner of the Whistler. "We are a city that's not content with mediocrity."

LA Times

LA Times
"Chicago, that tippling town"
by Krista Simmons

The Whistler is a quick cab ride from the Violet Hour, a low-key watering hole that also operates an indie record label, doubling as a venue for local musicians. The menu is small and the drinks are gimmick-free. The vibe at the Whistler is decidedly homey, like Echo Park minus the I-know-better-than-you attitude.

After trying the Elk's Own, a wintry mix of Old Heaven Bonded Bourbon, ruby port, Cynar, lemon, egg white and a walnut liqueur rinse, I can see why it has garnered so much attention. But here it's about hospitality, approachability and that quintessential Midwestern charm.

"It's always popular to be doing something honest," says Robert Brenner, a co-owner of the Whistler. "We are a city that's not content with mediocrity."

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