The Barrelhouse Flat
Chicago, Illinois
Searching for a cozy place to kick back with a drink in Lincoln Park? The Barrelhouse Flat is your best bet. This upscale cocktail bar occupies the first two floors of a historic building, with a bar and open kitchen downstairs and a classy lounge upstairs, complete with cushy chairs and sofas, a fireplace, and a pool table. The cocktails and punches are some of the best around — the owner used to bartend at The Violet Hour — but don't forget about the food menu which, while short, is equally well crafted. [Scouted by Jesse]
