Nine Bar

Chicago, IL

216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, US

Official website

Verified open September 7, 2026.

Why this bar is here

Discovery citations supporting inclusion in this guide:

  1. North America's 50 Best Bars
    North America's 50 Best Bars 2026: 1-100
  2. The Infatuation
    The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago
  3. Time Out
    The 18 best cocktail bars in Chicago

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  1. ORIGIN STORY

    vodka, lychee three ways, italicus, calpico* (*contains dairy)

    $16

  2. FALSE IDOL

    japanese gin, lemongrass shochu, ginger, coconut milk, thai chili

    $16

  3. PAPER DRAGON

    tequila blanco, salers, passion fruit, sichuan peppercorn, citrus

    $16

  4. SOUTH SIDE SAMURAI

    japanese whisky, nigori, hojicha, apricot, lemon, silken tofu, dark chocolate

    $16

  5. NINE BAR MAI TAI

    aged rum blend, apologue persimmon, disaronno, citrus, almond cookie orgeat*,(*contains egg)

    $17

  6. PARADISE LOST

    [clarified] r(h)um blend, amaro blend, mango, ube, pineapple, thai coconut milk

    $16

  7. FLOW STATE

    london dry gin, kumquat, sho chiku bai junmai, jasmine tea

    $16

  8. BLIND BOX

    mezcal espadín, primo aperitivo, goji berry sake, rosé vermouth, strawberry

    $16

  9. CHEATING DEATH

    rye whiskey, zucca rabarbaro, chinese five spice, umami bitters

    $16

  10. THE CLASSIC

    suntory toki, soda, lemon oils [sub nikka coffey malt (+2) or suntory hibiki harmony (+6)]

    $15

  11. TOKYO LEMON SOUR

    lemongrass shochu, yuzu sake, fresh lemon, soda

    $15

  12. AMERI-KOLA

    cherry red bitter, vanilla vermouth, kola spices

    $15

  13. AUTOPILOT

    green tea shochu, salted mango, pandan, lime salt

    $15

  14. Hibiscus Gimlet

    hibiscus infused seedlip spice 94, citrus

    $12

  15. Lychee Sour

    ritual gin alternative, lychee, calpico* (*contains dairy)

    $12

  16. Aperitivo Highball

    giffard aperitif, lucano n/a amaro, soda

    $12

  17. Tom Khalada

    ginger aperitif, coconut milk, lemongrass, chili

    $12