The bar chart | The best winter bars
A heated assessment of where to drink to warm up.
DUKE OF PERTH Hot cider with brandy, hot buttered rum, hot port: Any will go just right with fish-and-chips. 2913 N Clark St (773-477-1741). file under: neighborhoodie, single-malt central
THE GRAFTON Seek solace from the chill in whiskey, burgers and a seat by the fireplace. 4530 N Lincoln Ave (773-271-9000). file under: beer geeks, neighborhoodie
LONGMAN & EAGLE Meaty food + a yuzu hot toddy = a flawless winter combination. 2657 N Kedzie Ave (773-276-7110). file under: whiskey wonderland
MARIA’S We’re not leaving until we’ve tried the White & Snowy Flip in Bridgeport, the Cider Bunny and the Toddy. 960 W 31st St (773-890-0588). file under: cocktailians, neighborhoodie
MILLER’S PUB Take a break from the downtown madness with a Tom & Jerry—available until New Year’s. 134 S Wabash Ave (312-645-5377). file under: old-school drinking
OWEN & ENGINE Warm up with a “Red Dragon” toddy (made with Hum) or mulled cider at this British pub. 2700 N Western Ave (773-235-2930). file under: beer geeks
SIMON’S It’s glogg time! And like last year, both classic and white versions of the spiced wine are available. 5210 N Clark St (773-878-0894). file under: neighbhorhoodie
THE VIOLET HOUR Is there three inches of snow on Damen? Then—lucky you—they’ll have Tom & Jerrys. 1520 N Damen Ave (773-252-1500). file under: cocktailians










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