The Barrelhouse Flat

Tips

• Try the blue-cheese-and-mushroom beignets from our 100 Best list:We went for the cocktails. We came back for these meltingly rich puffs.
  Time Out Chicago | 2011-12-06 16:09:18
• Stephen Cole's temple to cocktailing is still shaking things up in Lincoln Park with some deceptively strong craft drinks.
  Eater | 2013-04-11 15:24:22
• The cocktail menu is a bit intimidating (7 pages!) but it is divided by drink type with useful words like "bubbles," "stirred," or "egg."
  Jake | 2013-02-09 12:37:03
• Must-try cocktail: Creole Cocktail. A seldom-seen classic (bourbon, sweet vermouth, Bndictine, Amer Picon) done exactly right.
  Chicago magazine | 2012-01-16 14:15:19
• This place features 60+ classic libations like the Ford Cocktail (London dry gin, dry vermouth, Benedictine, orange bitters). Drink some down & soak up the alcohol with the Pig's Face Poutine.
  Thrillist | 2011-10-19 11:31:14
• Enjoy this rotating repertoire of cocktails, and be sure to come back again for next months batch:
  Tasting Table | 2012-08-08 14:43:08
• Make a meal out of small plates like the wings, slicked in a gingery soy-caramel glaze and tossed with cucumber kimchi and sip on the perfect stirred Sazerac: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr
  Time Out Chicago | 2013-03-05 22:41:11
• Try the Mamie Taylor, which pairs Scotch with ginger beer.
  Chicago magazine | 2012-08-17 14:04:25
• Worst old fashioned ever. They start with bourbon then do everything else. Effing terrible.
  Tommy | 2012-07-15 00:23:44
• Can't go wrong with the creole cocktail, deviled eggs, and chicken and waffles
  Corbin | 2012-02-16 01:16:49
• You can't go wrong with an Aviation!
  Mutineer Magazine | 2013-04-15 23:29:17
• I would like to say Thank You to James Wright!! This is place is a recommended place if you wanna have a good sit down dinner and socialize! The ambience and the atmosphere is great!
  Philip | 2013-01-18 22:47:32
• Rude bartenders and bad drinks
  Dan | 2012-07-15 00:23:31
• A two-story mixology mecca in the heart of Lincoln Park that boasts more than 70 classic cocktails on its menu.
  AskMen | 2011-11-04 11:12:10
• I am in love with the clover club...definitely an amazing cocktail! try it
  Lauren | 2011-10-29 01:50:16
• Great snacks and cocktails. Try the Reply to All or Mamie Taylor. For a quieter setting or a large group, try the speakeasy upstairs.
  Evelyn | 2016-01-30 16:33:42
• A sexy two-floor lounge where progressive bartenders push the envelope when it comes to fun ingredients while still respecting the classics.
  Redeye Chicago | 2014-08-03 14:15:22
• The creole cocktail is excellent!
  Ro | 2013-09-01 19:11:17
• Such fun cocktails and atmosphere. Try Pimm's Cup - it's delicious.
  Danielle | 2013-07-01 09:13:33
• Order the "Purple Fizz"
  Shannon | 2013-02-01 16:34:14