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Bar Bambi

1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Chicago, USA
ClosedOpens Thu 17:00
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About

A polished cocktail bar on West Chicago Avenue, this is a place for people who care about drinks but still want to feel at ease. The menu leans into technique, with clarified, carbonated, and otherwise precise cocktails that stay readable rather than fussy. That focus gives the bar a clear identity, while the room itself feels stylish and welcoming instead of intimidating. Thoughtful spirit free options and a strong bar snack program make it easy to settle in for more than one round. It earns its place for bringing serious cocktail craft to West Town in a way that feels confident, modern, and genuinely enjoyable.

Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Adult Bookstore$17.00Classics

Patron 100 Tequila, Campari, Vermouth Blend, Strawberry, Tomato, Basil, Cream Cheese (Clarified)

Oct 16, 2026
Aplos AriseAlcohol-free$14.00Spirit Free

Lemon verbena & peppercorn, Lychee, Bell pepper, Morita chili, Grapefruit

Oct 16, 2026
Cobblestones & Asphalt$17.00Classics

Fords Gin, Campari, Oloroso Sherry, White Cacao, Raspberry, Wasabi

Oct 16, 2026
Coffee & Tea$17.00Classics

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Apple Quinquina, Coffee, Chestnut Honey, Black Tea, Cream

Oct 16, 2026
Context Clues$17.00Carbonated

Tanqueray gin, Apple brandy, Manzanilla, Celery brine, Coriander, Pellegrino

Oct 16, 2026
Everything Nice$17.00

Paloma

Oct 16, 2026
Knife Play$17.00Classics

Agricole Rhum, Peated Scotch, Carrot Caramel, Lemon, Ginger, Rose, Egg White

Oct 16, 2026
Lucky Pierre$17.00Carbonated

Grey Goose vodka, Empirical stone fruit, Tart cherry, Coconut, Peychaud’s bitters

Oct 16, 2026
Magic Conch$17.00

Clarified milk punch

Oct 16, 2026
Mandela Effect$17.00Classics

Citadelle Cornichon Gin, St-Germain, Basil Eau de Vie, Apricot, Lime, Perrier, Yogurt (Clarified)

Oct 16, 2026

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