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Nobody's Darling

1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, Chicago, USA
ClosedOpens Wed 17:00Neighborhood Bar
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An upbeat, women centered cocktail bar in Andersonville that feels like a true neighborhood meeting place for Chicago’s queer community and its friends. Founded by Angela Barnes and Renauda Riddle, it takes its name from an Alice Walker poem and spotlights Black and queer owned spirits behind the bar. The menu focuses on elevated classics and house cocktails inspired by iconic women of color, with thoughtful nonalcoholic choices too.

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.

Baobab Ballroom$15.00Featured Darlings

Bayab African Palm & Pineapple Gin, Cucumber Lime Cordial, Ginger Beer

light + refreshing + spice

Flavor profile:LightRefreshingSpice
Oct 16, 2026
Black Wall Street$15.00Featured Darlings

Milam & Greene Rye, Amaro Abano, Brovo Chocolate Liqueur, Angostura & Mole Bitters

rich + bold + decadent

Flavor profile:RichBoldDecadent
Oct 16, 2026
Call Me Mother George$12.00Low and No Alcohol

†Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, Crème de Violette, Lime, Lavender Bitters

silly + sweet + balanced

Flavor profile:SillySweetBalanced
Oct 16, 2026
Darling Nikki$14.00Darling Classics

Roku Gin, Chamomile Lillet Blanc, Lavender Syrup, Fee Foam, Lemon

cheerful + floral + silky

Flavor profile:CheerfulFloralSilky
Oct 16, 2026
Elevated Realness$15.00Featured Darlings

Triple Sec, Lime, Agave, Find Wunder Sessions Lemon Lime

citrus + light + refreshing

Flavor profile:CitrusLightRefreshing
Oct 16, 2026
Frida's Reign$14.00Darling Classics

Del Maguey Puebla Mezcal, Triple Sec, Sorel Hibiscus Liqueur, Strawberry, Lime

fruity + smoky + fun

Flavor profile:FruitySmokyFun
Oct 16, 2026
Isle & Rye Old Fashioned$15.00Featured Darlings

Tanduay Rum 10 Yr, High West Double Rye, Coconut Liqueur, Applet's Cordials Pineapple Syrup, Tiki Bitters

bold + spiced + lush

Flavor profile:BoldSpicedLush
Oct 16, 2026
Kahlo Margarita$14.00Darling Classics

Don Basil Pospasado, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Triple Sec, Agave, Habanero Bitters, Lime

classic + festive + spicy

Flavor profile:ClassicFestiveSpicy
Oct 16, 2026
Kiki Spritz$15.00Featured Darlings

Aperol, Strawberry, Lemon, Sparkling Rosé

fruity + succulent + effervescent

Flavor profile:FruitySucculentEffervescent
Oct 16, 2026
La Isla Libre (The Free Island)$15.00Featured Darlings

Del Maguey Puebla Mezcal, Amaro Nonino, Island Syrup, Papaya, Pineapple, Lime

smoky + lush + tropical

Flavor profile:SmokyLushTropical
Oct 16, 2026

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