Chicago
Best Intentions
Cocktail bar
Why we point you here
Best Intentions charted at No.
16 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026, giving you every reason to point you to this Chicago destination. When a bar earns that kind of recognition, it's worth building a night around—roam through the city and make this your anchor, because spots like this are always worth the detour.
Accolades
- 2025No. 25
- 2024No. 48
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Charted by North America's 50 Best Bars · Top 500 Bars· Last verified 2026-07-11