- Neighbourhood
- West Loop
- Style
- Craft cocktails
- Known for
- World's Best Bar, 2025 Spirited Awards · James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar (2025) · No. 11, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
- Prices
- $$$$ · cocktails $21+
- Getting in
- Book ahead. Book via the website
- Hours
- Historically Wed-Sun 5:30pm-midnight; confirm current hours
- Recognition
- World's Best Bar, 2025 Spirited Awards; James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar (2025); No. 11, North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
- Address
- 630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
Checked: Checked Nov 2026: official site shows active hours and a working reservation link. Time Out Chicago and World's 50 Best both confirm its 2025-2026 award wins. No closure reports found.
Photo: Kumiko, from their website.
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Same neighbourhood
Also in West Loop
Craft cocktails$$$$
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Speakeasy$$$$
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