Two Illinois Bars Featured On Prestigious ‘Best Bars in America 2024′

You can go to any bar in any town in Illinois and have a drink.

There's something different about visiting a place considered one of the best in America.

To me, a great bar is subjective. What you think makes a great watering hole might be why others stay away.

So I'm saying, if your favorite place isn't on the list, don't get upset; remember that it's someone else's taste making the list, and you should also probably check it out to see for yourself.

Anyway, Esquire has a pretty good idea of all things excellent, and they compiled a list of the 42 finest bars in America for 2024.

On the list, there are two spots in Chicago.

The first is called Bisous at 938 West Fulton Street.

Esquire says the bar "gives you that whiff of France through the subtle sixties-inspired logo and lush booth snap textured wallpaper, sure, but definitely through the cocktails, too, which all have a certain je ne sais quois often delivered via a bit of brandy or fortified wine."

While Bisous transports you to France, Nine Bar lives in Chinatown.

Nine Bar at 216 West Cermak Road "serves mapo fries and drinks that lean into the ingredients of the neighborhood. The Blade Runner vibe is heavy, but the DJ and the angular, big flavor cocktails keep the atmosphere light."

You only have one night in Chicago; where are you going? Bisous or Nine Bar? I don't think you can go wrong at either spot.