• After work
• Late night
• Local pulse

Tallgrass Corner Bar

Bar • $$ • Evanston

• Creative
• Date night
• Destination

Ward Eight

Cozy neighborhood cocktail lounge serving artisanal spirits, wine & beer plus a small-plates menu.

Cocktail bar • $$ • Evanston

• Hidden gem
• Low-key cool
• Playful

Oskar

Laid-back bar with a long list of whiskeys, plus cocktails, and wine, in a casual setting.

Bar • $$ • Evanston

• Eclectic
• Neighborly
• People watch

The Addled Bunny

Gastropub • $$ • Evanston

• After work
• Local pulse
• Nostalgic

The Blue Horse Tavern

Bar • $$ • Evanston

• Neighborly
• Nostalgic

Ridgeville Tavern

Neighborhood tavern serving casual fare, including cheese curds, risotto fritters, and local beers.

Restaurant • $$ • Evanston

• Eclectic
• IYKYK
• Low-key cool

The Fat Shallot Evanston

Neighborhood American restaurant serving gourmet sandwiches and burgers.

American restaurant • $$ • Evanston