Delilah's

Chicago's rock'n'roll booze emporium features over 800 whiskeys, 300 + beers, Multicade, pool & Star Wars Pinball

9 / 10
405
ratings
  • Phone

    (773) 472-2771

  • Website

    delilahschicago.com

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  • Type

    Whisky Bar

Address

2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy) Chicago , IL 60614 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 107


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whiskey bills delilah casual authentic good for singles jukebox DJs pinball tequila great value music staff gin rum city inexpensive potatoes punk rock town
Samantha Rangel

Last call announcement is good and entertaining. Cheap specials. This place will make u a fan of whiskey even if ur dead set against it. Snag a matchbook & be the coolest fire source on the block.

Jamie Wiggins

I absolutely love this place!! I am a lover of bourbon and Manhattans (made with rye ). The bartenders here know there stuff and give awesome recommendations. Great chill spot for great whiskey !

Mike

$3 shots of Makers and $3 Labatt's on Friday nights. Don't be afraid of this punk dive bar - it also serves top notch whiskey and drinks. The second floor can get a little rowdy at times.

Eater

Team: Buffalo Bills . No Bears fans wanted to be inside this Bills backers bar during that week one Bills win. Delilah’s offers Sunday fans $3 Labatt Blue Blue Light or Genessee Cream Ale pints. Read more

Trevor Smythe

Whiskey . All the whiskey you could want. The bartenders are great and know their stuff. Always solid daily specials too.

Shannon Jeropke

Winner of Best Chicago Mainstay, and runner up for Bar of the Year presented by Hendrick's Gin at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.

William —

I've loved this place a long time DESPITE ITS BEING FULL OF WHITE PEOPLE. This and the Duke of Perth are responsible for my adulthood - long love affair with whiskey .

Zach Smith

Whiskey specials every night of the week. Upstairs bar with a pool table . One of the best dives in the city .

Serious Eats

With $3 daily specials ($4 for mixed drinks ), you simply can't find a more affordable place to throw back shots of Maker's or Jim Beam before a night on the town .

Bob DeGraff

Excellent and strong old fashions . Good beer list . Careful though. Keep an eye on those prices before you order. There is a wide range. Great service.

Joseph B.

As crowded as Delilah's gets, it never feels TOO crowded . Good service upstairs and downstairs (which opens later in the night). Good specials, even on weekends.

Jake Smith

Drink some Maker's Mark ; rumor has it the neon sign out front was custom made by Maker's and given to the bar because they sold such a high volume of the Bourbon brand.

Damon Sununtnasuk

Dive whiskey spot with a massive list. A bit pricey ($15/drink) for the house whiskey

iSapien 1956672

Nice quaint bar that is nice, been coming for 21 years and not much changed except the neighborhood .

@KayeNW

The owner is a Bills fan... Enjoy amazing whiskey and upstate NY hospitality during a game. If you sleep past the game, there is much to celebrate with whiskey and great beer !

Redeye Chicago

Punk bar Delilah's: browse the seasonally focused tap list—and don't be surprised if you get distracted by the whiskey list, too. Read more

Christian Trapp

Might be the best whiskey and bourbon selection in the city

Marissa Harrison

Great atmosphere, everyone's welcome. And love the music variety! Also good Oktoberfest beer choices .

Time Out Chicago

One of the city ’s best spots for rock & roll doesn’t even have a stage. Instead, this Lincoln Park favorite has one of the best jukeboxes in town for the main room. Read more

Ellen S. P.

Try the anniversary single malt rye . Its delicious!

Steve Poland

Hungry? 1 min around corner is Los 3 Panchos and it's delicious. Get the chorizo tacos then bring them back here.

Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose

An eccentric and spectacular craftbeer (and rye whisky ) bar . It can get crowded . If it occurs, the bar on the 2nd floor is a safety valve from the crush.

Colin C

Best whiskey bar in Chicago , interesting mix of ppl and an incredible selection of booze. I'm not usually a bourbon drinker, but the Delilah's 13 (yes they bottle their own bourbon ) is incredible!!!

The Daily Meal

The specialty here is bourbon , and shots are the form of choice. Between the painted black walls, black leather furnishing, and hard rock tunes , the vibe is sure to set the mood. Read more

Simon & Schuster

Steve Seabury, author of Mosh Potatoes heavy metal cookbook , says: Every Metal Head loves whisky , and this place has more than their fair share. 350 plus bottles from 11 different countries . Read more

Chris Shackleton

Best whiskey selection of any bar in North America. No joke, just facts.

Diego Rufo

A constant stream of good, ‘70s and ‘80s punk music . on Mondays there’s $1 American Beer . If you’re lucky enough to find a seat, it’s a pretty fun time, Read more

Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose

The buck beer on Monday is now Olympia - which is an improvement over the former offer (now-defunct American [brand] beer from Iron City Brwg.).

Time Out Chicago

Great, eclectic DJ lineup, better whiskey selection .

D B

Great whiskey bar with great specials and an awesome crowd!! Oh and great bartenders !!

Steph

Best whiskey selection in the city by far

Tana Babcock

Ideal dive with the best whiskey selection in town !

Deanna

My favorite bar in Chicago . Awesome bartenders . Generally good music and lots of booze to choose from!

David Berman

Whiskey selection is fantastic, and the vibe is extra homey

Sei Jin Lee

The various beer tastings through the year are great ways to try several new beers without breaking the bank . Usually $20. PLEASE TIP THE BARTENDERS IN CASH. Drink tickets don't pay the bills .

Eric Weis

Mile O'connel is a chump !!! Jk great effen bartender and best lead man in Punk !

Adam Seger

By Brad: 3 parts Few White Whiskey , 1 part Hum, 3 dashes Orange bitters , dash tabasco , twist. Delish Manhattan Fuego!

Andrew White

Great little bar with a nice alcohol selection

@MisterHirsch

A classic Chicago dive bar . Great spot with plenty of whiskies and beer .

Natarajan Chakrapani

Huge Whiskey and bourbon selection

Indra Vegas

If you are lucky enough to get seat at the Bar please don't move

Pete B

If you like tequila and love whiskey , try the High West Silver

Adam Seger

Jaegger is for kids. Try a chilled shot of locally-made 70 Proof hum, The World's Most Unique Rum .

zfels

Wish this were my neighborhood bar . Great vibe.

Eryn G

Personable staff , amazing atmosphere, and a great time!

PLATZ

When you're at Delilahs , you're treated like family. The best juke box in the world, too!

Ricky Sherrill

A nice spot for drinks in Lincoln Park .

Nora Benson

Cheap drinks and great whiskey specials

Ninah Randolph

Great bar . Good selection of liquors .

Shannon Jeropke

Order the Parker's Heritage Collection Ten-year-old wheated bourbon .

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Love this place. Everything I go I have naughty fun. - Faithe Mason