Chicago
The Meadowlark
Cocktail bar
Why we point you here
The Meadowlark earned its place at No.
38 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025, climbing from No. 65 the year prior—a trajectory worth building a night around. Chicago's cocktail scene runs deep, and this bar has proven it belongs among the continent's finest with back-to-back recognitions and serious upward momentum.
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Charted by North America's 50 Best Bars (51–100) · North America's 50 Best Bars · Top 500 Bars· Last verified 2026-07-11