Lost Lake

Tiki bar in festive tropical digs with a thatched roof & booths, plus 275 varieties of rum.

"If you've ever experienced winter in Chicago, you understand the need for the escape of a great tiki bar. Cofounded by Paul McGee, who is behind many of the city's great watering holes (including Milk Room, above), Lost Lake is one of the best in the country. There's just enough fantasy—Martinique wallpaper, staff in tropical shirts, a graphic, kitschy menu—but the real transportation happens in the glass, with the intricate play of a broad spectrum of rums and fresh juices. " [Esquire]

Cocktail Bar

Website: Lost Lake

Address: 3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647