Swig, Chicago

Swig’s neon red sign draws adventurers into an intimate bar tucked away in one of Wicker Park's crannies. Cocktail artisans keep bar-crawlers fueled for the night’s endeavors with a fully stocked collection of liquors and brews, and the kitchen staff prepares such tasty American bar fare—including hummus platters, turkey burgers, and teriyaki-beef skewers—that mouths partaking of it will never utter another word about hunger. Let bodies groove to the bar’s music while gazing upon local artwork and metal embellishments dangling from exposed-brick walls, which enclose an atmosphere noted for its appeal by Centerstage Chicago.