North ShoreData checked October 2026
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Cocktail bars on the North Shore

We list 26 cocktail bars on the North Shore. They are spread over 10 towns, led by Evanston, Skokie and Lake Forest. On a typical weekday they open at 11 AM and close at 9 PM.

26 places Checked October 2026

By town

Evanston 8Skokie 3Lake Forest 3Northbrook 3Wilmette 3Glenview 2Northfield 1Glencoe 1Highland Park 1Highwood 1
BBar Louie - Skokie Holiday Inn North ShoreBar & grill · American restaurant5300 W Touhy Ave, SkokieDaily 11:30 AM–11 PMSunWebsiteBBlowfish Sushi & Ramen NorthfieldSushi restaurant · Cocktail bar310 N Happ Rd Ste 123, NorthfieldMon–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PMFri–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PMSunWebsiteCCafe GimmeCafe · Açaí shop647 N Bank Ln, Lake ForestMon–Sat 8 AM–4 PMSun 8 AM–2 PMSunWebsiteCCafe LucciItalian restaurant · Cocktail bar609 Milwaukee Ave, GlenviewMon–Thu 4 PM–9 PMFri–Sat 4 PM–10 PMSunWebsiteCChief's PubSports bar · American restaurant502 N Western Ave, Lake ForestMon–Wed 11 AM–11 PMThu–Sat 11 AM–1 AMSunWebsiteCComidaMexican restaurant · Cocktail bar1928 Central St, EvanstonTue–Thu 5 PM–9:30 PMFri 4 PM–10 PMSunWebsiteEEvanston PourCoffee shop · Bakery528 Dempster St, EvanstonMon–Fri 7:30 AM–9 PMSat–Sun 8 AM–9 PMSunWebsiteFFrida's Breakfast and LunchBreakfast restaurant · Brunch restaurant618 Church St, EvanstonDaily 8 AM–3 PMSunWebsiteGGuildhallAmerican restaurant · Bar694 Vernon Ave, GlencoeMon–Thu 11 AM–9 PMFri 11 AM–9:30 PMSunWebsiteHHouse 406New American restaurant · Bar1143 1/2 Church St, NorthbrookMon–Thu 5 PM–9 PMFri–Sat 4:30 PM–10 PMWebsiteKKuro BistroSushi restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant950 N Western Ave #106, Lake ForestMon–Thu 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–9 PMFri 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PMSunWebsiteLLa PrincipalMexican restaurant · Bar700 Main St, EvanstonTue–Wed 5 PM–9 PMThu–Fri 11:30 AM–9 PMSunWebsiteNNico RestaurantSeafood restaurant · Caterer581 Roger Williams Ave, Highland ParkTue–Thu 4:30 PM–9 PMFri–Sat 4:30 PM–10 PMSunWebsiteNNorth Shore BistroRestaurant · Caterer250 Skokie Blvd, NorthbrookMon–Fri 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30 PM–9 PMSat–Sun 4:30 PM–9 PMSunWebsiteOOceaniqueSeafood restaurant · American restaurant505 Main St, EvanstonTue–Thu 5 PM–8 PMFri–Sat 5 PM–8:30 PMWebsiteTTake Flight SpiritsCocktail bar · Bar8038 Lincoln Ave, SkokieTue–Wed 4 PM–10 PMThu 4 PM–11 PMSunWebsiteTThe Addled BunnyGastropub · Bar & grill1010 Church St, EvanstonTue 11 AM–9 PMWed–Thu 11 AM–11 PMSunWebsiteTThe Lawn Grill Restaurant WilmetteNew American restaurant · American restaurant3900 Fairway Dr #1088, WilmetteMon–Fri 11 AM–10 PMSat–Sun 10 AM–10 PMSunWebsiteTThe Mette Cocktail Bar & LoungeCocktail bar1165 Wilmette Ave, WilmetteTue–Thu 5 PM–11 PMFri–Sat 3 PM–12 AMWebsiteUUnion PizzeriaPizza restaurant · Cocktail bar1245 Chicago Ave, EvanstonMon–Thu 4:30 PM–9 PMFri–Sat 4:30 PM–10 PMSunWebsiteWWard EightCocktail bar629 W Howard St, EvanstonWed–Thu 5 PM–12 AMFri–Sat 5 PM–1 AMWebsite228 Mile Distilling CompanyCocktail bar · Bar454 Sheridan Rd, HighwoodWed–Thu 3:30 PM–10 PMFri 3:30 PM–12 AMWebsiteCCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at Northbrook CourtPizza restaurant · American restaurant1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook Ct Spc. 1022, NorthbrookDaily 11 AM–9 PMSunCCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at Old OrchardRestaurant · Caterer4999 Old Orchard Rd, SkokieMon–Thu 11 AM–9 PMFri–Sat 11 AM–10 PMSunGGriffinsCocktail bar · Delivery service1148 Central Ave Ste B, Wilmette, IL 60091, WilmetteWebsitePPremier LoungePool billard club · Bar2626 Golf Rd, GlenviewDaily 12 PM–4 AMSun