Nobody’s Darling

It’s not too often that queer bars, rainbow-clad oases typified by sugary Cosmopolitans and cheekily named cocktails, get longlisted for a James Beard Award, but then again, Nobody’s Darling isn’t your typical queer bar. Owned by two queer Black women, and nestled on a tree-lined stretch of Andersonville, this shimmering disco-lit nook is not only one of Chicago’s best gay bars, but one of its best bars in general. In addition to drag shows, hip hip dance parties, and happy hours, the sexy bar slings cocktails that go above and beyond the call of gay bar duty—think well-balanced Lychee Martinis, Mezcal Old Fashioneds, and the creamy Chai Town, as well as zero-proof drinks and top-shelf spirits.
How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.