History
by Robert Brenner and Billy Helmkamp
Specialties
The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. The Whistler was listed as Chicago Reader's Best Bar (2019), TIme Out Chicago's Best Bar (2016), one of GQ's 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America, Chicago Magazine's Best Bars, and named one of the world's top jazz destinations by Downbeat Magazine for our weekly Relax Attack Jazz Series (Tuesdays) and Whistler Jam (Mondays). Our award-winning cocktail program features an always-changing menu of classics and originals. No cover charge. 21+. Capacity 74.