5 Best Wine Bars in Chicago

The Windy City has many wine bars for the novice and expert wine connoisseurs, but these are five of the best wine bars in Chicago.

1. Bin 36. Located in Chicago's Marina City, this establishment is a restaurant and wine/cheese bar, open daily for breakfast and dinner. It serves American cuisine along with a long list of American and international wines. It also offers several wine classes, sells gift cards and gift baskets. Bin 36: 339 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654.

2. Eno. It's located at the InterContinental Hotel Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. It showcases between 300 to 500 wines by glass, bottle, or flight, and served in Riedal crystal. It also offers truffles and chocolate bars by local chocolatiers, along with 35 American and international cheeses, all deliciously accompanied by nuts, honey, or dry fruit. Eno: 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

3. Juicy Wine Company. Juicy Wine is a laid back wine lounge. It has a DJ booth playing your favorite music in the background, as you sip your wine and eat your meal from its gourmet deli counter. Juicy wine is a favorite with hipster wine lovers. Juicy Wine Company: 694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.

4. Red Rooster Wine Bar and Cafe. Located in Lincoln Park is a cafe serving fine French provincial cuisine and house wines by the glass. You have to really look to find this gem. It's hidden behind Cafe Bernard, but once you find it, you'll be glad you did! Red Rooster Wine Bar and Cafe: 2100 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614.

5. Webster's Wine Bar. This bar sells over 500 international bottles of wine and serves over 35 wines by the glass. They also have a great selection of beers and spirits, along with a variety of home-made pizzas, small entrees, and appetizers matching specific wine types. They also conduct several classes and wine tastings for the novice and experts alike. Webster's Wine Bar: 1480 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614.