Three Bars In and Around Ukrainian Village, Ending at a Live-Music Lounge
A 90-minute evening walk through three bars in and around Ukrainian Village, from a cozy tavern to a red-lit live-music lounge.
Ronaldo, a local guide who sells this walk on Viator, starts each night at EZ Inn on North Western Avenue and leads a small group through three bars the listing calls favorites in and around Ukrainian Village. The pitch is craft cocktails, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and music in bars tucked away from the busier strips.
The ticket covers the guide, water and the cover charge at the last bar; other drinks and food cost extra. The listing says plainly that drinks and food are not included and suggests eating beforehand.
Tours start at 8:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday, and run about 90 minutes. A full refund needs cancellation at least 24 hours before the start.
Chicago Hidden Gem: Mid-Century Cocktail Bars Walking Tour90-minute walk to three bars in and around Ukrainian Village from 8:00 PM. Cover at the last bar included; drinks paid separately; ages 21 and up.www.viator.comThree Stops, Three Kinds of Bar
The route moves from easygoing to theatrical. The first stop is a cozy neighborhood bar the listing describes as pouring local beers and affordable cocktails. The second is a tavern with spirit-forward cocktails, craft beer and wine, odd objects on the walls and an outdoor space it opens when the weather allows.
The finale is a landmark cocktail bar and intimate live-music room the listing likens to a 1930s lounge. Photos the operator posts on the listing show the sign of the California Clipper, a lounge on California Avenue. A January 2026 reviewer counted three bars in two neighborhoods, which fits that last hop west.
Stories Between the Rounds
Reviewers keep returning to the guide. A July 2026 traveler called Ronaldo knowledgeable, personable and entertaining, and a March 2026 review credited a curated mix of bars with unique elements. All seven Viator reviews so far give five stars.
The listing promises storytelling about the locations and surroundings along the way. The last bar is about an eight-minute walk from the stop before it, and the January reviewer noted options to dance for anyone who wants to stay later.
Group Size, Age and Getting There
Each departure takes up to 16 travelers, and every traveler has to be 21 or older. The listing rates the walk suitable for all fitness levels and says public transportation is nearby. Guiding is offered in English and Spanish.
A March 2026 reviewer called it a cheap rideshare from downtown, a useful note for visitors staying in the Loop. The listing also welcomes everyone, in its words with no orientation limitations.
What You Pay at the Bar
Alcoholic drinks, gratuities and transportation are not part of the ticket. Plan on buying your own rounds at each stop and tipping the bartenders and the guide as you see fit.
If no listed date works, the listing invites a message to arrange another night for a minimum of two people. The operator can cancel a departure for bad weather or too few travelers.
📍 The map pin marks the California Clipper at 1002 North California Avenue, the live-music lounge shown in the operator's photos. The tour itself meets at EZ Inn, 921 North Western Avenue in Ukrainian Village, at 8:00 PM. Arrive a few minutes early, and eat first.