A truly adventurous wine drinker won’t be content to simply purchase a bottle and enjoy it in the privacy of their own home. Atmosphere is as much a part of the wine experience as anything, and trying out a new wine bar can be an exciting element of a night trying new wine.

There are dozens of wine bars in the Chicago area, and sometimes the best way to decide where you’d like to go is to check out the online buzz from everyday customers like you. Metromix is an excellent resource for finding out which wine bars are receiving accolades and which are receiving complaints.

To help you out, Strongbox is happy to give you this starter list of highly rated wine bars in the city of Chicago, according to users of Metromix. Check them out for yourself and see if you agree or disagree with other customers. If you find a bottle of wine you really like, make sure to pick one up for yourself…and if you need to store it for awhile, you know where to find us.

Webster’s Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave

Considered the best wine bar in Chicago by a majority of Metromix users, Webster’s offers a conversational atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, as well as featured regional wines each month.

Eno
505 N Michigan Ave (Location #1) and 200 N Columbus Drive (Location #2)

Not just a wine bar, but a wine, cheese, and chocolate bar, Eno’s gives you the opportunity to experiment with taste combinations.

BeviAmo Wine Bar
1358 W Taylor St

BeviAmo boasts of its romantic atmosphere and its wide variety of international wines, coming primarily from more obscure vineyards.

The Tasting Room
1415 W Randolph

As the name would imply, this bar prides itself on the variety of wines available…but it also has an extensive food menu of items that are designed to be paired with the wine. A perfect spot to make a full evening of your wine adventure.