Illinois Wine Bars

In Illinois cities like Chicago, Bloomington, Decatur and Effingham there are wine bars that turn wine tasting into a fantastic and chic experience. Downtown wine bars like Cab's Wine Bar Bistro, Copia Martini & Wine Bar, and Thymes Past Bistro & Wine Bar have great wines and excellent food to tempt your palate. So when you don't have time to sample wines at a Illinois winery, you can stop into any of these amazing hotspots to sample a little vino! Ask your server if wine flights are available. Wine flights are available at many wine bars and allow guests to sample several wines for a smaller price. Another great thing about Illinois wine bars is the food! With wine as the focus, chefs create menus that work well with particular wines. It's a great place to ask questions and learn about pairing wine with food. Additionally some IL wine bars even have small retail areas where you can get a bottle of your favorite red or white to take home with you or to give as gift! So if you're visiting Peoria, Galesburg, Springfield or Belleville, stop in to one of their great local wine bars, sip back and relax!

What makes Illinois wine bars different from other bars? If you haven't visited a wine bar, you're missing out. The environment is usually more sophisticated and the ambiance is more refined. You can count on finding a very large wine list from which you can choose either your favorite reds or whites, or you can taste something new. Click on the map at the top of the page to find great wine bars within a specific region of Illinois and stop in for a glass. If you find a wine you love, but they don't offer bottles of wine for purchase, you can always find a wine shop in IL that will have what you're looking for. Whatever you're looking for, Wine Bar Wineries is here to help you find winebars and other Illinois wine tasting places to quench your thirst.

For additional information about Illinois wine bars, wineries, and wine shops, you can contact the Illinois Bureau of Tourism at 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 3-400, Chicago IL 60602 Telephone: 312-814-4732.