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Inkwell
A Lake Street craft cocktail bar founded by Tyler Schaeffer, a certified sommelier, featuring a beverage program that balances classic recipes with contemporary cocktails alongside a wine selection emphasizing lesser-known varietals, with offerings also including charcuterie, honey whipped ricotta, and caviar service.
- Website
- inkwellbar.com
- Address
- 1039 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Hours
- Mon · 4 PM – 1 AMTue–Thu · 4 PM – 2 AMFri–Sat · 3 PM – 2 AMSun · 4 PM – 1 AM
- By L
- Morgan GreenPink
- By car
- Aberdeen Developers LLC
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Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-24 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2025-10-17 | Canvass | Fail · 5 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2024-05-23 | License | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2024-05-23 | License | Pass · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-08-03. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.