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Inkwell

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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.

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1039 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Hours

Mon 4 PM – 1 AM
Tue 4 PM – 2 AM
Wed 4 PM – 2 AM
Thu 4 PM – 2 AM
Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 3 PM – 2 AM
Sun 6 PM – 1 AM

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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 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.

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