Bars & Nightlife
Inkwell
We have reimagined classic recipes to bring you an experience unlike any other.
A Lake Street craft cocktail bar from owner Tyler Schaeffer, a certified sommelier. The beverage program balances classic recipes with contemporary cocktails, plus wines emphasizing lesser-known varietals.
Notable for curated classic and contemporary cocktails; wine selection of lesser-known varietals; charcuterie, honey whipped ricotta, and caviar service.
From inkwellbar.com — verified 2026-05-16. Check the site for current hours and details.
- Address
- 1039 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ward
- 27
- Nearest L
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- Morgan GreenPink · 390 ft
- License types
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- Retail Food Establishment
- Tavern
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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