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Inkwell

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Craft cocktail bar

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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.

By Tyler Schaeffer

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
License types
  • 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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