As of August 20, Chicago has mandated that everyone wear facial coverings while dining indoors regardless of vaccination status due to a rise in COVID-19 cases related to the delta variant. Even before the city’s new directive, increasing case numbers have prompted a growing group of bar and restaurant operators to implement their own vaccine requirements for patrons.
As of Tuesday, November 16, Chicago’s average seven-day positivity rate is 2.5 percent, according to the city’s COVID Dashboard.
It remains to be seen if officials will follow New York City and San Francisco’s lead and require all diners to show proof of vaccination to eat indoors. Many restaurants and bar owners are contemplating a move, but waiting to see data and how peers react.
Know of a Chicago restaurant, bar, or venue implementing vaccine mandate or requiring negative COVID-19 test? Send the details to chicago@eater.com.
Albany Park
Lizard’s Liquid Lounge (karaoke performers)
Andersonville
Avondale
Reed’s Local (karaoke performers)
Boystown
The North End: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Bucktown
Izakaya Mita: Chef Brian Mita says proof of vaccinations is required.
DePaul
Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
Elston Industrial Corridor
Fulton Market
Humboldt Park
The Hi-Lo: Owner Isaac Liberman says proof of vaccination will be required.
Irving Park
Montrose Saloon: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours prior to entry.
Lakeview
The Vic Theatre: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Lincoln Park
Liar’s Club: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Park West: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Lincoln Square
Logan Square
North Center
Old Town
The Second City: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours prior to entry.
Pilsen
Ravenswood
Begyle Brewing: Owner Kevin Cary says they started on November 5.
River North
Blue Chicago: Owner Nik Jeffreys says proof of vaccinations is required.
Rogers Park
Roscoe Village
Ukrainian Village
Uptown
West Loop
Cobra Lounge: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
West Town
Split-Rail: Owner Zoe Schor says proof of vaccinations is required.
Wicker Park
Bourbon on Division: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Wrigleyville
Nisei Lounge
Arlington Heights
Berwyn
FitzGerald’s: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Evanston
SPACE: Staff will also accept a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Forest Park
Oak Park
Berlin Nightclub
954 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 773 348 4975
Exit
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KAI ZAN
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Superkhana International
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Liar’s Club
1665 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 665-1110
Whirlaway Lounge
3224 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 276-6809 Visit Website
Progress Bar
3359 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 697-9268 Visit Website
Prysm
1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 546-4141
Sleeping Village
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Handlebar
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Thalia Hall
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Kingston Mines
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Metropolitan Brewing
3057 North Rockwell Street, , IL 60618 (773) 754-0494 Visit Website
The Hi-Lo
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Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 North Clark Street, , IL 60640 (312) 366-4500 Visit Website
Izakaya Mita
1960 North Damen Avenue, , IL 60647 (773) 799-8677 Visit Website
Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 276-3600 Visit Website
Berlin
954 West Belmont Avenue, , IL 60657 (773) 348-4975 Visit Website
The Hideout
1354 West Wabansia Avenue, , IL 60642 (773) 227-4433 Visit Website
Logan Arcade
2410 West Fullerton Avenue, , IL 60647 (872) 206-2859 Visit Website
Sidetrack
3349 North Halsted Street, , IL 60657 (773) 477-9189 Visit Website
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road, , IL 60402 (708) 788-2118 Visit Website
City Winery
1200 West Randolph Street, , IL 60607 (312) 733-9463 Visit Website
R Public House
1508 West Jarvis Avenue, , IL 60626 (872) 208-7916 Visit Website
The Second City
230 West North Avenue, , IL 60614 (312) 337-3992 Visit Website
Cobra Lounge
235 North Ashland Avenue, , IL 60607 (312) 226-6300 Visit Website
Fiya
5419 North Clark Street, , IL 60640 (312) 493-0443 Visit Website
Split-Rail
2500 West Chicago Avenue, , IL 60622 (773) 697-4413 Visit Website
Bonus Round Game Cafe
3230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave, , IL 60614 (773) 525-2501 Visit Website
Koval Distillery
5121 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 878-7988 Visit Website
Beauty Bar
1444 West Chicago Avenue, , IL 60642 (312) 226-8828 Visit Website
D.S. Tequila Company
3352 North Halsted Street, , IL 60657 (773) 697-9127 Visit Website
Lula Cafe
2537 North Kedzie Boulevard, , IL 60647 (773) 489-9554 Visit Website
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 North Milwaukee Avenue, , IL 60647 (773) 698-6178 Visit Website
Kasama
1001 North Winchester Avenue, , IL 60622 (773) 697-3790 Visit Website
Hydrate
3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 975-9244 Visit Website
Replay Lincoln Park
2833 North Sheffield Avenue, , IL 60657 (773) 665-5660 Visit Website
Emporium Fulton Market
839 West Fulton Market, , IL 60607 (312) 733-2222 Visit Website
Schubas Tavern
3159 North Southport Avenue, , IL 60657 (773) 525-2508 Visit Website
Emporium Logan Square
2363 North Milwaukee Avenue, , IL 60647 (773) 360-8774 Visit Website
Giant
3209 West Armitage Avenue, , IL 60647 (773) 252-0997 Visit Website
Baker Miller
4655 North Lincoln Avenue, , IL 60625 (773) 654-3610 Visit Website
Golden Dagger
2447 North Halsted Street, , IL 60614 (773) 857-0166 Visit Website
Rogers Park Social
6920 North Glenwood Avenue, , IL 60626 (773) 791-1419 Visit Website