Located in Lakeview with a West Town location coming soon, Barcocina is a Mexican restaurant focusing on shared plates, so bring your friends and get ready to eat. Socialize in the space that features open-air garage doors, a patio, and great rustic-meets-industrial details. You can’t go wrong with the tacos, though the crowd favorite seems to be chicken tinga, with jalapeño lime slaw and pickled onions. Sip on the “Party with ‘Cardi” cocktail featuring a BACARDÍ Rum blend, prickly pear orange juice, pineapple, rhubarb bitters, and ginger ale. Best part? Pretty much every cocktail on the menu can also be served as a pitcher.

This super casual, old-school spot is the no frills situation you want for good pizza and good drinks after a long day in the sun. Located in Logan Square, this spot features a huge patio and fire pit (in fact, most of the restaurant is outside), and you can’t beat the food here. Along with the pizzas, don’t miss out: order the cauliflower. To drink, definitely go for the Banana Daiquiri, which features BACARDÍ Superior Rum, banana, and lime — it’s the epitome of refreshing. 

Located right on North Avenue Beach, this summer staple is truly unparalleled. Featuring different dining and drinking experiences, guests can choose to sit at the patio bar, the sandy oasis for lounging, or indoors. Order the lobster tacos or an elote cobb salad and refresh with their Chicago Vice (a local spin on the classic Miami Vice cocktail) — made with BACARDÍ Superior Rum, pineapple, strawberry, and coconut milk. Perfect for hanging with friends and taking in the gorgeous views, this spot is definitely popular, so try to snag a reservation, if you can. 

This rooftop destination (located at the top of Loews Hotel downtown) is a hidden gem. Open to the public with city views, plenty of seating, and high up enough to feel far away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, it is the perfect daytime or evening reprieve from the city. Service is top-notch and the drinks are tasty too, including the “This Drink Is Bananas,” made with BACARDÍ Banana Flavored Rum, banana liqueur, triple sec, lime, and pineapple. If you want to make it a group affair, they can also make a punch bowl of sorts of the same drink that serves 3 to 4 people (and is aptly named “Let’s Go Bananas”).

With a Prohibition-era design, this 18,000-square-foot space serves up some serious style. It’s actually split into 4 bars—the Library, Cabaret, Backstage, and the Drawing Room. With live entertainment and amazing eats, this place has all you need for a night out. While the food is A+, the drinks definitely take the cake. Try the Rivero’s Riviera, made with BACARDÍ Ocho, lime, pineapple, strawberry, orange triple sec, habanero, and ginger beer.

Like its counterparts in New York, LA, and Philadelphia, Blind Barber Chicago is a fully functioning barbershop during the day and a bustling cocktail lounge by night. It’s a spot you’ll want to dance the night away on the weekends (and it gets pretty packed, so try and come early) or come for a fun date night or hang on a weeknight. With great cocktails (that’s kind of their thing), it’s a place that sets just the right mood, with almost ‘70s vibes thanks to burnt-orange leather sofas and knotty pine walls. Stuck on what to order? Try the Rum Punch, a classic cocktail, made with BACARDÍ Ocho, RumHaven, Creme De Banané, pineapple, lime, and Demerara.

This spot is inspired by South and Central American cuisines. Translation? Amazing food, amazing tunes, and even better drinks and decor. With a big, communal table (but also separate tables as well), Aikana is a great place to chat with other locals, take friends who are in town, or take that special someone for an Instagram-worthy date. Order the octopus and ceviche, and get an Aikana Cuba Libre, made with BACARDÍ Ocho, cola bitters, sparkling water, and lime. 

Don’t fret—you don’t have to be a member of Soho House to enter (and dine) in this first floor space.(Though, if you are a member, you get discounts as well as preferred reservations.) With light Mediterranean faire and cocktails, it’s the perfect place to catch up or recharge after being out (and standing) all day. While bathed in the light from floor-to-ceiling windows, make sure to try the Lychee Keen, featuring BACARDÍ Superior Rum, lychee liqueur, honey syrup, and sparkling rosé.

Located in Pilsen, Simone’s has been operating since 2010 and is the perfect bar for a late night, since it serves its full menu until 1 a.m. Try the Machata, with BACARDÍ Spiced Rum, spiced cream liquor, cream of coconut, and matcha green tea that’s shaken and served with crown of coconut flakes; or the Snow Blossom, with BACARDÍ Silver, orange blossom water, egg white, lime, and simple syrup. With a jam-packed event calendar, as well as a commitment to sustainability (they use 100% compostable containers, grow their own herbs, and offer affordable vegan and vegetarian options), this is a place you want to check out.