We consider the espresso martini to be an exceptional cocktail – so it’s no surprise that we can’t wait to spend a whole week celebrating one of our favorite drinks. From September 29 to October 5, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is bringing Espresso Martini Fest back to Chicago. Consider this your official invitation to a week of ritual meeting revelry for everyone’s favorite coffee-inspired cocktail.
Keep reading for the full list of participating bars!
The celebrations are spread throughout Chicago, so you’re sure to find something happening at a venue near you – we recommend spending the week exploring the participating bars to really take advantage of the offerings. Each bar will bring something different to the festival, but wherever you go, you’re guaranteed the irresistible taste of Mr Black, made with real coffee and cold brewed for that complex flavor and smooth finish. This is shaping up to be a dedicated week of coffee cocktail exploration.
To help you choose where to go first, we’ve put together a list of 5 bars taking part in the festival.
1. Blind Barber
Barber shop by day, cocktail lounge by night. For Espresso Martini Fest, Blind Barber is serving up Espresso Martinis every day from 5pm. If you’re planning a bar crawl, make sure you stop by.
📍948 W Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
2. The Owl
If you’re looking to celebrate Espresso Martini Fest well into the night, check out this Logan Square spot. The Owl is open till 4 am every night of the week with Espresso Martinis on the menu.
📍2521 N Milwuakee Ave, Chicago 60647
3. The Hi-Lo
A relative newcomer to Humboldt Park, this neighborhood bar is celebrating Espresso Martini Fest all week with Mr Black coffee cocktails on the menu.
📍1110 N California Ave, Chicago 60622
4. Getaway
Celebrate Espresso Martini Fest with your whole crew at this Lincoln Square spot, make sure you include it in your bar crawl itinerary!
📍4530 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago 60625
5. Club Lucky
Did somebody say kick off party? Mr Black did! On Tuesday September 30, head to Club Lucky for a Mr Black Espresso Martini between 5:30 and 8:30pm.
📍1824 W Wabansia Avenue, Chicago 60622
Enjoy responsibly. Do not forward to anyone under the age of 21.