Mother's Ruin

This low-key cocktail bar gives a welcome neighborhood atmosphere to a stretch of Spring Street. It's a combination cocktail lounge and dive bar that offers something for everyone, and it's an offshoot of a well-regarded New York hotspot.

On a board behind the bar, there's a small list of specialty cocktails, including an ever-changing frozen concoction served from what seems to be a converted Icee machine. There's a fun mix of traditional drinks with modern twists on tap, as well as boozy slushies. There's also food, sandwiches, and waffle fries. Blond-wood tables, flower vases on the bar, wood-sill windows, and homey lamps sprouting from the exposed-brick wall all give the impression that you might spend some time here with Mom.

Address: 2943 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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