Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Evanston, United States (2026)
Compare 37 bars in Evanston, United States, averaging 4.55 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 249 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 73% maintain a website. Most are clustered around North Center, Edgewater, Rogers Park. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Barrelman Tavern
Hip bar with tap beers & brown booze
Rogers Park Social
Neighborhood hub with creative cocktails
Long Room Chicago
Casual beer & espresso bar with a patio
The Raven Room (formerly Redline VR)
Bar with virtual reality games & events
Kite String
Low-lit bar with taquitos & cocktails
Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap
Beer bar with snacks & a large patio
Kate's
936 Main St, Evanston, WY 82930
Keenan O'Reilly's Pub
Tavern with lots of games & beer
Big Chicks
Lively, gay-friendly bar with food & DJs
Simon's Tavern
Neighborhood bar with draft beer & glögg
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Evanston, United States?
We list 37 bars in Evanston, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Evanston, United States is rated highest?
Barrelman Tavern currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 203 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.