Cody’s Public House
Esquire Best Bars in America
Esquire selected Cody’s Public House in Chicago for its 2026 Best Bars in America list.
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Cody’s Public House and its terrace seating
Cody’s Public House runs casual service with booth seating, a seated bar, and an outdoor terrace. Esquire named it among Best Bars in America for 2026.
Black Manhattan, classics, and shots
Black Manhattan sits with signature shots and bombs on a list that also covers classic cocktails, whiskey, gin, and tequila. A street-scene view and loud room frame the visit.
How It Compares
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody’s Public HouseThis venue — the venue you are viewing | pub | $10–20 | Esquire Best Bars in America | Not listed |
| Cheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview | pub | $10–20 | Not listed | Lakeview |
| J9 Wine Bar | wine_bar | $20–30 | Star Wine List | Lincoln Park |
| Anfora Wine Merchants | wine_bar | $20–30 | Star Wine List | Oak Park |
| Wild Goose Bar & Grill | sports_bar | Not listed | Not listed | Lincoln Square |
| Kingston Mines | pub | $20–30 | Not listed | Lincoln Park |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Cody’s Public House
The drinks
- Classic cocktails
- Craft beer
- Tequila
Signature drinks: Black Manhattan, signature shots, bombs.
Details
- Lively
- Classic
- Cozy
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Group Outing
- Late Night
- Beer Garden
- Standalone
- Seated Bar
- Booth Seating
- Outdoor Terrace
- Craft Beer
- Classic Cocktails
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Tequila
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Tuesday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Thursday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 12 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, old-school neighborhood bar atmosphere with a lively, social patio and a busy, loud indoor scene.