Nine Bar

Nine Bar is Chicago's first speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Chinatown, hidden behind the family-run Moon Palace restaurant in a neon-tinged, Blade Runner-inspired space that channels Tokyo's modern cocktail aesthetic. The playful "Asian-ish" cocktail program creatively blends Asian liquors like baijiu, soju, and shochu with ingredients such as barley tea, Sichuan peppercorns, and locally-baked Chinese cookies. Signature drinks like the renowned MSG martini and the mai tai with house-made cookie orgeat reflect the bar's innovative approach, while a DJ set beneath floating umbrellas keeps the room's energy alive.