THREE DOTS AND A DASH, GUS’ SIP & DIP AND SALON 61 TO HOST THE INAUGURAL CHICAGO COCKTAIL CLASSIC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Exclusive tasting event brings together 20 world-class bars for a one-of-a-kind cocktail experience in Chicago’s River North

The team behind acclaimed tropical cocktail haven Three Dots and a Dash and Gus’ Sip & Dip, the newest tavern-style cocktail bar from Lettuce Entertain You, are thrilled to introduce the first-ever Chicago Cocktail Classic, a one-night-only celebration of world-class mixology featuring renowned bars from across the globe. On Sunday, June 15 from 4–8 p.m., the event will feature an immersive tasting experience with more than 20 of the best cocktail destinations. Confirmed participants include local favorites, from Bisous (North America’s 50 Best Bars) and Truce, to international icons such as NYC’s Sip & Guzzle (North America’s 50 Best Bars), BKK Social Club (World’s 50 Best Bars), and The American Bar, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. The celebration will unfold across Three Dots and a Dash, Gus’ Sip & Dip, and Salon 61. 

Early bird tickets are now available for purchase via Tock, here, priced at $75 per person not including tax and gratuity. Each ticket includes 10 drink tokens, redeemable for expertly crafted, mini-sized cocktails, and access to all three venues. Bringing together leading mixologists from the United States, London, Bangkok, Puerto Rico, the Chicago Cocktail Classic goes beyond a traditional tasting—it’s a passport to sip and explore some of the most celebrated bar programs on Earth.

“We’ve always envisioned hosting an international cocktail event right here in the heart of Chicago,” says Kevin Beary, Beverage Director at Three Dots and a Dash and Gus’ Sip & Dip. “The Chicago Cocktail Classic offers the perfect opportunity to immerse guests in world-class mixology, all in one unforgettable evening. Collaborating with some of the top bars around the globe is always an incredible experience, and our hope is to grow this into a must-attend annual tradition.”

Featured Bars include: 

• United States: 
  • Angel’s Share – New York City, NY
  • Bar Colette – Dallas, TX
  • Bar Snack – New York City, NY
  • Bisous – Chicago, IL 
  • Gus’ Sip & Dip – Chicago, IL 
  • Little Rituals – Phoenix, AZ
  • Merai – Boston, MA
  • Scotch Lodge – Portland, OR
  • Service Bar – Washington, DC
  • Sip & Guzzle – New York City, NY
  • Silver Lyan – Washington, DC
  • Three Dots and a Dash – Chicago, IL
  • Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA
  • Truce – Chicago, IL 
  • ViceVersa – Miami, FL
  • Wolf Tree – White River Junction, VT
• International: 
  • The American Bar – London, UK
  • Bar Nouveau – Paris, France
  • BKK Social Club – Bangkok, Thailand
  • Identidad – San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, UK

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