Let’s Have a Toast to Gus’ Sip & Dip
Our beloved tavern lands on North America's 50 Best Bars List & The Pinnacle Guide
Since opening in 2025, Gus’ Sip & Dip‘s high-quality classic cocktails, fine dipped sandwiches, and immaculate vibes have kept guests coming back again and again. Now, the timeless Chicago tavern has made a splash on the global stage by landing at No. 27 on North America’s 50 Best Bars List by World’s 50 Best, and received the coveted 1 PIN status from The Pinnacle Guide, one of just 46 bars worldwide to achieve PIN status this year.
If you haven’t had a chance to dip in for yourself, we’re sharing just a few of the things that make our award-winning River North hotspot the bees’ knees.
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Gus’ Dirty Martini
As described by the New York Times, Gus’ bestselling Dirty Martini “isn’t merely ‘vodka, house olive brine, dry vermouth, blue cheese stuffed olives,” as the menu suggests. Behind the scenes, bartenders make a slurry of blitzed Gordal olives, distilled white vinegar, malic and citric acids, and monosodium glutamate, or MSG, and clarify it into a clear, intensely concentrated olive brine. Stirred with dry vermouth and vodka and gilded with machine-dispensed ice shards, it tastes like a dirty martini in high definition.” We couldn’t agree more—this one’s a must-order! And, priced at $12 each, like every cocktail on the menu at Gus’ Sip & Dip, it’s a delicious steal.
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Not Your Average Bar Snacks
Not to be outshone, Executive Chef Partner Bob Broskey spun up an award-winning food menu for Gus’ Sip & Dip, earning Food & Beverage Program of the Year in VinePair’s Next Wave Awards. The menu is a continually evolving reimagination of elevated comfort food classics, including bar snacks like Wisconsin Cheese Curds, dipped sandwiches such as Roasted Turkey with aged provolone and gravy jus, and signatures like A Crispy Grilled Cheese served with tomato soup for dipping, prime beef Our Burgers served on Hawaiian buns, and Roasted Chicken Pot Pie.
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A Very Special Chocolate Cake
Thanks to this giant, ultra-shareable slice of chocolate cake—which, we’ll go ahead and say it, is making a bid for the best in the city—Gus’ Sip & Dip is the perfect spot for cocktails and dessert following dinner at Crying Tiger or il Porcellino next door. Decadent, layered, and served with a dollop of whipped sweet cream, this cake is a dreamy addition to any night out at Sip & Dip, especially with a White Russian or Irish Coffee on the side.
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Pretty in Pink (and Blue)
Gus’ Sip & Dip Partner and Beverage Director Kevin Beary and Bar Manager Scott Kitsmiller are also the creative minds behind the tropical cocktails at Three Dots and a Dash and The Bamboo Room, so it’s only natural that along with a classic Hawaii-Style Mai Tai and Hemingway Daquiri, their spin on Trader Vic’s iconic Pinky Gonzales recently joined the menu. This refreshing combo of Siete Leguas Blanco, orange liqueur, almond orgeat, and lime, garnished with fresh mint, is pretty much made for an impromptu photo shoot in the pink ladies’ room (or the blue room, which deserves equal love!).
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Service with Style
What started as a humble neighborhood tavern has become a globally-recognized sensation, thanks to the talented team at Gus’ Sip & Dip, led by Beary and Kitsmiller. You don’t land at No. 27 on North America’s 50 Best Bars list or receive an 1 PIN by The Pinnacle Guide denoting “Excellent” service unless you’re on point every moment. This dream team is not only serving up impeccably made cocktails at an approachable price, they’ve created an experience unlike any other in the city, complete with special touches of hospitality that only Sip & Dip can deliver. (Regulars who’ve worked their way through all 30 drinks on the menu can attest to this…#IYKYK!)
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Chicago Cocktail Classic
Thirsty for more? Secure your tickets now to the Chicago Cocktail Classic on Sunday, June 14, to sample cocktails from Gus’ Sip & Dip, Three Dots and a Dash, the newly opened luxury cocktail bar Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club, and 30+ more premier bars from the U.S. and around the globe. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind tasting experience, hosted at 167 Events on the 17th floor of 167 Green Street in Fulton Market, include 10 drink tokens, redeemable for expertly crafted, mini-sized cocktails from global heavyweights such as New York City’s Sip & Guzzle (North America’s 50 Best Bars), Panda & Sons (World’s 50 Best Bars), Bangkok’s BKK Social Club (World’s 50 Best Bars), Caretakers Cottage (World’s 50 Best Bars), and Paris’ Superfine.
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Sip & Dip Drip
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Stop in to sip, dip and now, shop! Snap up one of Gus’ Sip & Dip’s new dad hats and matchbooks for yourself or gift to the cocktail lover in your life. These are soon to be the new ultimate souvenir from a proper night out in Chicago! Available for purchase at Gus’ Sip & Dip only (not available for shipping or online purchase).
Dip In
Gus’ Sip & Dip is open Sunday – Thursday from 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM and Friday – Saturday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM, welcoming walk-ins only on a first-come, first-served basis, including full-service patio seating, weather permitting. (No reservations are available.)
