Ward Eight

*** Limited Release ***

Our hearts rest in the joys and comforts of good company, shared histories, and taking care of one another. There is something about the essence of herbal liqueurs and amari in which through their flavor and distillation, they beckon those who have heard the calls of empathy and kindness. They become an elixir for warmth and a bit of peace.

We’ve put together a special bottling of our house amaro barrel aged for over a year to bring that to you for whatever days you may need a dram of it. This is a 24 bottle batch hand dipped and nestle in a box for safe keeping.

$50 p/bottle available for purchase during normal business hours as supply lasts.

Hey All! This is a heads up that the bar will be closed for a wedding event this Saturday 6/20. We’ll see yall later this evening or catch ya next week for our regularly scheduled programming ❤️🙏🔔🕊️🥰

Sun’s out on the patio! We’re so stoked that the weather’s warming up for our northside patio. Break it in with us tonight for the coziest, most intimate patio vibes in Evanston. Chef Chris has the smoker rippin for some wings this weekend. So come through, warm yourself in some sunshine, smell that good cooking, & cool down with a cocktail. Cheers!

Hey all! Just a reminder that we’re closed this evening for a private event. See you Friday!

It’s Ward 8 Wednesday! Get your $8 hump day fix in this afternoon. Ward 8 will be closed tomorrow for a private event so come through and make it two before we return for business as usual on Friday. Cheers!

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Celebrate our good friend ‘s birthday this evening with the best bites and cocktail pairings in Evanston. Jazz starts a 8pm, party starts as soon as you walk in. Happy Birthday to the King of Red Sauce 🥳🥫🍝 & Happy Thursday!

The Singapore Sling 🦩🍊🍒🏝️🌸

Coming in hot but going down cool 🌊 Making its debut back in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel this Long Bar original is a perfect example of how quickly the lines can blur between original recipes, modern takes, and where the truest representation really stands.
This one’s not your auntie’s sugar laden, hurricane mix substituted, all inclusive wristband. Crisp gin, fresh squeezed lemon & orange juice, and that classic medicinal touch of Cherry Heering and a Ward 8 style Angostura float keeps this version classic and on brand.

We’ll keep’em slingin’ 🤙

Oh Aviation!
The Jewel of Spring.
Your violet hues and delicate dews
Lift my spirits to sing.

This absolute gem of seasonal perfection has made its annual return on our new Spring/Summer 2026 Cocktail Menu. A potation guaranteed to brighten even the darkest of days.

Hell yeah! We’re back from Spring Break this week and reviving Ward 8 Wednesday’s for good! $8 drinks specials all hump day long.

Damn it feels good to get right back where we started from! Check it out and get on top of these new digs 🙌🔥🤘