"Chicago's cocktail scene is about to experience a seismic shift with the highly anticipated debut of Bar Bambi, the first solo venture from acclaimed bartender Katie Renshaw. Set to open in late 2025 or early 2026 at 1703 W Chicago Ave in West Town, this dreamy cocktail destination promises to redefine what modern mixology looks like in the Windy City."
""I've been ridiculously lucky to learn from some of Chicago's best, including some of the people who helped build our cocktail scene in the earlier days," Renshaw explains. "Every one of them has influenced how I bartend and how I think about hospitality. Bar Bambi's my first chance to take all of those lessons and make something that actually feels like me.""
"Her accolades speak volumes about her expertise in the beverage industry: 2017 Speed Rack Midwest winner, 2018 Italicus Bar Artist of the Year, and the coveted 2019 U.S. World Class Bartender of the Year title. These achievements aren't just trophies on a shelf: they represent a deep understanding of both the technical and creative aspects that drive successful food and beverage operations."
Bar Bambi will open at 1703 W Chicago Ave in West Town in late 2025 or early 2026 as Katie Renshaw's first solo bar. The venue will emphasize technical innovation, whimsical design, and genuine hospitality to reshape modern mixology in Chicago and potentially influence national hospitality standards. Katie Renshaw brings over a decade of experience across Moneygun, Billy Sunday, Etta, GreenRiver, The Aviary, and Hawksmoor Chicago. Her industry honors include 2017 Speed Rack Midwest winner, 2018 Italicus Bar Artist of the Year, and 2019 U.S. World Class Bartender of the Year. Bar Bambi consolidates Renshaw's technical skill and creative vision into a personal concept.
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