About Take Flight Spirits

Take Flight Spirits is a welcoming cocktail bar in Skokie, Illinois, offering a comfortable setting for relaxed evenings, casual gatherings, and enjoyable solo dining. With a 4.90 out of 5 rating based on 72 customer reviews, it has earned strong recognition from the people who visit. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, making it easy to settle in whether you are stopping by for a carefully prepared cocktail, meeting friends, or enjoying a night out with live entertainment. The menu includes cocktails, spirits, beer, food, and food served at the bar, along with happy-hour drinks and happy-hour food. Guests can enjoy table service, comfortable seating, and the added convenience of outside food being allowed. Take Flight Spirits also offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, and delivery, providing flexible options for different plans and preferences. Fast service adds to the experience, while bar games, quiz nights, live music, and live performances bring variety and energy to the visit. Accessibility and convenience are important parts of the experience. Take Flight Spirits features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, as well as an assistive hearing loop. Guests can also make use of gender-neutral toilets, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. Reservations are accepted, and payment is available by credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment. Visit Take Flight Spirits at 8038 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, or call +1 847-324-9373 to plan your visit.

Last updated: Sep 01, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Thursday 4-11 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4-10 PM
Wednesday 4-10 PM
Thursday 4-11 PM
Friday 3-11 PM
Saturday 3-11 PM
Sunday 4-10 PM

Customer Reviews

4.90
Based on 72 reviews
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Elizabeth B

Great place to grab a drink. Local band was playing @thewillows_20 Quick friendly service.

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Dezzy J

Great Drinks! Great atmosphere! Great service!

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Chava Wu

Hosted a cocktail making class for friends. So much fun. Great cocktails- really unique offering. Well priced. We ordered charcuterie boxes from Kneads and Wants, the bakery next door. I can’t wait to go again.

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Faye Levin-O'Leary

We went here for the first time tonight and it was wonderful! Kate helped us and she was very friendly and personable, and the drinks were delicious! I got the Earl Grey Daiquiri, which was excellent. We also ordered a spirit-free hibiscus daiquiri and it was clearly well-thought-out and didn't feel like it was missing anything. Highly recommend for good …

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Brent Batzer

Some "best of" awards may be bought or whatever but Kate's legit, the cocktails are well done and her creations outside the menu for your tastes are also top notch.

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Amy Landolt

Finally stopped in and I can’t wait to go back. The Unscheduled Breakdown with their handcrafted gin was so delicious that I had two (since my designated driver was with me). It was very cozy & welcoming. It’s a great place to catch up with friends. They also have a very active event schedule - with something for everyone!

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Kevin (Huicho_Lives)

Awesome Cocktails. The staff is very friendly, will definitely come back again

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Madeleine (The Ruiner)

Take Flight Spirits is not a place for the timid. It is a place for those who understand that a drink is more than a drink—it is an art, a story, a moment captured in glass. You will not find vodka here, so do not come looking. This is a distillery for gin, for rum, for bourbon—spirits with character, spirits …

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Ryan Volkodav

One of the best cocktail spots I've been to. Live music on Fridays is awesome. Bartenders Kate and Sam are very creative and might be the best in Chicago. Love coming here.

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Katrina Marie N-A

Hard to believe my first review for this spot was almost 2yrs ago. Feel like this spot has been around awhile already. Have been frequently visiting here and there since their opening and after some time away, recently stopped by after our Baby Shower. Glad they brought back a chalkboard table so I did another tag (added here and to …

People Also Ask

Where is Take Flight Spirits located?
Take Flight Spirits is located at 8038 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, United States, Skokie, IL, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Take Flight Spirits rated?
Take Flight Spirits has a rating of 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 72 customer reviews.
What are Take Flight Spirits's hours?
Take Flight Spirits's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Take Flight Spirits?
You can reach Take Flight Spirits by phone at +1 847-324-9373.
What type of business is Take Flight Spirits?
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