Kit: A Bar Supply Store

08/17/2023

We are so happy that we get to work alongside so many amazing business owners. Thanks for coming out and making plans 😃

Thanks Danny and Ann Marie at Gracie O'Malley's

🎶These are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood…in your neeeiiigghborhoood🎶

Okay maybe it’s not quite Sesame Street, but Milwaukee Avenue was a pretty good setting for some of your favorite locals to huddle together on some collaborative ideas for our little corner of the NW Side!

How many familiar local business owners do YOU see??

(Stay tuned for fun stuff on the horizon!)

08/17/2023

This weekend is going to be busy. See you at the shop, Distinct Bath And Body, or Portage Park Farmer's Market.

08/16/2023

Join us for an hour to make a cocktail, try a variety of rums, and learn to use seasonal ingredients to create the perfect drink for any weather. Discover how rum is the perfect spirit to transition your drinks from summer to fall!

The class includes: a brief history of rum, technique demo, hands-on instructions, a short tasting, and one cocktail. Bring your own equipment (shaker, strainer, and jigger) or purchase a kit from the store.
Tickets in bio.

08/13/2023

We have plenty of Zero Proof options for your nights in. Pick up a pre-made cocktail or a bottle of a spirit replacement to make your own, and don't forget the tonics and soda to add a bit of fizz.

08/07/2023

The Sizzler is specifically designed to keep your bottles fizzy for longer. The width fits on most tonic or soda bottles, spring design keeps the carbonation locked inside, and the bottle opener on the closing end allows you to open and store your bottle with one tool.

08/04/2023

Filled in so many of the missing bottles on the Bittercube shelf. Come get them before they fly off the shelf again.
Bolivar, Cherry Bark Vanilla, Chipotle Cacao, Jamaican 2, Orange, Root Beer, and Trinity are all back.

07/29/2023

Phony Negroni is one of the most popular non-alc beverages on the market and Amaro Falso is climbing the list as well.
St. Agrestis uses juniper, citrus, floral notes, and a touch of carbonation in their Phony Negroni to mimic the taste and bite of a Negroni. Enjoy just chilled out the bottle top with Prosecco for low ABV Negroni Sbagliato.
The Amaro Falso is made using the same combination of herbal spices, mint and gentian root found in the spiritous version, san alcohol. It's an ideal cocktail for those looking for an Italian digestivi.

07/26/2023

Summer vibes are still strong in Chicago. Stop in for a pineapple cup, small ice cube tray, and some refreshing syrups and bitters to brightened your poolside cocktails.

Coffee table recipe book by St Louis' Rachel K Miller, syrups and jams from Portland Syrup, Liber & Co., and Cellar Door Preserves.

07/23/2023

Sleek lines and meticulously crafted are the hallmarks of Yukiwa's modern barware. The gracefully designed Grande Shaker and two jiggers will fit right in on any mid-century modern bar cart.

07/17/2023

Spiritless not only adds a bourbon whiskey alternative, with the same color, smell, and taste of the classic version but also two zero-proof pre-made cocktails to the cooler.
The Whiskey Sour is made with Spiritless Kentucky 74, cane sugar, and a touch of lemon and the classic Margarita has Spiritless Jalisco 55, lime, cane sugar, and a bit of orange. Pick up a four-pack and drink as-is over ice or use as a base for a low abv backyard cocktail.

07/11/2023

Did you miss our bitters class yesterday, but still want to try your hand at making your own tinctures? Stop in to browse the spices you'll need to get started and pick up a reference book or two.

Spices from Rare Tea Cellar Inc., Botany at the Bar by the makers of Shoots and Roots Bitters, Bitters by Brad Thomas Parsons

07/06/2023

If you're in the market for the essentials to shake up some cocktails this kit includes a Leopold Shaker, 1oz x 2oz Jigger, and Hawthorne Strainer, in stainless steel or copper.

07/01/2023

Presenting Cellar Door Preserves, the finest out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cocktail Garnishes and Jams have been made from local Michigan ingredients in small batches.

Use the whole blueberries, cherries, or strawberries to add a bit of sweetness and top your summer cocktails.
Mix up your favorite cocktail by adding a couple teaspoons of one of the jams. Try the peach with brown sugar in a Margarita, the blueberry with ginger in a Mojito, or the rhubarb with vanilla in a Kentucky Mule

06/29/2023

06/13/2023

Spirit-free, non-alcoholic, zero proof. Whichever is your preferred term we're starting to get alternatives in starting with Ritual Zero Proof's Gin and Tequila Alternatives. Pick one up to make no- or low-cocktails for the summer.

06/11/2023

We had to move our June class, now on July 09 at 2pm.
Learn a bit about the history and science behind the essential cocktail ingredient, bitters. Then mix up your own batch either using one of our recipes or invent your own.
Class includes recipes, tools, and ingredients needed to create your own aromatic, citrus, or fruit-based bitters. Each participant will start one batch of bitters during class with instruction to finish infusing and filter at home. Participants will leave with information packet and recipes, 1 batch of bitters, 2 mason jars, and 1 dropper bottle.
Space is limited, tickets at

DIY Bitters Class Sunday July 09 2:00-3:30pm MUST BE AGE 21+ (This class was moved from June 11)Make your own personal batch of cocktail bitters! Learn the history of bitters and then try your hand at blending your own.This class will include all the background information, recipes, tools, and ingre...

06/07/2023

Kit: will be open normal 10a-6p hours this coming Saturday and Sunday.

We will be open a HALF-DAY on Monday and Tuesday, 2p-6p, June 12 and 13.

See you then!

06/06/2023

Stop in for garnishes to top your martinis, manhattans, and (bloody) marys.

05/30/2023

Two new books are now in stock.
Girly Drinks by is celebrated (and James Beard winning) book that tells the vital history of female distillers, brewers, and drinkers.
The Ice Book by will teach how to make, carve, and embed an oft overlooked part of your cocktail.

05/10/2023

A one hour event focused on summer's refreshing spirit- Gin! Kit: will host a demo on making the best highball and spritzes for the season, plus all participants will mix up a French 75 of their own to enjoy. The class includes a short history of gin, technique demo, hands-on instructions, and one cocktail.
This class does not include bar tools. Bring your own equipment (you'll need shaking tins, a strainer, and a jigger), or purchase the featured Kit.
Tickets at https://www.kitbarsupply.com/shop/classes-events/19?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

03/27/2023

How much flair is too much flair?
Enamel pins are in! Classic cocktails, quirky tiki, and one legendary Scotch cryptid are yours to choose from.

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03/07/2023

New to the neighborhood and already they've got your kids covered. Check out Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio - Portage Park cooking classes, specifically this one on March 17 when the littles are off school.

COOKING CLASSES, PARTIES + CAMPS FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES. Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio is the perfect place to explore creative recipes, try new food and flavors, make new friends and celebrate! Our new Chicago location in the Portage Park neighborhood will offer all of our signature kid’s and f...

03/05/2023

We'll be at a small business conference next Saturday morning, so we'll be opening a bit late. Order online at www.kitbarsupply.com for free local same-day delivery.

03/03/2023

Make your own personal batch of cocktail bitters! Learn the history of bitters and then blend your own.
Class includes background information, recipes, tools, and ingredients needed to create your own aromatic, citrus, or fruit-based bitters. Each participant will start one batch of bitters during class with instruction to finish infusing and filter at home. Participants will leave with information packet and recipes, 1 batch of bitters, 2 mason jars, and 1 dropper bottle.
Space is limited, get your tickets at https://bit.ly/41GAjIJ

12/24/2022

Don't forget a host gift this New Years.

12/23/2022

Hours for the rest of the year.

12/10/2022

Event: Pop-up Sat, Dec 17 - Ravenswood
We'll be at Ridman's Coffee scoffee drinking a cortado, maybe a Granola Cup latte, and selling gifts for those cocktail lovers on your list.

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Come see us between 10a-2p at 4758 N Clark and ask Rachel all your holiday cocktail questions.

12/03/2022

Today! Feeling festive for the Six Corners Association Holiday Trolley ❄️🎄🎁

::: Ornament ice molds are in stock, for a decorative touch to your cocktail hour.

12/02/2022

It's going to be a beautiful day for the NW Side Shopping Day, hop on the trolley and come say hi.

12/02/2022

Cute gifts from Perkolator, including the gift set we partnered with them on :D

Get the best coffee and gifts at Perkolator! Grab a two-pack of our Naughty and Nice Blend Coffee bags or our house-made hot chocolate mixes along with a diner mug. We are also offering a collaborative, and delicious, Espresso Martini Gift Set with : A Bar Supply Store AND we have the sought-after Sh*t for Brains book and game by Portage Park's very own Harebrained! Stop by, buy awesome gifts, and treat yourself to a Holiday Spice Latte or Candy Cane Hot Chocolate!

11/29/2022

Congratulations to Nick Kokonas - we're so excited for you!

Pickup his book at Kit: A Bar Supply Store or Avondale Bowl

If you’ve ever sipped a gin and tonic and wondered why you’re drinking something that once was used to ward off malaria, “Something and Tonic: A History of the World’s Most Iconic Mixer” is for you.

11/23/2022

We're thrilled to announce we've teamed up to create our first annual Holiday Trio Cocktail set with three unique beverages created by Moonflower, Kit: A Bar Supply Store, and Vida_Mia_Cocktails.
Order online (https://www.moonflowerbar.com), until supplies last, by 12/13; pick up at Moonflower Bar on 12/21.

❄️ The Really Good Manhattan by Moonflower is a neighborhood favorite. The base is a bold Rye Whiskey matched with an elegant blend of vermouth with a touch of saline to make a perfect Manhattan
🐧 Babi's B&B by Kit is a holiday cookie in a glass. Cognac swirls with the clove- cinnamon- and orange- infused Czech liqueur called Becherovka, with sweet hazelnut and a dash of bitters for the perfect sip.
⛄ Ponche Navideño by Vida Mia is an ode to traditional Mexican Christmas punch. The fragrant fruit cider includes flavors like tejocotes, sugar cane, piloncillo, cloves, tamarind, hibiscus, guava, and spiked with Spice Note Cinnamon Tequila

11/15/2022

Bermuda Bitters joins the lineup from Bennett Bitters .

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With notes of hibiscus, peppercorn, cinnamon, and banana it will give another dimension to your tropical cocktails. 🍹

11/01/2022

If you're looking for a way to get rid of your leftovers that not eating all of it here's a really kind way to do that.

Have some leftover Halloween candy you'd like to get out of temptation's way? The Pantry is happy to accept donations of excess candy! Last year we got enough to package up and give to clients in December as a holiday treat.
We can accept any prepackaged candies, even in open bags, and they can be taken to the BIG Helpers, Inc. store at 4184 N. Elston Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or the enclosed front porch at 3833 N. Tripp Ave. any time.
Thank you for your continued support!

10/28/2022

It's a busy week for the neighborhood, come visit us for Halloween⚰️.
🦇 Saturday the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Spooky Business Saturday
🕸️ Sunday The The Hot Dog Box is hosting a Trick-or-Treat pop up Sunday Oct 30 12-7pm with games, treats, and fun!
👻 Monday we've teamed up with friends in the area to hand out treats on Halloween.

See you there 🎃

10/22/2022

Stop by on Halloween for your treats 🎃👻🧛🦇

Banana Nails the shop by haywoodmade Gracie O'Malley's Six Corners Lovin' Scoop The Hot Dog Box

10/16/2022

We'll be at on Sunday Oct 30 with a little popup and giving out treats for Halloween.