I added a photo and was surprised to see I've never reviewed this popular cocktail spot. I've been…read morea handful of times over the years, as it's a solid standby in River North. Tucked away in the Acme hotel, the vibe is loungey with plenty of different types of seating. We came around midnight on a Friday and it was packed but we managed to find a cozy corner. For drinks, I've always enjoyed their "Dealer's Choice", which is a fun novelty. However, on my latest visit I decided to try the Frijolito ($18), which was basically a spin on an espresso martini but with mezcal. Wow! Perfectly balanced, unique, and delicious. For food, they offer some "bites" but I've not tried them. Our server was fine, nothing special. I can't remember ever having bad service here.

The Berkshire room is the Acme hotel's speak easy, but man, the drinks were rough! My Hermosa was…read morehonestly one of the worst drinks I've ever had! It tasted like a 5 year old got into their parents' liquor cabinet and just randomly poured whatever cheap liquor was in there, and mixed it with water! The ambiance was nice. Lightly lit, and easy on the eyes, but our server was inattentive and unfriendly, which made the drink that much more unappealing! Hopefully you have better luck than me here!

Z Bar is the lounge at the Peninsula. There's a terrace if the weather is nice or huge windows if…read moreit's not. Getting there was a bit complicated - you take elevators up/down depending on where you come in. I chose to sit at the bar, but there are nice loungy spots too. Expect well curated and well crafted cocktails, along with a nice menu of snacks. I Enjoyed some very nice champagne (Perrier Jouet) and mini samosas. The samosas were really nice and an absolutely huge portion. Yeah, it's expensive but it's the Peninsula and you're worth it.

Elevated cozy bar/lounge experience within the city. Seats may be limited but if you can grab one,…read moreit's worth the wait. Great drinks, good service definitely worth coming back for a nightcap. -Mr.

Fabian was incredible. Went above and beyond expections & made my favorite drink. Thank you because…read moreI had a hard time with the hight above search level.

Cloud Bar is located at 360 Chicago, so be careful with trip planning and what time and date you go…read moreor you'll be trampled by tourists... or kids on a field trip. With average cocktails at a steep price but aye, you're really there for the view. We did the top package so got to do the TILT experience which was not that scary or exciting for me, I thought we were gonna be tilted at a 90 degree angle completely horizontal, but it was less then a 45-degree angle, and they upcharge and push this as an experience....... This is the reason for my 4. stars. You can pay extra for the tilt and then you'll get one drink included from CloudBar. I enjoyed the decor and lots of seating options, countertop bar vibes against the glass looking out at the cityscape and large auditorium-style bleachers to accommodate large groups./ The views from the 94th floor speak for themselves, very informative and set up like a museum, learned alot about Chicago and the different neighborhoods and their rich cultural history while here. Service was great the bartenders were all friendly and Chicago/Illinois locals. Overall a fun place to explore, and have a cocktail would recommend to people but wouldn't ever go back personally. My only con is that they don't serve food. but I'm not going to knock a star for that, they do have a full cafe with premade sandwiches chips cookies and other snacks

A Mother's Day Feast! A spectacular display of food that was fresh and platter pleasing. A LIVE…read moreJazz band was playing (not pictured) only during this special day. The wait staff was helpful, the decor was unique and fun. Inside the EMC hotel, this gem was a nice getaway from the usual. Reservations were required and main courses of either Lamb Chops, Salmon, or Prime Rib was the perfect dishes to any meal.

So I took myself to a place that was on my "must go to" list. Called The Albert. Menu online is…read morewell designed and great looking food. Advertises as $100+ pricing so I'm like ok this is gonna be a nice dinner. What you don't see unless you're looking closely - It's in a medium end Marriott - not mad at that but it's not a stand alone restaurant. The menu looked absolutely nothing like they show on the restaurant website. It was cheap looking. Same food options as website. The ambiance was well designed but - hotel restaurant vibes. Ordered the tuna crudo. Nothing to write home about. The mussels - I'm maybe gonna wake up with food poisoning tomorrow. The bucatini pesto pasta looked like regurgitated peas baby food and overcooked pasta. I sent it back kindly. And the chicken thighs were cooked. Like, that's all I can say. So I paid, still hungry. Cause the chicken thighs had basically no meat. Crudo is naturally so small and the mussels equally. Left and am now at Hampton Social eating a delicious lobster roll and tomato bisque. The highlight! The people sitting next to me asked me if o was a good critic! Haha - best compliment ever! But disappointment of a restaurant.

My husband and I came here for our 26 year anniversary. It was my first time in Chicago. A local…read morefriend of ours recommended NoMi. It was a great recommendation. We were so happy with everything! Our server was wonderful! The entire staff was so friendly and on top of their game! We never waited for anything. They were immediately refilling our waters, offering more bread, removing dirty plates, replacing silverware, and offering the next course. It was perfect! The views!!! I think there's not a table in NoMi that doesn't have an amazing view. The main, large window faces the lake (East). Arriving just at 7, you get the full affect of the city, and lake, and then the sunset and lights of the buildings. It was absolutely magical. I couldn't get enough of it. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and clean, but honestly it could have been a pit and I wouldn't have noticed. You'll be focused on the views for the entire evening. The food!!! Everything is very fresh. It's all well-prepared. Everything was delicious. There's a good variety of dishes to choose from. Plenty of healthy, low-carb options. We each ordered our own appetizers. I had the crispy Maitake mushrooms and my husband had the mussels. We both loved our food and left nothing on our plates. Excellent choices, that we highly recommend. As our main course we shared the sushi platter. The seafood was fresh and the sushi didn't have too much rice. It was the perfect amount of food with our appetizers. They have an extensive wine and drink menu. For drinks I had a glass of the Sauvignon blanc and my husband had a red blend. For dessert we weren't really hungry enough to eat anything else but my husband wanted a pallet cleanser. They have a few sorbets. My husband settled on the cherry cola sorbet. They brought it out with a little chocolate that said "Happy Anniversary" in French. They did not add it to our bill. Very sweet of them. It was probably one of the best anniversaries we've ever had. The bill was about $230 before tip. We highly recommend coming here for any special occasion.

My husband and I popped in here to escape the cold and found that NoMI was doing a hot coco…read moreexperience! It was SO awesome! We were able to choose between an alcoholic or non hot coco and load it up so many different toppings. It warmed us up and was decorated so beautiful! My husband then snagged a lobster roll which was so good. We are so excited we found this lounge and will be back!

We were nearby and decided to walk down for drinks. Being that it was later, we appreciated the…read moreatmosphere being relaxed and a spot we could pop into without a reservation that had a bit of everything to do, had we wanted to. They were offering a few specialty cocktails, but even the drinks we got that were standard (i.e. old fashioned,etc) were done well, especially for the price. The bartenders were pleasant and the vibe was relaxed. Would go again.

The Moxy brand is geared to young people who want a cool work vibe. It's a chain that focuses on…read moreminimalist amenities at a more affordable price in central locations. This hotel was located within the loop near the river, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel rooms are basic and small. We were fortunate to get an upgraded room with two queen beds and an amazing view out the window of the city. The window was large and clean. The beds were comfy with ample pillows. Four pillows were provided. The hotel set up is a bit awkward. Room is best for one person as lacks storage for large luggage. Plus there is not a defined bathroom. The shower is within the bedroom. Fortunately the shower was frosted but you walk right into the bedroom so you must be comfortable with those you stay with. Plus the room does really have a deck and chair to work. The desk is a fold down from the wall. The chair for the deck is located on the wall and not really suitable for long term working on sitting as does not have a back to it. The best thing above this hotel are the staff. The front desk staff are super friendly and accommodating and aim to please. The bartender was super friendly and attentive as well. Lastly parking is not available right at the hotel. You have to walk two blocks. Plus parking cost 59 dollars and that's the discounted rate. Also not really a suitable place to drop luggage off. If you pull up to the front door, you are blocking traffic. Base on price of 400 dollars the night we stayed, I would say it's not worth the stay. Maybe it's worth 200 or less for Chicago.

This might be my favorite rum bar in the country. If you want intimate spaces, moody lighting,…read moreextensive rum selections, and drink specials come here. Monday nights are my favorite because they offer a different specialty rum in special. It's a great way to try different kinds. They also serve beer, wine, and every other spirit you can imagine. Cocktails are on point. Seating options are varied: bar seats, small tables in back, bench seating with tiny tables up front. Quiet and comfortable.

Elegant, Refined, a spot well worth the wait…read more Sparrow's ambiance, customer service, and drink menu could have been better in my eyes even if they purchased all of my personal data from Meta and Google and tailored it. I would venture to say it is the best cocktail bar in Gold Coast, or at least my personal favorite. Great for a slightly more upscale, special evening out. Lots of food options near by.

Loved everything about the Rose Lounge... I enjoy a good speakeasy and the Rose did not disappoint…read more The service was A+ Santiago really enjoys what he does and you can tell! He was helpful, attentive and had such good energy! My favorite cocktail was the one he made me, that wasn't on the menu! He just listened to flavors I told him I enjoy and made the perfect gin based cocktail that I loved! The space is sexy and chic, I will return! ...a DJ was setting up as we were leaving... we plan to go back after 9 to see what that's about although I also enjoyed the tunes that were playing while we were there. It's a gem for sure!

Hands down the most lovely, peaceful lounge you can visit in Chicago. You will never be…read moredisappointed.

Mora, one of the bartenders was great quick with my drink. I asked if I should get my normal…read moreold-fashioned or a margarita. He suggested a margarita. It was delicious and it had a mango flavor to it also ordered a chicken club sandwich with french fries and before that came out, he gave me a dish of mixed nuts, seasons, kind of like a trail mix, but not staying in the hotel so we also got 20% off the food although that does not include liquor, just food, but it was great experience. We're in downtown Chicago alcoholic beverages that taste good or not gonna be cheap. This is a martini bar. I ordered my friends a kettle one in orange juice and it was $11 and my margaritas were 18 but they were large. It's a roomy area. Comfortable with tables and bar stools followed by comfy couches, chairs and tables! Enough room for everyone

As a martini lover, this place was a must stop for us, as it was in the hotel we were staying at…read more We came on a Sunday night so it was super busy, we sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. He was super talkative and welcoming, it was nice chatting with him. I had an espresso martini and it was good! Had we not been going to dinner, I would have tried another from their menu. It's pricy as it's in a hotel, but it was a nice and convenient way to grab a drink.

RUN DON'T WALK TO GET THE TUNA MELT!!!!! Lux bar - if you're reading this please keep the tuna melt…read moreon the menu permanently. It's been the sandwich of the month for the last two months and I am so sad it's going away soon. Truly one of the best sandwiches I've had and definitely the best tuna melt I've had. Regardless if you make it to Lux Bar before the end of the month, this is one of my favorite spots ever and you can't go wrong with ordering!! They have the best cocktails too - my favorite is the skinny spicy margarita & their espresso martini is amazing too.

The decor is cool, however it was SO loud inside. One of the loudest restaurants I've been in in a…read morelong time. Walking outside after dinner was a breath of fresh air, extremely noticeable right when you walk in how loud it was. I did not like my drink at all, it tasted like cough syrup lol! Did not even finish it. My friend loved the Moscow mule. They have a whole separate gluten free menu which is awesome! Food was good!! Steak frites was delicious. They split the Buffalo chicken salad into two bowls for us! I do wish I asked for them to chop the salad when I ordered. This is my one friends favorite bar! I don't think I would return but maybe some day