5 Resounding stars for excellent craft cocktails, an intimate setting, the best staff, and…read moreinventive bites. I got reservations here for my birthday as I've been to Aviary, but never had a chance to go to the speakeasy-style concept downstairs. Haley took care of us while we were sat at a prime spot on the small bar. She was truly such a breath of fresh air and didn't intimidate like some highly skilled mixologists can sometimes do. We got to try a few drinks, but I have to call out the Martini with mango (great, balanced martini with a twist!) and the Leche de Tigre (you know this peruana had to try it!). The leche de Tigre (think ceviche in a glass) was savory, tangy, and something I would order again and again. To snack, we got the pepperoni flavored popcorn (they have a vegetarian version) and it blew me away. I would never have guessed it was vegetarian if we hadn't requested that specifically. And you know the presentation was on point. Overall, a new favorite spot in the city!

This spot inside the aviary came highly recommended considering it is part of the Alinea group…read more Service was quick and we were told we could request for a bartenders choice cocktail if we provided some general guidelines. My first drink was average and full of ice - disappointing. I did talk to them and swap it out for a mezcal sour which turned out to be much better. They were understanding and accommodative and offered up an alternative drink as well. Overall service was good and cocktails were decent. The fanfare to book this spot and the very rigid booking policies made this seem like a much more exclusive and sought after spot. The drinks were good but not spectacular. A good spot for pre dinner drinks in that neighborhood.

Came here for the first time and a proud club member greeted us and told us how it works here. They…read moreare quite welcoming. Club members area upstairs. No alcohol, only serve water and coffee. My husband says they have a decent selection of cigars. People come here to work, when we walked in everyone was on their laptops. Right next to the train tracks, there's a television with sports on and it's very quiet here.

Shout out to my wife Davis Viv - She always makes sure no matter where we go, I can have a stick!…read moreShe's so bored right now, but it means more than she knows!! Chicago isn't one of my "top" cities for cigars, BUT, this spot has one of the better non-member areas I have seen. Like the rest, don't expect to have a good bourbon with your stick, and be prepared for the 45% tobacco tax! Nothing like a good ol Gatorade with your $39 cigar... it's not their fault just be mentally prepared! They have a decent selection, lots of Arturo Fuente, which I don't really buy anymore but very good sticks! The stick: 7/10 - Medium to full body - Started off super bitter, mid smoke needed a touch-up - Gets pretty simple towards the end - Lots of layers - I tasted pepper, coffee, dark chocolate, spice, and wood. -- at The Clayton Cigars.osbmakd

Great to establishment! Service was crisp and cordial! Humidor nicely stocked! Value was mid range!…read moreWorth the trip!

Great lil duck off and hide away. There's Not many places…read morein Chicago to go to smoke and chill this place was truly a blessing to find. It was Raining on and off on would be a slow day for must businesses, but they were open with great service and a great selection of cigars! I will be back first time I land back in Chicago.

The best cigar/pipe shop in Chicago (possibly the nation!) hands-down. Douglas was a pleasure to…read moremeet and work with, and my two friends each brought home a pipe thanks to him. Fantastic customer service, great selection of cigars at reasonable prices, and a staggering number of pipes and pipe tobaccos to choose from. A must-visit for a relaxing smoke and a walk through history!

Recent trip to Chicago, my husband wanted a spot to enjoy a good cigar, and I came across this…read moreplace. It definitely did not disappoint. From the warm greeting when we walked in, to the perfectly humidified cigars, and just relaxing at the lounge, the whole experience was so good. Definitely a spot we would recommend if you're in Chicago!

They always smoke outside on the sidewalk and the stinky smoke puffs into the faces of passerbys…read more Yuck!

Always a go to Cigar bar while visiting Chicago!…read more The staff here always friendly, helpful and welcoming. I appreciate the covered outside area with patio heaters and big screen to watch sport's I'm not a cigar smoker, but we always find a stick for the husband to try and from my limited knowledge, they have a wide selection of great cigars. I also appreciate that you can BYO drinks .

best cigar shop in Chicago downtown river nort Reasnoble price ,staff is friendly, also they have…read moreone of my favorite cigarettes Dunhill and Djarum cigars.

Decent selection nice to have a place downtown near where we were staying. The clerk was nice and…read morevery friendly

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!

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!

Super friendly and welcoming staff all around! Casual environment making it a great stop after…read morework and for a quick dinner.

Hotel bar plus. This place is one flight up from the street so some strain to find it. Service is…read moreexcellent. Onion soup was great. This place is either packed or not and coming when it is packed is a drawback. Nice option before or after theater-and other times too.

I've been a loyal customer of Ralph's Cigars since 1999, back when they were at their original…read morelocation, and it remains one of my favorite spots. It's been great to see how they've grown over the years while still maintaining the same welcoming, laid-back vibe. The staff is top-notch--friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help whether you're a seasoned smoker or just getting started. The atmosphere is relaxed, fun, and more than just a cigar shop--it's a place to unwind and enjoy yourself. It's rare to find a business with this kind of longevity and consistency, and Ralph's truly delivers. Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great cigar and an even better atmosphere.

I don't like to be lied to. They don't make the cognac infused chocolate cigars. They buy them by…read morethe bundle from another company. They add their own label and charge triple for the cigars. They are out of stock cause the company that they obtain them from are out of stock.