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    Club X Speakeasy

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    Marinated olives and fries
    Rabia F.

    The loop is usually such a dud spot for happy hours but club x speakeasy is truly a hidden gem in this area! The vibe is absolutely incredible with the decor making you feel like you're sitting in your cool friends living room. Really great HH deals as well - we really enjoyed the marinated olives and fries platters.

    Romantic
    Bill C.

    Earlier this week, a work colleague and I discovered what is being described as a "hidden gem." We loved it so much that I took my wife there 3 nights later. She also loved it. Here is the problem: If Club X keeps getting 5 star ratings, it might stop being a hidden gem. There might be more really loud conventioneers crowding the entryway like there was for the 1st 30 minutes my colleague and I were there. They looked out of place but hopefully they eventually found their way to Rush Street. I thought about submitting a one star review, not mentioning the intimate atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, delicious drinks, and yummy sliders. But, others also need to discover this "hidden gem!"

    Chasiti P.

    Nice little hidden gem. You wouldn't know it was even here. It was a Monday night and had been raining, so it was essentially empty but the bartender was nice and they had interesting drinks. The pic is a drink my daughter ordered that had a hibiscus foam on top.

    Cocktails
    Dominique C.

    I checked out this "speakeasy" bar right after their weekday happy hour. Sorry to have missed it. They have pretty standard happy hour specials except for the fried chicken and champagne which is interesting. The ambiance of the place was cool. Had that dark and intimate vibe of a nice cocktail bar. Would be a great place for a drink before or after dinner. I am docking a star since it is not actually a speakeasy. It has a regular entrance off of Wabash. You could enter through Exchequer and that has more of a speakeasy feel since you have to walk through a wall with a pic on it. They also have a DJ area set up to play records. Hope to check this place out again on a weekend evening.

    Jordan P.

    This was a cute little speakeasy we found randomly in Chicago. It was dark and just felt like a speakeasy. I would go back and recommend to anyone. The service was good. Not too busy so we got our drink quick. We did not eat here but from the looks of other tables the food was like pizza, burgers and bar food.

    Inside speakeasy
    Chris R.

    This new "speakeasy" supposedly revives a space that was a real prohibition spot in the 1920s. It's connected to Exchequer, and there's a street entrance as well so not a secret knock spot, but the vibe is cool--red velvet benches. Bartenders friendly. The cocktail list is all it's own and not the same drinks as in Exchequer (though if you order food from the small menu it comes from their kitchen). The place is new and when we were there part, the cup-washer-thing on the bar (what is that thing called?) suddenly broke and exploded and water was pouring everywhere across the bar and the poor bartenders couldn't stop it. yikes! took like 5 minutes to turn the pipe off... anyway,things got soaked, but staff were friendly and folks helped they comped our drinks which they didn't have to do but was of them. wound up getting food at exchequer. Willing to stop back in here!

    Negroni
    Grant A.

    This isn't a bad bar. It is not a good speakeasy though. The drinks although well made aren't inventive or ground breaking. When a bar calls itself a speakeasy I expect to be wowed, amazed, impressed. I think of some of the greats like Violet Hour and Please Don't tell. One of the things working against this place as a speakeasy is a sign outside the bar saying "Club X speakeasy". It should be a subtle nod like a light or some kind of secret entrance. Ordered an Old Fashioned and Negroni which were both decent. The furniture+ bar design looks nice. Again though they missed the chance to dim the lights and set up what could have been a definite speakeasy vibe.

    Banana espresso martini, old fashioned
    Natasha D.

    An interesting place for sure and would probably put it at 3.5 if I could. I definitely would not call this a "speakeasy". The entrance gave the vibes but once you walk into the main bar area it's just more like a regular bar or lounge, and a poorly decorated one at that. Looking around it seemed like it could have been a fast food restaurant or a Denny's prior. The ceiling is white, lighting terrible and bright. When I think of a classic speakeasy I think dark, cozy, moody. This is not that. There weren't that many people around 9 ish on a rainy Saturday night and we didn't have trouble finding two seats at the bar. The saving grace was the cocktail I ordered... it was on their online menu but not the printed one there. I asked about it and thankfully they were able to make it. Sounds crazy but it was a banana espresso martini. The bartender explained that they infuse their own spirits, this one with bananas and rum. The bartender was also very skilled. There were two of them and they were both hustling. But as a result, service wasn't particularly fast or attentive.

    Great vintage vibes
    Kecia B.

    Chill little bar with great vintage vibes, with velvet banquette benches, retro landline phones, and vintage art. We had a couple of drinks from the specialty drink menu and some food from the small snack menu. The drinks and food were all good. Staff were friendly and helpful. They have some merch, a few hats, to pick from. They also have branded matchbooks which I love. I wouldn't call it a speakeasy as there's a front door right from the street that you can walk in and there's street view windows, nothing hidden about it, but it's a great little bar worth the visit.

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    Farah A.

    Sexy and eclectic a place where your mind can wonder from reality to fantasy with the open to interpretation art and there sex in the city bar tender Rob the service is great and this place has you craving more. The ambience is simple sleek and a bit of 50 shades of lust. Great place to engage with a date or to meet other chi town individuals. Tasty drinks that make your taste buds "POP" like the bee's knees cocktail. Definitely a place to check out!

    Camille B.

    My friends and I went to this new spot for happy hour and loved it!! Beautiful decor inside. We will be back!

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    Rob is one of the best bartenders I have ever encountered, he was amazing and very professional. This is a must visit in Chicago.

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    A great nightcap spot! Rob was so kind and the drinks were great! It's hard to see from the street, just find the door that says shhhh.

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    It's connected to Exchequer, and there's a street entrance as well so not a secret knock spot, but the vibe is cool--red velvet benches.

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    Drawing Room

    Drawing Room

    4.2
    (127 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I arrived around 21:00 for dessert/nightcap on a Monday evening before heading back to my hotel…read morenear convention center. I had been enjoying the city after a day of shopping and dinner at Joe's. A friend recommended this lovely bar/lounge. We are not from these parts of the U.S. and love to explore. This lounge is on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association building. Part of the Hyatt chain. I was warmly greeted by host and placed next to an old fireplace in front of the bar area. I was seated facing the entire lobby. I was enjoying the Gothic architecture. It was dark and a soothing atmosphere. I appreciated the appropriate music playing as well. It was a perfect way to end my day. I had a glass of champagne and my server recommended the Basque cheesecake. Which was perfect cause I recently visited San Sebastian, Spain. The Basque region makes a great cheesecake. The burned caramelized top complimented my champagne well. There is a room/bar in the back room of where I was. A great bar with games and TVs for sports. After enjoying my nightcap, I walked downstairs and was able to order a ride-share and wait in the warm entry of the building. This hotel is directly across the famous Bean which is in the beautiful Millennium Park. During the day, I highly recommend checking that park out.

    When my friend and I recently stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, we made three…read morereservations for the Drawing Room (using Open Table), two for breakfast and one for dinner. The Drawing Room is in the lobby of the hotel. The first day at the hotel, my friend and I had a breakfast reservation (which we're thankful we did, as it was quite busy) and we sat at a table where the chairs were comfortable but it was too low to comfortably eat at the table. I felt like I was almost stretching and standing when eating. We requested a different type of table the next day when we can back for breakfast. We both ordered the Classic Breakfast consisting of two eggs, Nueske's bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast. There were options available for gluten free toast and egg white though we didn't opt for that. I did ask for all bacon. The next day, I ordered a Breakfast Sandwich, regularly including chicken breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, American cheese, house-made english muffin, and green salad (with gluten free toast option). I chose bacon instead of sausage and cheddar instead of American cheese. Both breakfasts were rather good. Unfortunately the dinner wasn't as delightful as a meal as the breakfasts. The chairs were fine and the place wasn't too busy (and we had a reservation) though when we sat down, it was as if we were forgotten as no one came to our table for quite some time. We then realized we weren't too excited about the menu, so we instead when to the nearby Game Room for a bite while watching a basketball game on TV. We were given welcome beverage certificates good for free bubbly at the Game Room though those were also honored at the Game Room. The Drawing Room lobby spaces are open 24 hours daily though guests can order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM, Monday through Thursday for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 12 Midnight (though the kitchen closes at 11 PM), and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. You can visit the Drawing Room website at https://www.drawingroomchicago.com, where you can find menus, private event information, reservations, social media links, and more. You can also sign up for restaurant updates at the bottom of the page. While I wouldn't discourage anyone to go to the Drawing Room, it wasn't among our favorite restaurants at the Chicago Athletic Association or nearby the hotel.

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    Vol. 39

    Vol. 39

    4.4
    (148 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Came in today with a group of eight friends over an hour after cocktail lounge opened (slower…read morehours). I'll begin by mentioning the drinks tasted great & the ambiance/overall esthetic and setup of this space is really wonderful. Unfortunately, my low review is because of the obvious distastefulness of some staff who are serving & bartending here. My guests visiting from out of state wanted a stiff drink in the afternoon & from the website photos + reviews, Vol 39 seemed like an awesome place that could accommodate our party with the large sofa seating. I even called ahead to ask about walk-ins of our size to be extra considerate. We received shocking dagger glares from a few staff members which made all eight of us immediately uncomfortable before even being sat. Like we were committing a major crime for thinking we could step foot in here. Empty stack of glasses slammed on the table with a water pitcher placed beside them; "I'll be right back." In a sharp tone. Ok. But not if we're paying $20 per person per cocktail. We were rushed and this attitude persisted, it is lazy.. especially given it was extremely slow.. super surprising for such an elevated establishment. Then, after a long while, we were all asked what we wanted to drink, like a fast casual burger joint. No, "any questions about our selections" or, "may I give some suggestions?" Never came by to check on us once despite the three other two tops inside. We wrapped it up fast since we definitely could choose another location with more attentiveness & basic kindness. We paid, a hefty gratuity in small print on the check which.. you guessed it.. was automatically included but no mention of this tidbit by the server. Maybe this is why we revived all this mean girl energy from the jump? Because they'll still get paid really well regardless? All eight of us have been a part of the service industry and this one stuck out extra frustrating & annoying. Never leave a low review, I'm writing today to management because they will ruin your repeat clientele, seriously. People can find another fabulous cocktail with way better service & vibes in the city. Overall, it was a shame my friends experienced this gross behavior today in the fabulous city of Chicago. Hope the staff does better in the future and works on improving their outlook.

    Yelp steered me here while I was looking for a place to grab a quick cocktail, and they did not…read moresteer me wrong. The bartender, Rachel was knowledgeable and friendly, the cocktails were tasty, the oysters were OK. I was only there for about an hour, I had a cocktail or two and a glass of wine and the aforementioned monsters but I would highly recommend this spot if you're down by the Chicago board of trade area. Lovely ambience, wasn't too busy (it was early) and the staff were attentive without being overbearing.

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    AO Hawaiian Hideout

    AO Hawaiian Hideout

    4.2
    (758 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I was super excited to come to AO Hawaiian hideout after eating some other reviews on here. I…read moreinitially walked from my hotel which took me about 25 minutes thanks to Google maps spinning around like a carousel which helped me work up a healthy appetite for dinner. When I came in, the entrance is decorated pretty nicely and then there are some display cases with different types of tiki mugs. Many of which are for sale so you're able to take home a little bit of this paradise if you really want to. I had initially sat at the tables but it was a large table and I was by myself and didn't want to take up that much space. So I asked to be seated by the bar. Which is why some of the pictures I took had this blue glow to them that probably don't highlight the food as much as could have. The food wise was really good and the portions. My opinion were rather watch. I had ate dinner that night and took the leftovers home which was lunch. The next day. I had the Hawaiian BBQ chicken that I thought was very good and was recommended by the staff. For drinks, I had a Mai Tai which packed a pretty big punch. My first sip was a little strong, but after eating a little bit and coming back to it, the ice had melted. Just enough for the drink. Actually mellowed greatly and was very enjoyable. Tiki drinks tend to be very strong so I didn't really find this as an issue. All in all, when I travel I like to go to places that are new and I would say if I came back to Chicago I would definitely come here again, especially if I have my wife kid. I think they would love the atmosphere and it's definitely a little tropical getaway in a busy City.

    Very nice Hawaiian style decorations, friendly services, foods were tasty but too salty/heavy to…read moreus. Island nachos $17.88 Fresh raw tuna | spicy tuna | avocado | cilantro | red onions | jalapeno | mix greens | on a bed of crispy wonton skins | drizzled with Asian sesame dressing | wasabi aioli | spicy Sriracha aioli | unagi sauce. Huli Huli Chicken 2pcs $19.88 Grilled boneless chicken leg/thigh meat, then smothered in our garlic ginger brown butter pineapple shoyu sauce, slightly sweet savory tangy flavor. Served with mac salad, cucumber kimchi & jasmine rice To Go Kalua pig $18.88 Slow cooked hand pulled pork, simmered in its natural flavors & juices. Drizzled with our hoisin bbq sauce, togarashi & green onions. Served with jasmine rice, cucumber kimchi & scoop of mac salad.

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    Oliver’s

    Oliver’s

    4.6
    (122 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I loved Oliver's!!! The front seating area is super bright, lit with tons of natural light & has a…read morebeautiful bar. There is also a huge back dining area as well. We loved everything we ate! I don't think you can go wrong. The salad was super flavorful and I loved the stracciatella toast. I recommended making a reservation but I don't think you need to do it that far in advance. We came before a concert at solider field and it was about a 25 walk to the venue so great place to come before going to solider field!

    Well color me surprised by the discovery of this hidden gem. We were at the C2E2 convention for…read more2026 at the McCormick Hyatt and we always like to have a nice quiet dinner on the Thursday after we check in. I always look for something nearby, and Oliver's popped up. The front of Oliver's is unassuming, but when you walk in, you are greeted by a lovely bar area and small two seater tables in the window. The dining area is down a corridor from the bar area. The decor is quite cute and elegant, with the overall vibe being quire chill. As this was our first time at the restaurant, Aidan explained the menu to us. We started out with the caviar service (Osetra noir caviar, crème fraîche, oyster chicharrón). Ok I love caviar but this is the first time I have had it with chicharróns, and that they were made with oysters. Traditionally, chicharróns are made from pork, but these blew me away to the point that I asked for an additional serving. Highly recommend this starter. We also got the Toast Royale (beef fat griddled sourdough and caramelized shallot butter). This was also yummy on its own and with the caviar. Be warned though, this is a huge serving of bread. I needed up taking half of it home. In addition to these two starters we got the Truffle Gnocchi (comté, aged parmesan, and burgundy truffle). The truffle was extra at $29, but was worth it for me. We also got the charred octopus with preserved peppers, fennel and a Szechuan chili oil. The octopus clocked in at $42, but again so worth it for me. It was prepared perfectly, the octopus was tender and melted in my mouth. For dinner, The Doctor and The Queen got the Black Cod with vegetables and they split the cucumber salad. I got the cheeseburger. They both liked their dishes as there was nothing left on their plates. I am not a fish person myself, but they both stated that the fish was well prepared. For me, the cheeseburger was very good and so were those fries. While there are other dinner items on the menu, that burger was giving life and I would definitely get that again. Although I will say I saw a table order the half chicken and that looked really good. I would consider that as a possible entrée as well. For dessert I got the coconut key lime pie to split with The Doctor and The Queen got the malted milk & cookies. I am a sucker for coconut and key lime, but together it was kismet. And we also got an order of the warm chocolate chip cookies on the house. Those were very good and I am saying so as I am not a big fan of cookies per se. Haley and Aidan were the folks that took care of us and they were so nice. They were very attentive and genuinely seemed happy to be working there. Oliver's was a great dining experience for us, but I will preface this review with some of the dishes are on the pricey side, but I can live with that because I simply want what I want. For the quality of the dishes, I felt it was worth it.

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