I love the mature crowd, the socializing is friendly and respectful oh let me not forget my…read morefavorite Hooka and cigar smoking puts a nice touch to it while socializing. Nice job.

Nice place great atmosphere. Bouncers made you feel safe and secure. Cool people. Great drinks…read moregreat service.

exactly as I expected, gilt bar was phenomenal - the beef…read moretartare was the best I've ever had, it was so filled with flavor, every bite tasted like a beef salad. the egg was jammy and delicious adding a new layer of richness to the meal. the bread it came with was FRESH, hard crispy crust surrounding thick cuts of spongey bread - the truffle malfadine was perfectly cooked long chewy noodles with the perfect amount of a truffle pepper sauce over them. certain bites had full peppercorns, breaking through the slight creaminess. - I had high hopes for the burger and was picturing a bougie restaurant thick cut juicy burger. it was fascinating because it had the same juicy soft flavor, but it was more of a Smashburger style so you had a little bit of crisp on the outside and instead of a thick singular patty, it was two on top of each other. the fries were solid (not very salty which was divisive) but the aioli elevated the fries and burger to a new level, huge points - Guinness here is so cheap. my dirty martini was dirty as all hell and delicious. the service was so kind and attentive and brought out extra ice cream with hot fudge for my birthday. the carrot cake was incredibly moist and tasted like real carrots, nuts, and spices, not enough frosting for me tho hehe - this is literally such a stunning restaurant with a photo booth and a downstairs sultry bar, and an open standing space around the bar upstairs. I get why it is always booked. If I was to come back, I would do it all again except ...maybe instead of the burger... try something else hmm

(Kari's Rating 710)…read more Although I've been here many times before, guilt bar rarely disappoints. It is extremely dark when you're inside almost like a dining room parlor so if you have bad eyes, bring a flashlight. It's relatively loud and the servers are very attentive, refilling water, and checking in on your needs. We started with a round of drinks, including an espresso martini, as well as a Hugo spritz. The espresso martini was nice because it was made for cold brew, which made it actually creamer, which was really great. It's good I mean we also proceed to order the Bronzino as well as the French dip with the side brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were tangy and sweet with a vinaigrette finish, but they were delightfully, smoky as well. The Bronzino was delicious and very filling, however, I did end up getting a decent amount of tiny bones in the first half which kind of made me slow down in the second half. The French tip was also very large, with four pieces as well as a warm au jus. However, the ratio of meat to bread was slightly off with a little extra, toasted bread, being a little too much. Overall, it was a pretty great dinner, I would definitely come back in a group, but I'm not sure if I would come back alone.

I went to W hideaway lounge looking to have a quick drink on a rainy Tuesday. The customer service…read morefrom the staff was amazing. The ambiance was perfect and the crowd was very inviting. The security staff were professional. The drinks were strong and delicious. If you're looking for a nice chill spot to listen to good music, meet new people, and have a good drink...W Hideway is your go to. Shoutout to the owner and bartender who made a great first impression for me. -Marvalous

Chill spot for the grown and sexy black folks!…read more Security is pretty good, you have to be buzzed in. Plenty of TVs to watch the games and decent music on their playlist. I was there around 7pm and there were only a few people in the bar at that time; don't know if it gets more crowded as it gets later. I'll be back!

Really great service and food. The ambiance is smooth, grown and sexy with a real south side…read moreChicago vibe. The Italian Turkey is the truth, too. Love this place.

A really nice and classy establishment. I came for a birthday party. Large screen HDTV's all…read moreover. The bartender is awesome. The owner is here making sure that everyone is taken care of. I plan on coming back soon.

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

We were having dinner in the Oak Brook area and came across the Polo Lounge on Yelp, so we decided…read moreto drop in for a cocktail. There was an event going on and the lobby was crowded. No matter, although it did sort of take away from the intimate vibe that it could have been. The bar is beautifully designed and even with the tumult of so many people moving around, it lost little of its draw. I saw that the bartender had to look up the recipe for our cocktails, but they came out fine. All in all it was a pleasant experience.

My kinda hotel cocktail bar in the Drake! Very chill,…read moreclassy joint that I could sit for a few drinks and wanted to but had dinner downstairs at Cao. They had all the high end good stuff which is very much my style! The very nice Maria behind the bar seemed to be running the show along with the cool gentlemen back there as well. Had the Speakeasy Black Old Fashioned per Maria's recommendation and it was just what I needed/wanted! A nice experience!

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.

Good vibes good fun and good comedy on Tuesday nights. Got to check it out. Friendly atmosphere…read morealso

Cozy little dive bar for old heads & OGs. If you are lookin for a poppin spot this aint it, but the…read morevibes are there & the staff is pleasant. I would come here for drinks & nothing else. No tvs, hookahs etc but there is a small patio where you can smoke out back. You've been warned!

Friends stopped in to celebrate passing finals and were met with over intoxicated males who…read moreassaulted them in bar and outside in parking lot. Thanks Chicago Police for attending to our out of town guests, taking a report and making them feel safe.

Went yesterday for their Sunday House Music Set and it was phenomenal. DJ, bartender and atmosphere…read morewere all amazing.....I'll definitely be back soon.

Nice, but small airport lounge…read more Make sure to add your name to the waiting list via a QR code. They will text you when your space is available.

It's the only Priority Pass lounge available at the airport, so there was a waitlist. It said it…read morewould take 20 to 30 minutes, so I was grabbing a drink at Dunkin basically having given up when I got a text in 10 minutes. The lounge is so small for a fairly busy airport. I do think they need a little more crowd control, let people wait a little longer rather than cram everyone in. The menu is the same menu as other The Club locations, as I found out that day visiting multiple lounges. Just a couple of soups, salad bar, and dessert. I did have a brownie that somehow they had themed Chicago, and I will say it was an excellent brownie. The bathrooms are also far too few and cramped. Someone had cleared my drink away while I was in the bathroom. Understandable but this just seemed like a really chaotic place. I left quickly because the inside of the lounge seemed more cramped and busy compared to out in the terminal.