Food: I did not order food, however, I did order three cocktails. Each one was excellently made. The cocktails are priced around $13-15, which is typical for a cocktail bar. They have other options too such as beer, wine, and mocktails. The cocktails are definitely strong, but in a sour-sweet way. Very refreshing! 5/5 Service: I arrived right when they opened(4 pm on Thursday) so the service was perfect! But considering it is located in Downtown Lemont, I can imagine it can get crowded at night or over the weekend. 5/5 Ambiance: a lot of seating and located in a cute spot in Downtown Lemont where you can get pizza at Wooden Paddle or bar hop! The environment was clean and orderly. I would come back for sure! 5/5 Overall:15/15 read more

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A great place to grab a tasty and creative cocktail! The drink menu is extensive and they come up with fun seasonal drinks frequently. The service is also good, everyone is always friendly and professional. read more

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Fantastic experience here, first timers. Showed up at about 5pm on a Friday and found a great table, very comfy seating. Great service, tasty drinks, try the breadsticks for nourishment. Cozy, great music playlist, great location. read more

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Trendy spot. Drinks and service were great! The music was very loud and it was hard to talk. It would've been the perfect level if it was a dance club/bar, but it's not that, so I feel like the music should be at a level where people can talk without yelling. Otherwise a great experience. read more

This past Friday, my husband and I wanted to celebrate the Christmas season and stopped in at Pollyanna social before dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were one of three groups of patrons. One gentleman sitting up at the bar, one table of ladies and my husband and I up at the bar. We sat for almost 10 minutes before the waitress walked over with some water and said the bartender will be with you in a few minutes and apologized. The bartender at no point in time ever said hello, welcome in. Terrible service as far as that goes. My husband ordered two drinks and I ordered one drink and they were excellent. As we sat there waiting to be asked what we would like to be served and after we were finally served, we sat and listened to what seemed to be like lounge music. We came in because of the holiday season and we're looking forward to listening to some holiday music playing in the background in addition to the holiday theme. I was surprised by both that the holiday theme was a tree by the front door and not much else around and no holiday music. The question we ask ourselves is will we be back. I don't know and I think at this point for what it costs to have a nice cocktail and not have the right person tending bar or maybe my expectations were set high for the holidays. There's probably a 50-50 chance that we will ever be back. There are so many places within a 10 minute radius that will probably be delighted to have our business. Such a huge disappointment, but we try not to let that hamper our mood. Today's generation needs to learn social skills. read more

Hidden gem in the downtown Lemont area! We came in for a friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of cocktails. Prior to entering, I noticed a sign outside noting a special of the day. When I asked our server what it was, I was informed that they were out of the option and were willing to substitute with a kiwi pineapple margarita. Since it sounded delicious, I had no concerns with being their guinea pig. Boy was I glad I did. The other menu cocktails I had were also great (Cowboy Coffee and Sazerac) though it's hard to compare to New Orleans Sazeracs. All in all, if there's a reason to be remotely in the area- you'll find me saddled up at this bar. read more

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Pollyanna Social is the spirits sister to Pollyanna Brewing just down the street. It's a little more dressed up than the brewery, but an overall casual and fun atmosphere. The servers were super knowledgeable! The drinks were tasty and priced as expected. The food is limited to snack bites, but you can order in food if desired. The patio is on the side street and has a generally good ambiance. I'm read more

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Extremely impressed with our first to visit to Pollyanna Social (and Lemont!). I've only known Pollyanna as a brewery, having visited their outpost in Roselle many years ago. But, they actually began in Lemont, a lovely, quaint little town about 45 minutes west of Chicago. Reminded me of towns like Idaho Springs in Colorado or the Somervilles and Metuchens of yesteryear in New Jersey, a few blocks of lovely main street with a lot of cool things going on. Perhaps nowhere more than here. A chic interior leads to friendly service and great vibes, really a one-of-one for this kind of place. Dozens and dozens of unique drink offerings and their own spins on classics. I was really impressed with my Oak & Amaro, basically a barrel-aged gin version of a Manhattan stirred with cynar and basil shrub. You don't see many spots doing shrubs, and while it may have been a touch strong on the aroma, it was really well executed. I'm not sure how many times we'll be in Lemont, but when we are this is absolutely a must stop. Cocktails are quite reasonably priced and it's just a friendly atmosphere with quality drinks. read more

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Came to Pollyanna Social with a larger group. The cocktail lounge recently updated their furniture layout to accommodate a large central communal table right off a new makeshift entryway. Our server Emma was on top of checking on our table, refilling waters, and getting our drinks over in a timely fashion. She also did a great job at presenting specialty drinks like the Cowboy Coffee and Everett which had smoke and flame elements to them. Pollyanna Social continues to mold over time to give guests a higher end cocktail experience in the burbs which is always appreciated. New cocktails I tried: Cowboy Coffee, All Seeing Jungle Cat, & the Everett. The Cowboy Coffee and Everett were my favorite on both the presentation and taste side. The Cowboy Coffee was more smoke than coffee flavor. The All Seeing Jungle Cat was a slightly more fruity seltzer vibe. Others I tasted and loved was the Earl Blue! Till next time PS! read more

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Cocktail aficionadas, don't sleep on this place! Pollyanna Social's drink menu impressive list will have something for everyone, from their main list to a variety of Old Fashioned, Stirred, Mezcals, every drink is carefully crafted. I know the locals know Pollyanna for it's craft beer and the brewery isn't too far away, but this cocktail place, I'd say, is done quite well. The lounge is elegantly muted. There's a more welcoming appeal with the bar section, but off to another section, a more private/quieter feel. Drinks are very nice, balanced, not too boozy, too sweet, too icy, but it's definitely in there. I love the fun menu, the witty remarks for each drink, and of course and most importantly, the drink itself. read more

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Good local brewery that changes up the menu from time to time. You can bring your own food or order local such as from wooden paddle for pizza which is nice. Plenty of outdoor seating along the river. Service is good too. read more

Patricia was an amazing host! She knew the menu and recommended the best cocktails! We ordered the Pop Off and Flower Power and they were amazing! It reminds me of being in downtown Chicago! read more

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Stopped by this bar after dinner for a drink, unexpectedly trendy cool City vibe in lemont. Loved the atmosphere and decor of this place. Beers and cocktails available. I'm not a beer person but my friends had and enjoyed . The Pollyanna Pilsner was tried and enjoyed, light yet strong. I had the lychee cocktail, was not the best flavor IMO but I did have them remove the lime from drink as I'm allergic , most times it doesn't make a difference but this drink did not cut it for me and i usually love lychee anything. Tasted watery to me. I did try another cocktail and it had good flavor and was much better , then had just a vodka water to end the night . Service was great, the servers were friendly . read more

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Cute corner spot and great idea- we decided to drop in because we were early for dinner reservations at a near by restaurant. Place about a little more than half way full. The drinks are super intriguing. I ended up looking up a few online because I wanted to see what they looked like. A lot of the cocktails are based on the beer/liquor made by Pollyanna. I had no idea they made spirits as well as beer. They have a very wide selection of different options and the drink menu is huge. I think they also have some apps to offer. read more

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Cute place! This was my first visit and I had my bridesmaids and mom with me when we were killing time. The ambiance was absolutely adorable. Chairs were cozy and comfortable. Our group ordered some drinks and some mocktails. All were tasty! They sell their distilled spirits as well as glassware. Fun little spot! They do have some of their beer available, but not as much as the taproom down the street. Check em out! Service was friendly! read more

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This is a cocktail lounge located in downtown Lemont. It is a very chill and fun spot to go for date nights or with a group of friends. I really like the decor and vibe of Pollyanna Social, it's upscale yet not pretentious lol. All of the staff is very nice, they are attentive but also give you enough time and space to keep conversations going and not feel rushed. You are able to pick where you want to sit - there is standard seating as well as high top tables, booths, the bar and some long couches with other love seats. Pollyanna social does not have a full dine in food menu, they do have a few dip and app options however you are able to bring in your own food (see last page of their menu. The cocktails here are fun and delicious. My fiancé and I tried the It's been Oolong, Devil in a Grass Skirt and the Socialpolitan. We both really enjoyed the it's been oolong and the devil in a grass skirt. We'd order both of those again. The Socialpolitan was fine, just nothing special. Tasted like a standard spiked sprite cocktail. We are already looking forward to coming back and trying more of their well crafted cocktails! read more

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All the staff there is not only warm, friendly and a great neighborhood hangout and a great place to meet some new people around Lemont but it's a great spot to visit if you're visiting in Lemont. Lupe makes the best cocktails with her innovative ideology. I love it. I look forward to coming at least every season to see what's new. And all of the staff there is so. Fun ! read more

I didn't come here for the food. Very good beer and ale is after all liquid bread. Best served by bar chief Cory. Perhaps stop by right now. Ask for a sample of Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size adult beverage. Tell him I sent you. It was the best of few highly rated brews we guzzled. The bar is a very nice place to look at and socialize. Try it you'll like it. read more

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What a cute and cozy little spot. A convenient little corner spot in downtown Lemont. Just across from the tracks with easy parking. My friend and I enjoyed a delicious cocktail at the bar. read more

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Recently heard there was a new cocktail bar in Lemont. Stopped in on Saturday afternoon. We had two great ladies behind the bar who were ever so kind and fun to talk too! The drinks were delicious! Huge step up to the area bars. Definitley going to step up competition with a few places. City pricing for the drinks but also without driving and dealing with that headache. I'd highly recommend if you love a good cocktail and want a nice atmospherw. Music also was perfect, I feel very few places can nail a soundtrack/vibe especially for cocktail spots. Great work! read more

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What a Delight.... Big menu of a wide variety of liquors!!! Very tasty complex gin fizz read more

Everything at this place is amazing. The service, the food, the drinks, the space, and just everything. I love how different the drinks are but taste so good! This is definitely a staple. I hope they bring back the aperol spritz flight because that was very good. read more

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Service here is extremely good. They take is seriously and when it comes to the drinks they do not disappoint at all. They go out of there was take make an amazing drink. The menu has a huge variety and I even enjoyed trying stuff I normally wouldn't. There is a lot of seating at the bar and then there is nice table and seating areas that are more laid back and relaxing. They do not disappoint here. If you like a very well made drink get here read more

Love this place. Nice high end place in DT Lemont. Amazing drinks. Huge drink menu. Great service. read more

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Great formal environment with many drink options if your feeling classy. They also offer a substitute to the "Chicago Handshake" if you're a Malört fan like myself. Cheers! read more

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I agree with the first review, large menu with plenty to choose from. Service was great, very attentive. I would definitely come back. I liked the different seating options too, big bar, huge 8 seater booths, bar height tables, small cocktail tables, couches and arm chairs. I don't love the interior decor. There is a drop ceiling and the prints on the wall are very early 2000s, like prints in black frames and white mats.I felt like I was in a corporate office in like 2005. There are so many options that don't have to kill the bank I would have loved to see more creativity with this, especially how great the vibe is in Pollyanna Brewery. But I'd go back bc ultimately I was there for the cocktails which they nailed. read more

First visit today after a looooooong work day. So pleased we stopped in. We were first to arrive and got some quality time with Nick as he explained all they had to offer. Also appreciated Emmas table service and chat with Mark about his brewing work. We all walled away with some bottles of their bourbon, bourbon "aged" gin, and lemonchello. This will definitely become a frequent spot to refresh after a work day - or any day . read more

Great chill spot in Downtown Lemont. Never knew Pollyanna did spirits, great limoncello and coffee liquors !

Only negative make that bar bigger. I've been there 3x and cannot find a seat :(. Great drinks maybe a little to pricey for Lemont.

Sat down to relax and drink a delicious draft beer, proceeded to drop my cell phone and when I went to retrieve it found a SPOTLESS floor! I'm talking pristine! You could eat off this floor! Just another great feature if this already wonderful place. read more

Have been here several times since they opened last year. Their drinks are pretty unique and they distill most of their own alcohol. You can also get some, not all, of Pollyanna's beers there as well. When we stopped there tonight, Jocelyn made my wife a drink which had been taken off the menu but that my wife really liked. That's the kind of thing that keeps you coming back. She also plays a great playlist. Emma our server is super-friendly and really honest when you ask her opinion on what you should order. All in all a great little place to start or end your night read more

First time at this establishment. We were out with family and work friends. A table of 6, completely coherent professional adults. One person in our group wears glasses, pretty much legally blind lol, but orders a drink, while "squinting ". We were accused of being unruly, while the table next to us continued to be loud and also had someone attempt to pull down their pants. The way this situation was handled was disgraceful. We were minding our own businesses, and then completely disrespected because someone has a vision problem. We will definitely not be returning to such an entitled establishment. Your staff needs some sensitivity training. When asking the tables surrounding us if we were bothering anyone, we were told absolutely not. However, when asking your staff what the issue was, we were told we were acting aggressive. In my almost 50 years of life, I have never been so disrespected. Do better. read more

The drinks were varied and delicious. The staff was friendly and accommodating. However, like another reviewer said, the interior design really does feel like you're in an early 2000s office/hotel lobby and greatly detracts from the experience. When I visited, they had top hits from the 70s and 80s playing (with commercials) which just added to the waiting room vibe. It's just not a space you want to spend much time in. read more

Nice ambiance, great service, really good cocktails. Think this place is certainly worth a visit. We don't do food, just drink !