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.

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!

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 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.

Interior is nice, they redecorated well. The back "patio" area is closed in for the winter, but…read moreit's warm in there. The main bar is very loud, hard to hear who you're talking to, also how do you have an Irish bar without a working Guinness tap?? 6 out 10 's. I'll give it another shot over the summer.

Three of us went for dinner; cocktails were quite potent - one meal of three was enjoyed - the…read morechicken pot pie. Patty melts - meh & blegh. Brownie dessert was shared and good, too. It's nearby so will probably give the place another try. Waitress was very friendly; bartender a bit sullen.

This joint is amazing. One of the best cigar selections I've ever seen. Well worth a stop for an…read morehour or two.

The Casa De Montecristo (Mike, Omar and team) Family are best in class when it comes to the cigar…read morelifestyle. Quality lounges, impeccable selection of aged cigars and industry leading accessories provide everything you need to enjoy your cigar experience. Whether you are a novice or a self proclaimed aficionado, thai is definitely the destination. Don't take my word for it, stop by and experience it for yourself....Like all cigars choices, you have to find the one for you, but I feel that this lounge will exceed your expectations. #MKETHPN = Make It Happen

Food: one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had! I ordered spicy and the bartender made it…read moreperfectly. The garnishes were top-notch! I honestly couldn't believe how cheap they were too! 5/5 Service: the bartender was sweet and very attentive. She gave us a round of free shots for the Bears Game. 5/5 Ambiance: it is a traditional dive bar, but the bathrooms were clean and everyone was spotless. A lovely bar to hang out for a sports game or just to get away! 5/5 Overall: 15/15

This is a great bar with a fun atmosphere and friendly service. They have great specials and…read moreplenty of TVs for watching sports.

Blue Tone Sports & Slots Lounge is a new, hot, local spot nestled in Hometown, IL. On any given…read moreweekend Blue Tone might host LIVE Music, Comedy, Karaoke, or host private events/parties. Recently I've enjoyed a couple of Friday evenings at Blue Tone Sports and Slots Lounge with friends enjoying a Live Band (that was AWESOME) in the house one Friday and The Comedy Blues set this Friday! Hilarious show, it was really a good time! The atmosphere is chill. There was a nice spread that was complimentary. Blue Tone really knows how to roll out the red carpet! Drinks were delicious. I had a slushy kind of sweet drink that was phenomenal. The proprietors are friendly and stayed on their feet mingling with crowd to make sure everyone was having a good time. Shout outs to the staff at Blue Tone-- Darrell & Mgr. Tiff -- they were at every table throughout night, checking to make sure customers were well taken care of. It was a nice size crowd on this evening, as was a relaxed atmosphere of simply adult chill. Blue Tone should be on your radar!!

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.

The food is delicious, but honestly, depending on the times that u go can vary on the level of…read moreservice being somewhat behind. I still enjoy the music and drinks and over all just being with friends/family.

He likes that they have his beer here so we came for dinner. We sat in the Voodoo Lounge section of…read morethe restaurant. It was a game day atmosphere. We sat at a high top table next to the bar. Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently but not enough to be a pest. I appreciated her cheery attitude. He ordered the rib tip dinner which is slow-smoked pork rib tips in BBQ sauce, dinner portion. I went with a cup of seafood gumbo and the Cajun BBQ shrimp grilled in Cajun butter sauce with garlic, green onions accompanied with French bread for dipping into the sauce. The crusty bread went well with the sauce. I enjoyed my shrimp very much. It could have more taste in the sauce but the shrimp was cooked well so it was not chewy. I also asked for bread for the seafood gumbo. It came with butter and was enough for both of us. The soup was fairly decent. Not the best I've had but I would order it again. The portion was perfect as it didn't fill me up so I was able to enjoy dinner without feeling stuffed. His pork rib tips were divine. Melted in your mouth soft and the bbq sauce was delish. The atmosphere was fun and sports were on the tv screens around the lounge. But it was not too loud in here for conversation. You can also pick songs to be played using the music app. He suggested I use the restrooms in the restaurant portion of the building as they might be cleaner. They have a parking lot and a sign which says not to park on Natchez or Neenah as your vehicle might be ticketed or towed by police. They put up signs to show you which way to enter the small parking lot and which way to exit so be on the lookout for them especially during busy hours. I liked this restaurant and would return.