Before dinner Gold Coast
Brass Tack
Chicago inspired cocktails, historic imagery and friendly service give the Waldorf a local identity. A booth near the bar keeps the group close to the energy.
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Chicago bars, matched to the night you want.
Start with the way you want to spend your time. The Bellevue lets the seating shape brunch, Rose Mary gives food and cocktails equal billing, Brass Tack brings Chicago into the glass, and Adorn offers space and Four Seasons polish. Z Bar offers a fashionable rooftop opening to the night, The VIG brings groups together from brunch onward, and Glascott’s makes simple drinks and neighborhood food the whole plan.
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Where to begin
A taste of Chicago, then dinner at the bar
Brass Tack makes a polished introduction to the city. Rose Mary makes the case for giving the kitchen and cocktails equal time.
Make an evening of it Fulton Market
Rose Mary
A lively room where the bar holds its own beside the kitchen. Reserve ahead, then give both menus your attention.
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What are you in the mood for?
Find the setting that suits the plan, then open a profile for the details.
Build your brunch
Start with the seating decision.
- The Bellevue Downstairs brings a social bar; upstairs offers a more private group setting. The savory, spicy Bloody Mary is the standout. Choose upstairs when conversation matters more than being in the busiest part of the room.
- The VIG Old Town A booth near the bar gives the group its own space within a lively room. Brunch, sports and approachable cocktails leave the rest of the day open.
Give dinner a proper cocktail
The drink deserves more than a waiting role.
Gather before or after dinner
Hotel rooms with different strengths.
- Brass Tack Booths near the bar, manageable noise and Chicago inspired drinks suit friends, coworkers and travelers.
- Adorn Bar & Social Lounge High tops and sofa seating give groups room to spread out, with reliable Four Seasons cocktails and service. Choose it for space and polish; the room has less distinctive personality.
- Z Bar Reserve a terrace table for Bangkok Jam and a fashionable crowd before dinner. A round or two suits it better than building the whole night around it.
Keep the game and the company close
Neighborhood energy with food and a straightforward plan.
- Glascott’s Groggery A gin and tonic or beer, Athenian Room food at your table and a game on the TV. Keep it simple and settle in.
- The VIG Old Town Groups get elevated familiar cocktails and room to stay from a game into the evening. Choose a booth near the bar; quiet intimacy is not the draw.
- Bitter Pops An excellent smash burger and an unexpectedly good espresso martini add a few surprises to a casual beer bar evening.
The full guide
Every Chicago profile
Browse alphabetically, or find a room in your part of the city.
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Adorn Bar & Social Lounge
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
A grand Four Seasons lounge delivers polished cocktails and generous space, though its scale comes with less distinctive personality.
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Bitter Pops
A casual Chicago beer bar where an excellent smash burger and an unexpectedly good espresso martini reward a little curiosity.
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Waldorf polish meets Chicago history in a conversational bar whose locally inspired cocktail menu is worth exploring before dinner.
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Glascott’s Groggery
Simple drinks, a game on the TV and Athenian Room food at your table. A Lincoln Park bar that makes staying put the right move.
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Rose Mary pairs a lively Fulton Market room with a kitchen and cocktail menu that each deserve attention. Reserve for the full experience.
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The Bellevue
A social bar downstairs and a more private room upstairs let you shape a Gold Coast brunch around good company and a standout Bloody Mary.
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The VIG Old Town
A lively Old Town gathering place where brunch, sports and cocktails give groups plenty of reasons to stay.
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Z Bar
The Peninsula Chicago
A fashionable rooftop stop for Bangkok Jam, city views and a round or two before dinner.
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About this guide
Organized around your evening.
Profiles bring together Miles for Martinis reporting and official venue information. Choose by room, atmosphere, and the kind of night you want.
Booking links and planning notes help with the next step. Confirm hours, access, and policies directly with the venue before traveling.
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