It's hard to define The Northcott Liquorette. It's a bar but it's not a traditional American bar…read morewith TVs and comfort snack foods. It's not a bar with bad lighting and music. It's not a restaurant because you wouldn't just come here for the food although the food is good. It's close to a lounge I would say but again not exactly a lounge either. In any case it's a great place to hang out with a friend or friends or a date . The cocktails are made well and well thought out. They are not your traditional cocktails you find everywhere and I love an original place with unique ideas. Make a reservation, be on time, order a dish and a few drinks and enjoy yourself.

We were so excited to check out Northcott Liquorette. The decor and atmosphere were swanky and fun,…read morebut it did not really give 'speakeasy' vibes. There was no fun entrance or password; we waited at the bottom of the stairs, never got greeted, and walked up. We got seated right away and ended up asking to move seats because we were seated in the middle of a large/loud party. Our new seats were good; we did have to share a table with another couple. Our server was the best part; his name was Z. He did, however, have to cover the entire room, which seemed impossible for one person. The service did slow down mid-experience, and then we were given the option to move or leave to accommodate their next reservation, which was odd. We had some appetizers, which were okay, but we had no plates or napkins, so it was a bit messy to eat. The dirty chips were a highlight. The drinks were alright, but for being the 'main event' I thought they would offer more options for people who enjoy sweet drinks. They did not have any. The sweetest option was a pineapple option that had a thick foam on it. I took one sip and gave it to my husband. He did enjoy the fun Absinthe Foundatian; however, they only had one, so there was a lot of waiting for many tables as it was passed around. The best part was our server, Z, surprised us with donuts for my husband's birthday. They were very yummy! Overall, it was a super cute place, but definitely a one-time only visit for us.

I've been to the Speakeasy a number of times, and wow--what can I say? This place is absolutely…read morefantastic. They make incredible smoked Old Fashioneds and fabulous martinis. They also host a murder mystery dinner, which is an absolute blast. Great place, great people, and an amazing atmosphere.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

Our server at the Wonderverse recommended we stop in the Ghost Trap after dinner so we did. It's a…read moreneat 21 and over speakeasy with a bar and a handful of tables. I don't think there's table service here, we ordered and paid at the bar but they did bring the drinks out to the table. They had a few Ghostbusters themed drinks that aren't available at the restaurant. I had the Death Chill Slushie which was good and strong, I enjoyed that it came with a rock candy swizzle stick. Hubby had the Wax On Wax Off which was a little more sweet and more up my alley. Overall a nice place to grab a drink and relax for a bit. Cute for a date night.

Cute spot inside wonderverse! Glad we came during soft…read moreopening weekend because I can tell this place will be packed. Shout out to Hedeia (spelling may be off) at the bar. She was hustling and patient with the guests. Things to keep in mind: you are paying for the theme. Their specialty drinks run $20. Tip your bartenders appropriately on that amount. Recs for the team: qr code, menus on tables would be helpful for when the crowds pick up. Fun time!

Let me start by saying this is the best dining experience in 2026 for me so far. Our attendant,…read moreMaria, was fantastic. She was very attentive and recommended some really good dishes. The venue was very nice at the top of a hotel with a very nice view of Naperville and the Riverwalk. Let's start with my favorite dishes. The mahi mahi ceviche, braised beef, and octopus dish was fantastic. The braised beef was cooked perfectly, ceviche was popping with flavor and the octopus was very fresh. We did get the skirt steak and branzino. The skirt steak was a little bit overcooked to my liking. The Branzino was perfectly cooked and crispy but the portion was small.. But the best thing was that dessert. We had some type of pudding cake that was soaked in eggnog with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on it. It was fantastic. Best dessert in a long time. Definitely will be hitting this place up again

Had dinner at Santa Cielo in Naperville and honestly it blew us away…read more We ordered the empanadas, shrimp tacos, hanger steak, pork shank, and a few cocktails and every single thing that came to the table was incredible. Not one miss. The empanadas were perfectly crisp and packed with flavor, the shrimp tacos were fresh and balanced, the hanger steak was cooked exactly right, and the pork shank was fall-apart tender and easily one of the best dishes we've had in a long time. The cocktails were just as good as the food, which says a lot. You can tell there's real attention to detail across the whole menu. On top of that, the space itself is beautiful. Really unique interior, great atmosphere, and an awesome view right over the river that makes the whole experience feel even more special. It's rare to go somewhere where the food, drinks, and atmosphere all hit this level. Santa Cielo absolutely delivered. One of the best dining experiences we've had in the suburbs and we'll definitely be back.

I love this place. Who would have thought there would be a little bit of France in Aurora Illinois?…read moreGood plates, excellent drinks and service. Comfortable chairs, couches and places to sit and enjoy. Artwork on the walls. Damned good jazz from a trio on Wednesday nights. Will definitely be back.

Nice art and drinks. Swanky! Cool aged drinks and retro feel. Very classy. Charcuterie board was…read moreexquisite.

Cozy, romantic, quaint vibe on a cold winter night - The Alchemist is great spot. We came here…read moreafter some shopping in the area and were looking for some drinks before dinner. We were tucked away in a corner table and felt cozy. Interesting drinks, cocktails are unique, their small bites were a little limited but the cocktails were good.

Swanky, sophisticated and worth it! I stopped in with a friend after another event for a glass of…read morewine and a cocktail. They have all day happy hour on Tuesdays (love it!) so we got some meat and cheese. I asked the server for a gluten free option and she was knowledgeable and offered more veggies instead of bread. The marinated tomatoes are delicious, do not skip them! When it came to wine, the glass I ordered was not available so she described the substitute and I ordered that instead. Turns out it was not to my liking, the server was happy to swap out the glass for a different recommendation instead. When it came to ordering more substantial food, again the server was sure to ask about who was gluten free and made suggestions for each. I ended up with a shawarma bowl that was amazing! Absolutely would come back for that again or even just for a drink.

Closed in, claustrophobic, and no room to move around in or even dance as your shoulder-to-shoulder…read morewith so many people trying to squeeze through or lounge around. This happens very often on weekends that it almost feels like a potential hazard waiting to happen.

I went to club Two-Nine with friends on Friday, February 17 and will NEVER step foot in there…read moreagain. The bartender (I didn't catch his name, but had brown hair and facial hair was incredibly rude and disrespectful. I was waiting patiently to be served - not saying a word - and finally he came by me and raised his voice to me in a disrespectful tone saying that he is not serving me because he came by me twice and I wasn't paying attention. So, I waved to the other bartender who was female and she politely served me. I also found out that same male bartender kicked out two other friends of my friend I was with for no reason. Plus, when I reconciled my receipts the next day, I discovered that in my "not paying attention," they handed me two other receipts to sign which totaled about $80.00. (At the time, I thought maybe they were just helping each other out with ringing my order up) There's NO way I ordered that much, because it was SO crowded, I couldn't get served more than once, so that's why we left. So, basically I was robbed $80.00, because I wasn't "paying attention." Both receipts say "Potter's Place," even though we were upstairs at Two-Nine, and that's what it says on my credit card statement. Potter's Place was closed downstairs. I have one receipt that makes sense to what I normally order that says "Two-Nine". So on my credit card statement, I have one charge that says "Two-Nine," then two that say "Potter's Place." They scammed me. NEVER again.

Beth and Tiffany were expert bartenders who made our casual all-ages Thanksgiving open house super…read morefun. They were flexible and knew how to work the bar and the room. You will not be disappointed in their service!

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If you are not in a rush and have a couple of hours to waste just getting a "quick bite to eat"…read morethis is the place for you. The server we had was very kind and knowledgeable about the food but super slow - for NO reason, there were only 7 people (2 tables). Our dinner took 2 hours, and that was even without our appetizer because he forgot! The restaurant itself was nice, the bathrooms super clean and the food was 2/3 good - there were 3 of us and we ordered Housemade Pappardelle $22 - delicious and worth it! Fried Chicken Sandwich $19 I was thinking about this sandwich for days afterwards - definitely worth it! And the Ultimate BLT $16 - I'm not sure what was so ultimate about it - very disappointing, probably worth $8 max!!! The shoe string fries were delicious! Surprisingly, for a "Cocktail bar" the cocktails were disappointing. We ordered Violet Love Rule. $17 Butterfly Pea-Infused Wheatley Vodka, Créme de Pêche, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Lemon, topped with Sparkling Wine Definitely NOT worth it. A spicy margarita - we were told it was not very spicy and it was, so didn't drink this one, no idea if it was worth it - also no idea on cost as waiter took off my bill!!! A red wine my daughter did not like - just a bad selection on her part!!!

Several positives and negatives here!…read more We made a reservation for a Saturday dinner around 5:30 (totally unnecessary as it was empty!). Our server was really nice, however, forgot to bring us our appetizer, told us the jalapeño drink wasn't very spicy (it was), and our dinner took over two hours. We waited forever for our drinks, our food, and soooo long for our bill we asked the bartender if we could just pay up with him. The drinks were not the best, to be honest. I've had way better... disappointed as this was supposed to be their "thing". The ultimate blt was nothing special at all. The chicken sandwhich was phenomenal. The pasta was delicious! The string French fries were good! Ps the statue in the corner needs cleaned. :)

Great ambiance and Service. Drinks menu is fun and creative. Go there to show case for visiting…read morefriends and relatives

We love ourselves a good speakeasy. I initially wanted to try Maypole and stumbled upon Subourbon…read moreand thank goodness we did! My partner is a huge fan of a good Manhattan or old fashion so I knew we had to come. We were greeted by Joe and Kobe. Had our option of where to sit and Lola was a great waitress. We were able to order food from Maypole so it was a win/win. Kobe and Lola took their time explaining everything to us from drink recommendations to the food to the delicious shots they brought over. We definitely plan on coming back again as it was beautiful, a great time and good food and drinks! Can't wait to try the next seasonal options they have!