Such a cute and intimate cocktail lounge! Loved stopping by here - there was a short line on this Thursday night though it went quickly. Great drinks and ambiance overall. Dimly lit and noise level is standard - not quiet but not super loud either. read more

Pink squirrel was 10/10! All other drinks we tried were good too! Great service, fun drinks, good value! This is a lovely spot and I am so glad they opened in West Loop. Wish they had more food options but that would make the turnover slower and wait worse. Great place to grab drinks before or after dinner (: read more

Drinks and the atmosphere were great. The server stopped checking on us and one of the girls in our group sat waiting to get a new drink for more than 20 minutes and we gave up trying to get anyone's attention. read more

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Super cute ambience & does have the feel of a Parisian style bistro/brasserie. Love the dark + moody style, and the drinks were really good! It's definitely pricey, but to be expected for the area and being in the city. read more

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Came by on Thursday night. Esquire article ranking got me in the door. The best bars in 2024 list. Went with the freezer Martini. Not my favorite variation on the Martini that would be the Vesper. Their martini is cold, refreshing. Bar had other patrons but it wasn't an overwhelming amount of folks I had to jostle against at the bar which I appreciate. read more

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Also love a cocktail or 4 or this great spot in the Fulton Market district area. Cocktails are delicious and well-balanced, service is always excellent. Cozy but lively spot for some post dinner libations. read more

I was expecting so much because I love their sister bar sparrow, but bisous didn't live up to the hype. I had a gin drink that was pretty good. read more

It was super cold outside so I asked the bouncer if we could wait inside for few minutes til Uber arrived, showed the uber app on my phone and he said NO. Just wonder why being nice to people is NOT normal. The place was not full. It was a week day. I think it was a bit rude. read more

Bisous is a lovely cocktail bar with a sexy, intimate vibe and a French inspired design. Gorgeous bar and seating. Service was good and the decor is absolutely something to admire and appreciate, hence the 3 stars. Unfortunately the drinks left a lot to be desired: - almost RICH & almost FAMOUS - I was excited to try this mezcal based drink, especially because it incorporated saffron. However, I think they may have put too much Campari in it because that is all I could taste. Couldn't taste or appreciate any of the other flavors. - Agricole Daiquiri - my friend ordered this and literally could not drink it. It was overwhelmingly tart; she had to send it back. The Pink Squirrel and the French 75 were better, but nothing to write home about. Not my top choice for cocktails in Chicago, there are too many better options to explore. read more

Bisous is a new favorite, been here two nights in a row and can't get enough! Walk in only, no reservations. Ambiance is cool, inviting and seating is comfortable. Service was great from start to end. The cocktails are amazing! Our favorites were the tuxedo, the freezer martini, and the reverse. All were so unique and delicious. They have a few snack items, we enjoyed the marinated olives and manchego to go with our cocktails. Open until 2-3am depending on the day. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

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Absolutely impecable cocktail lounge with excellent service, gorgeous ambiance, and delicious drinks. Ask to sit in the lounge for a French Cafe feel. Alex (our server) was delightful. The hostess was equally warm and so welcoming. 10/10!! read more

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Drinks were nice. We got the pink squirrel, long distance call and reel to reel. 1st 2 drinks are recommended! Ambiance is nice but would not recommend food. read more

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Loved this place! So cute in there. Great service and a nice little cocktail bar to pop in while you are in west loop. I've gone twice in the last week. Prices are pretty fair and loved the olives for a small snack. Will be back again read more

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Came in for drinks last night. I'll share my only beef first--our seating location happened to be below a vent so cold one of us kept their jackets ON. (Management eventually turned off what felt like A/C for about an hour of our 90-minute visit.) The drinks? Fantastic. I personally tried the mezcal drink (I believe called Almost Rich, Almost Famous) and a sidecar, both of which were mixed well, not too sweet, and boozy. As someone who drinks at a city bar a couple times a week, I am shocked nowadays when I both pay for alcohol and get alcohol in my cocktails. No, I'm not kidding. I have raised this with management at a lot of establishments around Chicago. Prices keep rising, but it feels like I have my normal two- or three-drink run and leave without even a buzz. This is why I gravitate more and more towards spots like Queen Mary; I'll give you $17 for a drink, BUT PUT SOME FREAKIN' BOOZE IN IT! (Why are N/A cocktails priced the same way? I'll attack this one in another review.) I like the space at Bisous, but the street presence is quite poor. In fact, both my group and another group walked past Bisous before turning around and going in, which was really funny because I had Google Maps open when I was walking towards the front door. It just looks plain from the outside, and even though there was plenty of space inside, the way the bouncer made us wait or look for our party from the outside of the bar to find them (???) wasn't exactly the warm and fuzzy people will look for. Some of this will be smoothed out over time, since Bisous just opened. I'm excited to start or finish nights here when it warms up a bit. read more

Really cute cocktail bar! Went with a friend and we were seated at the bar but they also have booths for larger groups. The drinks were unique and all well made. The pink squirrel tasted like a milkshake! read more

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Love it! Bisous is great. Beautiful French inspired interior design, nice addition to West Loop. Can you put one in Wicker Park? Please! Plenty of vacant spots on North Ave. I used to live near Sparrow and love that bar! This new spot from them is next level. Glad they kept the wallpaper ceiling vibe. Beautiful bar, awesome millwork, tile, and paint colors all on point. Loved the booths with velvet and pattern! Really sharp, and the bar area is stunning. Perfect lighting too and the music/sound system was really good. Cocktail list is nice as were the olives! Especially loved the service. Our server was top notch and very personable as well as knowledgeable. They offer various tinned fish and caviar on the menu too if you're into that! Seems to be the thing lately. Pleasantly surprised by this new spot and if you love Sparrow you will love this just as well. Cheers Bisous! Thank you read more

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A good stop in the West Loop! A little divey, but definitely a solid martini bar. The service was good, and the bartenders were helpful and attentive. The drinks were pretty good, no complaints. Worth a try! We did not have a reservation, just walked in with no wait. read more

From the same team as Sparrow comes another beautiful, elegant bar with fantastic cocktails, spirit list, and hospitality. I happened to be in town and popped in on day 6 and it was hard to believe they'd just opened. The drinks are perfect to my palate -- I need to come back. I had the L'Jardine (freezer) martini, the Olivette, and the Vieux Carre. The Vieux Carre absolutely blew my mind. I thought long and hard about the Pink Squirrel, but decided on the Olivette. The concept leans French, and there's a healthy Venn with Sparrow there because they can interplay Martinique rhum agricole and armagnac! Also they have some ability to make Sparrow's drinks, like the Sparrow daiquiri (which I think is one of the best daiquiris anywhere). Very difficult to find US cocktail bars that can really lean into the Armagnac side, and it'll be great to see how they develop that part of the program over time. For now, the starting list is I think very thoughtful. I have to come back. See photos for more narrative. The room is very nice; more spacious than Sparrow and beautifully lit. I didn't take any pictures of it though. read more

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I went to Bisous with a business client during Design Days. We go there every year. It's a fabulous place, we both love Paris. When I got home and looked at my receipt I saw an (accidental) overcharge BUT Peter refunded the difference immediately. Thank you Peter. I really appreciate it!!! read more

i came to Bisous based on a friend's recommendation for happy hour and it was lovely. i've been wanting to try more martinis, and this was just place to go as they have a specific portion on their menu just for martinis! i tried the 50/50 martini from the happy hour menu and it was delicious; it's pretty lemon-y and dry. they serve complimentary truffle parmesan popcorn during happy hour too which was cool and i wish more places did things like that! the popcorn isn't anything to write home about but it is free! the bartenders are really nice but not overly conversational so you can just yap away at the bar & it was pretty full but not packed on a thursday night. the interior is gorgeous and romantic; dim lighting and just feels very comforting but in an elevated way. it's pretty much just what you expect/want from a Fulton market cocktail bar, except huge bonus points because the HH prices are pretty unbeatable. i'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Long wait outside for a place that doesn't care about customer service. They treat folks outside like it's a club.

One of my favorite cocktail spots in Chicago. The space is surprisingly big, so you're not stuck waiting forever for a seat. I went twice in one week and was able to grab a spot at the bar both times without any issue. There's also plenty of seating -- tables up front and a more laid-back lounge area in the back that looks perfect for groups. The vibe is spot on, whether it's a weeknight or the weekend. read more

Came to the city to enjoy a lovely weekend getaway with my friends and randomly ended up here. It was so nice and laid back. I really enjoyed it. We got the French seventy-five and the pink squirrel and both were so delicious. The pink squirrel might be my favorite because it's sweet and reminds me of a frappe. Service was amazing and fast. Really enjoyed my accidental visit and would definitely return. read more

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Fun throw back spot for drinks reminding me of Paris. Drinks were good, I'm come back to try the food and or have an after dinner drink.

Decent drinks, cool vibe. Bouncer needs to learn some manners and talk to people respectfully. Host was accommodating to our request but just wasn't very inviting and didn't seem to want to be there read more

Great spot for a few drinks. Bartender was super nice and helpful explaining different drinks. Perfect atmosphere for a date night. Will definitely be back when in area. read more

Great speakeasy cocktail bar! Went in for a couple drinks after dinner in the west loop. We sat at the bar, no reservations so get there early on a Friday or Saturday. It's the sister bar to Sparrow in Gold Coast. Floral wall paper, dim lighting and cozy booths for a date night or girls night out. Many cocktail options, bartenders are happy to customize if looking for something in particular. Will return! read more

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Great drinks and service! I would definitely recommend. My boyfriend and I visited from out of town and came here after dinner on my birthday. The atmosphere was romantic, the tables were intimate, and the drinks were wonderful. read more

Thank you for your response and for your kind offer to refund me the 3%. The offer is not necessary; as I said, I have no problem with the charge. I do appreciate your stated intention to make it more obvious to customers that it will be applied. Ideally, perhaps it would be spoken out loud by staff when payment is requested. ‍ And I appreciate you clarifying for me the required tax rates in Loop West. read more

We visited Bisous for a night cap after dinner, and impressed is an understatement. The staff was so kind, helping us find seats so we didn't have to wait in the cold (they were packed -- always a good sign), explaining menu items, and more. While we didn't try food, drinks were tasty and beautifully presented (plus they had a good mix of sweet and more bitter options). The ambiance is what ultimate sells it. The design is so well thought out from moody colors to fun patterns and lights to the smell of the bar. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Drinks and service can be improved - especially service. Everyone was kicked out into single degree weather as soon as they closed. They wouldn't let us stand inside while we waited for our rides. The hostess met our group with an attitude when simple questions were asked. Many group members felt like our patronage was unwanted because the hostess but we didn't leave because it was too cold outside. Would not recommend. read more

Lovely cocktail bar in Fulton Market. This is a great place to stop for drinks before going to one of the amazing restaurants in West Loop. The servers are all incredible nice and helpful - they've always been great at making recommendations! read more

Nice new cocktail bar in Fulton Market. Just the right touch of class without pretension. Beautiful, delicious cocktails in a comfortable setting. Just wish they had a kitchen and more substantial bites. read more

Beautiful Parisian style bar with amazing drinks and even better bartenders. This would be such a cute date spot or post dinner drinks. Cute, cozy, and very insta grammable! read more

Ambiance definitely nails the throwback speakeasy vibe. Lighting and aesthetics make the place a great date night, though the seating's a bit tight for four. Maybe it adds to the coziness. Drinks were solid; the agricole daiquiri was an interesting twist, though a little on the sour side for my tastes. Always appreciate a place that does a pink squirrel, and theirs doesn't disappoint. Most everything we tried was well-balanced. Service was a tale of two bars. My group of four came in around 4 pm before a nearby wedding reception, and the woman at the host stand immediately made us feel welcome. Our server made everything feel cool yet unpretentious and was very knowledgeable when discussing the drinks. As we left, the host insisted we return for a post-reception nightcap. Unfortunately, when we tried taking them up on the offer around 10 pm, a bouncer equated the stumbling aftermath of dancing for hours in heels with appearing overserved, and we were turned away. Such a high bar for entry is probably welcome in the west loop these days, but we'll stick to afternoon hours if we ever return -- the difference in hospitality is literally night and day. read more

Terrific vibe, very friendly and helpful service that is rare for a nice cocktail bar. Not pretentious at all. The drinks are top notch.

They were not friendly. My friend was just tired and leaned on the table, because she just finished two final exams that day. At first, a waitress without uniform came and told her that she could not lie on the table. So, my friend immediately sat up and explained. She understood the policy and leaned on my friend's shoulder. In less than five minutes, the waitress came back and made a terrible statement, she said if you closed your eyes again, you had to leave the bar. That's literally what she said. It was not a really kind reminder. It was a threat. The manager came and thought there was a misunderstanding. He kept saying that it was the policy and refused to admit that the waitress' attitude was bad. We truly respected the policy and explained once and once again. The waitress just didn't want to listen to our words and her words were too offensive. She even whispered with her colleagues immediately, pretending to be the victim...The policy had nothing to do with your attitude, right??? I really don't think this bar deserves a title with 'best 50 bars'. In the end, we didn't get any reasonable solutions. The manager refused to tell us her name and the waitress refused to give an apology. This is the worst experience I had with 'best 50'... read more

I visited Bisous many times and have had. Wonderful experience from other staff such as the bartender Julio. But on this specific friday night January 24 around 1:15. When we walked in security mentioned last call and I work in the hospitality industry in Fulton market so I totally understand how it is during last call . I was served by the manger Chris. We walked in and they told us it was last call so I was prepared to buy one drink and pay immediately. The entire time I was in the establishment he ignored me when I was trying to give him my credit card and was angry when we even ordered a drinks. I have worked in the hospitality industry over ten years and have never been treated like such an unwanted person even though I am a paying guest. I have visited Bisous many times and I also tell many people to visit Bisous because it is such a wonderful bar and all the workers are extremely nice and respectful. Chris is not the type of person you want to be a manager and running a hospitality business. He treated my guests and I with extreme disrespect and I will never visit or tell people to come there due to the vibes that Chris gives off in the establishment. In the hospitality industry you treat people with respect and you should make every guest feel welcome regardless of the time that they let you in. If the manger does not want to serve you or have any more guests in the establishment then they should not be letting people in. Instead of disrespecting paying guests and treating them like they don't matter. If you want to run a good business you need people who know how to treat people hospitable no matter how they are feeling. The guest comes first. At Bisous Chris will treat you like you should not be there. I would think twice about having a person like that in charge of your business when I have always enjoyed this establishment and sent many customers there. I have to give a one star because it won't let me give a zero star. If you want to be disrespected go to Bisous and the manger Chris will give you a terrible time. If you don't like your job then quit Chris, but don't give terrible energy to guests who are coming to spend money in the restaurant and tip the bartenders nicely who treat everyone with respect. Chris should not be a manager or in charge of such a lovely restaurant. read more

Very cute and sexy spot but unfortunately the service is slow. I sat at the bar for about 35 minutes before anyone acknowledged me. It was not crowded at all and there were three bartenders. For a place that says they do great martinis - they do not. read more