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    Bottom Lounge

    3.6 (324 reviews)
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    Casual
    Live music
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Cody S.

    This is an awesome place for a show! The bar itself seems pretty awesome too, would go just for drinks, but so far only been for shows. Lots of live music and a good size stage. Not too big or too small. Chill and still powerful, makes the sound quality perfect and a bar inside the venue area! Right by a "L". Pin ball machines and food looks good, yet to try it! Good beer list and good service! This place kicks ass

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    Jill O.

    I somehow hadn't been to this venue before, until going to the Aesthetic Perfection show. We were carded when we came in, but our bags or pockets or anything weren't searched in at all which isn't really reassuring. But the staff was nice, the sound quality was fine. I liked being in such a small venue that I could be closer to the stage.

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    John B.

    I came here after the last day of Riot Fest for a little late-night music fun. I have to say, Bottom Lounge is one of the coolest bar/restaurant/venue spots I've been too! The vibe inside Bottom Lounge is really fun. It's quite small, but very lively with tons of cool lights and decorations. The pinball machines are a great touch, too! I didn't get to play any of them, but I love that they are there. The staff at the counter where you order were super friendly and seemed happy to be working even on a busy night. I really appreciate how easy it was to walk up, order, pay, and then take a number back to a table. To me, that is the most efficient way to order in a crowded bar. Since it was a busy night, we weren't able to order what my friend and I originally wanted, so we opted for some standard cheeseburgers. They're the trendy Smashburger type, and were very filling and yummy! The onion rings were had on the side were great, too. After our meal, we headed into the main venue space for a show. The venue entrance is easy to find - it's straight back from where you first walk in after ID check. Security staff were kinda rude, but it was a busy night so I don't really blame them. Once we got inside, the place was packed wall-to-wall. There really isn't a lot of room since it is a tiny venue, but I love shows that are packed to the gills so it all worked out. Okay, so this is random but probably one of my favorite things about this venue: CLEAN BATHROOMS!! IN THE BACK!! Normally, those should be just filthy, but they were so nice here. To me, that showed a level of above and beyond care that you don't see to often. All in all, I highly recommend Bottom Lounge for anyone looking for a fun night with friends, or an intimate concert!

    Sarah S.

    Awesome place to see a show! Sound quality was excellent and it's a truly intimate place to check out an artist. The show I went to had $20 tickets which seemed very reasonable for hours of live music. It's not a fancy music venue by any means, this was demonstrated when a lighting guy came out with a broom to hit the spotlights for an adjustment. Ha! But as I said, the sound quality was fantastic and that's what's most important when it comes to concert. The only and biggest negative for me was there are no chairs. Listen, I know it's not cool but I'm friggin old! These old bones need to take a seat while I'm waiting for the artist to come out & perform and between openers. I'd see a show here again, for sure, loved the up close & personal time I got with the artists performing.

    Marissa P.

    Went here to see a show and it's probably my favorite venue now... We got there an hour after original time, grabbed a few beers inside the restaurant half (super cute) and hung out for a bit and headed inside. Definitely a low key, comfy and personal venue where you can hangout in the back and see a decent view if you're my height (5ft). Sound quality and effects were great! This place is all ages which is nice. The show had people from 15-60. A very diverse audience to say the least which is refreshing! The staff were all incredibly kind and the doorman was incredibly sweet. Pricing for beer is pretty average for chicago. $5 Miller Lite Bottles or $8 16oz cans. I'm definitely coming back to try out the food next time! I loved how comfy and casual the environment was of the restaurant side.

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    Solid venue. Good food. Parking not so good. Watch out for meter maids. Decent burger spot across the street.

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    The sound quality was good, not overly loud like a lot of other music venues I've been to.

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    Bisous - interior

    Bisous

    (114 reviews)

    Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    The Chicago food tour commences... First stop, drinks at Bisous! This cocktail bar was listed no…read more 39 on the top 50 bars in North America for 2025. It was no wonder when we arrived that there was a line out the door. We waited around 45 minutes, and the bouncer was a really nice fellow who kept track of the numbers and people at the door. Upon entering, we were immersed in a dimly lit retro-style lounge. It was quite loud inside and packed as we walked to our seats. The server was great at taking our orders and offering suggestions. I opted for the French 75, which featured sparkling wine and mixed gin, brandies, and citrus. The drink was delicious, but STRONG. I don't know what they put in the cocktails in America, but I am always finished after one drink. Needless to say, we were all struggling to finish our own drinks. My favourite touch was the coasters, I ended up keeping all of them so that I can reuse them at my galentines event next year. The 'bisous' with the kiss on the other side is a perfect touch! I think the drinks are fairly priced for USD. I would love to return someday to try other drinks and bar bites, and also try their sister bar, Sparrow.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago (from Las Vegas) 2 weeks ago, and were very excited to…read morecheck out Bisous, as it looked nice inside and had good reviews. Imagine my shock when we didn't even make it past the bouncer because he was so rude, AS OTHER RECENT REVIEWS HAVE MENTIONED AS WELL! We had dinner nearby and walked to Bisous after, and saw there was a line of 5 or 6 people outside. We expected this as we knew Bisous is a first come, first serve bar. We were curious what the wait time would look like, so we approached the front door to ask a host or employee inside (we assumed there'd be a desk with an employee working it who could give us a wait time). We had no problem waiting, just wanted to see how long they estimated it would be! Before we could even fully open the door, the bouncer swung the door open from the other side and hit me with the door. I stumbled back a few steps and he looked at us and said, and I quote, "What do you want?". I laughed at first because I thought he was joking and putting on a tough guy act. He was not. We quickly explained we just wanted to see what the wait time was, and he said "don't you see there's a line outside?" We said yes, and explained we just wanted to know a rough estimated wait time. He just blankly stared at us while ushering us out. Both my boyfriend and I have worked in customer-service roles for a very, very long time. This encounter was not only extremely rude and unprofessional, but he also hit me hard enough with the door to send me stumbling back, and then said nothing about it and continued to address us in a tone that was nothing less than annoyed and irritated. We didn't end up going inside because that encounter left such a bad taste in our mouths. I don't believe in spending my money at establishments that don't treat their customers with the bare minimum respect they deserve! Bummed we didn't get to experience it, as I'm sure it was lovely inside and I can only hope the rest of the employees were much more kind and accommodating, or at least able to answer a simple question. Fire your "bouncer" (??) and hire someone with some basic customer service and communication skills!!

    The Aviary - Interior

    The Aviary

    (1.7k reviews)

    $$$

    Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    An extraordinary cocktail experience that's absolutely worth it for a fun date night or a group…read moreouting. The bird-themed cocktail menu brings both creativity and drama, with presentations that feel almost theatrical. What really elevates the experience is how the hosts narrate the inspiration behind each drink, making it feel more like a storytelling session than just a night out. The mixologists deserve serious credit for their thoughtful experimentation with global flavors--balancing complementary and contrasting notes, surprising textures, and sensory touches that feel nostalgic and adventurous at the same time. The food holds its own too. Don't miss the giant onion ring or the Chip n Dip--both are as fun as they are delicious. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but the cocktail tasting experience makes it worthwhile. A perfect late-night spot for great conversations and drinks that ooze personality.

    I'll start by saying I've been a huge fan of The Aviary for years. In the early days of the…read morepandemic, I got all their cocktail books, and my friends and I bought some of the equipment (vacpot, porthole) and started making Aviary drinks. So when I went to Chicago to visit friends recently, this was my first reservation. We were kindly greeted and seated toward the rear of the dining room. Collectively, we ordered more than half the beverages on the menu. I won't go into tons of detail on them, since some drinks are seasonal, but I will say that it was a blast experiencing craft cocktails and mocktails at their finest. I love the menu concept of the birds that fly farther along the page to indicate how alcohol-forward the drink is. That's a really fun idea! One friend ordered both the spirited and the non-alcoholic Porthole to compare the flavors. And we all liked the N/A version better! Our server kindly came over and mentioned that he heard I was inspired by The Aviary and they took us on a private tour with the bar team and then down to the ice making room, which I LOVED because I was obsessed with the intricate ice making process from the original cocktail books. What a fantastic experience, and the tour put a cherry on top. Long live The Aviary!

    MONEYGUN - Outside

    MONEYGUN

    (369 reviews)

    $$

    West Loop, Near West Side

    Moneygun was a great experience. No cover, great music (I think it was mostly EDM), might be a…read morelittle loud for some people, but I really enjoyed it; place had a great vibe. Lots of people (Sat night starting @ 10p), seats a little hard to come by. Drinks were very good, strong but not nuts. Prices were average for Chicago. Bartenders were very cool. The main guy stayed in the center of the bar all night and he had a great attitude; smiled all the time and was cool all night! Would go back any night and recommend to all looking for a fantastic bar.

    I've been to MoneyGun twice now, and I keep going back for one reason...the buffalo taquitos. My…read moregoodness...they are so delicious. You only get two per order, but they're so good you won't mind ordering another round. They do have other flavors, but at this point, the buffalo ones are a must every time. The drinks are also really good and a little different from most places. They put thought into their cocktails, sometimes using things like pure cane sugar and unique combinations that still taste great. Definitely recommend Brandon as a bartender...he did his thing. The vibe is dark and moody, which I love, and they even ring a little bell at the bar. Right next door is Sunnygun, their brighter, brunch style spot, which makes for a cool night to day contrast, even though I haven't tried it yet. I've always sat at the bar, and service has been great. MoneyGun has become one of our go to bars, and we'll definitely be back.

    Gilt Bar - Chicken parmigiana

    Gilt Bar

    (2.4k reviews)

    $$$

    River North, Near North Side

    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

    Dinner at Gilt Bar felt like stepping into one of Gatsby's favorite haunts. The interior is…read morestunning , moody, golden, and effortlessly glamorous. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and worth the visit alone. The food was good, but not necessarily the star of the night. What really stood out was the atmosphere and the service, both absolutely incredible. One of those places you go for the vibe as much as the meal.

    HIDE+SEEK

    HIDE+SEEK

    (377 reviews)

    West Loop, Near West Side

    The Fam and I are always looking for new places to indulge one of our favorite food groups, which…read moreis brunch with bottomless mimosas. After doing a search on Yelp, I decided we should check out HIDE+SEEK. Ding ding ding! We have a winner folks. We decided to go with the Brunch Party. First let me start off saying that Brunch Party is one plate, one side, and endless mimosas. The entire table participation is required and there is a strict 1.5 hour time limit. That said, Angelique (was our server) was on point during that time period. Our glasses never got pass the half-way mark and a good time was had by all! HIDE+SEEK has a pretty chilled vibe and the décor was cool, a very nice bar area, booths on the east side of the restaurant and tables in the front. I think there was a back area, but can't for sure as I didn't explore as we were seated immediately in our booth. Angelique was very cool. She welcomed us and asked if it was our first time there (it was) and began to explain the menu, focusing on Brunch Party and that everyone at the table had to participate, which we did. For my entrée I got the Short Rib Hash (Sunny side up egg, piquillo pepper, red wine jus, rosemary mornay) and my side was Eggs Your Way (over easy). I got an order of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (honey-whipped ricotta, blueberry compote, maple syrup) for the table. Both dishes were very nice. I am a sucker for anything with short rib meat in it and this hit well with me. The pancakes were good, nice and fluffy, and the compote was very good. They weren't as lemony as I have had at other restaurants. The flavor was there, but in a subtle way, almost like an afterthought, but still nice. The pancakes themselves were nice and fluffy, just they way I like them. The Doctor got the cheeseburger and fries, which looked nice. He cleaned his plate so I have to assume it was good. The Queen got the Steak and Eggs. I had a bite of the steak and it was tender and had a nice flavor to it. Overall we had a great time and while it was only an hour and a half, it seemed longer. I will totally come back here again for brunch, but want to check out their happy hour and dinner as well. The menus looks interesting.

    This place was fine I guess. The service was nice and the place was well managed. We split a burger…read moreand it took much longer than average. Without asking, the manager stepped over to our table to apologize and offer us a drink for the wait. The burger was a good average. Like a 3.5 star. The side salad was forgettable. Basic dressed greens. The service was the real hero of this reviewer. Might be back for cocktails.

    Bottom Lounge - musicvenues - Updated May 2026

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