When I have the time in an airport concourse to relax before a flight, i seem to want to hang out in places that make me feel like I am not in an airport. There are very few. At O'Hare in terminal 3 we came across Bubbles. What attracted me to this place was the wine display on the back wall that looked intriguing to me. Most of these bars and restaurants serve house wines with minimal choices but Bubbles has higher end wines, Champaign and Prosecco, but not expensive and a variety of different wine regions and varietals to offer. Wines from California, France and Spain as well as Argentina. This was a classic wine bar that also served cocktails beers and mimosas. Limited to a Charcuterie board selection of meat and one that has cheeses but we did not sit down here for a meal. We came for the wine. I drank an excellent Cabernet from Alexander Valley and my wife had a Savignon Blanc. We ordered the Cheese Charcuterie board to pair with the wines. The bar atmosphere was conducive to meeting people and anytime you are drinking wine in an atmosphere like this, it makes it easy to do so. We really had a nice time here and will definitely be looking to spend my time before my flights here when in Terminal 3. Great find to spend our time. The service was great and friendly. I recommend Bubbles if you have the time and drink good wine. Just don't miss your flight!! read more

Bubbles - Am I really in an airport? - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We ended up at Bubbles Wine Bar at O'Hare after missing a connecting flight, which is usually the kind of situation that sets the tone in the wrong direction. But this place actually turned it into a pretty enjoyable layover. It was definitely busy when we walked up, but we were able to grab a table without too much of a wait. Once we sat down, the whole vibe shifted. For an airport bar, it feels surprisingly relaxed. The standout feature is the piano--while we were there, a few different people stopped to play, and it gave the space a really cool, almost lounge-like atmosphere that you don't expect in the middle of an airport terminal. The wine list is legitimately good, not just "good for an airport." We went with a bottle of Zuccardi Malbec, which was a great choice and paired perfectly with some chocolate we grabbed from a nearby shop. Simple, but it worked really well. They also have beer and cocktails if wine isn't your thing, so it's easy to find something for everyone. Service kept up well considering how busy it was, and we never felt rushed, which was appreciated given the circumstances. Overall, if you get stuck at O'Hare or just have time to kill, this is a great place to post up, relax, and make the most of it. Definitely a spot we'd come back to, even on purpose. read more

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If you order a salted rim drink at this bar in Chicago airport you will be handed a 'salt shaker' and told to sprinkle salt wherever you'd like on your drink. Service here seems bothered by customers? I've been flying in and out of Chicago for work lately and I wish there were friendlier bartenders at the airport . read more

Extremely rude bartender. I had sat down at a half full bar and instead of politely letting me know he was closing. He said " WERE CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED" before I could get a single word out. More than fine with you guys not being open, but how you say it is everything read more

Service was terrible. Waitress was incredibly rude. Also, how do you not serve bread as a side at an Italian restaurant? But you have bruschetta? read more

Good service. Great bar options while you wait for your flight. Seating is usually tight, so prepare for a "standing room only" situation. Overall, the drinks are well worth it. Cheers! __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

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Fabulous stop while waiting for a flight. Joseph is an amazing bartender! Very knowledgeable, friendly and conversational. He makes the bar! Nice chill bar that allows you to bring food to eat. Highly recommend. Thank you Joseph for a great experience! read more

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Ever since covid the service here sucks! I'm a frequent flyer and it's just all bad here. Today was the final straw for yet ANOTHER bad review!!! When ppl weren't traveling and they didn't have jobs I bet they were upset that nobody was coming in here, well with this shitty service ppl still shouldn't come in. Server Today 8/6 at about 6pm was no different. Server wasn't friendly, very smug demeanor, didn't ask did I want another drink, wouldn't make eye contact to get him for another glass. But was prompt when I requested my check. Left a bad taste in my mouth. I won't be back. read more

Bubbles - $11.00 Moscato di asti - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute little wine bar in Terminal 3 at O'Hare. I've come here twice now, both times when I had several hours to kill before a flight. The biggest knock against this place is the prices; however, this is the airport and prices are inflated everywhere so if you keep that perspective it's not bad. It's also not super-high quality, but I've always enjoyed what I've had. Seating is limited-there is a bar with about 6-8 stools, and then a couple of high-top tables. If you come at a busy time expect to stand or hover until someone leaves. People do seem to turn over so it you are hovering it probably won't be too long. The bartender, Caesar, is great. He's very attentive and personable without being overbearing. Today I sat down at the bar and pulled out my laptop, right away he pointed out where there was an outlet so I could plug in. He also pulled out a portable speaker (presumably connected to his phone), so he could play some tunes. I got a kick out of the fact that when I noticed he was going to play music he told me I might be too young to enjoy his music (I took that as a compliment, and I know most of the songs he's playing anyway). They only serve wine, no food, but I've seen multiple people grab food from other nearby vendors and bring it here, so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Overall, it's a nice place to sit and chill and enjoy a glass of wine or two. Right next to gate H4 in terminal 3 if you're looking for it! read more

Cesar the bartender is awesome and the piano is always a welcome stop for me. I play classical music and have enjoyed this piano over the years. I'm working on funding the repair of the action and getting it tuned. read more

I believe I was traveling mid May 2019. I always try to allow enough time to enjoy an adult beverage before traveling. It always calms me down and allows me to handle the craziness that always unfolds when traveling commercially. Because, let's face it...There's always something! So, imagine my surprise when walking to my gate, I was looking for a nice bar to have a cocktail in and I spot Bubbles...It's the classiest bar I have ever seen in an airport. Of course the drinks are overpriced. It's the airport! When have you ever seen a Happy Hour at an airport? I remember once complaining to a girl who had a tiny kiosk type water juice establishment...and she was like the prices are so high, because the rent is so high...she pointed to the small hamburger joint next to her and said, I know for a fact he pays $30,000 a MONTH...that helped me put the ridiculous drink prices into perspective. There was a good looking guy playing piano, which was nice. I ordered a glass of bubbly and enjoyed it. I did not have anything to snack on, but there were a few things that you could if you so chose. I conversed with a fellow traveler and found the bartender to be cordial and polite. It is the perfect solution if you are looking to grab a drink away from a restaurant with screaming kids or from a bar that does not have a sports theme with a bunch of rowdy fans! read more

After two canceled flights and several delays we decided that wed get a bottle to pass the time in style. Between three of us we made quick work of the Veuve Cliquot rose brut. After all that waiting for flights we had built up a thirst and a need to feel bubbly about something. This was a much needed luxury and delight for our night. read more

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This place is beat the hell up. Take a look at the picture. $65 for a split of Veuve or $32.50 for a glass. Wanted to get the caprese salad and the charcuterie. It's Saturday at 2pm, but they're out of those items and almost everything else. Decided to stay and get a drink and the hummus. Pita bread had been refrigerated for a long time - yum, right? If you want a good glass of red and to pay triple it's value while sitting in a beat up lounge, this place is for you. Personally, I think they should shut down since they don't even care enough to get new binders for their menus. Farewell. read more

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Ordered a glass of wine first and than saw that they had Tito's so I ordered a double Tito's and cranberry. Wow, did Juan take care of me. I am always cautious when getting doubles at an airport bar but this is the place to go. Juan is truly thee best. read more

Before deciding to stop here, know that virtually every wine on the menu is not available and the prepackaged food is horrendous. To top it off, the server wanted to argue with me when I explained our $32 glasses of champagne were flat! She took the glass and poured it into another glass and said "see the bubbles?" Seriously?!?! 2 seconds later - not a single bubble, of course. She reluctantly gave me credit for one of the two glasses. The ham and gruyere sandwich was bone dry and had celery slices and apples. Bizarre combo but bone dry and way, way too much bread. I will never eat here again. read more

This is a cute-ish wine bar in the airport near the American gates. There was a piano player behind us playing some nice music and it looked like he was a pilot. Nice touch! The wine and drinks are pricey but my friend and I thought that a bottle of bubbly at $40 was a decent deal for us. We also had a light lunch there but I definitely wouldn't go for the food. They had a cheese plate and charcuterie but it came to us in like plastic containers that you get actually on an airplane. It was edible but not worth $14-$16. The service was fast but not friendly. I guess I wouldn't be that friendly if I worked in an airport bar. Oh wait, I think I would be. Oh well. Cheers! read more

Bubbles - Cheese plate - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite spot at Ohare . Located in the American Airlines terminal right between the H and K gates .. lord of champagne , some small plates offered ...vosage chocolates is connected in case you're craving some chocolate with your champagne . read more

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Rip-off $22 per drink, a dirty martini w/ grey goose. Behind it is a liquor outlet with grey goose at $42 per 1 liter. Bartenders said nothing. Hey why not $100/ drink? Never drink at Buubles anywhere again. read more

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I have to be honest.....I hate O'Hare airport! I do not know if it's the endless corridors that branch onto more corridors...maybe it's the shear mass of humans all trying to roll each over with roller bags....but I hate it...like I'd rather go to the dentist hate it! BUT I have found an oasis in the middle of human chaos!! Bubbles! I heard calm piano music calling me and it drew me in! Located by K4 gate Bubbles has a piano and a great selection of wine.they also have cheese plates and wine friendly foods! If I have to fly through O'Hare I will definitely be stopping here to find solace in a world of crazy travelers! read more

Bubbles - Piano cheese wine who can ask fog anything more? Oasis is chaos at ohare! - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This little spot is located between gates H and K in the American Airlines terminal, and has been a trusty go to on several occasions. It has a menu of small plates, as well as several wines, beers, and spirits to ease your mind before a flight. I have to say that the glassware here is perfectly polished every time, which is a little detail that I really enjoy. On this visit in I had 6oz pour for $11.00 putting my tab at $12.27 total after tax, but before tip. I believe Alejandro was my server, and was a pleasant young man. I'll be back to visit on my next round through! read more

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The wine selection is very nice... Reason for low rating: The staff is not very engaging...Almost rude when "busy" - aka 5 people at the bar. Bartender spilled an entire glass of red wine on the guy next to me and guests had to help him get cleaned up.(tip: seltzer water on fresh spill = little to no stains). If it wasn't for guests, he would have ruined his shirt.. and there was no apologies from her... just refilled his glass and handed him a bar napkin to dry off with. Floor was soaking wet.. chairs... again, no help from the bartender... patrons had to clean it up to avoid slips and falls. Definitely not stopping here again while waiting for my flight. read more

Bubbles - Wonderful Tempranillo- Finca Valpietra "Reserva" - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Chicago. It will always be my home. I flew home to visit family and attend a reunion. While headed to baggage claim at O'Hare Airport, I stopped dead in my tracks. I found an oasis paradise for wine lovers like me! Who said you can't sip incredible wine, craft beer, Grey Goose Martinis, and Hennesy all while munching on exotic artisan cheeses, Mediterranean vegetables, and Scottish Tartine - while at an airport! The server told me they host live music (there's a piano), too. When I sat down I felt like I was in a cozy jazz club (minus the music, unfortunately) sipping wine and relaxing. Heck, it didn't feel like I was in an airport. I couldn't stay long for fear my bag would circulate endlessly on the conveyor belt, so I had to gulp and run. I'll be back. This is definitely the place to be in the event your flight is delayed. read more

This place is good with good bartenders. The wine however was okay, but it's airport wine, what can u expect.

The service is terrible! On three different occasions, with three different bartenders, I could literally not get served. Every other bar at O'Hare is better. All of them. read more

Piano wine bar. Nice fir a drink and relax listening to the automated piano. Wines vary in price so something for everyone. Located at Gate K3 Terminal 3. Also serve snacks. read more

I've had a relaxing wine flight and snack a few times in a Vino Volo in various airports, and assumed Bubbles would be similar. Unfortunately it is a very pale imitation. The limited food menu seems to consist solely of pre-packaged snacks kept in a refrigerator. (Afterwards I looked around the premises and saw that there were no kitchen facilities.) They were out of the first 2 snacks we tried to order. The third thing was only adequate, and was inelegantly served in a plastic container. More surprisingly, for a place billed as a wine bar, they had no flights of wine to give customers the chance to try different things. That's disappointing. Everything was way overpriced for the quality. I give 2 stars because the expensive cocktails we got were pretty good. read more

The only good thing about this place was the beautiful piano music. We ordered a bottle of wine, and Grace never came back to clean the table that was previously used by other customers. She kind of aggressively set down our glasses and napkins and the bottle and just left. Very weird experience and made us uncomfortable. read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I fly through O'Hare frequently and had never stopped by Bubbles before, but I was super impressed today when I did. Cesar manned the bar, which had limited seating and sometimes more folks interested in drinks than seats available, like a champ and all on his own. He deftly moved folks around so everyone was comfortable and distanced and he served them all well, noticing quickly when folks might want a refill. He was friendly and kind and making jokes with patrons. Bubbles is lucky to have him. read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When it comes to airport bars, you have one goal. Well 2 if you're a wanderlust. Bubbles is located within the airport and close to gate K3. That benefits all of you American Airline travelers, because you can have a glass of wine or champagne before your flight. Hell you can a bottle if you're there long enough. There's a piano that is playing, which is entertaining. I had almost 2 hours of wait time before my flight, so I had the chance to relax. Jorge was pleasant and speedy with his service. All in all Bubbles is awesome! Seating is limited, so you will spend most of your time standing around meeting random people from all over the world. Cheers and safe travels! read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located near the food court of O'Hare, this was the only place that offered me a healthy protein option with no salt, so I ate one when I flew in AND as I waited for my return flight. Shrimp cocktail ($14) - 5 big, perfectly cooked shrimp, on top of a bed of lettuce, with cocktail sauce, diced cucumber, and lemon wedges Yum! read more

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*********************** 786 ************************* 3.5 stars The only wine bar in this American Airlines terminal. Limited wines, and as the name says it all, they offer more bubbles and decent selections of Champagne for an airport bar, than white and red wines. - 7 sparkling and Champagne: Cristalino Brut Cava, Mionetto Prosecco, Moet & Chandon, Perrier-Jouet, Sofia blanc de blanc, Tatinger, Vueve-Cliquot. - 3 cocktails: Bellini, Citrus Fizz, Mimosa - 4 white wines: Chateau St. Michele Riesling, Eco Duman Pinot Gris, Russian River Char, Kim Crawford Saug. Blanc. - 3 red wines: Mirassou Pinot Noir, Louis Martini Napa Cab., Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec. The nice thing is that they serve 3 OZ, 6 OZ and 9 OZ, so you can try a few things. The entire bar is about 10 seats, so I had to waited half an hour before I can get a seat... I also got into a fight because of the darn seat. Price point, it's airport, what do you expect? There's a piano there, the pianist played beautiful pieces before he left. The servers could be nicer, but I guess dealing with the travelers, can be hard on them. If you a wino, this is as GOOD as it gets at O'hare Terminal 3, Gate K2 and H4. read more

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A great little oasis where the H and K Concourses meet in ORD. Nice selection of wines and spirits with pre-made bites and a player piano. read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I had a 4 hour delay on our way to Florida, and so we stopped a Bubbles Wine Bar for a glass of wine. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very laid back. The white leather chairs are extremely comfortable, and the self-playing piano adds a classy touch. My only complaint is that the wine is horribly overpriced, and quite average. For example, Mirassou Pinot Noir, which retails for $7-10 a bottle, was on the menu for $11 (6 oz glass) and $40 a bottle. I know there always has to be some level of markup, but that much markup is just crazy, especially for a very average glass of wine. That said,at least the wine was being stored and served at the proper temperature. Overall, this place could do very well if they would change up their wine list and/or lower the prices. The 2 stars is for the great service, atmosphere, and decor. read more

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They have a great selection of wines at a decent price for an airport. All of the wines are available for here or to go in 6 and 9 ounce pours. The bartenders are quick even when there is a large line. read more

For an airport bar, I don't think it could get much better. The man who is always there is so nice, polite, and amenable - you couldn't ask for better service. (I have experienced a rather nasty waitress once before, as I've been here many times, thanks to flying American). It's such a sweet sanctuary right off the main concourse - with piano music usually played by a pianist or the piano going solo. The blue plastic covering the window makes the area totally calm. If you are lucky, you might snag one of the plush white chairs with low tables that line the exterior of this little shop. If you get a seat at all though, you're in luck. I love the prosecco here as well as the Malbec. What really makes this awesome is, if you're looking for a light, decent, bite of food before flight, their plates are classy and excellent. The most recent time my husband and I opted for the charcuterie plate and the shrimp. The shrimp were enormous, very tasty, and came with a good cocktail sauce and fresh, sweet diced cucumbers. The charcuterie plate had a diverse assortment of meats (o proscuitto de parma! I am sorry I dropped you - but our puppy was not!)... They could be a bit more daring in their cheeses, but all in all it was a great selection. I don't doubt we'll be back. read more

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Very cute intimate bar in O'Hare. Loving my pre-boarding time here. great service by the bartenders. one of them asked a group of 2 girls with 4 chairs if they could share the space for me, and that was ultimate sweet! the piano is open for bypassers to play, and on the day i was there, there was this amazing piano player who kept it all entertaining. read more

Cesar is so nice and personable! Rick Sutcliff of the Cubs and I were chatting and he bought me and another gal a gkass of wine. Just a nice guy. Sadly I had no idea who he was and was later scolded by my friends. When he walked away Cesar told me who he was and I got a selfie. What a kind kind person he is. And Cesar told me about other famous people that come there. Oh and great Chardonnay!! read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cesar is one of the best humans I've ever met. Every time I fly American I look forward to stopping at bubbles and having a drink and chatting with him. He really connects with his clients and remembers people from one trip to the next. In the stressful world of air travel, Cesar is a friendly face and a kind calming presence. read more

Never a bad experience here. A must stop at O'Hare. Bartenders are super friendly and I always meet a lot of friendly travelers. read more

Bubbles - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I always end up flying out of the very last gate so I have passed up this fabulous little spot so many times, each time more sad than the last. Finally I got my chance, but on my first attempt the lady ignored me even though there were only 3 other patrons and they were all taken care of - this stare down went on for about 12 minutes before I left. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago - the sweetest man in the world took care of me, helped me find an outlet to plug in and made me a perfect cosmo. Love the live piano music when they have it and the ambiance is just very chic. read more