Just wanted a place to stop in for drinks for an hour or so. It's setup like a speakeasy so there's…read morea cool way to enter the place. Great service! Great atmosphere. Good drinks. The only thing negative is they charged us a cover fee for entrance on a Friday during Happy Hour which we later discovered should have been free admission based on the advertisement on the bar's flat screens.

Visited on Saturday night, 6/13. Rudest bouncer I have ever encountered. Ran into a hiccup with our…read morereservation and rather than helping our large group he stonewalled us. Another employee helped us out and was great. Would not return if this bouncer represents your brand.

Such a fun vibe and a great crowd! I went in on a Sunday evening and it was decently packed. The…read morebar itself is dimly lit and moody. There's plenty of booth seating, as well as tall chairs at the bar. Once it was karaoke hour, I put myself on the list and started singing. Everybody is fun about it, whether the performer is conventionally a great singer or not, and I absolutely love it! There was even a group of 4+ girls who sang together on stage, and the energy was so infectious, it got the whole bar yelling the lyrics along with them. Would highly recommend!

Stopped in with friends and ended up having a much better night than we expected. The place has…read morethis fun mix of old-school charm and lively energy, and it really comes alive once the crowd settles in. What surprised me most was how welcoming the atmosphere felt -- people were cheering each other on during karaoke, and it created this upbeat, easygoing vibe that made the night even better. Drinks were well-made, the music kept the room energized, and there was always something going on that pulled everyone into the moment. Even with the place getting busier later in the night, the staff stayed attentive and kept everything running smoothly without making anyone feel rushed. I also loved how organized the karaoke setup was. Being able to add songs without waiting around made the experience feel seamless, and it helped keep the energy flowing. It's the kind of spot where you can unwind, have a laugh, grab something tasty, and forget about your week for a while. All in all, it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly great nights out. I'd absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed place to hang out and enjoy some good music and good company.

I've been here twice now, and just want to add to my prior review. Each time I've gone, the menu…read morehas been different, but the menus are typically there for a year or more. The first time I went, the menu was a nostalgic 90s-theme, and the second time it was the Solar System. Both were phenomenal. I wish I had unlimited time to be able to try the whole menu, but between myself and the other person with me (and being able to taste each other's drinks), I was able to try 6 things each time. And I'll just say that every single one was unique, perfectly balanced (no rogue flavors), and so much fun. Do yourself a favor, and go try the things these mixology wizards have thrown heart and soul into creating!

(Review from my visit back in late February. I read somewhere their Ad Astra menu is going away…read moresoon, so you should go asap if you want to try it!) I went here a couple years ago for their composition book menu, but had to come back to try their new Ad Astra space themed menu. I absolutely love the concept. All the cocktails are inspired by a planet. We tried the moon, mars, saturn, earth, and pluto. Loved all of them! They were all super inventive. Meadowlark is definitely in my top 5 cocktail bars in Chicago because I love the speakeasy aspect and also how unique their menus always are. Can't wait to see what they do next!

This is a speak easy below the aviary. We sat at the bar and were the only ones there so got to…read morechat with the bar tenders. They were super nice. It's got a speak easy library vibe. Maybe seats like 20? The food was surprisingly great. They have a raviolo that is like $20 for one but it was the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. I wish I could have a whole plate of them. Drinks were also great.

5 Resounding stars for excellent craft cocktails, an intimate setting, the best staff, and…read moreinventive bites. I got reservations here for my birthday as I've been to Aviary, but never had a chance to go to the speakeasy-style concept downstairs. Haley took care of us while we were sat at a prime spot on the small bar. She was truly such a breath of fresh air and didn't intimidate like some highly skilled mixologists can sometimes do. We got to try a few drinks, but I have to call out the Martini with mango (great, balanced martini with a twist!) and the Leche de Tigre (you know this peruana had to try it!). The leche de Tigre (think ceviche in a glass) was savory, tangy, and something I would order again and again. To snack, we got the pepperoni flavored popcorn (they have a vegetarian version) and it blew me away. I would never have guessed it was vegetarian if we hadn't requested that specifically. And you know the presentation was on point. Overall, a new favorite spot in the city!

If you're looking for an elegant and spacious cocktail bar, I highly recommend!! We were lucky and…read morewere able to score seats at the bar with no reservation pretty quickly, but I would definitely recommend a reservation for a table. Bartender was super friendly to chat, open to customizing based on preferences and we felt really comfortable. A gem in wicker!!

Intimate speakeasy with excellent service and delicious cocktails! There were so many options to…read morechoose from it was hard to pick which cocktail to start with! Definitely make a reservation or try to walk in right when it opens as they tend to have a line and get filled up pretty fast!

I am a lover of speakeasy's, but not all are created equal. Some are fun and interactive, while…read moreothers are just go up and sit down. The Gatsby was not one of those spots. They give you clues on how to get upstairs and into the room as well as a password, which was so fun! Our server was amazing and played the part of a 1920s speakeasy very well. She recommended drinks to us, which was highlighted by the Nora Old Fashioned that our server helped create. It was amazing!! We also had the truffle pizza and shrimp cocktail that were booth yummy. The ambiance, especially at night with all the candles on, was perfect. I'd highly recommend coming here if you like these types of places. Well done Gatsby!!

What a cool speakeasy! So mysterious, so demure, and yet so chill. They served up one of the best…read moremocktails I've ever had. While I can't remember the name, I do know it had ginger, honey, lemon and a nice kick to it as well. By the time my friend and I got there, the kitchen was closed but I can't wait to return again to try out their food. If there drinks were any indication, I'm sure their bites are just as delicious. I don't want to give anything away from the entrance experience but just know it's really, really cool.

I stopped by Lazy Bird on a Wednesday night after dinner, and it ended up being such a great…read morechoice. We made a reservation ahead of time, which I'd definitely recommend, but it wasn't overly packed and we were seated without any issues. The vibe in there is top tier. Dim lighting, live music energy, and just the right mix of chill and upscale. It's the kind of place where you can actually enjoy the atmosphere without feeling rushed. This was my second time here and I remember it being just as good back in 2022. The drinks were immaculate. I had two mocktails that were both well-balanced (not overly sweet, which I appreciate), and he ordered an old fashioned. You can tell they take their bar program seriously and can go beyond a gin & tonic. Overall, it was a really good time. It can give you a great midweek outing or a laid-back night with a little something.

Very cool cocktail spot in the basement of the Hoxton. Great vibes and service!!…read more They have a large cocktail menu with lots of classic drinks and also a fun rotating menu. It was zodiac themed while we were there. I didn't order a special drink though-- just a dirty martini. It was great and they have delicious blue cheese olives.