We were around the corner at the Aloft during our weekend stay. Ended up at pub thrice during our…read morestay. Other reviewers are spot on about friendly staff, nice atmosphere, clean restrooms, noise not too overwhelming, lots of televisions to catch a game. We had the Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs every time we went. The idea doesn't make sense - but they were soooo good! We ordered the Fish & Chips on our first visit. We were not expecting to actually get potato chips. Didn't realize until later they have french fries here, but they decided to give us potato chips. Who serves potato chips as a default with Fish & Chips? Is this a Midwest thing? Each visit, they were out of tall boy PBRs. Guess they don't restock on holiday weekends. But they did have Old Style, so no harm.

I had some time to spare and decided to stop in for a drink. The bartenders were friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the bar itself has a decent amount of space. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell short. Getting into the bar requires walking down a very steep staircase, which seems like it could be a safety concern, especially during the winter. Once inside, there was a strong bleach odor that was hard to ignore. After being there for a bit, I also noticed fruit flies around the bar. I had planned on ordering food, but the smell and overall atmosphere changed my mind. The staff were great, but because of the cleanliness concerns and layout, I wouldn't return.

Z Bar is the lounge at the Peninsula. There's a terrace if the weather is nice or huge windows if…read moreit's not. Getting there was a bit complicated - you take elevators up/down depending on where you come in. I chose to sit at the bar, but there are nice loungy spots too. Expect well curated and well crafted cocktails, along with a nice menu of snacks. I Enjoyed some very nice champagne (Perrier Jouet) and mini samosas. The samosas were really nice and an absolutely huge portion. Yeah, it's expensive but it's the Peninsula and you're worth it.

Elevated cozy bar/lounge experience within the city. Seats may be limited but if you can grab one,…read moreit's worth the wait. Great drinks, good service definitely worth coming back for a nightcap. -Mr.

Let me start by saying that the views were 5 star and the place has a cool vibe - although the…read morehouse music they were playing was a bit loud for the small number of people eating when I was up there. That said, this place just completely disappointed. The food was just not good. I had the burger sliders and for $9 a piece you expect them to be something special. They were not. Overcooked with a little sauce and two pickles slapped on the bun with a tiny little dab of fake cheese - it was like a bad and way more expensive version of McDonald's. The onion rings were the frozen crumbly kind not the fresh beer battered kind and so that's a big "no!" for me. The dipping sauce was okay. Service was friendly and I think the guy was new but it wasn't good enough for a place like that at the top of the building. There were two servers so I'm guessing one was training maybe. They didn't make it to my table to check to see if everything was okay while I was eating and it even took them a while to notice that I was done eating. It's was slow so I don't think they were stressing with too many tables. That kind of place should knock your socks off - but it was on the low end of mediocre. I wouldn't go there again for food. Maybe it's a decent place to go to the bar but since I don't drink I can't help much on that end.

Great food, drinks, and view. We came on a Sunday and ordered some drinks to start, as well as…read moreBrussels sprouts. There were a small portion but delicious. Not too crispy but still tasty. We also shared the half chicken and Ceasar salad with shrimp. There were only 3 pieces of shrimp for the extra money we spent; but otherwise the food was delicious. Definitely on the pricier side because of the rooftop and area.

Great beers on tap, and great selection of games to occupy your time with. They have a water pong…read moretable set up and ready to go! The low lights and overall vibe fit the basement aesthetic, I was defiantly thrown off by the one way mirror in the men's bathroom (which does protect the privacy of the occupant!). Great spot for a quick pint and to catch a game.

Haven't been to Streeter's in ages! Love that things haven't changed and for the better! It's…read morestill a fun and happening dive bar like I remember it from my college days. Came here after our company's Christmas party to grab some drinks and mingle some more. The crowd is chill and mixed and just a fun atmosphere. We played a game of darts, sat around and talked and people watched and drank some dranks. Great bar located in the heart of downtown and it was pretty poppin for a Thursday night.

Second floor walk up dive bar. Small, dark, dirty, and tons of fun…read more This bar caters to the working man, so it's busier just after the close if the work day.

Pros: -unique and hidden…read more-divey meets cozy vibe -cash only (i believe!) -very reasonable pricing -patrons very nice Cons: NONE

Was craving a burger and a beer and with such a cool name, how could I not check this place out! I…read moresat at the bar around 5pm and it wasn't very busy. They played good music and wasn't too loud. You could easily carry on a conversation or , like me, continue listening to a podcast. By the time I finished, the place was completely full and a bit noisy, but not bad. I started out with a 10oz Birds of Prey Pilsner. It was very nice. Light and crisp and very easy to drink. I followed that up with Melodious Maibock and ordered the CBG burger with fries. I didn't have lunch so I dove right in and forgot to snap a photo. It was a very good smash burger. It was cooked well and I really liked the combination of pickled onion and caramelized onion. I didn't see it until later but you can add bacon. As much as I loved this burger, bacon would totally take it up a notch! I started chatting with the bartender about their different beers and decided to have the Super Melodious Jalapeño Maibock with the burger. It's soooo different, but in a good way. It paired so well with the burger. You get green bell pepper on the nose and a hint of it on the palate. When you swallow you get a little heat at the back of the throat. It was so good! Great bar. Great food. Great beer. Go check them out!

Good, not great, beer…read more Good, not great, service. Awesome location! We only came for beer and sat at a table (bar was full). This place seems to be much better as a dinner spot. If you want to hang out at a brewery and drink amazing beer, I'd probably choose one of the other breweries in town.

The cocktail selection is nicely innovative as it is in many of the W XYZ bars. There's almost no…read morebeer here, though. A few cans but nothing on draft. I'm not sure if it is just COVID (although every other place I went to over the weekend was packed and reservation only) but this bar is huge and empty on a Friday night. It's really not clear where the bar area is supposed to be. The live entertainment was over by the door to the hotel. When you're ready to pay, it's a weird setup. You have to walk to the end of the bar because their PIN pad is down there and not wireless. It's nice to have the security of not handing your card over but still an unusual setup. Good for a hotel bar but wouldn't come here if I wasn't staying at the hotel.

Popped into this vibrant, colorful modern hotel bar conveniently located next to the Chez wedding…read morevenue. Cocktails are all cleverly themed to match the vibe of the place. There's a cozy gas fireplace and comfy seating in the lobby. Drinks are in the sweet side. Great spot to take a break from shopping just steps away from the hustle and bustle of the Mag Mile.

Came here for a late night dinner with a large group from work…read more The waitress was nice enough to recommend local drinks. I ordered cosmo - which I wouldn't recommend. It is too strong... I cannot taste any sweetness from it... We ordered large portions of appetizers: cocktail shrimps, house chips and fruit salad. So when it came to the actual dinner, we were all full... I ended up with a chopped salad, which turned out to be good. (Not that it contains peanuts.)

Very good food. Server was very nice and personable…read more Food came out fast and portions were good. I really enjoyed the fish sandwich. It comes with slaw on it. The chicken tenders were lightly breaded and good. Both fried items were not greasy. Daughter said the burger was really good. Service was a little spotty. I would have ordered another beer if our waitress came again. But she was taking care of several inside tables and the outside patio. Plan on spending $20+ per person especially if getting drinks.