We came here for Valentine's Day. The atmosphere, location and staff were wonderful. Our waiter was very attentive and made great recommendations. This is definitely a great cocktail bar. The drinks were very interesting and like nothing we've ever experienced. Our waiter instructed us to pick drinks based on taste profile and not the spirit - the flavors were very unique! The food was good. Unfortunately the food did not stand out compared to other Chicago restaurants however I would definitely return for the atmosphere and cocktails! read more

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The establishment was featured on a local daytime tv program one afternoon - it caught my attention because of the mention of cocktails that were featured at The Violet Hour - now defunct. So while a friend was in town I took him there for after dinner drinks. Located on a NW corner in an older plain brick building on the ground floor with large windows facing south - the interior is best described as a dark heady mix of surreal/gothic/art nouveau romanticism especially the sculpture reliefs behind the central bars . We sat at one of them, We ordered featured Violet Hour cocktails and chatted with nearby customers at the bar and enjoyed the music. We didn't order any food, but I think it's more about the artisanal cocktails & atmosphere. But the comments on the menu have been good, I will try food on my next visit . I'm curious to go back and sit and sip a splendid concoction as the sun sets outside and the bar's ambiance envelopes me. .. read more

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Have been meaning to visit and boy is it gorgeous. The 3D murals and dark sultry atmosphere really take you deep into their world & I am ALL ABOUT IT. Ordered The Spire & the Gargoyle and Shadow Laurels first (both exceptional esp the first) and the Beloved Burger.(which was so juicy & savory; the salt & vinegar chips were the BEST COMPLEMENT). Next round was At Your Age & Rice n Shine (ngl these drinks really needed the garnish to be fully enjoyed, not sure if I'd order them again). Finally we ended with the Espresso Martini & Old Fashioned; I'm very picky with my espresso martinis but this one was made with love, care and biscotti. Lexi and Jacob were our bartenders for the night and they took care of us the whole night. I know it was a bit busy but they also took their time to check in with us and give their best recommendation read more

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Was here for a birthday party and they did a really nice job; great space and the drinks are so interesting.

Manager reached out- no there is no further follow up needed. Give the notes to the staff - maybe things will improve, maybe not. For an "elegant" establishment, this should never have been the state of affairs in the first place. There are many places to choose from in Chicago, won't be back either way. read more

We went to this location for dinner for a birthday. Reservation was 7pm did not get to a seating area until 7:11pm. They area was set up for eight people, but 2 of the "seats" were small square ottoman. The table was extremely low, and small, which would be hard to eat on. This was not doable for us. After speaking to a manager, we were given the option to wait until another table leaves, or else we could choose to go to a different resturant, if the wait would be too long. We decided to start off with drinks and waited around 30 minutes until a real table with real seats opened. Once seated it took a while to order food. Overall service for our table was slow. Food comes out as it gets ready. Which was not a problem for us. Three people in our party got the steak frites medium. They believed the steak to be chewy. The fried chicken did not come with any sides but was cooked well. read more

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this was a cute spot for happy hour! the interior design is cool and the drinks were tasty. service was slow but i think they were understaffed. i wouldn't necessarily choose to come here again, but i wouldn't be mad if i did! read more

I want to first start off by saying the ambiance and decor are beautifully done. The entire vibe of the place is exactly what me and my husband go for. We were only in chicago for the weekend and I was super excited to try this place. Unfortunately, that experience turned sour pretty quick. I tried to order off menu for a drink and the waitress wasn't having it. She redirected me a few times to the drink menu and offered suggestions. I politely declined them and she even left to "give me time to think" which was not going to change my mind. All I wanted was a plain old margarita. My husband is the more experienced drinker, not me. He had an old fashioned. It completely killed our experience there. We had plans for food and drinks there but we decided to leave and go somewhere else since I could not even get the type of drink I can handle. Waitress returned as we were paying our bill via the QR code. She immediately knew something was wrong and I simply told her we just felt like we didn't really belong there since my drink taste wasn't as refined as most of their customers. She tried to correct the situation by now offering me the margarita I originally asked for! I politely declined and we left. My husband works in hospitality as was pretty upset with how she handled the situation. read more

Beautiful aesthetic, creative cocktails and intentional service. Highly recommend the smoky martini and fries read more

Dearly Beloved is an experience. It's teetering on the edge of doing too much but that makes it memorable. The drinks are as unique as you'll ever find and the space itself is cavernous, ornate, and varied -- certainly not the typical cocktail bar vibe. This is not the place for your classic cocktails. They have some twists on classics, but most of what you'll find is in a category all its own. It is very likely that you will not recognize most of the ingredients in the drinks that you order. The drinks are a Willy Wonka-type experience, in that they are disorienting, curious, magical, and overall very enjoyable. We came here at around 10:30 on a Friday night. Despite being relatively new it was quite busy, most of the prime seating already having been reserved. We were seated in kind of a no man's land, in the center of the space, which wasn't the best for ambiance but not necessarily bad either. The host and our server were both super attentive and helpful, which was impressive considering how many patrons were here at the time. As I mentioned, the drinks here are as singular and experimental as you'll find just about anywhere. We stuck to the signature cocktails part of the menu to get the full experience, but if you're not quite ready to dive into the deep end there is a "curated classics" menu with easily identifiable variations on more traditional drinks. To start, I got the Waiting for the Moon (Iichiko saiten shochu, snap pea infused glendalough wild botanical gin, sirene americano bianco, luxardo limoncello, cheese moon), bright and vegetal, a little citrusy, kind of like a garden in a drink but on the spirit-forward side. Perhaps had some white negroni vibes, if I absolutely had to compare it to a classic drink. I feel like I virtually never get edible garnishes on drinks these days (aside from martini olives) so the cheese moon (tastes like those flaky cheesy twists they sell at Trader Joe's) was fun. While with my first drink I kind of knew what to expect, I opted for a second drink that was much more of a wild card. I ordered the Beautiful & Damned (ritual sister smoked pineapple, amara di arancia rossa, matchbook squash, finochietto cordial, dandelion honey, fenugreek, freeze dried manuka honey), described on the menu as "resinous, complex, boozy". The base spirit is a smoked pineapple brandy, while one of the amaros used is a squash amaro. Where do they find this stuff?? 12/10 for creativity and innovation here. Unlike anything you'll ever try, in a good way. I can't remember the names of the drinks my partner got, but one was not great while the other was fantastic. I remember the first had some chai whipped cream type of thing and was way too sweet, and the second one was like this peanut buttery clarified-type thing that was really fun and tasty. read more

Came here for drinks and appetizers - lovely ambiance, quality cocktails, just be ready to wait for a table. We made reservations in advance, but still waited an hour for our table upon arriving. Fortunately, the staff were accommodating and quickly got us drinks at the bar, but it was still frustrating to wait that long when having a reservation. They have a great old fashioned!! read more

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Great trendy decor, good vibe, food is very good and Katie our server friendly, gave great recommendations of the food and cocktails . First time here and did not know that it existed until it came up on yelp We had the beef carpaccio, The tuna tarte very fresh and flavorful Wagyu burgers definitely go back for those Let's not forget the crispy fries! read more

Chic and extremely friendly! Love the vibe here! The food is also really tasty. Very creative and fun drinks! We'll be back! read more

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Recently visited Dearly Beloved and we loved the ambiance and service! The bartenders were so friendly and the cocktails were good. The decor is very unique and perfect for a date night. The espresso martini were perfect with a touch of sweetness and pastry / cookie type garnish. Overall fun cocktail bar to check out! read more

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Fun place. Cocktails are great, and the food is as well! If you want something other than your typical shitty bar cocktails, this is the place!!!! read more

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Was excited about this place because it is new and seemed to have some initial good reviews. I went here with my husband during their happy hour for drinks and also ordered a small lamb appetizer. So this is based on that experience. The interior decor is gorgeous! I love the ambiance and look and feel of the restaurant. The host / server was very nice and attentive. However, none of the 5 drinks that my husband and I ordered were good. I mean... they were arguably some of the worst cocktails we have had to be honest. I'm glad we tried this place during their happy hour because I couldn't imagine paying full price for them. The full price cost is pretty expensive, even for the location of the restaurant. We live in the area and frequent many restaurants / cocktail bars close by and the prices here were some of the most expensive we have seen for cocktails. The lamb happy hr appetizer we tried was ok, but extremely small and overpriced for what it was as well. There was virtually no lamb in the dish. Unless changes are made to the cocktail offering and prices commensurate with what is being provided, I likely won't be back for dinner and drinks. read more

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This is such a fun bar! Really terrific cocktail menu with inventive drinks at a pretty decent price-point. Side of fries that came with the martini + fries for $15 happy hour deals were on the small side, but this wasn't unexpected. Very kind and attentive staff too -- will definitely go back! read more

Dearly Beloved - Espresso martini and side of fries -- $15 happy hour deals - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's opening week for Dearly Beloved and I had the opportunity to come in and sample some of their amazing dishes as well as their cocktails. The decor is very trendy and chic! I love the art. The ambience of the place definitely picturesque and I had to take a couples pictures for the gram. This group has created an amazing menu where they put a lot of thought into their food as well as the drinks. the drinks are definitely the star of the show with the cocktails being elevated to the next level with a variety of ingredients my favourite dish I got to sample was the MAITAKE KARAAGE. My favourite drink was the shadow laurels. The staff is well-versed in the menu and it helped me pick out the drinks that I wanted to try out. I can't wait to come back and Try the branzino. read more

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Had cocktails and fries. Cocktails are good. Interior is really amazing. Great spot for a Girls night or Date night. read more

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I will go just about anywhere to try a unique mushroom dish and wound up here! Karaage mushroom bites? A French onion ramen? I liked this place before I even stepped foot into it. The playful menu is executed professionally and more or less live up to their descriptions. However this is more true of the food than the drinks from our experience. The surprising standout of the meal was dessert - their Zen garden desert dessert is delicious. Not overly sweet and every spoonful brought a surprising complexity that had us going back for more. This was on another level entirely and I'll be watching the menu dessert offerings in the future. The space is dark and moody but it has a warm sincerity about it that makes you comfortable to settle in and soak up the atmosphere. Attentive and friendly service. If you were thinking of coming in go and give them (and their dessert) a try. read more

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Design: slays - this is Disney level design for a full 360 degree visual show. Dark forest fairytale Cocktailland. High artistry and opportunities in every section for that stellar Instagram shot. A few elements aren't as spectacular: raised seating puts folks crotches in the lower level seatings eyeline (EEK!), the men's restroom floor is reflective (free show!), and some of the elements will be fun to keep clean and without dust (I'm looking at you feather wall and fake flower ceiling). The edits that have been made on the space since it was @kikisbistro are great- especially the redesign of the doorway/entry, the textured "runner" built into the shiny black floor and the new bathrooms. Cocktails: a small curated menu of alcoholic and non alcoholic specials and a short list of their takes on classics - pricy (one cocktail will get you a bottle of mid tier liquor) and of the four we tried - predominately sweet. Interesting ingredients/ elements are tempting you to experiment and that can be a good thing- novel experiences make time slow down - but I lost the flavors and nuance in the end product. The Soda Pop (NA) is giving Calpico mixed with Ramune. The Two Wrongs has multiple insect elements - but I lost them in the syrup and smokiness. The place is cocktail forward so these are billed as the stars, but the design takes that podium spot. Cocktails come silver/second. It's going to be a pricy night out - and maybe hungover (much seeetness) next day. Food: it's not about the food - but they have some creative takes on things. I lost the nuance in the taste but presentation was thoughtful on many - of over sauced/messy on a few. It's a global tapas take - the list of offerings touches at least 7 countries dishes - but they didn't land as elegantly as I think they are going for ... but its cool, it's only their 1st month open! Location: parking can be difficult and there isn't much else's around to do/see (unless you live right here) as the area is pretty residential now. You can take the brown line and walk a bit, but I think they are shooting for is more of an Uber Black audience. Service The service was very attentive and I assume the many, 'many visits to our table to check in were both because they are training and freshly open. read more

Showed up at 12:24am on a Sunday night because they were advertised as open until 2am and the doors were locked. An employee came to the door to tell us they were closing and we asked if we could grab a quick drink as there were about 6-7 people already inside but he said no. Super lame! read more

Cool spot for drinks with great atmosphere ....Stopped in with friends and family on a Saturday night after reading about this place in a magazine article. The inside looks like a bar out of Blade Runner movie and the drinks are very well put together with interesting flavor profiles. We didn't get anything to eat but I'm looking forward to going back to try the food choices along with exploring more of the signature cocktails. Definitely a place to go if you enjoy complex mixologist type drinks. read more

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Absolutely Beautiful Establishment. Had dinner here for my Birthday and I can't wait to go back. Food was delicious and the Cocktails were heaven. The decor and sexy vibe gives 10/10. Staff and service, awesome!!!! read more

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While the cocktails are innovative, the one I ordered was flawed in execution and frankly a disappointment. The Imperial Ember comes with chili threads as a garnish - it doesn't work, drinking the threads is unpleasant leaving you needing to literally pick them out of your mouth and teeth. We mentioned to waitress that I wasn't enjoying it and there was no offer to replace the drink or at least remix/strain out the threads. Granted, I drank it all bc I didn't want it to go to waste, and the drink minus the threads was actually good. And also should add, the cocktail was served with an ice sphere in a stemmed wine glass, prone to tipping the glass and at some point made it difficult to drink when had to tilt the glass a little more to finish what I could of the drink. After being disenchanted with the signature cocktail - I went off menu for a whiskey sour with egg-white, while that was good, it was more expensive than a signature cocktail!! - I should have known the whiskey option was expensive but was among the only ones the waitress mentioned I recognized - so I went with it - no warning given that the drink would be over 30bucks! I felt totally taken advantage of as a consumer with that one. The only reason I give this place 3 stars is the ambience/vibe is really cool and swanky and the bartender was super nice and attentive (I grabbed first drink at bar when waiting for my friends to arrive) and they are very good about making water available/keeping water glasses filled. We did not order food while there so cannot comment on the food menu. read more

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Ambiance - 10 Drinks - 9 Food - 7 Service - 8 Good date spot. The food menu didn't exactly match with my expectations. I was expecting far more appetizers. Overall a solid spot. read more

Not worth the hype takes too long to even order one drink the decor is cute but the amount of time it took waiting for food drinks and our bill was not cute enough read more

Such a neat place to stop in for an out of the box cocktail! My husband ordered their version of the old fashioned, so good! I don't remember the name of the drink I'd ordered, I know it had horchata whipped cream ontop. That says it all! So good and the perfect dessert drink. We also ordered the steak tartare and the truffle fries. Get both, for sure ! read more

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As I was sitting at the bar, and enjoying my cocktail... I was having a conversation with one of the bartenders about my work day earlier... a woman next to me that appeared to be one of the managing staff turned to me and said "are you talking about me right now?" in a confrontational manner.... it was very weird and unprofessional... and confusing. drinks were great. bartenders great. read more

My second time visiting for drinks and it's always a great time! Their extensive drink menu is perfect. The ambiance is always nice and the decor is beautiful. Jacob is one of my favorite bartenders, very knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely come back soon! read more

The cocktail experience is another level, and don't skip the truffle fries. Had a birthday celebration at the chef's table and the special event setup they did made it even more unforgettable. Sexy sultry vibes. read more

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Go! THIS place has the most gorgeous interior. This is a perfect Date Night spot. The drinks are exquisite and the staff was very welcoming. I will be back! read more

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Love the ambiance and menu. I'll def be back! A great place for a group or private party.

For sure my new date night spot! Each room has its own personality with amazing wall art and flowers. Just an amazing place. Cocktails were delicious, very unique Highly recommend read more

We really enjoyed our visit and the array of unique cocktails. If you want to try a drink you've never had before - this is the place. Servers were great and encouraged you to explore. I tried "The Offshore Pirate" and I have no idea how to explain the flavor...other than to say it was great. Each round was a new adventure. We snacked on the Potato Potahto w our drinks and it was a great mix of different flavors and textures. Ambiance speaks for itself in the photos - impressive. It was a great night trying something new and unique. These are hand crafted cocktails, so keep that in mind if you're used to the bar slinging you rum & cokes. Going to take a little longer, but worth it. Will be back. read more

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What an amazing place. First of all, the decor is amazing. From the wall sculptures to the greenery and chandeliers. Beautiful. The cocktail menu is very creative and on point. Had the potato patato and the "beef and cheddar" both were great. Make sure to make reservations while you can.... read more

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This was such a wonderful experience. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. I had the ramen and it was so savory and tasteful. This is a wonderful spot for dates gathering with friends all in a very comfortable place to unwind with great music. Can't wait to go back soon. read more

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The server started the night by saying "if the drinks aren't what you wanted we'll replace them" only to never come back after placing the drink orders. Luckily I liked my drinks but my wife didn't like either of hers ,1 of which as directly recommended by the bar tender. The vibes inside and decor is very cool but prices will be the reason I don't frequent here. If they dropped their prices by a solid $5 a person then I may want to come back, but getting 2 cocktails each with 4 people and the total being $240 is wild. read more

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Very beautiful ambience. Lots of flowers, just like Machine, the 1 Michelin star had. The drinks are delicious and very elaborate... however I've been there twice and both times either 2 or 3 drinks there were out of ingredients, different ones each time. Food was ok but expensive. read more

Service was good, atmosphere was very chilled. Went there for my best friend bday dinner