The Club MDW is small, but it's well run. Landing at Midway around 8 a.m. on a Monday in August, I…read morescanned the QR code to join the lounge's waitlist. The text I received said it would be 15-20 minutes of waiting for one, but it ended up being 10 minutes. Here's my experience. 1) Admission: Using my Priority Pass, I was able to easily enter the lounge after being on the waitlist for a few minutes. The woman at the desk scanned my Priority Pass and then boarding pass. Another staff member showed me where to sit (a freshly cleaned table for one). 2) Space: There are seats for one, areas for two near the window, and longer tables for larger parties. The entire space is small, which is why they limit access. There's a small bar and restrooms. 3) Amenities: There are two areas for food. I went for breakfast. One area had dry cereal with jugs of milk, two different kinds of muffins (chocolate and blueberry), an espresso machine, flavored water, and orange juice. The other section has fruit, bagels and toast with jam, butter, etc., waffles, and scrambled eggs. 4) Service: It's excellent! Staff were kind and attentive. Dirty dishes only sat for a few minutes before someone cleared them.

This was our first time using Priority Pass, and unfortunately it was not the experience we were…read moreexpecting. We had a two-hour layover and joined the lounge waitlist, which showed an estimated wait time of about 50-60 minutes. After waiting for an hour, my husband went to check on the status. The employee was very dismissive and told him to just wait for the text because the estimate was usually accurate. About 30 minutes later, we received a message thanking us for visiting the lounge, even though we had never been admitted. We were already on our way to our gate, but decided to go back and ask what happened. Once we explained the situation, they apologized and let us in right away, saying it may have been a system error. By then, we only had about 10 minutes before we had to leave. Most of the food was already gone. The pasta and Brussels sprouts were empty, and there were very limited options left besides the salad bar and corn chowder. The corn chowder was actually very good, but unfortunately we barely had time to enjoy anything. The atmosphere was also disappointing. We expected the lounge to be a quiet, relaxing place to unwind during our layover, but the staff were very loud and rowdy, which made the environment feel unprofessional. Overall, it was a very frustrating first Priority Pass experience, especially after waiting so long and almost missing out on the lounge entirely because of a system issue.

We were having dinner in the Oak Brook area and came across the Polo Lounge on Yelp, so we decided…read moreto drop in for a cocktail. There was an event going on and the lobby was crowded. No matter, although it did sort of take away from the intimate vibe that it could have been. The bar is beautifully designed and even with the tumult of so many people moving around, it lost little of its draw. I saw that the bartender had to look up the recipe for our cocktails, but they came out fine. All in all it was a pleasant experience.

Great place to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail. Bar staff is amazing and professional and…read moreservice is great!

i was blown away by the quality of food, ambiance and service here! it was our first night in…read morechicago and gilt bar was an amazing first impression of the chicago dining scene. we started off with a cocktail and hugo spritz and our bartender was very attentive and made the drinks fast. our appetizer was so good, the tartare is served with toasted bread that was so fluffy and a perfect amount of char that complimented the beef. our entrees was also amazing the pasta had really good flavor and the sauce coated each pasta noodle perfectly we definitely made good use of the extra sauce to dip our fries in. the chicken frites was amazing as well, the chicken was juicy and the skin was slightly crispy but had so much flavor. we did a walk in on a wednesday and it was busy but we had secured the last table. i would definitely come back here!

Wednesday date night at Gilt Bar was a complete success. For starters the decor is old school…read moreclassy with a speakeasy feel. Pretty dim lighting which heightens the romantic mood. Service was spectacular. We started off with the truffle mozzarella sticks which were super tasty, the cheese pull was legit and the truffle elevated the taste of a classic. For our entrees we ordered the coal half chicken with mashed potatoes/asparagus and the double wagyu cheeseburger. The chicken with the sides was very good and we had plenty of leftovers, however the burger was definitely the star of the show. So tasty, if you're in doubt please get it! We were so full we didn't have the chance to try dessert but we will return to check it out. We also tried to take pictures in their popular Photo Booth but apparently it's a big hit because the line was outrageous so we just skipped it, maybe next time!

Best almond croissants! Service was incredible and quick, the vibe is very speakeasy, modern-classy.read more

I arrived around 21:00 for dessert/nightcap on a Monday evening before heading back to my hotel…read morenear convention center. I had been enjoying the city after a day of shopping and dinner at Joe's. A friend recommended this lovely bar/lounge. We are not from these parts of the U.S. and love to explore. This lounge is on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association building. Part of the Hyatt chain. I was warmly greeted by host and placed next to an old fireplace in front of the bar area. I was seated facing the entire lobby. I was enjoying the Gothic architecture. It was dark and a soothing atmosphere. I appreciated the appropriate music playing as well. It was a perfect way to end my day. I had a glass of champagne and my server recommended the Basque cheesecake. Which was perfect cause I recently visited San Sebastian, Spain. The Basque region makes a great cheesecake. The burned caramelized top complimented my champagne well. There is a room/bar in the back room of where I was. A great bar with games and TVs for sports. After enjoying my nightcap, I walked downstairs and was able to order a ride-share and wait in the warm entry of the building. This hotel is directly across the famous Bean which is in the beautiful Millennium Park. During the day, I highly recommend checking that park out.

Was my second time at Shea's Lounge,the food is delicious and generous drinks are well made and…read morealso very good,had to choose the fried Calamari for the second time so delicious,such generous portions ordered a totally hand crafted cocktail from the bartender who was also our server, excellent customer service excellent food a total must go to,great ambiance as well, cannot wait to go back

Interior is nice, they redecorated well. The back "patio" area is closed in for the winter, but…read moreit's warm in there. The main bar is very loud, hard to hear who you're talking to, also how do you have an Irish bar without a working Guinness tap?? 6 out 10 's. I'll give it another shot over the summer.

This joint is amazing. One of the best cigar selections I've ever seen. Well worth a stop for an…read morehour or two.

The Casa De Montecristo (Mike, Omar and team) Family are best in class when it comes to the cigar…read morelifestyle. Quality lounges, impeccable selection of aged cigars and industry leading accessories provide everything you need to enjoy your cigar experience. Whether you are a novice or a self proclaimed aficionado, thai is definitely the destination. Don't take my word for it, stop by and experience it for yourself....Like all cigars choices, you have to find the one for you, but I feel that this lounge will exceed your expectations. #MKETHPN = Make It Happen

Lucky's lounge Sign says karaoke on Wednesdays so I went there and they don't do karaoke at all for…read morea year! You would think they would take that sign down!

Food: one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had! I ordered spicy and the bartender made it…read moreperfectly. The garnishes were top-notch! I honestly couldn't believe how cheap they were too! 5/5 Service: the bartender was sweet and very attentive. She gave us a round of free shots for the Bears Game. 5/5 Ambiance: it is a traditional dive bar, but the bathrooms were clean and everyone was spotless. A lovely bar to hang out for a sports game or just to get away! 5/5 Overall: 15/15

Blue Tone Sports & Slots Lounge is a new, hot, local spot nestled in Hometown, IL. On any given…read moreweekend Blue Tone might host LIVE Music, Comedy, Karaoke, or host private events/parties. Recently I've enjoyed a couple of Friday evenings at Blue Tone Sports and Slots Lounge with friends enjoying a Live Band (that was AWESOME) in the house one Friday and The Comedy Blues set this Friday! Hilarious show, it was really a good time! The atmosphere is chill. There was a nice spread that was complimentary. Blue Tone really knows how to roll out the red carpet! Drinks were delicious. I had a slushy kind of sweet drink that was phenomenal. The proprietors are friendly and stayed on their feet mingling with crowd to make sure everyone was having a good time. Shout outs to the staff at Blue Tone-- Darrell & Mgr. Tiff -- they were at every table throughout night, checking to make sure customers were well taken care of. It was a nice size crowd on this evening, as was a relaxed atmosphere of simply adult chill. Blue Tone should be on your radar!!

Coolest hotel I've ever been in. Feels like I'm transported to Europe. This hotel is built for the…read moreyoungins and the social. They always have something going on at night and if you wanted to have a chill no frills but nice evening you can just go downstairs and enjoy the bar. The food from the taco spot is also really good. Oleg from the concierge service is one hell of a cool dude. Gave us all the good spots to visit in Chicago, all the tips we needed to know to get around, and even really took care of us. I asked for a way to enjoy some special beers that we brought with us as Chicago tourists and he offered to bring over a whole mini fridge to the room. Super awesome guy! The room was also interesting as it's so nice even if it was very small. Everything about this hotel was great.

I really enjoyed this hotel. The lobby is a vibe. I love the industrial feel it gives in the room…read more The big floor to ceiling windows are great when waking up in the morning to get a view of the city and at night to see the skyline. Pac-Man in the lobby is a classic. Lucky we stayed therr and were able to use the machine. No wait.

The food is delicious, but honestly, depending on the times that u go can vary on the level of…read moreservice being somewhat behind. I still enjoy the music and drinks and over all just being with friends/family.

He likes that they have his beer here so we came for dinner. We sat in the Voodoo Lounge section of…read morethe restaurant. It was a game day atmosphere. We sat at a high top table next to the bar. Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently but not enough to be a pest. I appreciated her cheery attitude. He ordered the rib tip dinner which is slow-smoked pork rib tips in BBQ sauce, dinner portion. I went with a cup of seafood gumbo and the Cajun BBQ shrimp grilled in Cajun butter sauce with garlic, green onions accompanied with French bread for dipping into the sauce. The crusty bread went well with the sauce. I enjoyed my shrimp very much. It could have more taste in the sauce but the shrimp was cooked well so it was not chewy. I also asked for bread for the seafood gumbo. It came with butter and was enough for both of us. The soup was fairly decent. Not the best I've had but I would order it again. The portion was perfect as it didn't fill me up so I was able to enjoy dinner without feeling stuffed. His pork rib tips were divine. Melted in your mouth soft and the bbq sauce was delish. The atmosphere was fun and sports were on the tv screens around the lounge. But it was not too loud in here for conversation. You can also pick songs to be played using the music app. He suggested I use the restrooms in the restaurant portion of the building as they might be cleaner. They have a parking lot and a sign which says not to park on Natchez or Neenah as your vehicle might be ticketed or towed by police. They put up signs to show you which way to enter the small parking lot and which way to exit so be on the lookout for them especially during busy hours. I liked this restaurant and would return.