Been to Hubbard Inn several times now and can't believe I haven't reviewed! Happy hour here is pretty exceptional - there are a ton of great items off the menu you can get to share or have a full meal which is what we did. Burgers here are great. Super juicy. The seasoned fries are also so good and were super crispy. Wagyu meat balls might be my favorite thing here. They are a must order and are perfect to share. We also got a bread/ricotta dip that paired nicely with the meatballs. Drinks were great and service was friendly once we were seated. It was a bit hard to get a table so luckily spots at the bar opened up. The owner here is very nice and stopped by to make sure the food and experience was to our liking. We'll definitely be back - thanks Hubbard Inn! read more

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The Christmas decor was so cute and the space was very festive. I came here for a happy hour and we ordered drinks and appetizers with a few entrees. The drinks were following the holiday theme, and there was a standard mocktail menu but I wish they branched out their mocktails to the holiday drinks as well. The food was just ok - the pizza crust was dry and the cheese was not melty. The pasta was also not as flavorful and did not match the price point. The apps were better, as we enjoyed the calamari and fried chicken. I would not come here for food, but it's a good place to hang out and have a few drinks. read more

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Visited on a Wed at 5:30PM during the holiday seasons and man was it crowded. Make sure you arrived with your whole party because they won't seat you otherwise. I'm not sure what their policy is during the normal time but the table time limit is 90 minutes. Plenty of times for some drinks and apps. Ended up ordering a Frosty and Lychee Martini. Frosty is a sweet, creamy coconut cream, cinnamon and lychee dream. I wish I could have a pitcher. We also had the pizza, fry trio and whipped ricotta. Nothing to write home about. I was disappointed with our server that charged us for a birthday cookie skillet we didn't ask for. I think if i come back it would just be for a cocktail and cute atmosphere. The decorations are stunning. read more

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Went here for brunch with friends on a trip to the Chicago and it was soo memorable! Got thr chicken and waffles, mimosa, and a cold brew on draft. The chicken and waffles were absolutely the best I've ever had and the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be going back here during my next Chicago trip. read more

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We ordered a few apps and a pizza to share and truly enjoyed everything we ordered. We found the flight of fries to be unique and tasty. The pizza and whipped feta were also good but pretty standard. The lychee martini was a hit within our group. read more

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I had a blast here! I visited for the Christmas pop-up and had so much fun taking pictures--every corner was a photo op! Our waitress was incredibly friendly and sweet. She even helped us take photos when we struggled with selfies, gave great suggestions, and checked in on us often. The food and drinks were decent. The prices were affordable, though nothing really stood out. The Christmas drinks were a bit pricey, but they looked beautiful; the flavor was just okay. I would definitely come back for future holiday pop-ups just to take pictures. read more

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Happy hour is on fire !! Martini Lychee is sooo good if you have never had an absolute Order if on special or not!! Pooja our bartender was sweet, personable and overall excellent service. Vibe was fun! Good music I'm a burb girl and will be back. Boyfriend ordered chicken bites and the different sauces were tasty ones that I'm not exactly use too. 10 out of 10 read more

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Food is amazing... music and vibes! Service is good but could be a little hectic when busy read more

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I am surprised to see a below 4 star rating for Hubbard Inn. Although I was here around the same time 2 years ago for a drink at the bar, I don't write a review back then but it was set up for Christmas just like it was today and it's beautiful inside. Feels very festive and Christmasy and I'd go back just for that without having to spend ridiculous amounts at the many Christmas popups that are setting up as we speak. That said our brunch was just as awesome as the Christmas decorations. We got the crab cake Benedict and the French Toast and they were both delicious. The potatoes and the side salad were so good as well. Service was great but they do charge a customary 20% gratuity and a 4% restaurant charge so overall a bit much. read more

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Met up for girls night at Hubbardd Inn for drinks and light apps before heading to Joy District for a DJ set and night out. It's super conveniently located to nightlife The main reason we picked it was because you can all get separate checks and pay on your phone after scanning a QR code. They had a really great seasonal pumpkin spice martini that I was obsessed with. Prices are high, but as to be expected for the neighborhood. Our server checked in appropriately, not too much and enough to make sure we were good. We also tried the fries trio and loved the variety. It was a great shareable to accompany our drinks! There was plenty of availability on a Friday night, around 8-10pm. You could easily walk in without a reservation. read more

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I swung by Hubbard Inn to check out some of their new fall cocktails that they have and I'd seen and I gotta say that I am so obsessed with the pumpkin spice espresso martini. I'm a fan of espresso martinis to begin with, but not such a fan of pumpkin spice lol! However, their pumpkin spice espresso martini uses real pumpkin purée, and it is so good! Outside of that, they have a list of super cool fall cocktails, one of which is named sweater weather and the other others fall in suit with the clever naming. And for those who know and don't know, the vibes and ambience here is always dope. If you are curious about the new drinks and fall menu, I suggest you swing by, especially to check out their happy hour which runs from 4 to 6 every day and last all day on Thursdays. Tell them that Bri from planes and plates sent you! read more

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Came here with a group of friends to celebrate the Holidays! This place is definitely festive with a lot of fun decorations. They have a holiday cocktail menu with lots to choose from. Their menu doesn't have any GF items listed but the server was very knowledgeable. I ordered a cheese and asparagus omelette with breakfast potatoes. The server mentioned she can have the potatoes cooked in a separate pan to avoid cross-contamination. The food was really good! read more

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My family and I ordinarily go to the Walnut Room for a Christmas brunch/lunch but the food and ambiance has really fallen off the last few years so we tried this as something new! Overall, I loved the food and the Christmas vibe was so cute. I had the avocado toast and my mom had the lobster roll. The fries were so good! Our server was super sweet and I really loved my experience. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Came here with a group of friends recently and had an enjoyable time. The interior is upscale and the service was very attentive. I got the popcorn chicken and I loved that it came with literal popcorn, but the popcorn was stale. My friend got the oysters and liked them and we all loved the truffle parmesan fries, yum! My other friend got the mac n cheese croquettes and was served crab croquettes by mistake. It was fine for her because she likes crab, but I'm allergic to shellfish so that mix-up can be dangerous. We also all got cocktails which were delicious! In particular the lavender one was so tasty. Overall: decent dining experience with good drinks and decent food. read more

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Crab cake Benedict, popcorn chicken, lobster roll, pumpkin pancakes!! We have no notes!!! When my friends were in town I knew Hubbard Inn would have the best Christmas decorations in town and they did not disappoint!!! Sooo cute, festive and cozy inside with incredible incredible service!!!! I really have to shout out Sandra because she really was amazing!!!!! She went above and beyond for us today and made our visit here even better!!! read more

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I've only been to Hubbard Inn for events and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The spicy rigatoni was amazing and my friend loved her burger and truffle fries. I went for their holiday pop up and the vibe was super bright and festive. Service was also great, it was our server's first day but she still gave us awesome recommendations on the popular items on the menu. Drinks were just ok, I found them to be overly sweet but it could be because I got the holiday specials. read more

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We were celebrating a friends bday, had reservations and were a bit late. We called and they accomodated with no issue at all! It's in River North area in downtown which is normally pretty crowded. It was extra busy because of how nice the weather was. Parking is hard so usually its a parking lot or they have valet for $25. The vibe inside is nice- its a fun atmosphere with booths and tables around a bar. The music is pretty loud. We all got a variety of drinks and they were made well but some of us didn't like certain flavors. The Tropical was very banana forward. The Smokeshow was very peppery etc. Our server was great so we tipped well but the food was just okay. Its tough because being downtown you have so many great options. We got a variety of appetizers and meals. I got Threesome fries (sweet potato, cajun, truffle parm) and Caesar Salad with steak. The fries were good, but hard to mess that up- but the sweet potato has cinnamon sugar on it which is hit or miss for some people. The salad was good but the steak didnt taste as fresh as I think it should have. The flavor was slightly off. Others got burrata pizza, peach pizza, rib empanadas, and whipped ricotta. They all thought it was okay. The Burrata pizza had whole pieces of meat on it and too sweet of a sauce. The empanadas were good but I would say more like beef pot pies with a pastry crust. The whipped ricotta was my favorite I think- but we could have used more bread or something additional to dip it in. For the price I wouldn't come back necessarily for the quality of food. Overall experience 3/5 read more

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Came here for happy hour without a reservation and they were not able to seat us at a table, but there was an open spot at the bar we snagged! My husband and I shared a few apps and both got burgers. The burgers were delicious! The app winner for me was the honey whipped ricotta *drooling* I think this place is often over looked for happy hour or dinner as they have a big bar scene on the weekends but honestly the happy hour is a hidden gem! Great deals, friendly and fast service! read more

Had a great time here! The decorations inside were so pretty for Christmas! This is a great spot to check out if you don't want to pay a cover for a Christmas bar. The service was fast as well! read more

Oh the vibes!! We popped in for a quick drink in between event and I love everything thing about this place. The service was nice! We will definitely be back when in Chicago! read more

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We went to Hubbard Inn on a slow Sunday evening. It's great as a bar and pretty good as a restaurant for general audiences. I'll be back. Hubbard Inn's got vibes. It's a cool, dark yet colorful space packed with patterns and textures. Albeit for better or worse it is more trendy than classic. Background music was at the right volume on a Sunday. Loud enough to break silence. Low enough to talk uninterrupted. Service was good. Food was quick. The menu is mostly safe dishes for general audiences (e.g. empanadas, steak frites, pizza burgers) and a few European classics to show you that the boys in the back can really cook (e.g. Chicken Coq Au Vin). We ordered 6 dishes. All were good and executed well. We ordered: Beef Empanadas - Standout Steak Frites Turkey Burger - Good for a turkey burger Prosciutto & Peach Pizza Chef's Tortellini - Standout Chicken Coq Au Vin - Standout read more

Went here for a work related event. The people that work here are awesome. Good was good and there is both a downstairs and upstairs Parking can be a challenge but if you're in the area you should stop in read more

I had such a great time at the Hubbard Inn this holiday season! I went there during their brunch meal and had a steak burrito while the rest of the people I went with, had the classic breakfast and avocado toast. The service was good and we also got the bottomless mimosas. Very fun since they do a little bubble show and sparkler at your table for your first bottle. The mimosas are $40 per person just a heads up but would recommend going at least once for cute pics and to see it! read more

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Stopped into Hubbard inn to checkout their Christmas pop up, Christmas inn, and it was so fun. The whole place is so well decorated. Our waitress was awesome. Did not try any food, but had several cocktails from the Christmas menu and they were all fantastic. The peppermint espresso martini is great read more

I hadn't been here for a long time (pre-pandemic) and just went last night for a Christmas themed dinner. It was super crowded and we were seated in a tiny table in the middle of a tightly-grouped sea of other tiny tables. The seats were stools and not comfortable at all. By the end, my back was aching. Anyway, one thing I remembered about this place was the delicious bacon-wrapped dates. Well, I've recently been trying to eat vegetarian, so I was excited to see what options they might have. The answer: almost nothing. I was completely surprised to find that the only veg entrees on the entire dinner menu are the Super Green Salad and the Margherita Pizza. When I asked if there was a separated vegetarian menu, the waitress simply replied that almost any dish can be made without meat. No thanks, I'm not paying full price for fewer ingredients! Besides, it's 2024, how do you not have more options? Anyway, it was a Wednesday night and the service was super slow. We had to flag down the waitress multiple times just to order food and drinks. Both of which are super expensive, by the way. I know it's River North but $19 for a cocktail? Come on. I probably won't be back for another five years. read more

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Always a pleasure eating a Hubbard inn. Plenty options around the block, quick bites before the night life. read more

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Best apperol spritz I've ever had. Bartender was very kind. Very well decorated space. Just stopped in quickly for a drink but had a great experience! read more

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The inside was decorated so cute for Christmas and all of the workers were so kind. Food was outstanding. The best bacon wrapped dates I've ever had. Great Happy Hour, must go. read more

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CHRISTMAS DREAMLAND!!! This place was even better than I expected. The Christmas decorations are AMAZING. Literally it was the most magical atmosphere. They even changed the pictures on the wall to pictures of Santa and the staff were dressed in red. Our waiter was so sweet- she was on the younger side- I wish I remembered her name to give her a personal shoutout. The food menu is pretty small but the drink menu is grand and festive. Also pro tip- they have a fun hidden photo booth down by the bathrooms. If you want to get into the holiday spirit this is your place. I would've come here so many times during the holiday season if I could. read more

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Great place for a quick cocktail and a small bite to eat. Service was quick and great. The ambiance was very intimate and dark as the photo shows. We had a couple apps before going out and the food was good. I don't think it was anything worth reviewing. This place is expensive so prepare for that if you are stopping by. read more

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Hubbard in during the holidays turns into Christmas Inn and the ambiance and decor are incredible! Their holiday menu with the themed cocktails are some of my favorite in the city. Highly recommend the carrot one and the mint espresso martini. The servers are friendly and there is plenty of seating around the bar or in the booths. Their sliders and apps pair great with the drinks and there are tons of photo ops throughout the bar during Christmas time. read more

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We stopped in for their "Christmas Inn" pop up and the new menu didn't disappoint. Those bacon wrapped dates and grilled cheese w/ tomato soup have my heart!!! The bar is really festive and on brand for the holiday season. The drink menu was also cute and cozy with names like reindeer fuel and sweater weather. Service was great, staff were attentive and the food/drinks were coming out consistently. 10/10 event. read more

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Went to Hubbard Inn for a friend's birthday brunch and it was spectacular! I absolutely loved the hospitality and the music was such a vibe! We got our food speedily and we had bottomless mimosas as well. 10/10 Will go again! read more

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Stopped in for some quick apps and drinks Service was great, sat at the bar &the bartender let me know oysters couldn't be served until after brunch which was at 4. I had no problem waiting they were clean and fresh. Loved the holiday decorations can't wait to go back and try the full brunch read more

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Came for the Frankenstein pop up. WHY IS THE AC ON?! You have to get the pre-made "welcome cocktail." It's ok. So. Cold. Very unwelcoming. read more

My friends and I stopped into Hubbard Inn last night after realizing we hadn't been there in ages, and we were absolutely blown away. From the moment we walked in, the service, the atmosphere, and the attention to detail were all top-notch. The entire place is decked out for the holidays--beautifully festive and classy. I would rank it just under Butch Maguire's but with way better food. Our group ordered a mix of dinners and appetizers, and every single dish hit the mark. Their famous Liquid Gold Burger deserves its reputation--I'd put it up against Au Cheval any day of the week. The herb-roasted chicken, cowboy steak, and a variety of appetizers were all flavorful, well-prepared, and generously portioned. Not one complaint from the table, which is a rare holiday miracle in itself. If you're looking for a place this season to grab a festive cocktail, enjoy great food, and soak in a cheerful holiday vibe without breaking the bank, Hubbard Inn should be at the top of your list. We had an absolute blast--and I'm happily hanging a 5 star on Hubbard Inn this year. read more

A super fun spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day shenanigans -- I can only speak to the experience for this specific event, and it's centrally located if you're looking to go bar hopping. We paid for a table in advance and could pick up wristbands earlier in the week, for an 8AM to noon reservation that came with drinks included. They were packed all day on Saturday, but never to the point where people were tripping over each other since it was a spacious bar. The manager, servers, bussers and bottle service girls were so sweet and helpful -- they really helped make the entire experience so fun (complete with a bubble machine) and let us bring in a small cake for a birthday (would call in advance to check if you can do the same). They have two levels, each with slightly different kinds of music. I really enjoyed our time here, would recommend reserving a table in advance if they're offering next year! read more

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I had originally planned to go to Parlay on North River, but they were only taking reservations for Saturday. So, I decided to check out Hubbard Inn next door, and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the place is. The vibe is lovely, and the staff were amazing--super friendly and welcoming. I had the endless mimosas, along with chicken and a salad, and everything was delicious. I'll definitely be back again! read more

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Stopped by Hubbard Inn for a pre-dinner cocktail! We sat at the first floor bar and thought the interior was what we could describe as mid-century modern meets eclectic humor. The interior was a mix of black and white finishes, fun pops of color on lounge furniture, humorous artwork, and plants throughout. Our bartender was nice and turned our drinks around very quickly. Its always fun to sit at a bar for the show of seeing a craft cocktail be made from scratch. Our only drawbacks were that the menu did not offer any prices up front and the bill already included a 20% gratuity which was not communicated to us. My husband and I pride ourselves on being good tippers as is but transparency to customers on both aspects would have been appreciated. read more

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Went in for drinks with a friend, service is quick and the space is nice. Music is also good if you go later at night! Overall nice spot, haven't tried the food though! read more