This has become one of my favorite spots. Drinks are great. Be patient, everyone's trying to get a drink. If you can, reserve a table ahead of time. The service will take time--it's a small place and it stays busy (unless you get there pretty early). Bands I've heard so far have been great! Stephanie, whose served me the last few times, is super sweet and attentive as possible. Cozy spot for a dat read more

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Maddie, Marko, Nick and Francisco are a dream team!!!! Top service and the creativity on the cocktails, made this place even more intriguing. Highly recommended!! Monday night is not a let down! read more

Lazy bird is really nice !! If you have people visiting or you want to do a girls night this place is a nice vibe. The waitress get amazing drink recommendations, and the Jazz music was so nice. I don't think they have food but I've only been at night so I'm not sure read more

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This cool, old-school, dark cocktail bar is located in the basement of the Hoxton hotel. If you come during the weekends, they are usually playing live music, and it will be packed to the brim with quite a long line. Get here early for a reduced wait time or put your name in for a table. This would be a great spot to meet up with friends or even a date spot, but it is very loud on the weekends past 8 PM so take that into account. They have a very extensive cocktail menu, and the bartenders are true masterminds. I've ordered 10+ drinks here (not on the same night lol) and they are all well balanced and some of them are so unique and unlike anything I've ever tasted in a cocktail. I will be back here, time and time again! Suggestion: if lazy Bird is packed, the Hoxton hotel bar is a cool place to check out as well and quite the scene on the weekends. read more

Lazy bird is a pretty small bar with an amazing atmosphere. It a bit hard to find, you walk in to The Hoxton Hotel, the lobby is awesome and there was live music and a bar there with people gathering around. I thought this might be it, but no, Lazy Brid is actually around the side down the stairs in the basement. I went there on a Saturday evening and didn't have to wait. Live music was great and the vibe and ambiance is really nice. A bit upscale, you'll notice people dress up and clearly have money to spend. Drinks are a bit on the pricey side. I spent $20 a drink plus tips and they were nothing special. Most of the drinks are simple, nothing really imaginative. When I asked if they had any peach purée, I like to add it to my manhattans, they didn't. That's a bit disappointing for an upscale bar. Our waitress was awesome, although she disappeared a bit she was real nice when we spoke. My friend didn't like her drink so she was really nice and got her to try something else that she liked. The money for the drinks is worth it when you factor in the music and ambiance. I'll be back, and I recommend checking it out for nice night out. read more

This a cute little speakeasy at the lower level at the Hoxton. They had a live band and the atmosphere was fun! It was very crowded so we had to stand. We only went in here for the cocktails and they were good. A fun place to go on a Friday or a Saturday night. read more

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I really loved this speakeasy. It's a super cute sexC situation and the location is even better. If able to go the rooftop you have beautiful backdrops of the chi. This place is definitely for drinks only though so if you're hungry, please think twice because the only menu item is a steak and frites which is about $50. If you're into it, then enjoy but if not, I'm sure you'll find tons of great food in the area. The bartenders were sweet and the music was definitely a vibe. Great spot to drop in! read more

Yes the drinks are pricey, but there's no cover for the live music. It balances out as well as the excellent cocktails. See what I did there B-) The Lazy Bird is a not so hidden gem in the most popular part of Chicago, Fulton Market. This area boasts many of Chicago's best restaurants. ..Girl & the Goat, Green Street Smoked Meats, Au Cheval & PQM. I've always had a good time especially when I'm early enough to grab a seat. This place fills up quickly for good reason. Dine at one of the restaurants above Lazy Bird or in the area before ending the evening with a nice cocktail and good music. read more

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Such a vibes spot. Drinks are all delicious and the staff is cool. I wish there was more seating!

Mia was an amazing server!!! Gave us a great first experience at Lazy Bird. She coached me through my first Malort shot, so shoutout to Mia. And gave us good dive bar recommendations. Highly recommend!!!! read more

Pros: great drinks and nice decor, it is dimly lit with tasteful lounges that make it feel like a speakeasy (it was even a little difficult to find when I walked into the Hoxton hotel). The menu was also very pretty with little illustrations of each drink! The ambience was great for dates or small gatherings with friends. Cons: music was very loud so it was difficult to hear each other when we were talking. The type of music was also too pop/dancey for the decor in my and my friends' opinions. We were thinking some piano or jazz would have paired perfectly with the interior set up. There was also some standing room by the bar but I went with a small group of friends so we just stayed at our table. When I and my friend got there we had to wait 15 minutes on the line outside (which wasn't even moving) even though our other friends were already inside at the table, which I didn't understand. Tables are for 90 minutes but it was fine since service was pretty quick and our waitress checked on us very often. They don't take reservations so come a bit right when they open to avoid a line - when we left there was a long line down the hallway to get inside! Overheard from people talking that the wait was around 30-45 min. read more

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I didn't know this was a speakeasy at first! But it was fun walking down the stairs of the hotel to get here. It was dim lit and had a huge bar. There's a huge menu selection of drinks so I didn't know what to get but the bartender was kind enough to get my bf and I some drinks based on what we liked. I remember throughly loving the Vieux Carré a lot!!!! Will visit again if in the area. read more

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A dope speakeasy-type lounge located down in the Hoxton hotel. I discovered this place though a google search as I was dining nearby and wanted to have a final drink before heading home. What I didn't know is that I would spend a couple of hours in a dimly-lit jazz clubs with amazing cocktails! First thing, this place is pretty small. It was completely packed when I arrived and I had to wait about 10 minutes at the door before being allowed in. There wasn't any place to sit, but since I was solo I didnt mind. The bar was pretty efficient considering how crowded the place was, I was impressed. I'm not sure if this is a place where you can make reservations, but I would strongly encourage you to do so. There was a jazz band playing and they sounded amazing. Overall it was a pretty cool vibe to chill and listen to some good music with good drinks. read more

If you like music that speaks to your soul and tasty drinks in an underground speak easy, this one's for you. It's a small hot space that's usually packed, but the vibes are typically on point. read more

I was super excited to try this speakeasy and have been looking forward to it for quite some time. However, I'm very sad to say that I was underwhelmed. I did love the fact that they had an extensive drink menu and the music was good as well. I decided to play it safe and get the paloma. It was a solid drink but I wasn't overly impressed. I also tried the French fries and again it left me wanting more. The presentation was so blah and plain. I mean this is supposed to be an upscale bar in Fulton Market. Step it up guys! The staff weren't inviting or friendly at all. It seemed like they barely wanted to be there and I got there right after they opened. Glad I finally got a chance to try the place but it was "MEH" for me. Another note is that flameless candles on the tables might be a good idea because I burned my finger on the flame. Ouch! read more

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Cute speakeasy, loved the vibes! The drinks were overpriced, didn't taste good and service was subpar. The server barely came by and she didn't explain the drinks on the menu nor suggest drinks we would like. Got the grasshopper drink as I thought it would taste like the one I had loved at another bar, but it was way too minty and overly sweet. My friend's drink was very average and not worth $22 read more

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So, my friend said I am going to take you to this cool bar I have been wanting to go to. We enter the hotel and I start walking up to the bar, thinking that is what he was talking about. Nope. He walked up to the host stand and mentioned something to the gentleman standing there and then the host said follow me. Next thing you know we are in a dark hallway in the basement of this hotel being led by some guy in to a private room. This was soooo cool. Very speakeasy ish vibe here. Love it. We were seated in a booth and our server handed us their drink menus and asked what kind of liquors we like. She was excellent at her job. I mention vodka, boom she had a fun cocktail for me to try. You mention whiskey, and there she has a great suggestion as well. We ended up having 2 rounds of cocktails while chatting with the server and how they have jazz music on Saturday evenings. We were there just a little too early for that and couldn't stay much longer since we had to get to the airport. I would totally go back to this place, especially for live music on Saturday nights. Such a fun place. read more

My Neighbor Taro is one of the best cocktails I have ever had and well worth the $18 price tag. Located in the basement of the Hoxton, Lazy Bird is a moody cocktail lounge that serves top notch cocktails. We were able to snag a table for our party of four and we greeted immediately by our server. On her recommendation I ordered the My Neighbor Taro, a mezcal based drink, that was perfectly smoky, smooth, and creamy at the same time. Definitely check out their website to see what live music is playing for the night! read more

I LOVE lazy bird and their extensive cocktail menu. However, Tim (our bartender for the night) was extremely rude and ruined my usually enjoyable experience at lazy bird. I asked Tim a question about a featured list of cocktails and his response was very rude. He told me he was "annoyed" and continued to mention how busy the bar was...mind you, it was a Monday night . read more

Amazing ambience, amazing food and drinks. Would recommend their berry mojito to any mojito fans out there. We also ordered their double burger, which was very flavorful. A nice surprise is their teas; we ordered their peach yuzu tea (non alcoholic) and it was a sweet and tangy flavor. Comes with honey and a lemon too. read more

Wow. A hidden gem. Another Boka Group gem... I loved this spot! Came here on a rainy Friday night. Located in the basement of the Hoxton Hotel is the lazy bird. The decor and gemstone rich colors made me feel so cozy and invited. So cute!!! You go down a flight of stairs to a hallway where the music picks up the direction of where you should head. Fellas you will for sure impress your date with this spot. Live band playing, romantic seating with a thoughtful, colorful drink menu. So cute, you'll think is just a cute drawing of drinks. The band playing the night I was there was super mellow with a cello of all instruments so you know it was a treat. Get there before 9 if you want a seat! They have capacity limits so it won't get super crowded. read more

Lazy Bird - As I was going down the stairs to this cozy spot, I noticed this. Assured me I was headed in the right direction! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place for cocktails. A little hard to find so just ask someone in the lobby upstairs to point you in the direction of the staircase to go down to the basement. The drinks were really good. We tried a few from the extensive menu and asked the bartenders to make us a few others which they were happy to do. read more

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Pretty and cozy, larger than I expected and very nicely decorated. We came in from the rooftop bar and were carded and then let right in (go to the basement.) They will seat you at a table if available otherwise it is SRO at the bar and the bar High-tops. Fine with us as we had our choice of hi-tops. Once we ordered drinks and then another round, it was getting packed and there a line outside in the basement hallway! We felt special and lucky. We stayed for another round and took some pics. This was on a Wednesday night and it was hopping in there by the time we left around 10. Highly recommend the Kir Royale and the cocktail menu was awesome! Old-fashioned style drinks like the Vieux Carre and a Bijou! They know their stuff here. read more

Quaint speakeasy, great for a date night where you actually want to TALK with your date. Drinks were FANTASTIC, bartenders were great! Definitely a must visit while in Chicago. read more

A quaint speakeasy in the basement of The Hoxton. We arrived around 11pm on a Saturday night, but there was a decent wait when we got there. It's a slow turn-around, so be prepared to wait in line for a while. We probably waited about 30 minutes, and we were the second party in line. Once we were seated, it took another 10 minutes to order our drinks. The bartenders seemed really busy, running all over to take orders, making drinks, talking to patrons. We got the paloma (blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, myrtleberry, soda, grapefruit simple syrup) and salty dog (London dry gin, aquavit, grapefruit juice, lime, myrtleberry, simple syrup, himalayan pink sea salt). I liked the paloma better, as the salty dog was a little more sweet. There was live music until midnight; the band (w/ Maurice Fitzgerald) was very good - guitar, drums, vocals and all. The music was a little loud, so it was hard to have an actual conversation, though. I loved the vibes of the place, but I wish it would have better service/turn-around time. read more

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This speakeasy is a winner! Full bar, small bites, piano/band, diverse crowd, and attentive staff. We came straight from a play and listened to music while waiting for a dinner reservation. This is the type of spot where you can lose time just enjoying. We'll be back! read more

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I've never felt as cool as I did finding this place and snagging a seat at the bar on a super busy Saturday night. Me and my best friend had an incredible drink at the bar (she the Pisco and me the Sour) followed by some complimentary shots from the really fabulous staff. What a great start to a night this place is! I can't recommend coming here enough, though in the future I would definitely come early to get a table or guaranteed seat at the bar. The only downside of this bar is truly picking a drink because they all look amazing! Bring your bestie or your sweetie here for a drink asap! read more

We got lost finding Lazy Bird, but a friendly chef from Cira saw us from the window and pointed us where to go. There's no outside entrance, so you need to enter from the Hoxton Hotel. It's a bit of a maze to find how to get there even when you're indoors, but hopefully it'll get easier over time. I love how illustrious the cocktail menu is. There's a little drawing for each cocktail, which I haven't seen in many bars. The place isn't even exactly a bar, but more so a real classy lounge that makes you forget you're in the heart of West Loop. We got seated in velvet seats and a booth with cushions. It was quite luxurious, and a pity that they don't take reservations. Walking in at 8PM on a Thursday didn't seem so bad though. I had the mock tail from the menu, and my friends had beverages that they seemed to enjoy. I really liked the cookie and ice cream dessert with a touch of orange. I've never had this combination before, but if you come with a craving for dessert, Lazy Bird doesn't disappoint. read more

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Absolutely love this bar! Great classic cocktails but elevated. The mixologists are so talented, good service. Live music on weekends, just great vibes all around. Get there early or you'll be waiting in line. read more

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Step back in time, have a craft cocktail and enjoy some live jazz! This place has such an awesome mid century modern vibe and an extensive list of cocktails available. We visited on a Saturday around 7:30pm and were able to get a table for 4 people right away. We were told that tables have a limit of 1.5 hours and they don't take reservations. Live music plays from 9pm until midnight and the bar closes at 2am on Saturday. We came back around 10:30pm after dinner upstairs and the bar was order packed and there was a long line that wasn't moving very quickly. This is a wonderful cocktail bar that is fun for all adult ages. I hope to go back and sit at the bar and try it a dealers choice cocktail! We'll be back here for sure! read more

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worst service in my entire life. The manager of this establishment should be required to spend significant time understanding how to treat customers. The host approached us after we sat down and procured 2 expensive drinks--and he said you need to order more drinks to sit here--he at no point indicated this area was reserved (some seated areas were in fact reserved)--I was perplexed given we just sat down with 2 new drinks. I then told the server he could have been more polite and clear about the seating requirements--and 5 min later, the "manager" shows up very hot with no understanding of customer service and proceeds to wave his finger at the only brown person in this entire establishment (that did not work here...)--as belligerent as a poorly trained manager--and continued to wave his finger and berate me for daring to question the actions of his employee... My point, if you don't appear to have money or are any shade of brown, do not go to this establishment. They will treated me like shit, and I suspect I did not fit their preferred demographic. read more

I would leave a minus if possible. I was behind a rope and asked to sit at a couch near me. A male employee with braids told me that I needed to be added to the list. A few women that were familiar to him walked in before I was able to walk the few steps to the manager to be added to the list. The braided employee promptly gave the women the seats and told me that I needed to follow HIS instructions. I tried to explain my position. As I was politely doing so, he became irritate and was pulled away and calmed down by another customer. I turned to the manager and he told me to be quiet, that this was his house and that I should get the fuck out. It would've been easier for someone to simply apologize. They could've even lied and given the standard I will talk to him later. There was no reason for anyone to curse and yell. The saving grace was an intelligent bouncer. Power corrupts. The corporate response to this situation exceeded my expectations. I have to commend them regarding how this was addressed. Thanks Lazy Bird for correcting this terrible behavior. read more

If you are looking for a speakeasy type vibe, this is the place for you. There something sultry and sexy about this downstairs bar at The Hoxton. This dimly lit cool bar is perfect for dates or small friends night out gathering. Be mindful there is a 1.5 hour limit on each section but there is no problem as the waitstaff is very attentive and quick. The drinks: There is a plethora of classic cocktails using high end ingredients and liquors. The menu is very helpful as next to each drink is a description and a picture. If you have any trouble, the waitress or bartender will not hesitate to explain. My group and I enjoyed the French 75 (classic zinger), the Mary Pickford (tastes fruity), and a custom drink made with whiskey. Yes they made custom drinks according to your tastes *extra points there* The Mary Pickford was my favorite, highly recommend! Overall, great refreshing drinks, low key nice vibes, and quality service read more

Lazy Bird - The Mary Pickford! Highly recommend if you are a Rum person and like refreshing, fruity drinks. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was underwhelming. It took an extraordinary long time to get our drinks. We had to ask a second waitress. Unfortunate because the space is nice. Food was fine! read more

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Love it! Speakeasy vibes with live music in the evenings. The ambiance is so cozy and chic - like an upscale library turned bar. I had two drinks off the "seasonal" menu and they were great. Good service too. Can't wait to return and stay for the live music next time. read more

Great spot for cocktails, met some friends here on a Saturday night. We arrived on the early side (5:30) and were able to snag a nice couch area. Service was good and drinks were great. It's a cool location, unassuming. Would definitely return for drinks or would recommend for a first date or date night spot. read more

Lazybird, in the Hoxton Fulton Market is an upscale, intimate, speak-easy like lounge that is perfect for date night over craft cocktails. Two of us stopped by for drinks before our dinner reservations during the week at Rosemary back in April. I tried to snag a last minute reservation on open table but it was unavailable so we decided to walk in. We arrived at the perfect time and were seated at a table before a significant line formed. Rightfully so, people take their time here so the wait had to have been long. We were seated right away and given the code to scan for the menu but it took a bit of time for anyone to return to take our orders. From our seats we could see the bartenders meticulously crafting the beverages. Upon ordering it took a bit of time to get our drinks to us but it was apparent it wasn't slapped together. The ambiance is elegant, sultry with dim under lights. Dress code for the day was smart casual but over the weekend I can see people coming in upscale, classy. Drinks are on the pricier side but to be expected. I enjoyed my cocktail and the experience. Absolutely coming back! read more

Lazy Bird (in the basement of the Hoxton hotel) is the perfect spot for a nap cap, date night, or girls night. The ambiance here is everythingggg and the drinks were delicious. We went on a Monday night after dinner and were surprised at how busy it was. I can't wait to go back on a night when they have musicians performing live! read more

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I've been a guest of Lazy Bird for years now. I have hosted family there with their table reservation option a few times, and anytime we have guests we pay this place a visit - standing room. It is clear that there has been a change in management as the last 2 times I have visited, the service has been awful and management not nearly as warm and welcoming as previous. At one point the manager's tone was actually downright nasty regarding whether we could make reservations. Almost like he'd rather us not spend time there. I even noticed a change in music. This place was known for old school r&b jams and lately the bands have been voicing over old school rock and pop hits. I hate to say it, but it might be the end of this being a "go-to" place for me - it's had a good run though. I look forward to spending more time exploring all the other spots Chicago has to offer. read more

High-end lounge in West Loop. Already filled to capacity by 7 PM on a Friday. Finagled a no-show table and avoided the 90 minute wait by staying for a drink at the bar. We were asked to leave that table after 90 minutes and by that time the line to get in was ludicrous. Drinks were excellent, atmosphere is the best West Loop has to offer. Music curation deserving of praise. read more