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Le Bar

3.7 (135 reviews)
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Open • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Denyce M.

I am a huge fan of hotel bars when they are good and Le Bar is up there for me. Of course I am bias as I will love a place on principle if they are serving bubbles. Le Bar is not like most hotel bars, it feels more like someone's living room or den. Unlike a lot of hotel bars, Le Bar is situated in an area where there is lots of windows and natural light. When the weather is nice, you have the option to sit outside and people watch. I myself like to watch traffic go by, don't ask why, I just do. Doing it with bubbles makes it even nicer. Seating is comfy and again, I always feel like I am sitting in someone's living room or den. Service has never been a problem when I have been there, the servers have always been attentive. As far as the food goes, I can only speak on the lamb meatballs, charcuterie board and the burger, as it is the only thing I eat when I am there and I love all three. My BFF and The Doctor split a strawberry rhubarb dessert....the plate was clean so I am guessing they liked it. Be warned, cocktail prices are in the $14-18 range, but that is the going price for drinks these days, even at places that are not downtown.

Lemon drop
Amanda H.

To quote Lady Gaga, "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before." Le Bar might just be a hotel bar to you, but it is live, laugh, love to me. Their spicy margarita restored my faith in humanity and their lemon drops are as god intended, with a sugar rim. The hosts, servers, and bartenders were a joy to be around. Wish we could come back soon!!

Hummus and Pita
Alaya W.

I had the crab cakes which were really good, and they did not have any fillers in them just all me, the crab cakes are not frozen. I also had a Manhattan on the rocks which was really good. They have a very delicious hummus and pita bread, they hummus comes with chicken peas and paprika on top. The drinks are amazing, the service is cool, it's not amazing service but just cool service.

Melissa J.

Service, ambience, posh accommodations and amazing french fries make Le Bar an amazing bar. Wether you stop in for happy hour, an after drink or a night cap on the way back to your room, make sure stop in, sit at the bar on the couch or in front of the fire. Back to the fries. My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine before heading to dinner. The couple sitting by the fire each had a bowl of fries, I was instantly intrigued. Le Bar didn't exactly strike me as a french fry kind of place, but after an initial whiff it was clear we had to order them. We sat at the bar placed a drink order and an order of fries. Hot crispy and the perfect amount of sea salt, these fries were amazing. So good, we came back down the next night for drinks, but this time two orders of fries. The bar staff were knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The drinks are priced perfectly so stop on in when visiting Michigan Avenue.

Espresso Martini's
Christina R.

When people weren't staring it was a nice time. The lighting was dim & the couches were comfy. It's definitely the Karen after work place to be. Seems like a lot of people who work in the area come after for a drink. The espresso martini was delicious as was the charcuterie deff both good. The service was meh. The server was nice but it took about 25 mins to order and about 30 mins to get the check.

The hamburger
kevin g.

This is the bar at the Sofitel Hotel Chicago. After checking in to the very comfortable and dimly lit rooms, it was a shock shock how bright and garish the lights are at Le Bar. One can see everything undecthose lights including the cracked mirror trim and the cracked black wood; It's time to take out the black Sharpie to hide the wood cracks. Anyway the burger was fair. I ordered it medium and the temperature was somewhat cool. The bun is not remarkable and they do not toast it. Thus between this, the pickles, tomatoes and lettuce, the burger was almost room temperature. As this is a French company, the frites were a pure disappointment. They were thicker French fries with a freezer taste. The cocktails were perfect and the help was very friendly. But the overall equation is not equal. I would suggest stopping for a cocktail and perhaps an appetizer but go elsewhere for the burger. This review is based solely on my personal opinion.

Michael C.

Situated inside Sofitel Chicago, Le Bar lived up to my expectations. My party of four started with drinks and we're delighted by the amount of cocktail choices on the menu. I bounced from gin to mezcal and back. We chose to sit inside for dinner but there is a beautiful outdoor dining option. The best part of the entire experience was dinner. Chef Daniel prepared a 6 course dinner for our party with two additional courses for dessert. Not only is he talented ...but he is an artist. Course 1: Foie gras with blueberry compote and Salt Course 2: Heirloom tomato salad with honey ricotta dressing and candied kumquat Course 3: Salmon croquet with butternut squash purée and pickled red onions Course 4: steak tartare with mustard sauce and saffron aïoli Course 5: scallops with new potatoes and endive Course 6: Beef tenderloin an octopus drizzled with the duck confit Course 7: Açai with fennel lavender foam and a candied orange slice Course 8: Macarons on a bed of cocoa with dehydrated berries. I originally heard about the chef on a trip to Dubai. When I returned to Chicago I dined with him in his previous restaurant. Having an opportunity to dine with him with my friends at Le Bar was the highlight of the weekend. If you don't come for anything else come for the food. Chef Daniel and his team actually make You want to "kiss the chef". On the plus side...he's not a bad looking dude! Not so humbly submitted, Michael C.

Rhonda F.

I stopped to Le Bar for a cocktail before I went to a meeting upstairs. I was wow'd by the snazzy ambiance and beautiful aesthetics. The room is big but feels warm and cozy. The bar has a ton of seats. The room also offers a variety of seating. The floor to ceiling windows offer natural light before sundown and a view of city lights. No matter the time of day, there's always a view of city life. The bartender was polite and helpful. We ordered a glass of wine which was very tasty and ice cold club soda. They also offer a dish with a variety of snacks to go with your beverage. Le Bar is in a beautiful location for visitors and locals alike. I can't wait to stop in again. I'm looking forward to their lovely outdoor patio. I heard that there is sometimes live music out there. What could be better than a nice cocktail with a bit of live jazz?!

Sunday  at Le Bar!
Kevin J.

Great bar,Have a tv if there is a good game on,Good food Great drink list.Love the vibe Friday and Saturday night good time to visit.

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Beautiful place and food was great. The waitress was very rude and weird making the experience not great.

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16 years ago

Lots of comfy seating and attentive service. Try the blackberry margarita and the angel fresh cocktails!

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Le slow bar. Expect to be ignored in the French way despite ordering several rounds. Good, retro drinks, abysmal service.

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18 years ago

Great place - good martinis! The hotel is stunning - and so are the people who hang out here!!

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Terrible service table side. I'm a guest at the hotel and had a bad experience two nights in a row. Product is good, service was poor.

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