Had a phenomenal time with my crew. The Manager, Mr. Derrick (prayerfully I spelled that right) was fantastic, along with the Queen serving drinks. The vibe was amazing and it was just what we needed. Smooth music. Truly grown and sexy! We also had some great food from Mr. Fred. We will definitely be returning next time we are in your area. Check it out family. Well worth it! Peace and blessings. read more

So I was bar-hopping/lounge hopping and decided to try this hidden gem. I was a bit skeptical when I hopped in the cab from downtown and asked him to take me to 'said address'. Can you say sketch and nervous all at once? Even the cab driver didn't know where it was. I pulled up and asked the cab driver NOT to leave because I was not sure it was open. I saw it was open and decided to take a chance. I was sooo glad I did. This place is cozy and supposedly known for its martinis. The vibe was nice, the crowd was good without the pretentiousness. My drink was good and the music was fun. Albeit this place is COZY, it's cool for starter drinks or possibly a low-key evening. I'll definitely be back. I love a grown establishment! read more

Great drinks and people. I went by myself and ended up engaging in great conversations. Great place to go after work

This is for the ultra sexy crowd! I love the vibe on wed and thurs LIVE MUSIC! Friday and Saturdays are the best! read more

I was here twice in one night and got to see 3 different crowds - the early happy hour crowd, the "just after dinner let's get a drink before I need to retire for the evening" crowd, and the "lets get it on" crowd :P I love the place, the martinis are excellent, and a great place to go to start and end your night. read more

What a great place!! Perfect to go relax and have a few drinks at. The bartender here is SUPER nice, and very helpful if you are curious about the different cocktails they have on the menu. Its a little bit of a small bar, and can fill up easy... but there the couches/chairs are nice and comfy! Some other really cool stuff - they play vintage movies on the two TVs over the bars, they dont have a menu but you can order delivery from other restaurants, and there is live jazz music a couple days a week. read more

This wonderful Black-owned business is a gem in the South Loop. Incredible owner & staff. Incredible cocktails w/daily specials. Tonight, they graciously allowed us. To use some of their space for a Networking for the First Annual Chicago Black Women's Business Week Networking Week. Our hosts were kind, beyond accommodating, and enabled a great positive event... read more

I really like it here. I've been a few times and enjoyed it greatly. nice quaint spot, just my speed. I've only ever been on a saturday night. I don't like the music they play, but I usually meet nice people here. the bartenders are so nice and attentive (the 2 ladies always compliment my makeup, lol) definite "A+" for service. I can agree with another Yelper...there are a few creepers here, but they buy drinks and don't hover over you (usually), so it's cool ;) It's small, but I'm always able to find a seat to enjoy my time.. I keep meaning to go on a night with the live jazz...that will be coming soon. read more

This afternoon, I inquired about the dress code. A patron and the owner both wrote back advising of the dress code. As I dreaded the hour drive to the establishment, I anticipated the great time I would have upon arriving; especially, after a prompt response from the owner earlier in the day and the great reviews. To my disbelief, when I arrived at 7:30 pm on this beautiful Wednesday evening the doors were locked. There was not a sign on the door and there was not an answer to my phone call. I hope the all is well with the workers and there was not any major issues that warranted them to be closed tonight. Nonetheless, I am disappointed about the venue being closed and the owner not mentioning they would be closed when he responded to my dress code inquiry. I did inquire if they would be open later this evening once I left but it's almost 2 hours later as I am writing this review and I have yet to gain a response. So I recommend finding out if they'll be open before driving to this venue. read more

Great atmosphere and service! Live music and black owned! Drinks are so delicious every time! I am so happy to have been told about this place! read more

My favorite after work spot, i love the sexy sangria and prosecco! The staff is great, music and ambiance are amazing. read more

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This was a great place for drinks. They offer a nice variety of drinks based on your preferences. The staff was very friendly and professional. I would go back to visit again. read more

The absolute best bartender is Maurice!!! Best service just hands down the best bartender I've ever meet!!!! I will come back just for him and the service we received!!! As I stumble away highly inebriated from the great cocktails!!! read more

It is the first place I like to go on my way out and the last place I like to be on my way home. it is the upscale lounge of the South Loop. Owners (Reggie & Mary, think M Lounge) ROCK!! Servers know how to pour drinks. I am a fan of good liquor . . . Bookers anyone? Their martini's are also top notch and there are a couple pages worth of selections. You want to try the best hot buttered rum in town during the winter???? Ask Trillion to make you one. I said best place on the way out and the best to stop on way back, it is also pretty good in between. The patrons are friendly, I always meet great people here. No sports, but great classic movies, what is a late night without Casablanca??? During the week great live Jazz. kev says Check it OUT!! read more

It's my birthday - and I'm (plus my girls) have been taken care of. Great staff, great service, what more do you want. Excellent time!

My first time visiting M Lounge and it was fantastic! My visit was on the 3rd Wednesday of the month which offers jazz. Chris Greene Quartet performed this particular evening, and they were GREAT! M Lounge is a stylish pleasant lounge that serves good drinks has a sociable crowd gorgeous atmosphere and an excellent staff (Reginald and Crystal) Good music good spirits good people so its a good place to be. Hope you'll enjoy M Lounge as much as I did!!! read more

Call me a prude but I am too offended to return. We stopped in for an after dinner cocktail after a much needed date night without the baby. My husband went to the restroom when I looked through the drink menu. It was quite empty which was fine with me. The bartender seemed nice enough when he brought us water. When my husband returned, he said in the men's restroom, there was a photo of a woman lying on a bed with butt in the air and her vagina front and center. At first I chuckled and 2 seconds later, I realized it was not funny and this was not a place I wanted to patronize. We went to Acadia for great cocktails instead. I just kept thinking. That is the kind of crap that can make a date for a single girl that much worse. I didn't stick around long enough to confirm whether or not there were photos of large dicks in the women's bathroom but I would imagine that answer is no. read more

I've been going to M Lounge for a looooooong time, but I've only been on a Fri/Sat nite. They do have live music during the week, which I heard is awesome! M Lounge is small, but cozy. It has low lighting and candles for an elegant and sexy ambiance. There's comfortable couches and chairs as well as seats along the bar. It's a great place to have drinks with your GF/BF/friends/colleagues. Whether it's crowded or not, the staff and patrons are always friendly. No meat market or creepers here! It's mainly a nice professional Black crowd of both singles and couples ages 30-60, but any race/age would definitely feel comfortable and have a good time. The dress code of the patrons is typically business/smart casual or trendy. For the gents, jeans with a nice jacket/sweater/collared shirt is fine. For the ladies, jeans with a cute top and heels is perfect. Those wearing 3 piece head gear (doo rag, head band & baseball hat), white t's, sagging pants or hoochie mama dresses with hooker heels should keep it moving past 1520 Wabash. M Lounge is also a great place to celebrate your special ocassion. I actually celebrated my birthday there twice. Drink prices are comparable to other more upscale drinking establishments. This is not a "bar" or a "club". This is a lounge. If you are looking for a $2 PBR, jello shots or a $5 glass of box wine, M Lounge is not your place. I usually get Macallan 12 or 18. They have a good selection of wine, spirits & cordials and a limited selection of beer. For the non-drinkers, you can order non-alcoholic and coffee drinks. Unfortunately they do not serve food, but they do have a catering menu for planned parties/events. Reggie, the owner, is friendly and ensures his patrons are taken care of, which is great! Charlton, Trillion and Crystal (hope I spelled their names correctly) are all awesome!!! Overall, M Lounge is a GREAT place to socialize and have drinks. It's more upscale than your typical bar, but it is unpretentious and friendly. Support small businesses. Support Black businesses. Go to M Lounge! read more

Georgous place..there's a huge bar and a bunch of comfy chairs so you can take your pick. What really keeps me coming back are the owners and the killer bartenders. Every time I've walked through the door I've always been greeted warmly and that's big to me. This is also one of the few places where I've been able to walk in, tell the bartender what mood I'm in, and have him pick the perfect drink that just fits. Another big plus is the live music. My grandfather was a jazz musician, and sitting at the bar listening to the band play just brings me back. read more

I freaking LOVE this place! Made a reservation a week in advance but realized when I walked in I probably didn't need one as there were open tables and seats at the bar. No valet but we found parking on the street. Very cozy and intimate lounge with great music and deliciously strong drinks. Friendly staff..even the security guard was nice lol. Nikki was our server and and she was very sweet and attentive. My new favorite spot! Can't wait to go back!! read more

I love the M lounge, there's no cover charge but a one drink minimum. Tuesday and Wednesday night they have live jazz artist, the ambiance and the decor are low key. Nice crowd of mature professional people to mingle and interact with. The bartenders are friendly. read more

This is a cool place! It is very laid back and quaint. The drinks are very good. I personally like the martini made with Ciroc vodka and white grape juice (can't remember the name). It is a very chill and inviting space. Very cool for a local bar. Parking in that area can be a pain sometimes though! read more

Grown and sexy meets juke joint. Stopped in for the first time and really enjoyed the friendly service and nice vibe. The DJ played old school, new school, and everything in between. This is not a fancy place but the patrons are definitely enjoying themselves. read more

I LOVE this place! I had a great birthday gathering of 8 people with no problem! Drink prices are reasonable for the area (my fave is the Nut Case Martini!) The atmosphere is PERFECT!! Street parking isn't bad and is free :) read more

This place is the real deal. I visited M Lounge on Tuesday night during one of their live jazz nights. Eclectic crowd, classy ambience, and perhaps one of the friendliest bartenders that I've ever encountered. We asked him to make some off-menu martinis, and he delivered with gusto. The place doesn't have a kitchen, but provides a binder of restaurants that will deliver to the lounge. How's that for customer service? I highly recommend this place! read more

I found this lounge during a weekend trip in Chicago and wanted to grab some drinks and listen to r&b or blues on a Friday night. The two DJs I heard were fantastic (they played some great house music) and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the people, and the drinks. read more

One word LOVE...I wrote my last review 5 years ago and totally love M Lounge. The staff is still amazing and the place just feels like home. read more

I was here for drinks with a friend a couple of weeks ago on a Thursday evening. It was pretty dead when we first got there but eventually people trickled in. The setup is really cute and cozy. The place is small and a good spot to have drinks after a date or with friends. I had the chocolate martini and it was really good. Two nights a week the lounge has jazz so I will try to come back on those nights for maybe more of a crowd but overall its a nice place. read more

I'd give the spot a 3.7. I've been here once, and was DEFINTLEY digging it. If you're into jazz, live music, and an overall soulful vibe, this might be your little spot. Yes, it's small, but beautifully quaint. Drinks were nice and strong. The band was jamming. I've yet to go on a packed night but plan to in the very near future! Check it out! read more

One of my favorite places to "chill". Good music. An interesting crowd. Fabulous martinis....cozy seating areas, comfy seats...and a friendly, hunk of a bouncer...what more could a girl ask for!? read more

This was a nice spot to take a friend or date . I went when there was a mixer going on . Nice after work crowd. Don't go if your on a budget . Overall nice place . I'd go back again read more

I came in on a Friday night with friends after having a drink around the corner. We weren't expected but were able to snag one of the back booth for a quick private party. This bar is extremely slender and there are not many seats and it gets crowded really fast. If you have more than 6 people with you, you might want to try up north somewhere where you can breathe for a little bit. Also I ordered a whiskey and they gave it to me in a martini glass which I have never seen before. Most of the drink spilled on my clothes. But they played Barber Shop which is pretty funny so there's that. And the doorman was very nice and accommodating. overall not terrible but the bar is not my favorite. read more

Very nice and aesthetically pleasing space. It's small, but not so small that you feel like you're sitting on top of people or offending people by putting your azz in their faces as you pass by. Great martini's and a little pricey, but competitively priced. And they have a bite to them. In a nutshell: live jazz, no cover, great service, clean bathrooms, and free street parking (after 6pm). 'This' lounge really captures what a lounge should be... sexy, relaxing, and straight chill. The only thing missing: young & single men LOL. read more

I went three friends for a night of exploration. This place was small and romantic. The music is very jazzy and the drinks are things you would associate with that era. Everyone was dressed nice, classier than your average lounge. I had a very good time. read more

Went on a Friday night. They wanted to check my coat for $2 but didn't say that up front. There were seats available but they didn't notice so we waited fifteen minutes for nothing. The drinks were alright. I didn't like the music... Maybe only the live music was good. There aren't much choices around this area though. read more

place is an all right place for a drink. i don't personally find anything special about it, except that there are very few other bars nearby so if you need a drink after eating at the firehouse this might be a good choice the two bartenders serving were extremely friendly and welcoming and laid back. read more

Pre-gamed here on a date night. Good drinks, I just wish it was a bit more spacious. We'll go back.

It's a cute spot. Seems to be couple central - - so don't expect to meet someone while you're there. They do have a really cute location, the music is a little loud for the size of the space. But they do well with what they have. Cute. read more

I ventured back to M Lounge after several years and was very pleased! It's a good spot for professionals of color to hang out. The French Kiss martini was tasty and the bartenders are super nice! It's a very comfortable lounge and a good weekend hang. read more

I loved the cocktail I got! It was pretty good! Ambience is nice. Not too loud or noisy. Actually, it was kinda empty for a Saturday night. Don't expect any dancing or anything crazy here, nice place to just hangout, talk and enjoy good drinks. read more