Ambience 10/10 Service 10/10 Dj always 10/10 Drinks 10/10 I haven't tried the food so I wouldn't be able to say. I normally come here as an after dinner or after hours just for a few drinks the music and the vibes so I'll see if I can try the food next time. read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

LOVE punch house! It is really one of my favorite spots to go to on a weekend or a weekday what I just wanna get out the house listen to some good music and just enjoy the vibes. The staff is always so lovely my friend and I had the best drink and per usual the energy was just so great. It was a great third spot for the night read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cute space right below Thalia Hall. Tons of seating which you can snag if you get there early enough, or once they open the back room! They have a very fun menu of cocktails, including one with Malort! Yay! It was very cinnamon forward and tasted a bit like Christmas, but was very yummy. They had a live DJ which was also fun for the vibes. Definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

love the speakeasy feel... but the cocktail menu did not speak to me. it all seemed too sweet so i passed an went with my usual call drink. service was a bit all over the place as there was only one bartender with no table service. regardless, i would still go back. obviously a good spot for a pre-show drink. read more

Came here for a first date a while back and had a wonderful time. The music was good, the dj was doing their thing. They gave us complimentary nachos when we sat down at the bar and it was pretty tasty. My drinks were hitting and very delicious. The crowd was very diverse which i loved! Place has an old school vibe and is cozy. Would definitely come back, just not with the guy haha. read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came in for a quick bite after a movie in the area. Love the small bites menu that you can order from Punch House. Empanadas were flavorful and moist. Wish there were more chips, we were left with a bunch more salsa after we finished the chips! read more

Punch House - Nduja shrimp empanadas, brandade tacos, chips and salsa - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here twice, once at night on the weekend, and again during a weekday evening. Two different vibes. Weekend night is definitely a cool bar to get drinks and just enjoy times with ur friends. It's definitely very dark down there and can be difficult to get a spot to sit. The cocktails are made in a punch so not much substitution is possible During the week, a few of us came for a bite and a drink. The burger was super yummy and it was pretty dead in there, we were maybe 1 of 2 parties there. Overall a cool place. read more

Punch House - Burger - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing vibes in here with the fish tank. It's not a huge bar so get there early for a nice booth with friends or a nice spot at the bar to see the fish tank. Amazing date night spot but if you want to bring a group they have a large area hidden behind a book shelf that you can reserve highly recommended read more

This is such a nice speakeasy! Never knew this existed in Pilsen let alone Thalia Hall. I don't know how I ever miss this precious building! I walked into a restaurant in which Punch House resides. The host near door was not sure about seating at Punch House and told us to head downstairs to see so safe to say that they're 2 separate entities. We headed downstairs and was hit by this old school look with the booths, lounge seats, low tables, piano, and more. I would say that they should be a bit better about being more welcoming or having a sign that says (seat yourself) or else you can stand there looking confused like us haha. We decided to just go ahead and find a seat at the closest table to us and the door cause we were too timid to see if anything was available and didn't know yet if that was allowed haha i think that's the onlyyy reason I took a star off. Once we sat down a waitress noticed us about 2min after and we had already looked at the menu (QR) and asked her for recommendations and flavor questions. She was very helpful and we both really enjoyed our drinks! Our waitress left mid service so can't say too much about her. I would definitely sneak in here again if possible when in the Pilsen area for a drink! read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thank you. RAUL is the BEST BARTENDER EVER. Your the best bro great experience. Attended well. Caring and honest and loves what he does

I first came to punch house about 5 years ago on a date. I enjoyed their punch class, we were able to learn how to prepare a holiday punch along another couple. This is an ideal spot for a date, very low light and jazzy vibe. The punch we made that evening (punch class) was tasty, we couldn't really taste the alcohol but it kicked in after. I liked this about the drink, it had a lot of the flavors but the alcohol didn't take away from it. Alcohol did it's effect without ruining the drinks flavor. After that first visit, I decided to visit every time I traveled to Chicago. Yesterday was my most recent visit and I didn't like it as much anymore. The music was very loud, it wasn't easy to hear ourselves-- so not the ideal spot anymore for a chatty moment over a drink. The punch wasn't tasty, it had a strong alcohol flavor and the rest felt diluted at the same time. Did they change who made the punch? It barely had flavor. Very disappointed. read more

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Cool vibe! Wish there were more wine choices. Staff is attentive! We had a blast! Love the dark sexy vibe!

I like the underground theme and there was plenty of seating which I enjoyed. However, I think they need a new bartender or perhaps it was an off night because they served me a half-made special request drink in a 1oz portion, and an undesirable staple Mai tai. I would have rather they say they didn't know how to make them, rather than serve me crap....and I'm not the picky type. read more

Meh. That's all I've got for ya. They made me write more so I will say the ham is good and service is less than great read more

Punch House - Menu - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Discovered Punch House as I staggered downstairs from the Tack Room looking for the bathroom. I was like, "Ok, now!" after I peeked inside and saw it was movin and groovin. I convinced my date that we should ditch Tack Room (mainly because there was no real vibe, the music sucked and it was kinda empty) and he said cool. As we made our way to the bar and checked out the scene, I felt as if my eight year-old self was at one of my godparents' basement parties about to perform "Ring My Bell" before being shooed back upstairs so the REAL party could start. Punch House nailed the 70s vibe with the wood-paneling, leather seating, beautiful aquarium and funky music. The bartenders even looked like 70s transplants without looking like they were trying. I mean, this place was the Regal Begal incarnate and I was Jack or Larry's "hot date". My Cutlass Supreme (ummm...Supremes, hiccup) were a tasty mix of tequila, rum, hibiscus, melon and lime and set the mood for my famous Soul Train dancer moves on the crowded dance floor. I had a GREAT time and went back on a Saturday night and had an even better time. I had the tasty wings and oysters to accompany my cocktail, this trip, and of course there was plenty more boogie-oogie-oogieing. An absolute must if you're looking for a laid-back vibe, great music and groovy people. read more

Punch House has long been on my list of places to visit and finally made it last week. My fiancé and I were pleasantly shocked to find a booth on a Friday night. We loved the relaxed and old school atmosphere and really enjoyed our drinks. We both had the Gin Punch and will be back to try more from their drink list. The bartenders are very friendly and welcoming (just like everyone who works at Thalia Hall!) We'll be back soon! read more

Great vibes and excellent cocktails. Best place to grab a drink before a show at Thalia Hall. I love the fish tank and the service is spectacular! read more

Found ourselves in the cutest speakeasy for date night Saturday. You'll find it in the basement of Dusek's, same building as Thalia Hall. We came early enough where there was still prime seating- they told us to seat ourselves. The server was pretty attentive, always checking in to see if we needed refills or more to order. We ordered the tequila punch called Space juice for Jered. It gave sangria vibes but overall a decent punch since I ordered two lol. I had half a dozen oysters which was great! Loved the MIGNONETTE sauce with the lemons. My bf ordered their cheeseburger. The burger was a little on the medium rare side so make sure you ask for how you like it done. They played an interesting mix of old school hip hop, 2000s r&b, and pop. Very chill vibes so don't think I would come here if I wanted to hit the dance floor but I'll try on a later night next time. read more

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If you're looking for a cool place to grab a drink, Punch Bowl is a great place to stop. The vibes are cool, almost jazz lounge like. This would be a great place to bring a group, as you can order drinks as a single, in a carafe or a full punch bowl that would serve 6-8 people. The drinks we had were delicious, and very pretty. We also really appreciated the service - they were just on it all night. This place does get busy, and I don't think there's an option to make a reservation, so that is a challenge. We've tried to stop by 3-4 times before we finally were able to find a table or seat at the bar, but it was worth the wait. Of course, you can always order a drink and be standing, but that's never fit our vibe, especially with all the great places in Pilsen in the immediate area. We'd definitely go back! read more

Interesting place to hide and have a drink with friends. Literally you go down the spiral staircase and find a seat, it is fairly gloomy and not well lit, I had to trust that I won't trip. I found a booth and sat with my friends. I got the menu and honestly could not see the menu and had to use my phone flashlight to read it. The waitress came and first thing she asked was "Are you going to pay cash or credit?" Was weird but I asked, basically they need to hold your credit card if you will use it to pay the bill. I told her, I pay cash. We ordered a few appetizers and it was decent, the drinks was limited so I went with the traditional can. We all did not stay too long as all of us had an hard time reading the menu to order more food. The consensus was that if we are wanting to hide from people we will come here. read more

Punch House - Smoked Lamb Ribs $15 - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to lay back and relax with friends. Downstairs they have a bar that is chill with 6 booths and a great place to hang out in the north side of the bar with a DJ stand and a small library. The service is good and they have a variety of housemate mix drinks. Unfortunately, we didn't try the food. However, the waitress said they are known for their bar snacks. Definitely will be bringing other friends to show them how chill this bar is. We tried the Chatham Artillery, which had a different variety of liquors in one. It was pretty good, wouldn't get it again though. Cheers!! read more

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The Punch House has now become one of our favorite spots to eat dinner and grab a drink during the week after a long day of teaching. As teachers, we were first brought into Dusek's by the wonderful teacher discount in September, but we soon discovered the Punch House in the basement and have been hooked ever since. The biggest draw for us is the weekday happy-hour for the 'punches,' aka delicious cocktails, at $6 a pop instead of $12-15. What a steal! This happy-hour goes until 7. Tonight I tried a new punch, the Planter's punch. It was very delicious! But I had my second (you have to have a second at that price) be one of my classic favorites: the Blackwoods. Check out the attached menu for the descriptions! Also on happy-hour is the fantastic pretzel with shaved Parmesan cheese and ground mustard dipping sauce. This pretzel is absolutely Devine! Once of our favorite meals at Dusek's is available at the Punch House: the Juicy Lucy burger with bacon-fat fries. So we make it a scrumptious dinner at the Punch House and walk away stuffed and happy! Cheap/quality cocktails, a heavenly pretzel, and a scrumptious burger/fry combo...can you imagine a better way to spend your weeknight dinner? I sure can't! So head on over to the Punch House and give it a try yourself! read more

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My go to neighborhood spot. Great drinks, even great nonalcoholic options. The food is pretty solid and the music is always great.

What a neat hidden gem of a lounge!!! Visiting Pilsen/Chicago and this place was recommended by a local (my daughter!). You'd never know it was there if it wasnt pointed out to you. Cool selection of "punches" (mixed drinks) from spicy to fruity & sweet! I had the BLIND MELON punch and it was tasty! Also tried a PURPLE POWER which was really good. My only complaint- I love Vodka & no vodka punches.. Still a great CHILL place with a great relaxing vibe! read more

Punch House - Blind Melon Punch - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a speak easy vibe in the basement. Loved it. Will be back. Bartender could have been a bit more attentive, and cocktail waitresses would have been nice as it was a bit busy. Yankees ordered at bar directly. I'm not sure if this is their normal practice as it was a week night read more

Loved this dark, nautical themed, yummy speakeasy. Matteo the bartender gave excellent, very gracious service. Duck carnitas were awesome! Highly recommended! Especially pre-show at Thalia Hall! read more

Just not good. I can't believe the bouncer is going to chase me Down because I was drinking a drink outside within the little outside area...to top it off he was so rude. read more

Overall: Who knew punch could still be good outside of college? Great vibes and good drinks! The good: The atmosphere is the cherry on top. Basement bar with a fish tank, comfy and humble seating, and a cozy vibes. Lots of interesting decor everywhere. The drinks though, are the meat of the deal. The different punches are great, and for those not inclined there's a good beer menu too. The food looks pretty good too. They also have WiFI since you won't get cell service. The not-so-good: A bit pricey. The punches were great but I don't even wanna look at my bill... Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Food: N/A read more

Punch House - Delicious and effective - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A chic place for dates, hangs, or single drinks! Service is friendly and they have amazing drinks. Can be crowded at night, but try to get a bar seat and then drink away. A great place for a first date. Highly recommend getting the bowl and sharing with friends - no regrets, just hangovers. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The bar is located downstairs. Very quaint-I went on a Saturday night. Diverse crowd. Good music[Michael Jackson vibe] -some were dancing. I ordered an Old Fashioned and the jalapeño hush puppies. The hush puppies were scrumptious. The old fashioned-meh. The drink was quite weak. The vibe was awesome-mostly friendly people-quite a few couples. Age range-I'm guessing late 20s to mid thirties. I can't wait to go back! Gave 4 out of five because my server was quite consistently unpleasant. I asked whether they had Dragons Milk beer and she responded: "We have whatever is on our beer list." Oh ok. Rude-especially since I didn't have a copy of this beer list. read more

a rollicking and seafaring good time! the live shanty band was an excellent touch . Minus one star for the bandleader tripping me with his peg leg just because I was trying to dance on the bar would love some sort of hardtack type snack and an expanded mocktail menu read more

Punch House - whiskey punch - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This bar reminded me of a trendy version of my great grandmothers basement. It's very dark inside with candles, booths, bar stools, and couches. I like that they can make any drink into a snow cone but be aware it is messy. The wAitress was good with recommendations as I enjoyed my drink very much. I'm excited to come back for another drink and to try the fondue. read more

Punch House - Snow cone "from chili with love" - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an awesome place. Great atmosphere, service and crowd. The menu includes drinks designed by the staff which is a cool idea. Loved the fish tank and old model ships! Comfy furniture and great DJ. read more

This place is great. The cool 60's-ish interior, the aquarium behind the bar, the snacks, and the PUNCH!! A must-visit before a show at Thalia Hall. Came here, read the menu, and immediately wanted all the punches. So we did! Had one of each, whee! Everything was original, delicious and frosty. I'm coming back here! read more

Really cool speakeasy underneath the amazing Dusek's restaurant. This made the dinner so much more exciting having a cool bar to look forward to just downstairs. I like how there were delicious and fresh punch flavors as well. Too bad we didn't stay until midnight to watch them feed the fish and take a shot, but still a cool atmosphere! read more

Anybody who has lived in Chicago for a while and likes to go out knows that punch house is a hidden Chicago gem. Always diverse, always stylish, always a fun time. read more

Last night they truly impressed a group of 10 foodies and this isn't easy to do! After a concert they were busy and we did not have a reservation, we just popped in, hungry and halfway in the bag. Their floor manager Daniel Wat came out to us, with a welcoming smile. He found us a table where he was even able to satisfy in retrospect an unreasonable request for a quiet spot. The ambiance was great and the food (we ordered every appetizer on their menu twice) was OUTRAGEOUSLY delicious, beautifully plated, served at a perfect temperature! We were beyond impressed how quickly everything arrived and how accomedatong the servers were! Get yourself a truffled foie grass dip - it is the food of Gods! We ordered it again several times and it was still not enough... Yum!!! In the photo one of our friends let himself go and began to treat himself to this appetizer as an individual portion... Oh well... We understood read more

Punch House - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A fun basement bar to get the night started! No windows down here, so we like to come before it gets busy (during COVID). Drinks are great. Service is friendly. Decor is moody and fun, as is the music. The cocktail menu offers up a selection of premade punches that are all really interesting. I haven't asked for this yet, but I'm pretty sure they can make cocktails of your choice upon request too. They have a pretty big aquarium behind the bar that's fun to stare at, and excellent food made by the same chef that cooks for Dusek's (upstairs). read more

Really, what is there not to to LOVE about this place??? The atmosphere is amazing the staff is always great. There is food available and the drinks charge but are never a let down. If you have not experienced this place you should. If you are feeling up for it I recommend you check out the rest of the bars throughout the facility. Theres the concert hall upstairs and they also throw some great shows. I COULD GO ON AND ON...I love this place... the salt water fish are my favorite. read more

Jay, our waitress was an absolute pleasure. Ryan and Mark In security were both respectful and on top of their stuff. 10/10 experience