This gorgeous bar is on the mezzanine level of the Trump International Hotel & Tower. Very chic and cosmopolitan décor with stunning city views. Drink selections are well chosen. Food menu also has a good variety. The pepperoni and gouda flatbread was shockingly delicious! Braised shortrib sliders were great. Lamb meatballs were average. Rebar is pricey (drinks and appetizers ~$22 each), but that's to be expected. We had a fabulous time. read more

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I'm definitely a fan of Rebar, but I gotta say that I will probably not be returning here for a VERY LONG time. The bar opens at 4:00pm and we arrived at 4:30pm. We were seated immediately (with a view of the Chicago river) and our waitress came by to take our drink orders. I dont drink so I wanted to order off their food menu. Unfortunately the kitchen doesnt open until 5pm!!! So, I had to sit and wait for the kitchen to open. I was not happy because when I'm hungry, I HAVE to eat!!!! Luckily they served complimentary olives and crackers so that was nice. At 5pm EXACTLY, our waitress stops by again to take our food orders. Yay!!! We ordered four dishes and our orders came out two at a time. Service was very good here, despite the bar being pretty full. We ordered the bulgogi, california maki, shrimp tempura maki, and the gyoza. All of the food was good, but not the best I've ever had. My favorite was the california maki. We spent about $70 for two people. Its definitely very expensive here! May be a long while before I return. read more

A window seat here with views of the Chicago skyline and river can't be beat. I think it's best to come here on a quiet night during off-peak hours so that you can actually enjoy the space and scenery. On this particular visit, we did not have any service issues and no one was snobby or rude to us so I'll give it 4 stars for now. Our waitress was friendly and prompt. Chairs were comfy, decor was modern and cool. The crowd was sparse but eclectic, but then again that can be expected at any hotel bar/lounge. The one thing that really shocked me was the absolutely exorbitant prices for cocktails--starting at $17, who does Trump think he is? The fresh berry fusion (cîroc red berry, mixed berries, simple syrup & a twist of lime juice) was tasty and it better be for that price. Bar menu includes champagne, wine, beer, whiskey, scotch--only the finest and most expensive. Overall, a great place for a date, business meeting, or drinks with friends. read more

Rebar. Interesting literal name for a place that still has views of the rebar sticking out of the concrete on the yet to be finished riverwalk. Rebar wasn't open yet on my last visit to the Trump Tower so this was my first visit to the highly acclaimed lounge located on the mezzanine level of the Trump Tower. Enter off the lobby level and walk up a flight of marble steps. A friendly hostess will greet you at the top of the stairs and show you to your table. We scored a great table with deep leather chairs right at the window overlooking what in the Summer will be the Chicago River and what was on this night- a half frozen tundra. Since we had just finished dinner- the sushi menu that was handed to us was out so we just ordered a couple of drinks and took a look around. As I sipped my drink I thought that there was a good mix of people, from conventioneers manhandling the servers to friends out together for cocktails. There was music playing in the background that at times had almost a club beat going but not so loud that you couldn't hear your friends talk. Service was okay (I'm all for going Green but I am beginning to wonder why it is so hard to get a glass of water to go along with my martini's these days!) and after a couple of asks- we finally got our water. The drinks are not cheap so be prepared. One mixed drink and one martini came to over $35 but I guess something has to pay for the cool restrooms! All in all, Rebar would be a place to stop in at the front or end of your night- but I wouldn't make a whole night of it. Can't wait to see it in the Summer, though, cuz what I was able to discern through the snow- the views of the Chicago River and Michigan Ave bridge are going to be magnificent. Bring your out of town guests . . . .they'll love it. And you will get to nonchalantly say about the view, "Yeah. It's one of the things I love about living in Chicago". read more

Went back to Rebar on a Saturday night and was underwhelmed by this place! There really wasn't much attractive to go back another time.. (not even the crowd) read more

The Bar itself is swank and totally fun. Most expensive drinks you can find, service is friendly and great place for friends and date night. if you dont make an impression here with your date than you need to work on your game!! read more

I went to Trump's rooftop last time I was here, but it was closed last night due to the cold weather! So, we checked out Rebar inside. It's a pretty spot with a great view of the water, and they give you loads of olives and jalapeno white cheddar popcorn to munch on! That popcorn was SUPER addicting, btw! Drinks are pricey as assumed. I got their merry berry nonalcoholic drink which was super pretty with a hibiscus flower on top! Hee heeee. read more

Some people will automatically disregard this bar because of the name on the tower. I suggest thinking again. A beautiful view of the Chicago river and in clear weather, possibly even the lake. Dim, calm lighting. 4 not 5 stars because I know the cost of some of the wines on the list and they are extremely overpriced. You are paying for ambiance. Perfect for a date night! read more

Rebar - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stunning views for delicious after dinner drinks! Very expensive but worth it for a special occasion. The only negative I would give Rebar would be the service, our waitress seemed flustered and was slow to check on us throughout the night. read more

Rebar - Amazing drinks + beautiful view!! - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice concept, but the execution isn't as great as I would've expected. I liked the decor and ambiance they've created. It was impressive when I walked in. I expected it to be upscale and all. Actually, I had heard or somehow thought it was much higher up than it was - which was a bit disappointing from a view perspective. Still, we got lucky with a great window table overlooking the Chicago River. Drinks and all were fine. I had this Titan IPA which is probably one of the hoppiest IPAs I've ever had. If you like that sort of thing, which I do. Other drinks were also fine. The flat bread appetizer we ordered was really good. Nice and crispy. The shortfall is basically in the service. I didn't get a good vibe from the waitress and we had to look for her far too often. I expected a lot better based on the amount of money we spent, so it came down to a question of "value". Difficult to measure, for sure... but that's what reviews are all about. read more

This place is great! We were sat at a table facing east next to the floor to ceiling windows. Beautiful view! Nice spot for pictures. The cocktails are well made and not too pricey. Ranging from $13-18 The servers are all very nice and were super on top of refilling our olives and popcorn. We didn't try the food since we were headed to a different spot for dinner after. read more

Rebar is obviously a place to go for the "Trump experience" (not the "Trump experience" of having served your country as a tortured POW). It's class all the way which includes those little courtesies and niceties that used to be commonplace. The drinks are impressive in their originality, but seem to be really light on the booze. It's a marvelous place in many ways. I don't mind paying for a great experience, but the price here just doesn't match up. But that's a personal preference. read more

Wow!! Amazing! Service was spectacular! Everything was down to a t perfect. The drinks were different and creative. I would defiantly check this place out if I were here again. read more

Rebar - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5 overall Came here for a drink with my fiancé after walking around Chicago. It was Friday afternoon, quite empty so we got a seat beside the window for a nice view. We ordered drinks (champagne for me and rum diet for my man). We just wanted a few snacks, they actually serve a great plate with olives & salty stick things. Quite a big portion actually which was nice for bar snacks. My fiancé got the Rancic hand roll - $11 1 tuna or 1 salmon traditional soybean paper hand roll with cucumber & avocado. Probably not worth $11 for a hand roll but he liked it. We ordered a seaweed salad and a miso soup. Great small snacks. The prices are of course inflated but you are at the Trump so it is expected. Would return again, but probably at night when it would be more busy. read more

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Ahhh...this was a cool spot to just chill and enjoy a cocktail served by a friendly and attentive waitress. Sat in a comfortable chair overlooking the Chicago River. Great atmosphere...very laid back. Pricy but worth it to me. read more

We walked here after dinner at RPM Steak for an after-dinner drink. The one star is for the view from the bar, which, by any account is spectacular. When we got there, the bar was nearly empty - which, for 10:30/11pm on a Saturday night was really surprising. Despite the lack of patrons, our server didn't see any particular hurry in taking our orders, and the order took forever to get. Initially, we intended to order a second round, but our server largely checked out on us, and we just ended up getting our bill and leaving. Go here to see the night view up the river, but if you're looking for any level of service, head elsewhere. read more

rebar is what I would expect, classy and pricey. My husband and I stopped into rebar to have a few drinks before going to dinner. We were there on a weeknight around 7PM and it was not very crowded. The atmosphere was modern and cozy. Our server was polite, conversational without being overbearing, and never hovered, but was on top of our empty glasses. We enjoyed our romantic moment and will go back next time we are in Chicago. read more

Rebar - View from rebar, my rosè. - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this upscale bar on the river. We were in town for a conference doing some party hopping and I could have easily stayed here all night. The service was stellar - which was to be expected - and our personal bartender made me quite possibly the best drink I've ever had. Some fruity pink fabulous concoction that matched my purse. I loved the views! read more

Service is terrible. The music is from the 70s. The room has no character. Beautiful view wasted on a lounge that has nothing else to offer

Food was decent but not worth the price. Same for the cocktails. Too many other great places nearby that are more affordable.

Waitress super nice. DJ excellent (minus the annoying violinist playing along to hip hop (wtf) Don't bother with the food it's terrible. Literally terrible. The 2 stars are for the DJ and the server. read more

Not over price at all. On power with all the other bars in the area as far as pricing. I felt the food was excellent and so did my girlfriend. read more

When I heard of Rebar and the location being inside of the Trump Hotel, I was excited and expected nothing but great things, but soon shortly my thoughts were changed. First there was a big confusion because the menu thats online was changed because of the fall season, they were only selling Sushi. The waiters were nice but the quality of food was terrible. read more

SHORT REVIEW: Rebar is my kind of place in every single way. LONG REVIEW TRUMP TOWER: THE HISTORY If you're unfamiliar with the Trump Tower Chicago, construction started in 2005 and opened in January 2009. Trump had originally intended it to be the tallest building in the United States, but changed his mind in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. It is currently the fourth tallest building in the United States, at 1389' tall, and cost $847 million dollars to build. The architect was Adrian Smith. REBAR Rebar is on the mezzanine level of the Trump Tower Chicago. Rebar is sophisticated upscale, yet causal, with signature cocktails, a sexy vibe, a gorgeous highly trained staff, right in the middle of one of the finest cities. I absolutely love being in the River North Gallery District and stopping in to Rebar dressed up for the night, enjoying the simple pleasure of walking in and hearing the super hype music as I'm surrounded by all of the gorgeous staff and guests, in the loveliest of surroundings, for one of my favorite cocktails: Pink Affair (sparkling rosé, St. Germain, berries, soda) or Trump Sling (Knob Creek Single Barrel, demerara sugar, nutmeg scented ice). SERVICE EXPERIENCE I often stop in to get the night started in style, or come in with friends to relax and have a light bite; like braised short rib quesadilla (chihuahua cheese, chipotle sauce, salsa rojo, cilantro sour cream) or the goat cheese flatbread with sun dried tomatoes. CONCLUSION I have been many, many times to Rebar since I first discovered it in 2009, and I've never been disappointed. I challenge anyone with similar taste to mine to not feel the same. I will definitely continue to come back! 5/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *Happy Hour: Tues-Thurs 7pm-9pm *Parking is valet. *Hours: Mon-Wed: 4pm-12:30am Thurs/Fri: 4pm-1am Sat: 3pm-1:30am Sun: 1pm-12:30am *For more information: http://m.trumphotelcollection.com/chicago/dining read more

It's not called the Trump because it specializes in saving you money. This has to be one of the most expensive rounds of drinks I've ever bought in my entire life. But that being said it was also one of the most delicious. Their Cilantro Martini really was "stunning" as the menu would describe it. Made with jalepeno infused hangar one vodka, fresh pineapple juice, and topped off with godiva white. The blend of spicy and sweet was unlike anything I've ever experienced in a girly glass. The place itself is as chic as you would expect a Trump lounge would be, and is certainly a good spot to bring friends who enjoy the finer things. Sure... every spot like this is going to have the obvious negatives. The pretentious crowd, the snooty and slow service, and again the fuck-your-wallet price tags, but these cocktails will seriously make your knees buckle. Even if you can only afford one. read more

Loud. Pretentious. Waste of time. I don't know what my "scene" is. But I know this place isn't it. I came here last night with my friend when we used to live downtown 3 years ago and could watch this place being built from our window. We were curious and thought we'd just stop in for a drink at Rebar. We probably stuck out like sore thumbs since we: 1. clearly weren't showing enough skin 2. didn't order the $600 bottles of champagne 3. weren't with men that were triple our age Beers started at $7. Cocktails at $14. The bottle service looked absolutely ridiculous. My first drink was a rhubarb and grapefruit martini and it was surprisingly wretched. It was so bitter I couldn't drink it. Our server whisked it away and brought me a MUCH better cocktail. Needless to say, I won't be returning. Rebar just didn't do it for me. read more

I went to Rebar last week and the minute you walk in, you know its a pretty nice loungy feel. I was very impressed with the restroom, I have been to nice upscale places, but their restrooms were disappointing. Rebar has beautiful views and their Cosmo's are to die for! However, I must say if I was ever asked if I would ever go again - My answer would be, " NO." When my friend and I ordered our Cosmo's at the bar, the bar tender asked us, "They are $15 each (referring to the Cosmo's), did you guys know that?" Asking us as if we might not be able to afford the drink. We were the only two Latina's in the entire crowd, did that mean we could not afford our drink? It was completely uncalled for, ignorant and repugnant. I hope you have a better experience than mine. read more

Don't really understand the bad rap this place has got. However, my understanding may be hindered by the use of a company credit card. Having said that, still, I'd come back for a $15 cocktail if I felt like treating myself. Honestly. The crowd (Friday evening after-work bunch) seemed a good mix. I saw neither your 'douchebags' nor your stuffy suit or public school types. Everyone was just enjoying the view and the drinks. Service was lovely. My dad has this strange tendency to introduce me to everyone - 'this is my daughter Helen' - as if that's quite a normal thing to do... to a barman. It is not, but the barman took it in his stride so well done him. He also didn't take offence at my wrinkled nose at the concept of a margarita with avocado in (actualy can't taste the avocado, but it's a decent margarita). He also mixed a mean cocktail. Really - the hibiscus thing was a bubbly glass of greatness. Not one of the six we tried (when a vodka will set you back the same, you may as well go wild, people) was too sweet - my pet hate - and all were pretty delicious. They were also strong. Tick, tick, tick. The view is great, the bar is a nice place to while away the evening and the bar snacks are plentiful and delicious. Even the bathrooms are special - full length frosted glass beats craptastic vinyl any day. Two things I do not understand: A seven thousand dollar bottle of brandy. The name. To me, 'rebar' means a steel reinforcing bar. Is it a clever reference to the incredible quantities of reinforced concrete in the building (which is, to be fair, an interesting case study in reinforced concrete construction - but maybe 1) only if you're a geeky engineer like me and 2) not while you're drinking cocktails).... or is it just a weird name. Strangely, all the drinks had daft names too. Answers on a postcard please. So, controversially, I don't think it's that overpriced. Take off the four bucks overhead for location (come on, look out the window!) and you've got a cocktail far better than the unoriginal badly mixed crap served up at some places. Good for a treat, that's all I'm saying. Trump: good wig, good drinks, bad naming policy. read more

Expectations are everything when it comes to Rebar. We purchased a Groupon good for three apps and two cocktails, and showed up on a Thursday evening. We figured that what you're paying for at Rebar is the ambiance, and expected a super upscale and swanky place with an awesome view. Instead, Rebar looks like a Vegas hotel lobby - seriously. The furniture is bland and spaced out too far apart, the place was not particularly stylish at all, and all of the veneers throughout the entire restaurant are faux and a bit cheesy. The only thing that met our expectations was that there was a nice view of the Chicago river below - but keep in mind you're only on the second floor here. Cocktails were strong (you won't get gipped on alcohol content) but did not blow our minds by any means. The non-groupon price for these drinks is just absurd and completely unsubstantiated, especially given the ambiance let-down. Food was a mixed bag, mostly meh: 1) Yellowfin Tuna Tartar (gf): lemongrass, ginger, pickled watermelon rind. This was probably my favorite thing that we ordered. It was good. 2) Pepperoni & Gouda pepperoni flatbread: melted gouda, san marzano. This was exquisitely mediocre. Go to domino's and buy 3 full sized pizzas for the same price. 3) Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings with crispy leeks, lobster bisque. This was straight up bad. Our server was nice but kind of aggressive. We will definitely never be back to this place. Complete letdown - not even worth the Groupon price we paid. read more

One of Chicago's best keep secrets! Without question, I LOVE this place and have used it countless times to start the night! It equally wooed the dozen plus I've brought here ...though not having to pay may have biased them just a bit! (wink) [See below, concerns about price] Still, what's not to like? It's got a great location. The décor is chic, fun, and modern yet still sophisticated and classy. "Modern Style and Classic Sophistication" is one of their tag-lines and I think it describes it perfectly. The gorgeous view looking down the Chicago River out to the lake is spectacular and sets a great tone for the evening. The drinks are some of the best in town and the service has always been top notch. Unlike for my friend Brett D, it has never been slow in my experience and actually quite the contrary. Topping this all off, they offer some truly amazing Japanese themed appetizers and sushi. Perhaps the part I like the best is the crowd. While possibly a little laid back and in some ways quiet compared to some of the other lounges, Rebar really is a great people watching place with clientele often having genuine cool originality and even sometimes refreshingly eccentric style. It's definitely not your typically Chicago club mix and unlike some of the individuals you might run into at some of the other lounges who think they are something because they know the guy at the door, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the Rebar crowd weren't actually the real deal. At Rebar, there is no pretentious line at the door and I personally find the crowd to be a much more refreshingly diverse group. *** TIP ***: Being only a couple short blocks from the Purple Pig, Rebar is a great way to wait for your table. Put your name in (and phone number) at the Purple Pig, walk over to Rebar, have a drink..maybe some appetizers (I always do), and wait for your table to come up. I've done this three times and it works great! So back to the question, so what's not to like? Besides the fact the beautiful view down the Chicago river used to be my office view before the Trump building blocked it (seriously I'm over it ...now), the place is by most people's standards pretty pricey. Expect your drink to be $10 or more...emphasis on more. Even a beer will set you back maybe $8-12 bucks while a specialty martini being like $15-17 if not more. Some of the sushi rolls are in the $25 range and even a basic spicy tuna roll (though immaculate in appearance) is $12. To give you an even better idea, one drink plus appetizers was more than the entire dinner bill at Purple Pig. Being overly expensive is the only reason I give Rebar four stars instead of five. Maybe that's not fair though since perhaps it's the high pricing that keeps the atmosphere and clientele what it is and quite frankly it's the wealthier crowd that Trump is trying to cater to here so crazy pricing is not to be unexpected. Items tried during last visit: The Scrooge - straight off the new holiday drink menu this martini comprised of jalapeño infused vodka, cinnamon, and a few other things I don't exactly remember was amazing. All I can say is WOW what a divine collage of flavors that changes as it goes down. Akami, Chutoro, Otoro Tuna Nigiri - this tour of different types of tuna was super fresh but perhaps not the absolute best I've had; even at Rebar previously. That's not to say I didn't really like it....I did. Spicy Tuna Roll - I'm not sure the presentation could have been much better but other than that, I found this roll to be quite average in taste. My recommendation is to pass on this one. It's not worth the $12 dollars. That said , if you are truly dying for a basic (save for the red tobiko caviar on top) spicy tuna roll, you probably won't be disappointed. Prism Roll - a combination of shrimp tempura, assorted fish, and avocado dressed with marinated jalapeños, chives, and red tobiko caviar. The jalapeños made it a perfect match for my drink but by itself while very fresh and good was not completely mind blowing. Rebar won't be for everyone, but if the above sounds intriguing and the prices don't scare you off, definitely check it out. It may just be one of your favorite spots. read more

Rebar - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a mixed bag Rebar is. I went to Rebar for a friend's birthday. She had called ahead and reserved a table for us, and upon arriving ordered Belvedere bottle service. The atmosphere was upscale-hotel-nice, as you would expect from a bar in an upscale hotel. It felt a little stale, but still trendy and comfortable. Our waitress was amazing. Although she clearly had a handful of tables and was also acting as the "bus boy" for her tables, she tended to us quite well. I don't think any of us were sitting around waiting for long before we were taken care of. The hostess was another story. We were originally seated at the wrong table. It sat far fewer people than the reservation was for. Our waitress moved us to a larger area with better seating (a nice big couch and several large, comfy chairs.) Shortly thereafter the hostess came over and, very rudely, told us that we could not sit there because it was reserved for a VIP. We explained that we would move back and just wanted more chairs so people could sit, but for some reason the hostess kept arguing with us. This was confusing because we were agreeing to do what she asked. What makes the story worse is that the VIP reservations was *actually for us.* The manager came over a few minutes later and asked why we moved and explained that we were the VIPs. In the end, she sorted it out and we moved back to the larger area and were given a free round of shots to make up for the inconvenience, but that still doesn't make up for the way the hostess was speaking to us. In the end Rebar isn't a bad or a wonderful place to spend your night downtown. I would be willing to give it another shot, particularly if the nasty hostess were gone or at least altered her attitude. With the wealth of bar/lounges that are just like this place in the same area, however, it is pretty likely that I won't ever return. read more

Okay Okay I admit it. The specialty drink at this bar The Dream became a NIGHTMARE. Rebar was the chosen bar for NYE. I along with a fellow yelper decided on this spot. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess and the bartenders were nice. The best thing about this bar is the view. I was able to see both of the firework shows and see a beautiful Chicago. Will I be a regular...probably not but I had fun. Oh just in case you wanted to take a nap....their bathroom is great :-) read more

Great views but not super innovative drinks. Come here for a chic night out. Our host was happy to change out seats when our numbers increased. The waitresses were a little slow but it was a Saturday night and I expected that. They served us olives and popcorn, the popcorn had rosemary and I wasn't its biggest fan. I tried the gin and clove drink, tastes a lot like whiskey, good option for whiskey drinkers. I would come here on an off night to enjoy the space. read more

Want to feel fancy? Enjoy delicious cocktails for $13-15 each and pretend you can afford it? This place is truly splendid. You will get what you pay for. I've only been once, on a quiet Sunday night, but my experience was terrific. I had a basil-infused cocktail that knocked my socks off, and then I had another one. The whole list is above par, as is to be expected. Great place to take a date, a friend, or a small group. I have yet to try the apps but you better believe I will. I know you're waiting for the snotty part. While I enjoy and appreciate the casual nature of Chicago, let's dress for the occasion and leave our hoodies at home. I understand that jeans fly pretty much anywhere in this town, but I find my enjoyment of $13 cocktails, a gorgeous view of downtown Chicago, and the very knowledge that I've taken an elevator to the top of a building with "Trump" on it undermined by the hoodies, the knit caps, and the 10-year-old Chuck Taylors. Throw a blazer on over that hoodie, however, and I love you. I'll return to Rebar, dressed appropriately and with plenty of cash or someone else flush. I'll report back on the apps! read more

I excepted more from The Trump. I love the look and feel of The Trump hotel, but this bar doesn't fit in. The prices say Trump, but the menu and the decor is a little ho-hum. I have no idea how rivets on the menu go along with the upscale theme of the hotel. That being said, I like it. They have a variety of champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass, and the service is top notch. They also serve delicious complimentary bar snacks like olives and spiced nuts. Lights are low, and crowd is mixed. I have a soft spot for hotel bars, but this one isn't my favorite. I don't want to state the obvious, by why isn't the bar on the top floor? read more

Went here for the first time last night to meet a group of out-of-towners as they were staying there. The ambiance was nice - low lit, good music (not too loud), comfortable table settings... and a great view. There was a definite chic crowd and good people watching. Drinks, though overpriced ($16 for a glass of prosecco... then again, what do you expect from Trump or downtown Chicago hotel bars?) came fast and were cold. I'd recommend this place to meet up with friends before starting out your night or a great date spot - be sure to grab a table next to the window for a romantic factor. I'll definitely be back the next time I strap on high heels & have a night on the town. read more

Came here for drinks. Try to sit by the water, it's a beautiful scene! They also bring complimentary olives and popcorn to enjoy with your drinks, so that's kinda nice. It's just a little pricey, but I'm sure you would know that. It's Trump Tower! Maybe next time we'll get a glimpse of D.Rose. read more

Very nice lounge bar at Trump Hotel. The great view is all windows looking east onto the river and Michigan Ave. from the lobby, it's just up the left hand stairs by the windows. We were seated by the windows and our waitress, Amanda, quickly brought us a drink menu and snacks of jalapeño popcorn and olives. The drink menu had a limited selection. I asked Amanda if they had my preferred VSOP cognac, they did. My husband opted for a scotch. The service was great with Amanda stopping by every so often to check on us even as they got busy. When we were ready to leave she promptly brought our check. We got there around 9 and left around 1030. Over all a very nice way to end the evening. Definitely a place we'll remember for our next Chicago trip! read more

So, the second time we tried to go for a drink at Sixteen, we were denied... they were closing for the night. But they mentioned we should go to Rebar. So, gladly we went! This time, fresh from dinner at Greek Islands and not wanting to retire for the night (on a Wednesday night?)... Sat down at a nice table by the window. Had great drinks (mine was some sort of champagne cocktail, in true Libby fashion) and great conversation. I will come back again. I would absolutely bring business colleagues (in fact, one of my colleagues will be staying at the hotel soon) or people visiting Chicago. Classy, dark, loungy, fun. read more

Now, let me preface: my fella and I were simply doing a little day drinking so individual results may vary. We had been upstairs in Trump at 16, and decided it wasn't our scene...we went downstairs to Rebar instead. Fantastic. I mean, the place was empty, a few couples at tables a few guys at the bar watching golf. Our bartender was funny and knowledgable (and totally aware of where he was working, if you know what I mean). Joel Rund. It was months ago that we went but we still sometimes go "hey, remember that awesome bartender at Rebar?" that's usually it though. Counts for something though right? read more