We actually came to Everett Farms for dinner, but since they didn't have any tables, they seated us…read morein The Old Mill Lounge. It's a "speakeasy" behind the bar, and surprisingly, they have a different menu from Everett Farms. I mean, it's similar, but they didn't offer the Umami burger (that I was looking forward to) and the pricing is different too. I think this area is geared towards cocktails. They closed the door and we basically had the whole room to ourselves. We feasted on some juicy grilled burgers and to-die-for Kennebec fries (thick and square-cut). It would have been nice to have the Sunday $10 burger price but it cost more to eat in The Old Mill Lounge. We ate pretty fast and when we left there were still available tables in the main restaurant. Next time: make a reservation

This is the second time I've been to this spot and if you come early enough you can get a spot…read more It's located within the Everett farms restaurant and it's considered a speakeasy. My husband and I love it for a quick bite and a good cocktail before heading out to have a dinner at either Everett farms or somewhere else. Abby was our server and we ordered a round of drinks a an a charcuterie board. We also ordered old fashioned, pink ranch water, and manhattan drinks for our group. Everything was great and we love how easy it is to get in and love the decor.

This has to be one of my favorite spots in the Chicago suburbs! It is such a hidden gem for both…read moreits architecture and its food! The building itself used to be a church so there are high vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. You can still see the church light fixtures and the cross on the front of the building. There is a beautiful outdoor space for when the weather is nice. The building looks out onto a lake which make it the most picturesque spot during the day. The food itself seems to be Mediterranean based though there is also poke so not sure what the cuisine really is... Everything I have tried from there has been amazing! I have gone there for both brunch and dinner and can honestly say there isn't anything I didn't like. Would definitely continue to come back as I think this is the perfect spot for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. The only caveat is that the space can get quite loud, especially at night which can make hearing others at your table somewhat difficult.

We visited this restaurant twice. The first time was during Great Lent, and we really enjoyed the…read morevegan options, which is why we decided to come back with friends. Unfortunately, our second experience was less pleasant. As soon as we entered, there was a strong and unpleasant smell coming from the restroom area, which immediately affected the atmosphere. We also had to wait quite a while for our server and had difficulty getting their attention when we wanted to order more. We still recommend giving this place a try, especially for the vegan options. We simply hope the management can pay more attention to cleanliness, odors, and service, as these details make a big difference in the overall experience.

My hubby and I were looking for a place with good drinks and decided to try this place. We parked…read moreand almost passed by the place because its like a small little bar with very little signage. It was before 6pm so we were able to find a seat. I think they have seats for only 25 people so prepare to stand when it gets busy. Our bartender was Edward and he was really nice. I ordered a Tiramisu Martini and then a Porn Star Martini. They were both good, but I preferred the Porn Star one. We also ordered a Smash Burger, which was actually from Holt's, connected to this bar. That burger was tasty - brioche bun & onions = yum. The chips it came with were crunchy. The Bacon popcorn was good but way too salty for me. Im glad we found this little bar and plan on coming back in the future.

We went out with Park Ridge friends last weekend and they took us to this charming bar. I read a…read morefew reviews that said that Pines Room has a small town vibe. I disagree--I am a Chicago boy and it has a big city hidden gem quality about it. In fact, they promote themselves as a speakeasy. Of course you can get any cocktail you want, but my husband and I both opted for a special strawberry cocktail made with Hendrick's gin. It was refreshing, not too sweet, and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice. Perfect! Our friends both ordered old fashioned cocktails that looked equally as good. It was a Saturday night and this tiny bar was jam-packed. We had to stand, but it was okay because we had only stopped in for one drink before heading to another restaurant for dinner. The bartenders were friendly and efficient. Prices are not inexpensive, but average to what you'd find in a downtown Chicago restaurant. If you''re looking for a cool place to hang in Park Ridge with a craft cocktail and have a small bite (they have a limited food menu, too), Pines Room is the place.

We were staying nearby during a long weekend in Chicago! After a long drive, we were looking to…read moreunwind with a cocktail, and headed to 28 Mile! Some street parking available out front and on adjacent streets or fairly close to the Highwood train station. The space is quaint, but well decorated with loosely art deco, higher end finishes! Bar seating or table seating for small to medium groups...it appeared there was a larger space for bigger parties but it was closed during our visit. Our bartender was very friendly and responsive to our requests! We both ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned, which came in an elaborate and entertaining display! The cocktail was delightfully sippable and lived up to the value. I'd absolutely order it again! A perfect spot to grab a cocktail and catch up with friends or wind down after a long day!

Horrible service, if I'm at a table why no waitress? The place has one toilet for men and one for…read moreladies. Come on now. Maybe the owners should go back to business school

Our server at the Wonderverse recommended we stop in the Ghost Trap after dinner so we did. It's a…read moreneat 21 and over speakeasy with a bar and a handful of tables. I don't think there's table service here, we ordered and paid at the bar but they did bring the drinks out to the table. They had a few Ghostbusters themed drinks that aren't available at the restaurant. I had the Death Chill Slushie which was good and strong, I enjoyed that it came with a rock candy swizzle stick. Hubby had the Wax On Wax Off which was a little more sweet and more up my alley. Overall a nice place to grab a drink and relax for a bit. Cute for a date night.

Cute spot inside wonderverse! Glad we came during soft…read moreopening weekend because I can tell this place will be packed. Shout out to Hedeia (spelling may be off) at the bar. She was hustling and patient with the guests. Things to keep in mind: you are paying for the theme. Their specialty drinks run $20. Tip your bartenders appropriately on that amount. Recs for the team: qr code, menus on tables would be helpful for when the crowds pick up. Fun time!

Had a wonderful time at this hidden gem! Music night on the patio in the summer was magical!…read moreAmbiance was so lovely and don't get me started on the incredible bartender's skill with the cocktails. Loved it so much!

Maxwell Mansion is a wedding venue, motel and a cocktail bar. I was here mostly for the cocktail…read morebar, but I did get a tour of the mansion and grounds. The mansion was built in 1856, making it the first mansion in Lake Geneva. The estate has been completely redone but charming details were kept. Along with a mansion where you can book a room, Maxwell also includes beautiful gardens, lounges, outdoor fireplaces, a heated pool, croquet and bocce ball. There is also a separate area in the back with motel rooms. Like I said, I was there for a lil' drink. There's a bar inside the mansion (Apothecary Bar) with all kinds of medical and druggist paraphernalia, with the space being a tribute to Dr. Philip Maxwell. But it's the speakeasy, which is accessible outside in the front of the house, that you'll want to visit. Ask for the password inside the mansion, and they will let you into a dark, below-ground bar. It's all decorated in prohibitionist flyers, and even the bartenders are dressed up in period costumes. It's a really cool and unique bar in Lake Geneva.

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

What's life without a little magic! We came by to see a show on a Sunday afternoon and we're able…read moreto enjoy the Physician's show. When you walk in there is a bar and some tables but through the double doors, you'll find a 2nd bar with a speakeasy feel. When we checked in, we were assigned our tables. We ordered drinks before hand and the drinks were brought to our tables. We also ordered the pimento cheese and crackers. We snacked on the crackers most of the show as there was quite a bit of pimento in the bowl. The show was great and was broken into 2 parts. There were a lot of great metaphors along with it being a very interactive show with the crowd. Many of the tricks and magic left us in complete awe. We can't wait to come back and see future shows!

This place is absolutely fantastic. First off. It's a pretty standard American restaurant. It is a…read morelittle small but they do have indoor and outdoor seating. Look and you just stepped into a really fancy outdoor restaurant but the prices don't add up. Because even though the food is absolutely spectacular it is very affordable. Everything on the menu is actually very fairly priced and quite delicious. I've been here over 15 times and every single time I trust something new I'm not disappointed at all. It does get a little crowded so it may be a little bit busy on the weekends. That's why I usually go on the weekdays and it's always very fast a quick service chatterbox y'all rock and I cannot wait to come back soon. I'm here for another delicious dinner.

So... we were never able to even try the food, this review is solely based on lack of customer…read moreservice and online ordering. Ordered online and set the pick up as ASAP. The order completes the confirmation email is sent at 7:31 pm. Click the link to check the estimated ready time: THE NEXT DAY, LUNCH TIME!!!! 12:15 pm the following day. What the WHAT?!?!?! Ok so there's no way to cancel the order, so I walk over and go in. Takes about 5 minutes before one of the two hostesses turns around to see what I need. I explain the situation and she says she can't cancel it, that I have to cancel it in the app. I explain that there is no cancel option. She says I don't know you have to do it in the app. I explain that I am not able to cancel it and try to show her... to which she says "I don't know I'm just the hostess". So I ask for the manager. The hostess Points to the bar and says "over there, the one in black". Well there appear to be three bartenders ALL IN BLACK!!! SMDH. So I ask which one, they are all wearing black. She lets me know exactly which of the three and I go to talk to the manager. I explain the situation *again*. The manager says to cancel it in the app. I explain again that I can't, and show her. She says she can cancel it but it will be about 5 minutes because she's making drinks. No problem, I tell her I'll wait up front. I go and wait up front. Couple minutes later.... Same hostess asks "do you still want those nachos?" (Are you kidding me?!?!) I tell her that I am waiting for the manager to cancel the order. She says "yeah I canceled it, the manager showed me how. Do you still want the nachos?" So I ask how long are they going to take? She says "a while" I ask "well how long is a while?" Hostess "I some know, a while " SO at this point I am not sure if I place another order if they will be ready tomorrow at 12:15 pm! I swear this is like a Saturday night live skit. Or someone doing candid camera.

Cute spot that I discovered from Yelp!…read more It feels like you are almost walking into a nice home. The one thing I would say is the lighting could be a little brighter. Fun menu of spirits and cocktails. I had a vodka flight for $7 which sampled 3 vodkas. My favorite was the vanilla. They offer some snack options and we went with a cheese plate that had a nice variety. All staff that we encountered were super friendly. Plenty of seating. Come check them out for a drink or buy a bottle to go.

If I could give it the Distillery 10 stars, I would. I've been to special events, attended…read morecocktail-making classes, and have gone simply to enjoy unique cocktails. The owners, Sonja and Derek, are welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable, and very down-to-earth. A very special place.