{"id":20334,"date":"2022-10-07T18:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T18:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=20334"},"modified":"2022-10-07T18:25:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T18:25:35","slug":"chicago-speakeasies-you-wont-want-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/chicago-speakeasies-you-wont-want-to-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Chicago Speakeasies You Won\u2019t Want To Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though Prohibition ended nearly a century ago, speakeasies are still as popular as ever. The enchanting allure of disappearing into a hidden, intimate bar nestled just below the loud chaos of the city is heightened even more as the weather cools down, and we want to be cozied up in small, dim-lit places. Speakeasies are an integral part of Chicago\u2019s local bar culture, and we have a list of ten of them to check out this fall.<\/p>\n

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1. Nine Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n

Chinatown\u2019s first cocktail bar can be found nestled behind Moon Palace Express. This speakeasy is dimly lit by a discreet sign bearing the Chinese characters for \u201cNine Bar.\u201d Don\u2019t blink; you might miss it!<\/p>\n

Chinatown\u00a0 | 216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616<\/p>\n

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2. Pigtail<\/a><\/h3>\n

Located on the lower level of River North\u2019s Jaleo, Pigtail is a Spanish-influenced hideaway created by world-renowned chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s. This sophisticated speakeasy offers intricate and elaborate cocktails, as well as multi-course food and cocktail pairings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

River North\u00a0 | 500 N Clark St #465, Chicago, IL 60654<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Milk Room<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you really want a cozy & intimate setting, you have to check out this eight-seat micro-bar across from Millenium Park. Found behind a discreet entrance on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Club, Milk Bar offers some of the most expensive and rarest vintage spirits in the entire world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Loop\u00a0 | \u00a0<\/span>12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Bordel<\/a><\/h3>\n

Bordel takes its speakeasy status very seriously; this sneaky hideaway can only be found atop a red stairwell via an unmarked door above Mama Delia in Wicker Park. Not only does it offer a variety of boozy delights, but it also doubles as a cabaret with live acts such as burlesque dancers and fire eaters. A trip to Bordel is sure to be a night filled with intrigue!<\/p>\n

Wicker Park\u00a0 | 1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622<\/p>\n

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5. Blind Barber<\/a><\/h3>\n

Come in for a cut, leave with some cocktails\u00a0 <\/span>– tucked away behind an actual barbershop, you\u2019ll find this hidden Fulton market gem. The funky shop has a secret door leading to a 70s-themed cocktail lounge that offers a variety of drinks and small bites.<\/p>\n

Fulton Market\u00a0 | 948 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607<\/p>\n

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6. Violet Hour<\/a><\/h3>\n

A well-known speakeasy option is Violet Hour. This sleek and elegant cocktail lounge is a staple in Wicker Park and was one of the first speakeasy revivals in Chicago. The once discreet entrance can be found on an ever-changing mural wall on Damen.<\/p>\n

Wicker Park\u00a0 | 1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622<\/p>\n

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7. Room 13<\/a><\/h3>\n

A speakeasy option that won\u2019t let you in so easily is Room 13 in Lakeview. This exclusive bar can only be accessed if you apply & are accepted for a membership or if you earn an invite by staying in its central business – Old Chicago Inn. Once in, you are expected to dress your best to enjoy 1920s-themed cocktails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lakeview\u00a0 | 3222 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657<\/p>\n

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8. Rose Lounge<\/a><\/h3>\n

This romantic and intimate cocktail lounge is lit by candlelight and dim chandeliers. You\u2019ll feel high-class & exclusive from the moment you take the golden elevator down from Adalina to the moment you enjoy an extensive selection of champagne while lounging on luxe velvet sofas.<\/p>\n

River North\u00a0 | 912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610<\/p>\n

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9. The Alderman<\/a><\/h3>\n

Another cozy and intimate speakeasy option is The Alderman in Pilsen. This 16-seat bar-within-a-bar can be found in Pilsen Yards. It was recently awarded Jean Banchet’s 2022 Best Bar in Chicago. With a title like that, you’ll be sure to want to check it out this fall!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pilsen\u00a0 | 1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608<\/p>\n

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10. Booze Box<\/a><\/h3>\n

Located in Sushi Dokku\u2019s basement, Booze Box sets the mood with sultry lantern lighting and various Eastern-inspired drinks. Come down to enjoy a sake flight before heading upstairs for a sushi dinner date night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

West Loop\u00a0 | 823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607<\/p>\n

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Even though Prohibition ended nearly a century ago, speakeasies are still as popular as ever. The enchanting allure of disappearing into a hidden, intimate bar nestled just below the loud chaos of the city is heightened even more as the weather cools down, and we want to be cozied up in small, dim-lit places. Speakeasies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99745542,"featured_media":20340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[381819,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-12.14.55-PM.png?fit=750%2C447&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbBC5T-5hY","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20334"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99745542"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20334"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20355,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20334\/revisions\/20355"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}