Big Bar
Chicago, IL 60601-3764
Phone: (312) 565-1234
- Cross Street:
- Michigan Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Grand; Blue Line to Clark/Lake; Green, Orange or Brown Line to State/Lake; bus: 3, 6, 145, 146, 151, 157 to Wacker Dr; 4, 56 to Michigan Ave/South Water St
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 3pm-3am, Sun 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Big Bar – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
This open-air, mezzanine-level space overlooking the Hyatt lobby boasts the longest free-standing bar on the continent and appropriately massive windows, which afford hard-to-beat views of the Chicago River and North Michigan Avenue. Crowds of downtown professionals and snazzy singles (besides hotel guests) pack the place after work weekdays.
The Draw
More than 1,400 beverage choices (no surprise). The "Big Vine" menu features coastal grape varieties from Oregon and Washington to New Zealand. Other offerings include champagnes, cognacs, whiskeys, extraordinary martinis and cigars; draft beers may be ordered in three sizes: big, bigger and biggest. Big also serves appetizers and desserts nightly. Music video lovers will no doubt love the various flat-screens throughout the space, as well as a large projection screen suspended in the atrium next to the bar.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLike many hotel bars, especially in prime downtown spots, this one charges a pretty penny for drinks--but don't forget that the beverages and views are big, adding extra bang for your buck.
The ExtrasPrivate parties can be hosted in a separate VIP area next to the dance floor that has its own flat-screen TV.
User Reviews for Big Bar
07/08/2008 Posted by nunlikeme
The drinks were really nice and big it was worth the money, the food was over priced and its not enough to feed one person. The service was ok, you had some waitresses turning up there noises and rolling there eyes ( a little unproffessional) but for the most part we would go back for drinks but we would never eat there again. Also there is no air because its on the top level so its pretty hot.
Pros: size of drink, atmosphere
Cons: food, level, bathroom on the first floor, constant nagging for a credit card, over priced menu
05/12/2003 Posted by mangler
$70 for four regular sized drinks and an appetizer. Service was not that great, only two bartenders and two waitresses during happy hour. I didnt get to check out the other bars in the hotel, but I definately think this was the most upscale one. Lots of people stright from work
Pros: Good Food, Good Drinks
Cons: Very Pricey, Service was shoddy
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