Tantrum
(312) 939-9160
1023 S State St
Chicago,
IL
60605
41.8698
-87.6274
Neighborhoods: Central, Loop
What People Are Saying About Tantrum
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The Scene
Rather than the kicking and screaming you might expect, Tantrum is a place for the adult in you, offering a soft-glow refuge from the surrounding cold, hard city streets. A stylish and sprawling mahogany bar attracts after-work yuppies, while lavish couches provide pleasant conversational areas. Tantrum is banking on those pioneers looking to get more bang for their buck in the condo-booming area of South Loop, but there isn't much of a neighborhood to speak of yet. Although not a destination spot, Tantrum's gutsy arrival is sure to appeal to the growing number of residents and nearby businesspeople.
The Draw
The martini is the drink of choice. The black martini mixes Chambord and Absolut Kurant, not too sweet, while the signature Tantrum blends Stoli orange with orange juice, dangerously masking any hint of alcohol. Looking for a childhood treat? The butterscotch martini is a silky-smooth concoction complemented by a Werther's butterscotch candy. Yum.
User Reviews
boomstickash
May 16, 2009
The tantrum from last year is gone. The new management have successfully made this place the worst lounge in south loop. I asked if there was a food menu, and the manager(not the bartender) gave me a rude answer and a sarcastic look as if I was stupid. I then paid for my "Completely overpriced martini," which I felt I could make a better martini than their bartender. Skip this place. There are so many better bar/lounges with a friendlier atmosphere.
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JohnDeer69
March 13, 2008
The bartenders are horrible, drinks are overpriced, and seems the management and the staff a few years back that made this place rock are gone... What a waste
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megoops
April 12, 2007
I was excited when this place first opened in my neighborhood (South Loop) because there aren't many trendy nightlife options around there, and I was a bit dissapointed when Tantrum wasn't the crazy nightlife scene I had envisioned it to be. However, I came to like how the place ended up being. It's a small cozy little place to grab a drink before you're headed somewhere or after you've come from someplace. Definitely don't expect this place to be a seen-and-be-seen spot- I guess that was never their intention. Basically, Tantrum still retains a hip atmosphere without trying too hard. It's actually a nice, chill alternative to the sweaty, over-crowded bump n'grind lounges and clubs that most places turn out to be. I'm not a huge martini fan, but I tried a couple and they're pretty good.
read full reviewThe Details on Tantrum
When to go:
After work, when hip, well-dressed, well-coiffed, tie-loosened suits from the nearby Financial District and urban professionals from Printers Row throw a few back.
Know Before You Go:
Francois Frossard's famous furniture design (Hudson Club, Cheesecake Factory) creates a contemporary elegance.
The Extras:
With 100 discs set to random shuffle, the music is a drama all its own. America. Pete Townsend. Goo Goo Dolls--from reggae to '70s rock to Kid Rock.
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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Minimum Age:
21
