(312) 939-9160
1023 S State St
Chicago,
IL
60605
41.8698
-87.6274
Neighborhoods: Loop, Central
What People Are Saying About Tantrum
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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…
05/16/09
Worst Martini bar in South Loop PT2
by boomstickash
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.
- Cons: horrible management, overpriced drinks, ugly decor
03/13/08
Worst Martini Lounge in the South Loop
by JohnDeer69
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
04/12/07
Very Chill
by megoops
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.
- Pros: Lounge-like, laidback atmosphere
- Cons: Not a lot of people
The 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:
Minimum Age:
21
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