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Coq D'Or

Coq d'Or

What People Are Saying About Coq D'Or

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Citysearch

Lined with red-leather booths and low-lit for an incognito feel, this hotel bar is all class. Warm and sophisticated, the cozy environs are suited for relaxation and quiet conversation. Proud to have been one of the first Chicago bars to open its doors to guests after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the Coq d'Or maintains its long-standing tradition of service and elegance. The signature drink is the perfected Executive Martini--made with eight ice cubes and poured from a brandy snifter. A short food menu provides the same New England clam chowder, broiled whitefish and New England scrod…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/10/09

Big Disappointment

by aleafinnyc at Citysearch

After going to Coq d’Or last weekend on a girls’ getaway with my best friend I made a mental note: If reviews of a place are from several years ago take them with a grain of salt! I don’t know Chicago well and don’t know anyone who lives in the area so CitySearch was what I relied on in choosing a jazz bar. Big mistake! Usually CitySearch reviews are quite reliable and I am sure the ones below were also written with honesty and good intentions, which leaves the only explanation that this place must have changed ownership and/or management. Coq D’Or is quite an ordinary bar with very low ceilings and unfriendly staff. We dealt with two waiters during our brief stay neither of whom was capable of smiling. I had a French martini ($12.50) that had no alcohol in it. I think they add something bitter to it to give the false taste of alcohol because I am a light-weight and drink rarely; and after downing the whole glass I didn’t even get a buzz. I am very disappointed with this place and would not recommend it to anyone. I am giving two stars only because I save one star to a place where apple martini has a razor in it.

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: Expensive, too loud, martini with no alcohol
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/12/04

BEST Martini in town

by mintie at Citysearch

Coq d'Or most certainly has the best martini in town. You might think the price is a little steep but it's actually 1.5 martinis.

The bartender is quite knowledgeable on vodkas and just makes a killer Martini. And the bites are good too.

Atmosphere is a little stodgy and grandpa-ey, but it's worth it for the drink.

  • Pros: awesome martini
  • Cons: stodgy, not hip
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/03/04

Excellent Martini

by elliott at Citysearch

I sampled a Red Apple Martini and it was excellent.

My bartender was Hana and she was very pleasant and funny.

I enjoyed my visit to Coq d'Or and I can understand why its been in business for 70 years!

Best Wishes for many more years!

  • Pros: Prompt Service, Friendly staff, Big Martini

The Details on Coq D'Or

The Extras:

The bar is available for small parties (20 to 30 people).

Know Before You Go:

A Coq d'Or specialty is an all-day breakfast, featuring corn beef hash and eggs Benedict.

When To Go:

Catch live jazz performances every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 11:30pm and Thursday through Saturday from 8:30pm to midnight.

Category:

Restaurants, Piano Bars, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Hotel Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz, Blues

Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

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