Whiskey Sky
(312) 255-4463
644 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8939
-87.6152
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
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The Scene
On the 33rd floor of the contemporary W Lakeshore, sleek Whiskey Sky has a smoked, blue acrylic ceiling which reflects twinkling lights from the nearby Navy Pier Ferris wheel. Low silver leather banquets, a leather banquette extending along the wall and black mohair club chairs offer elegant options for sitting at low white cube tables. If the sheer blue curtains are open, enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Waitresses in black dresses might be leggy and model-like, but they're amicable to the civilized. Lighter alternative rock and soul play in the background. On busy nights, you'll wait in line with designer-clad urbanites and E!-watching suburban adventurers.
The Draw
In addition to a typical selection of bottled beers, a tight selection of premium liquors is stocked in the glowing bar; scotches include Glenlivet, Macallan and Glenfiddich. Expect to pay penthouse prices (around $10 per drink).
User Reviews
mightyquinn
April 01, 2006
My husband and I were staying at the W City Center and decieded to check out the W Lakeshore. While the view from Whiskey Sky was impressive the service was just average. It was way to small. Not a good place for a conversation. The bar at the W City Center was much better.
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cbon1976
May 17, 2005
Stayed at the W over the weekend (which was outstanding) and decided to head up to Whiskey Sky Saturday night. What a disappointment! Tiny, crowded, view was not even remotely breathtaking, and the server was too busy sitting and chatting with friends to take our drink orders. The crowd just seemed like your average hipsters, not even any good people watching. Might be better when less crowded and when you can see the lake, but don't bother making a special trip.
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xerxes13
January 24, 2005
Great looking place, great music & drinks. Beautiful staff & guests. Incredible view great for a date on slow nights. Yeah, drinks are higher than they are in Naperville or some beer garden in Wrigley, but if you need to complaine about the price you shouldn't be righting a review or going there. Don't expect to get your ass kissed, just go & have fun. That's how I do it & it's always a good time.
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Category:
Unclassified, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Whiskey Bars, Hotel Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, Romantic Nightlife, Smoking Permitted
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
