Whiskey Sky
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 255-4463
- Cross Street:
- Ontario Street
- Directions:
- Bus: 29, 56, 65, 66 to Lake Shore Dr
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bartenders 2006, Chill Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Whiskey Sky – by John Dugan
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).
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User Reviews for Whiskey Sky
04/01/2006 Posted by mightyquinn
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.
Cons: Crowded, Loud
05/17/2005 Posted by cbon1976
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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