Le Bar
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 324-4000
- Cross Street:
- Wabash Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 22, 36 to Oak and State
- Specialties:
- Hotel Bar, Martini
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 3pm-1am, Fri-Sat 3pm-2am
Editorial Review for Le Bar – by Elisa Kronish
The Scene
This low-lit hotel bar is high-energy after work (especially Thursdays and Fridays), when business travelers mix with local lawyer types. An oversized clock represents time, and "Timeless Cocktails" play up the theme with names (translated from French) like "5:00 to 7:00," "After Midnight" and "35 Hours," signifying France's work-week. A block of six TV screens is more art than activity.
The Draw
With the average age closer to 31 than 21, this spot differs from typical Gold Coast bars. Eight tables surrounded by wide chairs attract those looking to gather and gab. If it's mingling you want, snag a stool at the bar. If you have to wait for a seat, head to the large couch-filled lobby nearby or the intimate "library" just in front of the bar, where a fireplace is flanked by two shelves filled with artsy coffee table books.
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Insider Tips
When to GoAfter-work crowds can be hearty, but weekend evening crowds get even bigger, sometimes so densely packed it's tough to squeeze through--which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
User Reviews for Le Bar
07/23/2007 Posted by sorich_sopretty
I travel a lot to Chicago for business, and it is the highlight of my trip to go to Le Bar. The bartenders are awesome, the waitstaff is phenomnal, the atmoshpere, everything is outstanding here! Go late, Its much more enjoyable!!
05/22/2004 Posted by smartsusie
I love meeting my friends at Le Bar. The atmosphere is always great. The people who work there truly seem to enjoy it. The room is beautiful. Yummy bar snacks, too!
Pros: decor, attitude, drinks
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