(773) 477-1420
3359 N Halsted St
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9431
-87.6492
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
What People Are Saying About Cocktail
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
The Scene – Dimly lit with the exception of giant warm-hued lantern lights up front, the single, long room features a large bar to the right, surrounded by seating on three sides and backed by a large mirror. A smattering of high-top tables near the front windows are the only other seating. Black crystal chandeliers add a heavy dose of drama. Campy bric-a-brac and framed posters and photographs account for simple but effective decoration--the most noticeable of which is a large Mona Lisa replica. – – The Draw – A mostly gay crowd of 20- and 30-somethings packs this…
06/19/06
Hot and Happening
by chi1974
What an awesome time! Havent been there for over a year but stopped in with a buddy this past Friday (6/16/06) and was very impressed with: service, crowd, owner Gino, and dancers. Service was friendly, cute and quick...no attitude (even tipped a little extra, it was good); Crowd was a fun mix of guys, some chicks (certaintly chick-friendly), but definately a sexy group of men; owner Gino: my buddy knew him and introduced us and he was very concerned if we were having a good time; Dancers: 2 out of the 3 that I saw were great, the other was probably gay for pay (but big front). One dancer, Jesse, was just a damn sweet guy...we will be heading back and bringing more friends for sure! Keep it up Cocktail.
- Pros: def a cool mix of hot/sexy guys; no attitude; grea
- Cons: bathrooms could use a touch-up
09/11/04
great place with little attitude
by drunkenbeef
This really is the place to go for the hottest strippers on Halsted St. Good mix of customers. Cocktail features dancers on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays as well as on holiday weekends. The DJs play the best music on the strip, especially Tuesdays and Fridays. There are some new bartenders in the past few months - avoid them cuz they can be rude and bitchy and don't really know how to make drinks. My friend got yelled by one once on Sunday so we always stay away then. Better to stick with the staff who've been there since they opened, they are friendly and fun to talk to. Sometimes the music can be a bit too loud in the front. All in all though it is our favorite bar in boystown.
- Pros: Hot Strippers, Great Music, Crowded
12/01/03
Classy Strippers?????
by ladedadedadedee
This is the first gay bar I have ever been to that had strippers and class both. The dancers are perfect and love mingling and talking with the crowd after their performances. The bartenders are very friendly. The bar is just a class act from the people who work there to the patrons who visit.
- Pros: atmosphere, dancers, crowd
The Details on Cocktail
Look Good:
Although a very inviting neighborhood spot, the joint does attract a fashion-savvy clientele--both male and female.
When to Go:
Stop here late in the week for a more chill, but still upbeat vibe; weekends for the buzz and people-watching.
Know Before You Go:
Dancers perform nightly. Depending on their mood or stage persona, they range from playful to bored, kneeling to greet admirers with a quick whisper or deliberately making no eye contact at all, focusing on his bumps and grinds only.
Category:
Minimum Age:
21
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