Elm Street Liquors
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 337-3200
- Cross Street:
- State Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Dive Bar 2007, Signature Drinks 2006, See and Be Seen Bar 2005
- Hours:
- Wed-Fri 8pm-2am , Sat 8pm-3am
Editorial Review for Elm Street Liquors – by John Dugan
In Short
This Gold Coast nightspot celebrates laid-back dive-bar culture smack in glitz central. Glass-topped whiskey barrels blend with loungy features like plasma TVs, a "floating" ceiling, sky-lit rooms, leather-cushioned walls and plush couches. Gals slurp Jell-O shots or sip champagne-infused cocktails served in nine-ounce flutes, while trucker hat-sporting dudes munch trail mix, jerky and chips and wash 'em down with PBRs.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasA variety of drink packages and catering options are available for private parties of up to 200 people.
User Reviews for Elm Street Liquors
03/11/2008 Posted by abbeyroad85
First the good: Great atmosphere with cool people (but not so cool as to make me feel uncool!) and OK priced drinks. We had a really great server who took care of us all night. The music was loud, but you could still have a conversation. We had a lot of fun to say the least. But my problem with the place was that they required you to check your coat- and it cost $3. Not a big deal in and of itself, but they wouldn't give you your coat back if you wanted to go outside to smoke a cigarette. This wouldn't have been a problem before the smoking ban, or if the weather outside was nice (It was 14 degrees when we were there). I was not the only one who had a problem with this- At any given time throughout the night there were at least 4 disgruntled and very cold men and women (esp. women in their skimpy going out attire) who were pretty upset about it. I would definitely go back, but only if the weather was warm enough outside.
Pros: Cool scene, DJ
Cons: Ridiculous coat check policy unfriendly to smokers
03/09/2008 Posted by krcampb
I will NEVER go back to this bar ever again. I had read some reviews before I went about the staff being rude but I figured people were overexaggerating..boy was I wrong. The bartender was a complete jerk--totally cocky and rude!!! And, I had to pay for coat check twice (bc I had went outside with my coat once after I had payed and came back in so I had to pay again) and as the coat check powertrippin wierdo was yelling at me telling me the rules for the coat check I called him an a-hole...he then pushed me and grabbed my arm- i almost fell to the floor. My husband saw it and came over and said dont ever touch my wife again..then coat check dude then punched my hubby in the face(as security is taking him out of the bar) and as my hubby leaves the coat check douche was pushing me out and grabbed my breast and twisted it!!! It was the most aweful experience I have ever experienced!!! I coulnd't believe this guy..there had to of been something wrong with him. Who seriously yells at someone for no reason, pushes a woman, then tries to get a cheap feel, and punched someone for no reason.....obviously a loser that works as a coat check for a living....elm street is nothing but a bunch of errogant, ugly, rude BOYS.
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