Virgin Lounge
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 474-0123
- Cross Street:
- Washington Boulevard
- Directions:
- Bus: 8 to Randolph
- Hours:
- Wed-Fri 8pm-2am, Sat 8pm-3am
Editorial Review for Virgin Lounge – by Fred Schlatter
The Scene
The Halsted side entrance has a whiff of speakeasy. Inside, red pendants and free-standing candelabras provide dim lighting to a spacious lounge area to the left and a weathered wooden bar to the right. A variety of low-slung seating options include ottomans, benches, day beds and booths. The crowd is varied; dates do dessert and drinks, while rowdier groups of young professionals share late-night meals over cocktails. Downtempo house music and softer lounge tunes can hinder conversation.
The Draw
The menu borrows heavily from Extra Virgin, translating the Italian small-plates theme into cocktail-ready potions arriving on thick wooden paddles. Standouts include rich Grana Padano fondue with crostini and artichokes for dipping, and beef carpaccio dressed with rock salt, lemon juice and arugala. Signature cocktails like Natasha's Aphrodisiac are fruity and fun, but a serious wine program features everything from Greek Moschofilero to American chardonnay--all reasonably priced and pitch perfect for the food.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoVirgin is very casual despite the clubby atmosphere and intimate, date-friendly appeal.
Where to SitDay beds and bench seating are inviting but play havoc on your back; the corner booths and oversized chairs are preferable for prolonged lounging.
User Reviews for Virgin Lounge
06/20/2006 Posted by nkflyers2005
I stopped by the virgin lounge the other night before dinner for a drink with my fiancee. I liked the atmosphere of the place alot and the drinks were decent. The one thing that suprised me was that for how nice the place was, they served ther non-wine/beer drinks in dixie cups. I don't know if they do this all of the time or if it just happened this one time we happened to go. I would go back again, but I'm sure there are better places out there.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Drinks were ok
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