English
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 222-6200
- Cross Street:
- Hubbard Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart
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- Singles Scene 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 10:30am-2am, Sat 10:30am-3am
Editorial Review for English – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
An art deco facade of pastel terracotta inspires a vintage interior. Multicolored mosaics cover most walls, offset by rich walnut, wrought iron and glowing amber chandeliers. Large black-and-whites of old guard Hollywood add swagger. The action happens at street level where a large bar and dozens of high tops attract suits for post-work refreshment. Upstairs features a pair of pool tables and booths for dinner service and another bar on the top floor.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDespite all the vintage effort, the bar is is also equipped with ten plasmas flashing financial news and the latest sports headlines.
Where to SitIf warm, street-facing tables benefit from the large windows that open generously onto LaSalle. In winter, opt for the cozy upstairs booths.
On the MenuGussied up Anglo-American bar food is the charge here. Filets get crusted with Earl Grey tea and steamed mussels are finished with curry and ale. At lunch, pressed sandwiches, like a glistening egg BLT, and large salads are popular.
User Reviews for English
04/03/2008 Posted by NightRipper
English has some of the tastiest burgers I've eaten in all my 17 years. You can choose between a standard sized one or you can order 4 mini burgers. Along with the meat, you are served good skinny fries that I ate all of. The food is all in all fills me up right. When you walk in and get situated, you sit on bar stools with a table or at the bar. I don't really have a problem will the stools but sometimes if you want to get on and off and around, it gets annoying. The service did it's job, although the guys would constantly be like RIGHT THERE, eyeing whether we were done with our food.
Pros: Food, Merry atmosphere
Cons: possessive busboys
08/16/2007 Posted by angyboston12
nice relaxing bar, no attitude, great staff and food is great. 5-7 is a good time to check it out. angus cooney
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