Chicago hotel bars?

January 14, 2008 8:44 PM

Good hotel-style bar in Chicago for a low-key birthday party?

The gal I am dating here in Chicago is looking for a hotel bar for her birthday party. To misquote her email to me on this subject, she is looking for something that is "old-fashioned" and "wintery," without either being too old-mannish or too trendy-minimalistish. Special without being swanky.

Any ideas? Would the Drake bar be a good place?

Yes, I'm aware of the place called Hotel Bar, but I've never actually been there so your ideas are welcome.

Thanks!

posted by HeroZero to food & drink (3 comments total)

It's hard to go wrong with the Lounge at the Signature Room, on the 95/96th Floor of the Hancock. It's a very Deco sort of place, and my god, the view, the view.
posted by daveqat at 9:24 PM on January 14

Yes, the Coq D'or at the Drake sounds like exactly what she is looking for.
posted by cushie at 9:44 PM on January 14

Ah, she's already sent out an email for Coq D'Or. So I guess it was exactly what she was looking for!
posted by HeroZero at 4:33 AM on January 15