Lulu's Speakeasy

A New Orleans inspired restaurant and cocktail bar boasting French Quarter cocktails, small bites, and a vibrant ambiance. Nestled in the heart of Chicago's River North, Storyville is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar that features a unique, nostalgic Cajun menu filled with Gumbo, Pasta, Jambalaya, and our famous Banana Foster. Storyville features three primary dining areas: the main dining room that gives a rustic and majestic New Orleans feel with Empire chandeliers, TV monitors that rotate through photos of classic New Orleans scenes, and art installations inspired by famous historical figures; a patio with traditional New Orleans metalwork; and a speakeasy-style basement lounge with original Storyville decor.

Machine Cocktail Bar is an upscale Chicago cocktail bar, dinner restaurant and event venue located in River North, offering a high-level design aesthetic, immersive interiors, and a refined nightlife atmosphere ideal for private events and social gatherings. Perfect for birthday parties, corporate events, company happy hours, after-work events, networking events, brand activations, holiday parties, cocktail receptions, anniversaries, engagement parties, private celebrations, and milestone events, Machine delivers a sophisticated yet energetic setting for memorable experiences.

Arbella is a River North cocktail bar in downtown Chicago, known for seasonal craft cocktails and elevated bar bites with a sprinkling of nostalgia. On weekends, B-SIDE opens as our listening room, featuring eclectic DJs from Chicago, NYC, and beyond. Visit the main website to view the current menu, weekday specials, and the monthly DJ schedule.

A collection of classic riffs cocktails in the hidden world of Matilda Restaurant. First come, first served cocktail lounge with great music. 🍸

Descend beneath the historic Green Door Tavern into The Drifter, Chicago’s premier subterranean speakeasy located in River North. Tucked away in a former Prohibition-era bootlegger joint, we offer an immersive, vintage-soaked atmosphere complete with live burlesque, tarot card readings, and a rotating cocktail menu served on vintage tarot cards. Sip on masterfully crafted artisan drinks surrounded by authentic 1920s artifacts. Step back in time and experience Chicago’s ultimate hidden nightlife destination today!

Just your typical Midwestern private ski-lodge-themed hot tub bar located in the Acme Hotel.

Widely celebrated as the best cocktail bar in River North, The Berkshire Room is an upscale, vintage-inspired lounge in downtown Chicago dedicated to the art of craft cocktails. We are renowned for our signature Dealer’s Choice experience—simply choose your preferred glassware, base spirit, and flavor profile, and our expert bartenders will build a custom cocktail just for you. Alongside our house-crafted original libations and timeless classics, spirit enthusiasts can explore our extensive collection of rare and antique whiskeys, featuring hard-to-find bourbons. Pair your drinks with our artisan charcuterie and elevated bar snacks. Join us for an unforgettable evening.

Expect the perfect blend of ingredients and international flavors from Tales of the Cocktail’s “Best Hotel Bar” award-winning duo and explore our diverse street-food inspired menu. Revel in the ingenious cocktails composed of elixirs, syrups and infusions made from garden herbs and spices, fresh-pressed produce and exotic ingredients from around the world. Our skilled mixologists are shaking up the perfect blend of ingredients and international flavors to complete your getaway to River North!