Top Lounges in Chicago

03 Mar Top Lounges in Chicago

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There are several lounges in Chicago that have the precise mix of atmosphere and entertainment. Not too long ago, cocktail lounges were only found in hotels, restaurants, or airports. These days, cocktail lounges can be operated as independent businesses and are found in a variety of locations in Chicago.

What Makes a Good Cocktail Lounge?

Comfort, conversation, music, drinks, and food all combine to make a popular lounge. Here is what to look for in an authentic cocktail lounge. Lounges should have seating organized in vignettes for intimate and comfortable conversation. Music generally is at a conversational-level early in the evening and then escalates to a more active dance-level later on in the night.

As you would expect, cocktails are the main feature of the lounge venue. Some lounges may offer a small food menu. Food is not the superstar of the cocktail lounge. You guessed it, in a lounge, it’s all about the drink menu. Lounges boast their own, exclusive blend of liquor and mixers to create their signature mouth-watering drink menus.

These popular cocktail lounges are excellent, upscale spots to have an intimate celebration or large group networking event in Chicago.

1. Drop Chicago

Lounges are considered an upscale bar. Named after the most anticipated and intense moment in electronic dance music, Drop is a hidden escape from Lincoln Park’s typical sports bar-driven nightlife scene. Drop definitely fits in the upscale category.

Early and post-dinner patrons enjoy unique cocktails or one of the many Chicago microbrews in a cozy, intimate space ideal for a few drinks amongst friends, old and new. As the night progresses, Drop evolves into a buzzing, energetic hideaway, filled with neighbors and party-goers alike, listening to the latest in electronic dance music (EDM) and house music while throwing back one or more Drop house specialty drinks.

2. Social Twenty Five Chicago

Social Twenty Five is a two-story bar and lounge located in Near North Side Chicago. When you think of a lounge, you think of plush, comfortable seating and tables that provide a good environment for conversation. Social Twenty Five feels just like you would imagine a lounge should feel.

This bar is made up of sleek wood paneling, black leather banquette seating, and cool blue lights. Bands often play live on the stage on the 1st floor, while the basement lounge offers maximum comfort and a desirable, relaxed atmosphere for couples and business networking events. After-hours, you can look forward to leading Chicago DJs to perform top notch shows with high-energy dance sets.

3. Sub 51 Chicago

Sub 51 Chicago is a signature bottle service lounge that offers a trendy, high-energy atmosphere below River North’s Hub 51 restaurant. Rotating DJs have an ultimate setup to spin beats all night. Music includes Top 40, Hip Hop, and house. Signature cocktails are offered and space is limited, making the Sub 51 lounge atmosphere cozy.

The 13 table lounge features low tables, plush, cozy banquette seating, attentive , courteous table side service, and premium beverage options. Sub 51 is an ideal destination for your special occasion, or just a memorable, high-style, weekend evening in Chicago.

4. Parliament Chicago

Want to hang out with the real VIP’s of Chicago? Parliament is listed as one of the new celebrity hangouts to visit in River North Chicago. Parliament Chicago is the unique balance between Old English class and American swag. Boasting 5 bars connected by a 40 foot floor to ceiling glass elevator and over 30 tables, Parliament has plenty of room for a large group gathering.

The drink menu at Parliament offers just what you would expect, select cocktails and a large variety of bottled drinks. The music system showcases mobile controlled sound and lighting, paired with a Funktion One audio system, achieving the best possible audio quality available. This audio and lighting system paired with Parliament’s luxury seating makes this lounge venue fit for royalty.

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How To Guarantee a Successful, VIP lounge event in Chicago

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