Let’s face it, meetings and events become a little more fun when there are cocktails involved. This is especially true when the cocktails are unique, innovative, and served in stunning settings. We’ve put together a selection of some of Chicago’s best cocktail venues to consider for your next event.
Three Dots and a Dash
This clandestine, subterranean tiki hideaway serves up tropical cocktails that are sure to transport your guest to an island state of mind. Nestled along a hidden alleyway in River North, Three Dots and a Dash adds an element of fun and excitement to any event or function. Book The Bamboo Room for a smaller party of 30 or host a tropical feast for 250 guests in The Luau Room. Three Dots and a Dash is also available for buyouts.
The Aviary
Clinking glasses gets a lot more interesting when the glassware is more complex than a game of Mouse Trap. One of the most innovative cocktail bars in Chicago, The Aviary is the boozy masterwork of the team behind internationally heralded Alinea and Next restaurants. At this slick, dimly lit Fulton Market spot you’ll find heightened focus on craft and culinary techniques. From chic tea infusions to elaborate fruity creations that look more like aquariums than cocktails, a night at The Aviary will add a serious wow factor for groups of up to 100 looking to raise the bar (so to speak) on their meetings.
Watershed
Authentic speakeasies are a hot commodity in the cocktail world, be it a modern and glamorous setting like Watershed or a more mystical spot like The Drifter (see below). The Watershed is an elaborate cocktail den tucked away below Pops for Champagne in River North. The focus here is on artisanal, locally sourced spirits and ingredients, stirred and shaken into a bevy of progressive house cocktails.
