The Meadowlark

Best drinks in Chicago, staff is friendly and super knowledgeable. I had the pleasure to try the Composition Book menu and the new Ad Astra menu, both menus have amazing drinks for all types of people. If you don’t want to taste too much of the alcohol try The Moon or The Sun, they are great starters and if you love alcohol like myself would definitely try Neptune or Jupiter. If you are into cocktails or want to know how a balanced cocktail should taste like go here you won’t regret it. Also the kimchi fries are a must.

Loved here a lot! A creative bar and you definitely can feel the creativity and care behind each cocktail, and their menu is well designed! Worth visit

I was super excited to try this speakeasy bar. it's often hailed as one of the world's best bars, and it totally lived up to the hype! We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated right away on a Tuesday night. The moment we stepped inside, we knew it was going to be an unforgettable experience. The whole cocktail menu is genius , seasonal and not intimidating. "Ad Astra" was the theme of the current cocktail menu. Drinks were named after the celestial bodies in the solar system. The service was incredibly polite and efficient, so we never felt like we were being rushed. The ambiance was intimate and social, with low lighting that set the mood just right. If you're a fan of innovative cocktails and top-notch experiences, this place should be added in your list.

My partner and I came here tonight to celebrate our 3rd year anniversary. The hospitality is always amazing every time we come here:). Allison (the name on the receipt) our bartender I think her name was, was very pleasant and made us really great cocktails. We’ll be back to try more drinks, the menu is amazing. Thank you!

After entering the unassuming side door to Meadowlark we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. We were actually there to buy a gift card but decided to stay and check it out. The waiting area is separated from the main room and is quite small. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated. We loved the atmosphere right away. It was dimly lit with lots of dark wood and exposed brick walls. We were sat at a little settee with a small coffee table in front of it. We were greeting within a couple minutes and given drink menus. All of the cocktails are craft and very interesting. Our server explained that the menu rotates on a weekly basis. It was a space themed menu when we were there. Our drinks were delicious and very pretty in the individually curated glasses. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly our drinks arrived. We chose a mixed olive dish and deviled eggs for small bites. We loved both. Especially the deviled eggs! We loved Meadowlark! The space is well thought out and cozy. The drinks were delicious and innovative and the service was outstanding. Come early because the wait can get long. You won’t be disappointed.

The cocktails are great. Creative but controlled. The whole place feels thought out. Even the deviled eggs show care. They’re not just bar snacks. They’re executed with intention. If you’re new, you might spend the first few minutes trying to decode the theme instead of relaxing into it. The staff impressed in execution, though the warmth didn’t immediately match the polish. The best hospitality makes you feel like you belong right away. Here, that belonging may take a moment to arrive, especially for first-time guests. Overall, though, it’s one of the more cohesive bar experiences in Chicago. They clearly understand reliability plus delight.

Beautiful place to experiment with drinks at. Chrissy (The Bartender) was extremely friendly. There needs to be a more clear understanding with reservations. I was told when it is a party of 2, reservations were not taken and that it was first come first serve. However 2 specific locations in the bar that that I requested to wait on until they were open, I was told I couldn't, however by the time I left. They let others sit in those same requested areas that were the same as me "Parties of 2". The music was a bit louder than expected so I had to sit pretty close to my date in order for her to hear me & I found myself kind of horse by the end of the 2 hour time limit. However I definitely enjoyed the experience and do see myself returning. Expected to spend $150-$200. Only ended up spending $86 & like $110 after tip