Cocktail parties are a great way to unwind in a classy manner with friends to kick off a weekend. Or to make new friends over fun conversation. Or to hold meetings and
happy hours without things feeling too formal. Themed cocktail party locations add an immersive element as well, like Three Dots And A Dash, in River North. Tropical and Polynesian aren't a vibe you'd expect to find in downtown Chicago yet it's entirely accessible here. Look to their Bamboo Room for
intimate gatherings or book their Luau Room if you have an event for hundreds in mind.
Chicago has a number of excellent cocktail bars scattered throughout the city. Look to River North, the West Loop, and Wicker Park for speakeasies, live music bars, and other venues. There's no beating Time Out Market Chicago for the cocktail and snack variety. Tony's Rooftop Bar is located here, named after Tony Elliott, the founder of Time Out. Polished wood, twinkling lights, and skyline views offer guests a quintessentially Chicago cocktail party experience.