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Potter's

Neighborhood: Loop
Palmer House Hilton

17 E. Monroe St.

Chicago, IL 60603
312-917-4933
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This sophisticated hotel bar and lounge is named for the Palmer House founder, Potter Palmer. Location makes this a prime spot for theater-goers and Loop professionals. Showy, glass-enclosed columns of white feathers flank the bar area, which is a few steps above the main seating area. Playing off Chicago's storied history, the feathers evoke the seductive dances of Sally Rand, the entertainer famous for performing in a nude body suit during the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago in 1933. Oversize black-and-white photos of Chicago influencers such as Hugh Hefner, John Belushi and Walter Payton round out the decor. Look around as you linger over retro libations like the Singapore Sling, Gin Fizz and Kir Royale, or order a round of chichi bar appetizers from Lockwood chef Phillip Foss.

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Getting There

Cross Streets:
Monroe and State Streets
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet available at the Palmer House Hilton’s Monroe Street entrance.
Public Transportation:
Red Line Train: Monroe. Brown Line Train: Madison/Wabash. Blue Line Train: Monroe. Green Line Train: Madison/Wabash. Orange Line Train: Madison/Wabash. CTA Bus: 29-State; 2-Hyde Park; 36-Broadway; 62-Archer; 145-Wilson; 151-Sheridan.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
3 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Bar Style:
Hotel

Features

Food:
Upscale bar food from Lockwood's chef.
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards

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No-pic-dude
5


"SO FUN!"

ChicagoFoodie from river north - April 4, 2008

place just opened but the staff is awesome and the decor is very cool -- reminds you of being in chicago during another era with the black & white ...

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No-pic-chick
5


"If you go......"

Joynt from river north - April 3, 2008

Look for Garrett the bartender, he has a great, dry sense of humor, you won't be sorry. Highly recommended dude!

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