J Bar
- Neighborhood: River North
- 610 N. Rush St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-660-7200
Located in the sleek, luxurious James Hotel, this anchor to the south end of Rush Street provides an intimate alternative to the typical nightlife options. J Bar offers deconstructed cocktails like a Ketel One martini with a vermouth and olive lollipop and the signature James, made with Stoli Raz, elderflower and lime juice, served in a martini glass coated in a hard, raspberry candy shell. Modern design elements, low-slung lounge seating, candlelit cocktail tables and plasma screens with video art installations give guests and nightlife scenesters something to talk about.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Music Style:
- Dance and Disco
Features
- ATM:
- Located in hotel.
- Features:
- Free Admission
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
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"Not a big deal"
By lesliehen from Uptown, January 4, 2009
I finally visited this place after reading all the "staff reviews" posted. Nice looking place, good vibe for the most part, but horrendous service...
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"Just Getting My NYC Lounge On"
By SantasLittleHelper from GOLD COAST, December 19, 2008
Jbar is a great little lounge that doesnt fit into the typical "chicago scene" The waitresses and bartenders are not only hot, but also super nice ...
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"Sexy and chic....."
By Anika from downtown, December 17, 2008
This is my favorite new spot! Its super chic and i feel like VIP every time I'm there. It was low key earlier in the night but by 11 the place was ...
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Deals & Specials
- $8 Belvedere cocktails, DJs spin hip-hop, top 40 and old school (10 p.m.)
- $5 40-day dry-aged burger (6-9 p.m.), $8 Grey Goose cocktails, $200 Grey Goose bottle service, DJ Meg spins house and hip-hop (10 p.m.)
- $6 Ketel One cocktails, $7 prime dry-aged ribeye sandwiches (6-9 p.m.), $125 Ketel One bottle service, DJ ADM spins global and progressive house (9 p.m.)
