The Martini Bar
4.0
from - 401 S. LaSalle St.
- Chicago, IL 60605-1014
- 312-377-6111
An after-work oasis located on a hidden stretch of road across from the Chicago Board of Trade, this martini bar draws a heavy happy-hour crowd from around the Financial District. The old-timey interior -- complete with a checkered floor, imposing wood-carved fireplace and a well-appointed lounge boasting a martini mural -- is normally brimming with traders, shirt-sleeves rolled up and collars unbuttoned, drinking away their stressful day. It's the perfect setting for some David Mamet-style dialogue. The house specialty is the martini list, an array of 30 potent libations ranging from your standard cloudy, olive-infused dirty to the Snickertini, served with a miniature Snicker bar garnish. In addition, the bar offers an array of domestic and imported beers, wine and plenty of top-shelf spirits. Look for the blue sign hanging outside. It's closed often on weekends for private parties.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #126 Jackson, #22 Clark. Red Line Train: Jackson. Brown Line Train: LaSalle. Blue Line Train: Jackson. Green Line Train: Adams. Purple Line Train: LaSalle. Orange Line Train: LaSalle.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; noon-11 p.m. Thursday; noon-midnight Friday; closed for private parties on weekends.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
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"Good times"
By Bigmoney from South Loop, August 2, 2008
I met my girlfriend here in this upsacle lobby bar. I was having a maker's on the rocks when she walked in. This place used to be Jesse's. He ha...
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"A place to forget the outside world."
By SoCool from westloop, July 21, 2008
Food - 4 stars - No Food served here, but their spicy snack mix is very tasty. Ambiance - 5 stars - The interior of the bar is cozy, and the back ...
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"I've seen better..."
By bartenderizer9 from Pilsen, January 7, 2008
... and in the same location too. When the bar was Jesse's it had style, warmth, and attitude - now it's all unfounded attitude.
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