Swirl Wine Bar - River North - Chicago, IL 60610 | Metromix Chicago

Swirl Wine Bar



Neighborhood: River North
111 W. Hubbard St.

Chicago, IL 60610
312-828-9000
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Can't stand the thought of swirling your vino at a snooty tasting? The folks at this River North, smoke-free wine bar hope to ease your discomfort with an approachable atmosphere and 25 wines by the glass, quartino, bottle and flight. The user-friendly wine menu breaks wine down by flavor rather than region, starting off with the light and crisp, and moving up to full-bodied. Nosh on a global fusion menu of salads, appetizers and other small plates, here called "mini entrees." Or try a pizza with caramelized pears and onions, garlic aioli, fontina and mozzarella cheeses. The shabby chic decor features cream-colored and exposed brick walls, a mahogony bar and tables, suede banquettes, funky candles and lamps. Wine tastings are held weekly.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark and Hubbard.
Parking:
Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet Parking: $10 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 29 State, 36 Broadway. Red Line Train: Grand Stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5 p.m.-4 a.m.Friday; 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; Closed Monday and Sunday.
Cuisine:
American Contemporary
Meals Served:
Dessert and Dinner
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. For parties of 8 or more.
Alcohol:
Full Bar and Wine
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Wine

Features

Live Music:
Yes. Jazz on occasion. Call for schedule.
Features:
Late Night. Full menu until 2 a.m.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For 20
Seating :
For 115

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"Worse bar in River North"

By Globetrotter from River North, January 9, 2009

Absolutely horrible service. We had two different waiters who were extremely rude to us. And only became more hostile when we told them it was una...

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"$20 cover with no DJ, band, or any other entertainment"

By AjayGoel from River North, October 11, 2008

I went to Swirl last night with 4 women at precisely 11:30 PM. I happened to go in first, and the doorman let me slip right through. I was textin...

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"Swirl is Awful"

By jjula from palmer square, May 22, 2008

Me and 8 of my gal pals went here last night and HATED it. For being a wine bar i expected a good selection of wine and good cheese. Instead they...

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