Cactus Bar & Grill - Loop - Chicago, IL 60607 | Metromix Chicago

Cactus Bar & Grill



Neighborhood: Loop
404 S. Wells St.

Chicago, IL 60607
312-922-3830
http://www.dontdrinkandtrade.com/
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10,000 square feet for a crowd predominantly made of frat boys, current and former. Traders and other worker bees stop in for lunch (the menu offers salads, burgers and award-winning "Death Valley" chicken wings), but the after-work crowd is what the bar is known for. Daily drink specials, the sheer size of the venue, and its proxmity to the Board of Trade attracts a trader-heavy crowd. However, Cactus has had its share of celebrity sightings--who knows who you might run into.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Wells and Van Buren.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 37 Sedgwick. Brown Line Train: Van Buren Stop. Blue Line Train: LaSalle Stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Cuisine:
Bar Food
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. Recommended for parties of eight or more.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Frozen drinks are the house special.
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
No Cover Monday through Friday.
Audience:
21+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Celeb Spotting. A very popular after-work bar.
ATM:
Yes
Private and VIP Rooms:
Private parties and party rooms are available for parties of any size.
Live Music:
No. DJs spin on Thursday and Friday nights.
Games:
Pool Tables, Darts, and Video Games
Features:
On-site Merchandise and Late Night. T-Shirts. Eat free on your birthday with your driver's license. No buffet.
Facilities:
Arcade
Specialties:
Margaritas; Death Valley (chicken) wings, Southwestern chili, burgers.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Card
Capacity:
575
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Capacity: 75
Delivery:
Yes

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"This bar rocks!"

Bigmoney from South Loop - August 2, 2008

I always feel welcomed here. I live nearby and this is one of favorite spots. The drink specials are pretty good. Specially if you like Patron F...

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"Service is not great"

ktu84 from wrigleyville - July 30, 2008

I go to cactus with coworkers because it is right across the street from my job. Everytime i go here the servers seem like they are too busy to co...

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"Great Place to start your weekend"

Dntwn Girl from Loop - July 19, 2008

The girls after work met there on Friday night around 5 pm. The place was busy but a kind doorman by the name of Steve found us a good table. Our...

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