The Congress Lounge
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Quick Facts
- The hidden gem of the Congress Hotel, The Congress Lounge is a swanky tavern just steps away from the many Chicago colleges and universities in the Loop financial district.
- The Congress Hotel Bar is no ordinary hotel lobby bar. This Chicago hot spot comes decked with plush couches and well-dressed bartenders serving lobster bisque and french onion soup.
- The Congress Lounge serves domestic and imported beer, wine and a variety of Chicago style food such as deep dish pizza.
Info
Location:
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
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Phone:
312.427.3800
Nearest Transit:
Harrison (Red): Library (Orange, Brown, Purple Express, Pink): Adams/Wabash (Orange, Brown, Purple Express, Green, Pink)
Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Thur. 4pm- 12am, Fri. 4pm- 2am, Sat. 2pm- 3am, Sun. 12pm- 12am
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Summary
Features: The Congress Lounge Chicago delivers a classic Chicago hang out equipped with pool tables, mini bowling and numerous televisions playing all of the Chicago sports teams.
Why We Go: After a busy day of seeing the landmarks in Chicago, the Congress Hotel Lounge is the ideal location to rest your tired feet on one of the many cozy couches, while sipping the local brew and enjoying a Chicago sports team on TV.
- Casual Dress: While the servers may be dressed up in ties, the Congress Lounge requires no fancy suit to walk through the doors and enjoy a night out on the Chicago town.
- Decor: The Congress Lounge still gives of the feel of a classic Chicago bar with the green awning and dim neon lights located inside.
- Food: Bar patrons need not fear the elegant exterior of the Congress Lounge, this Chicago hot spot still features classic bar food on its menu like hamburgers and fries.
Inside Knowledge: The Congress Lounge Chicago used to be known as the Tavern Tap inside the Congress Chicago Hotel.
Do's and Don'ts:
- Do Come After Class: Just steps from Roosevelt University, The Congress Lounge is the optimal undergrad hangout spot after a long day of college classes.
- Do Come to Watch Chicago Sports: The Congress Lounge Chicago offers visitors numerous flat screen televisions, perfect for watching any Bears, Cubs, White Sox or Blackhawks game.
- Don't Miss the Pizza: Chicago's most well know food creation, the deep dish pizza at the Congress Lounge Chicago comes with all of the usual pizza toppings of your choosing.
- Don't Forget About the Jukebox: A staple of Chicago bar life, the Congress Hotel Lounge features a jukebox loaded with classic music and modern hits.
Venue Amenities
- Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
- Bar Food
- City Views
- Jukebox
- Near Public Transit
- Premier Location
- Specialty Beers on Tap
