Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.
133 E Cermak Rd (Hiltons at McCormick Place), South Loop · about 5 min walk from McCormick Place (estimate)
A big 22nd-floor bar next to McCormick Place, with lake and skyline views. An enclosed room keeps it open year-round, so it works for a drink after a show day in December.
39 S LaSalle St (Kimpton Gray), the Loop · about 15 min by cab from McCormick Place
A library-style cocktail lounge in the Kimpton Gray, with leather chairs and bookshelves. Calm enough to keep talking after a client dinner in the Loop.
12 S Michigan Ave (Chicago Athletic Association), the Loop · about 15 min by cab from McCormick Place
A glass-enclosed rooftop on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association, looking over Millennium Park and the lake. Fire pits warm the terrace in winter.
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