The Drifter Chicago
open now, until 02:00
Cocktail bar Restaurant
We're a lively cocktail bar hidden within the Green Door Tavern. The menu changes daily. Live performances nightly! NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT ID. Update description
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Chloe C. 2016-04-29
The Drifter was a truly memorable place to to celebrate my birthday. We had a excellent server that accommodated my large party and was super...
The Drifter was a truly memorable place to to celebrate my birthday. We had a excellent server that accommodated my large party and was super...
Mary Piotrowski D. 2015-01-17
What a gem! A piece of Chicago history. The bartenders are very knowledgable, drinks were perfect. Cozy, nostalgic, a must see, highly recommended.
What a gem! A piece of Chicago history. The bartenders are very knowledgable, drinks were perfect. Cozy, nostalgic, a must see, highly recommended.
Marina M. 2017-12-29
It was my first time visit. And I absolutely love this place.
It was my first time visit. And I absolutely love this place.
Tony M. 2017-12-06
chicago history!! #repealday
chicago history!! #repealday
Joan Grivakis N. 2017-11-25
Chicago’s best kept secret. What a treat to find this gem. Wacky entertainment, exotic drinks and tons of good vibes. Small but loads of fun.
Chicago’s best kept secret. What a treat to find this gem. Wacky entertainment, exotic drinks and tons of good vibes. Small but loads of fun.
Elizabeth Rose M. 2017-11-10
Cozy and neat spot with some really great cocktails. Loved the intimacy and decor. Will be back soon.
Cozy and neat spot with some really great cocktails. Loved the intimacy and decor. Will be back soon.
Brenda L. 2017-10-23
An intimate, beautiful speakeasy where the craftcocktails are an amazing treat. At first look the space welcomes you. Watching the bartenders create...
An intimate, beautiful speakeasy where the craftcocktails are an amazing treat. At first look the space welcomes you. Watching the bartenders create...
Daniel K. 2017-10-10
Highly recommended if you're looking for something out of the ordinary with some well crafted cocktails.
Highly recommended if you're looking for something out of the ordinary with some well crafted cocktails.
Karl K. 2017-09-17
It is my most favoritest place in Chicago! The drinks are amazing, they just do what they want. It's anything but normal. It's a rare, authentic...
It is my most favoritest place in Chicago! The drinks are amazing, they just do what they want. It's anything but normal. It's a rare, authentic...
Andrea A. 2017-09-08
First time there and it was a fun speakeasy with cool staff and funky ambiance!! The musical entertainment and burlesque acts make you want to stay...
First time there and it was a fun speakeasy with cool staff and funky ambiance!! The musical entertainment and burlesque acts make you want to stay...
Bruce J. 2017-08-27
Very unique place in Chicago. Great drinks and very friendly bartenders.
Very unique place in Chicago. Great drinks and very friendly bartenders.
David F. 2017-08-25
What a great bar, full of history. The cocktails are unique and prepared to perfection. The entertainment on the hour was was fun. If you go during...
What a great bar, full of history. The cocktails are unique and prepared to perfection. The entertainment on the hour was was fun. If you go during...
Heidi S. 2017-08-19
Had a blast. Very cool atmosphere and creative drink menu (on tarot cards!). Hope to come back if in Chicago again.
Had a blast. Very cool atmosphere and creative drink menu (on tarot cards!). Hope to come back if in Chicago again.
Lady G. 2017-08-18
Great drinks, great entertainment, great atmosphere, great staff! What else is there to say?
Great drinks, great entertainment, great atmosphere, great staff! What else is there to say?
Joe C. 2017-08-16
It's cool. Drinks are fantastic. Very cool vibe. Kind of a small space so get there early.
It's cool. Drinks are fantastic. Very cool vibe. Kind of a small space so get there early.
Rob M. 2017-08-14
This place is a gem... The atmosphere is very comfortable. I will be back to chill and watch the shows.
This place is a gem... The atmosphere is very comfortable. I will be back to chill and watch the shows.
ViVi M. 2017-08-13
Great atmosphere, amazing bartenders (especially Jill!), and the on-the-hour talent shows are so fun! I recommend letting the cards lead your way into...
Great atmosphere, amazing bartenders (especially Jill!), and the on-the-hour talent shows are so fun! I recommend letting the cards lead your way into...
Vanessa R. 2017-08-07
So cool! Hidden door. Authentic little speakeasy! It was tons of fun and everyone there was super nice!
So cool! Hidden door. Authentic little speakeasy! It was tons of fun and everyone there was super nice!
Kaitlin C. 2017-06-15
Best bar experience I've ever had. So much love for this place!
Best bar experience I've ever had. So much love for this place!
Michelle C. 2017-05-20
Walk down the stairs and hope to find the entrance to the private room...once inside, you enter the mystique of the speakeasy. Select your 'fortune'...
Walk down the stairs and hope to find the entrance to the private room...once inside, you enter the mystique of the speakeasy. Select your 'fortune'...
Updates from The Drifter Chicago
The Drifter C. 2016-10-28
Cheers to the weekend! Tonight & tomorrow you can get the best of both worlds! We will be screening the @cubs game with spooky entertainment during commercials throughout the night! $10 cover at the door. #flythew ⚾️️
Cheers to the weekend! Tonight & tomorrow you can get the best of both worlds! We will be screening the @cubs game with spooky entertainment during commercials throughout the night! $10 cover at the door. #flythew ⚾️️
The Drifter C. 2016-10-28
Waiting on the weekend like
Waiting on the weekend like
The Drifter C. 2016-10-26
Want to get away from the chaos? We'll be serving delicious cocktails tonight starting at 5p.
Want to get away from the chaos? We'll be serving delicious cocktails tonight starting at 5p.
The Drifter C. 2016-10-19
Pick your poison
Pick your poison
The Drifter C. 2016-10-19
Garnish your week
Garnish your week
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The Drifter Chicago has a total of 13052 visitors (checkins) and 6486 likes.
20 reviews of The Drifter Chicago.
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