Potter's Bar

Potter’s BarCall Us Old Fashioned. Sip Slowly…Speak Easy.

Potter’s Bar is a throwback to the Prohibition era speakeasy, paying homage to this notorious period in Chicago’s illustrious history with a sophisticated lounge atmosphere bedecked with rotating digital historic imagery.

Potter's Bar

We don’t kiss & tell…

But we do serve some amazing cocktails

Placing a spotlight on the illicit spirits that formed the basis of now-classic cocktails—namely bathtub gin, rum, and whiskey—Potter’s Bar showcases a cocktail menu of these time-honored tipples in their traditional, 3-5 ingredient form, offering perfected takes on the likes of the Aviation, Chicago Fizz, Whiskey Smash, and more.

Potter’s will also serve an expanded menu of other signature cocktails representing vodka, tequila and other spirits, coupled with light bites for snacking. In addition, patrons can expect secret passwords in true speakeasy form.

Potter's Bar

Private Dining

Our Event Manager will work with you to select menus catering to the specific preferences of your group—whether it be a prohibition cocktail tasting or mixology event, workplace gathering or networking event, or a private party. Potter’s Bar provides a unique space to sip slow and speak easy amongst friends, family and colleagues. The bar’s semi-private space can accommodate any party size from an intimate gathering to 150 guests and prohibition era parties for up to 75 guests would entail a buy-out of the entire space.

To enquire, contact Jay Abdulwahed, Director of Restaurants.
312-917-4948 Ext. 4948

Menu

Bathtub Gin

Aviation

Gin, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette

Bee’s Knees

Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup

French 75

Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne

Gin & Sin

Gin, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Grenadine

Hanky Panky

Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet Branca, Orange Juice

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

South Side (an Al Capone favorite)

Gin, Lime Juice, Mint, Club Soda

White Lady

Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Simple Syrup

Whiskey

Boulevardier

Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Manhattan

Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint

Palmer House Barrel Select Old Fashioned

Barrel Select Edition Few Bourbon, Demerara Syrup, Orange Bitters

Side Car

Bourbon, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice

Ward 8

Rye, Grenadine, Orange Juice

Whiskey Smash

Bourbon, Mint, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Rum Runners

Bacardi Cocktail

Rum, Lime, Grenadine

Chicago Fizz

Dark Rum, Port, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Egg White, Club Soda

El Presidente

Rum, Dry Vermouth, Orange Curacao, Grenadine

Hemingway Daiquiri

Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice

Mary Pickford

Rum, Pineapple Juice, Maraschino Liqueur Grenadine

Mojito

Rum, Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, Club Soda

Rum Runner

Rum, Dark Rum, Blackberry Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice

Classic

Black Velvet

Guinness, Champagne

Champagne Cocktail

Champagne, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Lemon

Rude Cosmopolitan

Tequila, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice

Harvey Wallbanger

Vodka, Galliano, Orange Juice, Maraschino Cherry

Lemon Drop

Vodka, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sugar Rim

Paloma

Tequila, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda

Shady Lady

Tequila, Melon Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice

Vodka Gimlet

Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

Draughts

3 Floyds Gumballhead

Wheat Ale

Miskatonic Vox

Pilsner

Cruz Blanca Palm Shade

Hazy IPA

Dovetail

Kölsch

Half Acre Daisy Cutter

Pale Ale

Revolution Anti Hero

IPA

Seasonal Beer

WarPigs Foggy Geezer

Hazy Pale

Wine

Riondo

Prosecco

Chandon

Brut

Chateau St. Michelle

Riesling

Terlato Family

Pinot Grigio

Wairau River

Sauvignon Blanc

Sonoma-Cutrer

Chardonnay

Meiomi

Pinot Noir

Horse Heaven Hills H3

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wente

Merlot

Bodega Norton

Select Malbec
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