The Long Room
1612 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This restored beauty channels old-world charm through its namesake long bar, where skilled bartenders craft thoughtfully creative cocktails in a stylish-but-never-pretentious space. The vibe effortlessly shifts from quiet coffee refuge during the day to lively cocktail destination at night, with rotating pop-up kitchens adding an element of delightful surprise to the experience. Whether you're settling in with a laptop, meeting friends, or enjoying an evening out, the genuinely warm staff and distinctive woodwork make The Long Room feel like the kind of place you'll keep coming back to.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Pop up kitchens are fantastic and the drinks are interesting and fun. Atmosphere is good for a casual hang, working from "home", or a fun night out. Long Room does it all.
One of my new favorite cocktail bars in the city! Went in on a Saturday night, and it was lively and fun without being overwhelming. It’s a stylish place for sure without feeling intimidating or pretentious. Bartenders were all very helpful, fast, and friendly (shout out in particular to Maya for checking up on me and chatting about writing for a bit! She was also super funny!) I got two great cocktails for $12 and $13 each, the Percolator and the Golden Ghost, that were fantastic! Definitely would’ve spend closer to $40-$50 for something similar elsewhere 😅 didn’t get to try any food, but I really enjoyed the bar overall!
If you want to sit at a restored super cool old bar, this is it. Beautiful wood work, fun lighting in cased within the bar, and to pair with that is their wonderful bar staff. Kind and welcoming, not to mention quite knowledgeable on spirits and craft cocktails. I'd for sure come back here again. I did a classic espresso martini but subbed in a decent tequila in place of the vodka. It was smooth, fluffy, and fresh. YUMMY! Parking on street was fairly easy (we were here during day on a week day though).
Chill cocktail bar 🍸 with lots of seating and a fun, lively atmosphere. It’s a bit loud but perfect for a night out! They have a solid cocktail selection, and there’s even a photo booth tucked in the back. Great for groups or casual hangouts.
Highlights: Uniquely shaped bar as the name suggests, attentive speedy and friendly bartenders, creative and tasty cocktails, fun pop up food offerings. We specifically came because we wanted to support a friend’s pop-up. We ordered one of everything from Milo’s Market. It was delish!! Our fave was the Quesabeeria, we ended up ordering a second round. But don’t sleep on the salsa it was bomb. The quesadilla was fun as it was topped with a jalapeño honey. Really good! Drink-wise we had a Smoke & Crystal and a Raviol. I’d give the Smoke & Crystal a 3 out of 5 stars. It wasn’t what I was expecting based off the description but it was good. I was anticipating more of the mezcal flavor to come through. One was plenty. The Raviol was the winner and a fun way to enjoy a cocktail. Def taking the inspiration home! The space is cool, I especially love bars with dark lighting, and the patio looked like a nice place to chill. We came here around 6:30 on a Friday evening and found seats at the bar easily but most of the tables were taken by groups 4-8 people in size. It wasn’t crowded to the degree that it felt uncomfortable or too loud. Cool place! Excited to come back.
Crema Reviews
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