Le Passage & The Drawing Room: 5 Stars

937 N. Rush St., Chicago

By Neonu

This is an upscale hot spot. Le Passage is the nightclub and The Drawing Room is the lounge. The Drawing Room serves American contemporary small plates. What you need to know is that the kitchen is open from 4pm to 4am Wednesday ��� Sunday, open until 5am on Saturday. So next time you need a late night bite, you have another alternative to the Rock & Roll McDonalds or pizza.


It is the cocktails at The Drawing Room that earned this spot a 5 star rating. The cocktail menu includes a selection of pre-prohibition era cocktails, prepared as they would have been back then, and contemporary cocktails created by The Drawing Room���s Master Bartenders. The Drawing Room seeks to provide its guests the ���Perfect Cocktail.��� The ice cubes are made using a specialized ice making system designed to cool faster, melt slower, and not affect taste. Cocktails are made with fresh ingredients. The fruit juices are freshly squeezed and the bitters are made from scratch. If you order a drink with a cherry, you don���t want to lay this cherry to the side. They are brandied in house. Signature cocktails can be prepared tableside by one of the Master Bartenders who can also describe the history of the cocktail. The Master Bartenders at The Drawing Room are experienced, skilled, and recognized in the field. They are friendly and create a very welcoming atmosphere at the bar. The Team - Charles Joly is the Chief Mixologist and creator of ���The Nooner.��� Debbie Peek is a Master Bartender and the creator of ���The Perfect Poire.��� Lynn House is a Master Bartender and the creator of ���Almost Summer.���

Le Passage has its own entrance but is actually separated from the Drawing Room only by a short hallway. So you can hear the music in the Drawing Room too, which is good. The DJs spin a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and other popular music. Bottle Service is required if you want to sit. Here at least you will get the exclusive experience. Most of the reserved seating is located in the back half of the club. You can see the dance floor, but you don���t have to worry about dancers falling into your seats. And unlike some other clubs, you don���t have to try and stuff your 8 friends into 4 seats or share seating with your VIP neighbors. Several sofas or large booths surround each table. The night I went the crowd was diverse, both in age and ethnicity.

Note: Le Passage & The Drawing Room is owned by Three Headed Productions who also owns Salud Tequila Lounge (see review).

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