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   SteveS

   Chicago

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing service and moody ambiance with great art. Service was spectacular and the mixologist took the time to inquire and recommend drinks for our party of four. To quote one person in our group“ that gin and tonic wasn’t made by the bartender, it was made by god”

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   DwightG

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great little exclusive bar inside of another restaurant. I believe the bartenders name was Lance. He made phenomenal drinks and was very personable the entire time we were there. Even thought the drinks were really great, what stood out to me a little more was the music. Whoever makes the playlists for the Alderman did an excellent job. As we were taking in our delicious drinks, my wife and I found ourselves looking at the song ID feature on our phones a few times to find out what song was playing at the time. We ended up downloading a few new artist to our music apps. If the music is this good all the time, they should start making the music playlists public or something. I'd follow it!

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   ChuckD105

   Chicago

   128 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   128 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic hidden gem of a bar with great cocktails in a great atmosphere. Please don't tell anyone.

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   eSutrasOrganics

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on June 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Go to this gem if you want to discover excellent mixology in classy surroundings. You will not be disappointed - Lance Bowman delivers!

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   Shaina

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Alderman was incredible. We had the best time getting dealers choice drinks and just enjoying the atmosphere.

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   Wolfgang

   Chicago

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great inventive cocktails! We tried 5 different ones all yummy!

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   RaeG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Matt the bartender was outstanding! Drinks were perfect. Do recommend!

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   Riley

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Favorite new bar in Chicago! Perfectly intimate with a great ambiance, and the drinks are in a league of their own. We'll be back next time we're in town!

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   EricG

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great atmosphere and drinks. There is no food but it's in the restaurant Pilsen Yards so you can get a great meal there after your bevs at The Alderman. The bartender was great!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great drinks. Bartender is awesome. Atmosphere is great.

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    AmberS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic intimate spot for an extremely well-crafted cocktail. Menu covers all palettes, but I highly suggest ordering off menu and doing dealers choice with the bartender/mixologist - You won't regret it!

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    Renee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for the Malort!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent cocktail bar. The drinks were amazing best drinks I’ve had in Chicago.

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    RufusBarleysheath

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing drinks, bartender, ambiance, overall vibe. Great time!

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    SandraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was great. A must go on a night out in the windy city.

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    PaulG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly lovely vibe. Energetic yet calm, even on a Saturday night when Pilsen Yards was absolutely bumping. Drinks were phenomenal and the service was spot on. Would definitely recommend heading to the Alderman for a cocktail if you're ever looking for a memorable night out in Pilsen.

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    Nikki

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lance was INCREDIBLE. We were there celebrating my best friend’s birthday, and he made some of the most amazing cocktails we’ve ever had in our lives. He was fun and knowledgeable and really made it such a wonderful experience for us. We will definitely be back.

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    Imtiaz

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I’d recommend checking it out

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    HughS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place

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    Tanya

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food1service5ambience5

    Love! Love! Love The Alderman! The music, ambiance, drinks and Lance were all AWESOME! I would definitely recommend The Alderman!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lane is awesome! Love trying his new creations!

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    Chris

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Drinks are great, ambiance is lovely. Friendliest and most down to earth staff!

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23. AR

    AR1705

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    We made a reservation for 8 and were there at Pilsner yards an hour early. When our reservation came the people in the Alderman weren’t leaving. We didn’t get our spot until 20 min late. I think they need to set a time limit on peoples time. Parties that camp out really mess up other reservations which is very frustrating. Other than that, AMAZING bartender and drink service!!!!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food1service5ambience5

    Valentines

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    BrianaK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cocktails were excellent and the ambiance was very romantic. Will definitely be back.

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    JasmineK

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible! The drinks were amazing. Will be back.

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    MattB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic from the moment we checked in. Cozy little bar area, innovative cocktails, and stellar service.

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    RonB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding Experience!! Lance, the mixologist at The Alderman, created some of the best cocktails that we ever had. We were able to sit at the bar and observe a world-class bartender at work. This will become our go to location for a night out. Prior to visiting The Alderman we had several "small plates" at the Pilsen Yards, great food.

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    BraedenB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is easily the best bar I’ve been to. I spent the weekend exploring different bars and Michelin rated restaurants and in term of enjoyment and quality of drinks nothing else even comes close. Not only will I come anytime I’m in Chicago, I will also recommend it to anyone who is going.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    10/10! Great drinks.

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    Monica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The bartender is very upbeat and knowledgeable about what he does. He is able to recommend drinks and will surprise you if you tell him what you like. The ambience is low light with music in the background at a level that lets you enjoy conversation. Highly recommend!

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    Frank

    Milan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The best cocktails in Chicago so far! Great service!

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    imbc12

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Intimate setting with awesome drinks and super friendly staff eager to help!

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    KevinK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had high expectations for The Alderman as a unique, and new, find in the city. It certainly did not disappoint as a nice addition to our date night. Lance, the bartender, was fantastic. His cocktail creations and friendly interaction, along with the general vibe of the space, will definitely bring us back multiple times in the future.

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    kgunn

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great date spot! Very small and intimate with a delicious drink menu. Not sure what to order, the bartender will ask what you like and whip up something delicious!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An absolutely incredible experience with some of the most memorable, intriguing cocktails I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to come back!

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37. JR

    JeffR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic- not pretentious, just great cocktails and chill vibe.

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38. EA

    EvelynA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service and attentiveness of our bartender was AMAZING! Everything was absolutely perfect. Would come back to Chicago just to come here! The bartender took the time to explain the drinks to us and even custom make some for our specific taste! Loved it!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    There was no food, but I could not submit my rating without the ranking. When I could not decide on a cocktail, the bartender created something for me. The well crafted cocktail was delicious, and I did not realize there was ice in the glass until I finished the cocktail. As more people arrived, the noise level increased. We were the only guests until about 5:45PM; our reservation was at 5:00. The bartender gave us his undivided attention. We realized we overstayed our time, but no one put us out. Of course, I will be back.

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    Anna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2021

    overall5food1service5ambience5

    Amazing cocktails, lovely place and very kind bartender!

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