Inkwell

1039 W Lake St, Chicago

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Christina Huynh

We liked the charcuterie board. Drinks were decent but not amazing. Staff was attentive.

Kristen Bryan

Beautifully crafted cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kendra B

The Inkwell is a vibe. I would recommend it for date night cocktails.

The service is good, drinks are good, and it is very low key!

What we had:
- Grilled cheese (absolutely no, it needs work)
- Rosa Infernal
- Mezcal Special (Bartenders choice)
- Kick Push (Strong, very fall)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Alina Kachalskaya

Drinks and vibes were good but had a very strange encounter with our waitress, when we asked if she spoke Russian (because we do and she had a recognizable accent so we were just asking to be friendly) she made strange comments and a point that she is not Russian, alluding to current events. Weird vibes after that.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Jessica Scanlon

Got to meet Lee here on his first shift tonight! He walked me through the drinks that I was debating about. I ended up with the Rosas Infernal that was delightful and spicy. Thanks Lee, I’ll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

shynae murphy

This is a super cute hidden gem. I went when they 1st open early, and drinks are good.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alexandra Jasso

Our bartender Adam was the best! Amazing drinks, great vibes, and the coziest atmosphere. Music was on point. Definitely will be my go to spot when he’s behind the bar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Eyo

Nice, intimate cocktail lounge in West Loop. The space is dark and buzzy, but not overwhelmingly loud or crowded. The cocktails were delicious. We enjoyed the Rosa Infernal and the Oaxacan Folklore. Bonus points for being part of the inkind network.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lace Bargy

The atmosphere was neat. The service was very slow, but they where short staffed. The drinks where good, but expensive. We found it hard to have a conversation in here sitting at the bar. Great olives.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

chayda m

It was a very dark place, and the tables and chairs were quite small. I got two drinks and ended up spending $38, which felt a bit pricey.
Overall, it was an okay experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ellen Misloski

Surprised by the cocktail program, really well done. Would be a good date spot because refreshingly not loud and a pretty looking back bar

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Moran

Love it. We've been to the one in Omaha many times, and this guy has a beautiful, similar speakeasy vibe. Good cocktails and good decor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alyssa Johnson

Waiting for a concert, stopped in, perfection.
Great little hole in the wall with a well curated atmosphere and next level beverages.
The ice was perfect. The drinks have a wonderful aesthetic.
Danielle made our drinks and they were perfect!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Zoe Sims

Great music, cool vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Shellander

Great vibe and yummy cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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