The Lounge At The Lion

182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago

Recent Reviews

Ronald Bradley

Good entertainment

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

ashley scott

Didn’t eat or drink. Attended Drunk Shakespeare had an amazing time. Great system to get everyone seated. Felt like the food/drink prices were high, but typical prices for the type of event. Come ready to have a great time. Seats are bench style. If you have a sensitive bum I’d recommend bringing a cushion. I’d also recommend wearing a smaller coat that’s easier to store in a cubicle.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Brian Gutierrez

Great time. Good drinks and show!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michael Jaurigue

Great place to grab a cocktail and perhaps a show.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Blake

Really enjoyed the intimacy, and Drunk Shakespeare was so much fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

a b

Drunk Shakespeare was a blast. Seating is very cozy but rather uncomfortable. No cost racks were available so you'll have to stuff them in a cubby under the bench. Drinks and snacks are on the very expensive side and unfortunately we were left holding glasses the entire show. Would highly recommend, but it is a bit overpriced.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Dion Moniz

Saw Drunken Shakespeare here. Great show and very entertaining! Top quality cocktails brought to you during the show, and they greet you with a shot. 90 minutes of fun and laughs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MaryAnn B.

Fun time in a tiny theater in which you nearly become part of the act and some audience members are chosen. Don't be shy! Macbeth with a twist, literally. Continuous flow of beer, shots by some of the audience as well as actors and some improv and lively interpretation of Shakespeare. Met at the door with a blended little cocktail and a big welcome by a master of ceremonies. Such energy ! Sitting on benches for the entire approx. 90 minute performance might be difficult for some. Bar service is provided for the entire production. Clever, bawdy rendition of Macbeth. Didn't see any heads nodding in a nap for this performance! Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time.

Sandra Washington

An intimate venue with stable lighting, a full bar, and an engaging cast. I highly recommend this experience-- witty, fun, interactive and an awesome way to enjoy a weekend evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Elodie T.

My sister and I bought tickets to Drunk Shakespeare and came with low expectations - and we were blown away! It was such fun to watch and participate in this experience. It was about $106 for two at the balcony, but maybe because it was a Wednesday and the show wasn't sold out, but we got brought down towards the front! We were greeted with shots (nonalcoholic options available) and directed to our seats- our belongings go under into a cubby and there is a QR code that you can order from. We made the mistake of not having had time for food so we came hungry - if you take anything away, make sure to get dinner beforehand bc the food available is really just snack sized. All the food and drinks we tried were good and I got carried away out of hunger and just laughing/enjoying myself from the shenanigans. The staff were very quick and discrete in getting you what your ordered. I did chat with one of the actors after and it sounds like they work off of the same work for awhile (for us it was Macbeth) but each night will be a different experience - there's a crew of some 15+ actors that switch in and out and of course the person who gets drunk is different each night. It's a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone nearby one of the Drunk Shakespeare locations!

M_haney

What a great little theater! We went to see Drunk Shakespeare and could not have imagined a better experience. I have seen many different productions of Shakespeare and my husband has seen none and both of us enjoyed this show. The show was hysterical with actual great acting mix in to the most ridiculous settings and situations. We are already planning to go back and have recommend it anyone who we talked to about it. The theater was small but you were not crammed in with to many people. Every seat had a good if not great view and the servers were very skilled at bringing you your drinks without interrupting the show at all. The ticket itself includes a shot that you get when you walk in. The shot is their house mix and it was tasty and did not have a strong alcohol taste. The drink menu was small but they had something for everyone. I really enjoyed the Juliet. Over all it was an amazing experience and we can not wait to go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Madelyn H.

What a great little theater! We went to see Drunk Shakespeare and could not have imagined a better experience. I have seen many different productions of Shakespeare and my husband has seen none and both of us enjoyed this show. The show was hysterical with actual great acting mix in to the most ridiculous settings and situations. We are already planning to go back and have recommend it anyone who we talked to about it. The theater was small but you were not crammed in with to many people. Every seat had a good if not great view and the servers were very skilled at bringing you your drinks without interrupting the show at all. The ticket itself includes a shot that you get when you walk in. The shot is their house mix and it was tasty and did not have a strong alcohol taste. The drink menu was small but they had something for everyone. I really enjoyed the Juliet. Over all it was an amazing experience and we can not wait to go again.

C Hill

Drunk Shakespeare was OK. Drinks looked good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Lorri Steffen

Best small theater experience in Chicago !This is a must see for Shakespeare lovers and people who like to drink !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Begley

Good for young people, just benches to sit on with no back support.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

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The Lounge At The Lion

182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601