BIG BAR, Chicago - Downtown / The Loop - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Bar, American
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Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Valet Parking

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Downtown / The Loop
0.4 miles from Millennium Park
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Reviewed 5 June 2021

Have been coming here for over 40 years. For NYE parties, when I was 20 and again last year when I was 62. Always a great venue for NYE. This week we stayed in the Hyatt Regency and came for breakfast every day to Big...Bar. Nice atmosphere and great service. Food was delicious, hot, fresh and tasty. There are not allot of places in downtown Chicago for breakfast, particularly on weekends. Insider tip, enjoy. Also great for convention parties and cocktails.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 24 May 2022 via mobile

This is a very cosmopolitan place. It offers a variety of sporting entertainment, beautiful decor and a view of the cityscape. The food is delicious and a good selection of alcoholic options. Ita good hangout place!!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 25 January 2022

The bar is definitely loud when crowded...and it's definitely crowded at times! When we were there, as non-hotel patrons, it was definitely apparent that this bar was as popular with non-hotel guests as guests. The drink and beer selection was good, there was a decent...amount of seating, and the open-air atmosphere interesting and inviting. Overall, a decent bar stop.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 27 February 2018

What a great selection of drinks! There was also a nice view and lots of televisions to watch sports. The service was excellent and it was a nice bar in the atrium of the Hyatt Regency.

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 12 April 2021

The only complaint is they are not very good at making martini's. But otherwise it is a pretty cool place to start off your night in Chicago.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 27 October 2019

Can't even hear yourself think in this place, let alone talk. Not a place to enjoy a drink or a conversation.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 3 August 2019

The happy hour doesn't include cocktails, just wine and beer. During the summers, it got hot in the afternoon and pretty crowded. It has a nice view of the city though.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 13 June 2019 via mobile

It’s just a bar, nothing more, but conveniently located just inside the entrance. Not exciting, nothing cool about it but a great gathering place for those at a conference.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 18 May 2019 via mobile

Ignored whilst at the bar for 15 minutes. Lazy bar tenders. Used glasses left on the bar. I’m amazed that this is acceptable. When I asked the bar back where the bar tender was his reply was ‘over there’. Good job!!!

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 13 July 2017

Stopped at Big Bar twice during my conference. The atmosphere was low key yet buzzing, the drinks were generous, and the bartender entertaining.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 8 July 2017

Great drinks and nice atmosphere, but you really pay for the privilege. Bartenders can make anything you can dream up. Lots of big screens to watch local sports (since you can't in your room).

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 7 March 2017

Couple of night there and you will enjoy the very best of Hyatt. Anything better than having a drink with your colleagues

Date of visit: March 2017
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Reviewed 12 December 2016

We have been twice here during our Chicago-trip. I guess there is no whiskey or wodka someone would miss... Enjoy the thursday-parties!

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed 1 June 2022

The food was good and the drink were good also. Our server was very nice and on point with service. We would definitely return to this bar and hotel.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 15 May 2022

In a large atrium space open to the lobby below, this is a great bar with lots of room and an attentive staff. Terrific view of the Streeterville skyline to the north.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Big Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4