Congress Lounge · Drinks
Your Happy Hour Is Downstairs
Cocktails, wine, and beer in a wood-paneled bar on Michigan Avenue, where guests and locals meet after dark.
Drinks
Rich Wood, Leather Chairs, Good Company
Rich wood, leather chairs, and a long list of cocktails, wine, and beer. It’s where guests and locals meet once the sun goes down.
Pub favorites come out of the kitchen too: pretzels, sliders, veggie samosas, and pizza. There’s a pool table on the lobby floor and a music box you can play yourself.
- Hours
- 4:00 PM – midnight (weekends vary)
- Specials
- Weekend and seasonal drinks
Your Evening
Three Ways to End the Day
Order a Round
Cocktails, wine, and beer, plus weekend and seasonal specials.
Share a Plate
Pretzels, sliders, veggie samosas, and pizza from the kitchen.
Rack Up a Game
Play pool on the lobby floor, or pick a song on the music box.
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Good to Know
Questions About the Congress Lounge
Does the Congress Plaza Hotel have a bar?
Yes. The Congress Lounge is the hotel’s wood-paneled bar, with cocktails, wine, and beer. Guests and locals meet there once the sun goes down.
What time does the Congress Lounge open?
The lounge is open from 4:00 PM to midnight. Weekend hours vary, so check with the front desk at (312) 427-3800.
Does the Congress Lounge serve food?
Yes. Pub favorites come out of the kitchen: pretzels, sliders, veggie samosas, and pizza. For a full dinner, Rafael’s is in the same building.
Is there a pool table at the hotel?
Yes. There’s a pool table on the lobby floor and a music box you can play yourself.
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