Watershed Bar

601 N State St, 60654-3834 - Chicago
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2025 2024 2021
🏆 #1465 of 5171 restaurants in Chicago
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€€ Bar Pub
★★★★★ ★★★★★
4.3/5
512 recommendations

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100/100
Quality
66/100
Data Completeness
61/100

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512 total reviews
TA Trip
4.5/5
28 reviews
G Google
4.2/5
219 reviews
F Foursquare
4.2/5
222 reviews
F Facebook
4.4/5
43 reviews

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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Cocktails 59 Atmosphere 22 Basement 20 Chairs 19 Menu 18 Whiskey 13 Prices 6 Champagne 6

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 312-266-4932
🌐 Website: http://watershedbar.com
📍 Address: 601 N State St, Chicago

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 05:00 PM
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 Closed
Wednesday3 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday4 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday5 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews

4.2/5
★★★★
219 Google reviews
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Suzanne

★★★★★ 5/5
I had a wonderful experience here Thursday evening. The bartender and backing staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. High quality and tasty cocktails along with a small yet versatile selection of snacks. Pleasant atmosphere that’s dimly lit and tastefully decorated. I plan to return and recommend to friends!
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Jenny Victoria (Snittywittykitty)

★★★★★ 5/5
Honestly, this was one of my fave spots during my recent trip to the city which I found while researching for speakeasies. The BEST people behind the bar (shoutout to Maggie, Logan, JT, and Colin) who chatted earnestly of their love of Malort against the dulcet screamo tones of MCR and Fall Out Boy. Met some new friends who live close by and visit often. Even had a little taste of caviar as a midnight snack. Got very Dead Poets Society meets Cheers vibes here. I'll be thinking of these folks and this bar for a while yet. When I go back to Chicago, it'll be one of the first spots I head to.
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Lindsay Clark

★★★★★ 5/5
Super chill bar, great cocktails (and themes! They’re doing The Good Place-themed drinks right now), and they let you request music
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Brittany Martin

★★★★★ 5/5
Idk it’s like a Chill dead poets society atmosphere with comfy chairs and a Midwestern (upscale) basement vibe — some say 👀. I enjoyed the not so “secret” entrance. They have unique drink menus with themes like The Good Place. Bonus: truffle popcorn and games and a funky cool Bart red bands Logan — he gives the tastes.
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Lauren Sandoval

★★★★★ 5/5
Excellent customer service. Came in on a Thursday evening night. Bartender, Logan made me a custom order because I wasn’t sure about any of the cocktails on the menu. His presence was perfect he did not hover however was friendly and welcoming. Didn’t pressure us to order drink or food. Everything was effortlessly easy and made for an especially pleasant experience. Will definitely becoming back more often.
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Caleb Jones

★★★★★ 5/5
Had a great time having drinks in a low-key speakeasy style bar. The staff were incredible and hilarious! Logan and Steve behind the bar made our night super fun and welcoming. We'll be back for sure when we're in town.
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Debra Johnson Chin

★★★★★ 5/5
A cool basement bar under Pops Champaign bar on the corner of State and Ohio. Upon entering Pops tell the host you want the Watershed, you'll be directed to go to the right back side and take the stairs under the big "W" You'll be treated to a very relaxed atmosphere and drinks.
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Maureen

★★★★★ 5/5
Absolutely fantastic bar. The bartenders are so attentive and kind (S/O to Logan, Michael and Stephen!), the drinks are fabulous, and the food is top notch. Overall, a great spot for anyone in River North!
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Kevin Jones

★★★★★ 5/5
Great bar below the Pop champagne bar. We accidentally had a drink upstairs before realizing our error. As someone not a common cocktail drinker this is definitely a place I would return to. We thought the bartender, who the other reviews labeled to be pretentious and the owner, was neither as he was great and also not the owner. Highly recommend the Malört infused combo drink (Remedial chaos theory) before the season 1 menu ends.
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Adam Carter

★★★★★ 5/5
Really happy this place is here. Normally I don’t want to write a review for a place I only went to once but I’m really happy we went here. After I appease my wife by taking her upstairs I prefer a place with a chill vibe, fun cocktails, and comfortable chairs (that aren’t high-tops). The guys working the Saturday night were super chill. Asked our names, talked about getting good deals on glassware, where to get a good smash burger, and (of course) D&D. Mezcal cocktails went down way too smooth, can’t want to go back and get more.
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