Watershed Bar

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.