Alma
Cocktail bar · Lakeview ·
Cocktails, casual fare, and Wrigley Field views in a stylish hotel
Cocktails, casual fare, and Wrigley Field views in a stylish hotel
"Housed on the 2nd floor lobby level of Hotel Zachary, this restaurant is loaded with mid-century modern charm reflective of the rest of the property’s design (all inspired by Wrigley Field architect Zachary Taylor Davis). Pass by curved banquettes and exposed brick on your way to the outdoor terrace, a long stretch overlooking Clark Street and the iconic Wrigley Field—so close that, on game days, you’ll hear plenty of ballpark action. Come for drinks and bites before or after a game or one of the many concerts at Wrigley Field throughout summer months (and when pre-gaming crowds shuffle out for the ballpark, stay put to catch some of the sounds from your seat—or, all nine innings with the big screen on the wall). Also plan a visit for the venue’s fun, onsite programming, including their Supper Club Series or Vinyl Thursdays, an evening of DJ-spun tracks and cocktail specials." - Nicole Schnitzler
"Hotel Zachary’s Alma offers views of Wrigley Field from its sprawling terrace, with DJs spinning on game days to add to the festive atmosphere. There are plenty of draws beyond the Cubs, with a menu of classic cocktails and small plates like beer-battered cheese curds, as well as regular happenings like afternoon tea and dog-friendly gatherings. Make a reservation through OpenTable. Tip: The lobby offers free morning coffee, which is a big score for those with laptops wanting to spend the day co-working." - Sam Nelson
"This Wrigleyville bar and lounge inside Hotel Zachary (and right across the street from Wrigley Field) has a Mediterranean-inspired menu of light bites, like arancini, feta fries, and harissa-roasted carrots with herbed yogurt, plus a wide selection of wine and cocktails. Order the Letters to Zachary, a dreamy (and boozy) cocktail made with BACARDÍ Ocho, banana liqueur, ginger coconut, and chai. With vinyl DJ sets, live music, and other fun happenings, Alma is one to check out." - Samantha Leal
"Inside the second-floor bar and lounge at Hotel Zachary, I found Alma, relaunched from the Alma Room as a space that evokes a modern living room by juxtaposing neutral brick, wood, and leather against plush jewel‑tone furniture and giant windows facing Wrigley Field. The venue has more seats now and a DJ booth that anchors weekly events like Vinyl Thursdays (a mix of house, soul, funk, and disco) and Friday’s Bubbles & Beats happy hour with sparkling wine, cocktails, and rotating local DJs, while the terrace continues to offer views of Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way. The cocktail list leans into the hotel’s romantic narrative with drinks such as Love, Alma (Jim Beam Black, sherry, strawberry, amaro) and 1898 to Forever (Ketel One Cucumber, mint, chamomile, habanero), along with classics like Manhattans and espresso martinis, frozen drinks, draft Suntory highballs, and an Old Fashioned flight. A light, shareable food menu includes harissa roasted carrots (golden raisin mostarda), tuna tartare (citrus oregano aioli, cherry tomatoes, olives, basil), and focaccia sandwiches with mortadella, burrata, and pickled red onion. Open for breakfast and evening service, it feels like a stylish, stadium‑facing living room for drinks and small plates." - Naomi Waxman
"At Alma at Hotel Zachary I found a pun-forward pop-up where revelers can bask in an all-Taylor soundtrack while sipping Rare Tea Cellars teas named Earl Too Well and You Need to Chamomile Down; each attendee receives a glass of prosecco (a la “Champagne Problems”) and passed appetizers, there’s a chance to buy vinyl from Val’s Halla Records, and tickets are $30 via Resy (Afternoon Tea, 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4)." - Naomi Waxman
