Celeste
Night club · River North ·
Multi-level River North institution with a lush rooftop garden
Multi-level River North institution with a lush rooftop garden
"One unsettling characteristic of Fake Spring is that while it’s warm, Chicago trees are still very much leafless and look a little like illustrations from Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark. But the top floor of Celeste, a bar in River North, is full of plants, including ivy. In fact, it looks an awful lot like the kind of English garden you’d play hide and seek in with your housekeeper who died before you were born. It’s a great spot to have some cocktails and eat things like a caramelized onion fondue, or steak frites, before going out in the neighborhood." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
"For a glamorous booth experience, consider this cocktail bar. Each of the second-floor booths comes with its own sheer curtain and chandelier. Some even face a mirror, giving you the opportunity to appreciate your booth from multiple angles. The curtain doesn’t close all the way, so you won’t have complete privacy, but that’s probably for the best - you don’t want your server to lose track of you and forget to bring the lemon-scented creme brulee." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Celeste is in River North, and it’s basically a Swiss Army knife as far as bars go. It has four levels, each with its own theme. The first floor is like a normal bar, the second floor is a little swanky, with chandeliers and a couple of curtained booths for groups, and the rooftop level is designed to feel like a garden, with plants and marble tables all around. All of those are laid-back and great for striking up a conversation. But when you really want to go all out, hit the third-story “disco floor,” which is pretty self-explanatory." - adrian kane
"Thanks to Celeste, it’s possible to hang out at a secret garden in River North. The rooftop bar is surrounded by ivy-covered brick walls, and full of plants and marble tables. Come here for cocktails with friends before dinner downtown, or just to hang out." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Gomez partnered with the Hindo brothers to form Celeste Group, which includes the rooftop Garden at 111 W. Hubbard Street alongside venues such as Whiskey Bar, Deco Supper Club, and DISCO." - Ashok Selvam