Club X Speakeasy

Not too hidden. Great vibes, almost friendly great bartenders. Pretty quaint place connected to the restaurant next door. Cocktail was crazy good (crazy and good) : Blue Cheese dirty Martini!!

Great atmosphere, fantastic cocktails/wine and even better bartenders!

This speakeasy transports you straight to the 1950s with its stunning, retro decor and old-school vibes that feel like Frank Sinatra might walk in at any moment. Nina and Rob are absolute gems—extremely attentive, accommodating, and effortlessly kind, making the experience feel both classy and personal. Their care and warmth put me completely at ease while I sipped on some of the finest crafted cocktails I’ve ever had. A truly elegant and unforgettable spot!

Started our evening here for some cocktails - my friends loved the espresso martini and the old fashioned - the music was great and the bartenders were very attentive!

The fine mixologist Nina of the pair literally whipped up the tropical alchemy in a flash and then topped off the current situation with a bubble. A great place to meet and greet and your thirst will be burst!

Club X Speakeasy is the closest I’ve ever come to stepping back in time to the clandestine allure of a true Prohibition-era hideaway. Tucked away in an unassuming and inconspicuous location, this spot feels like a secret waiting to be uncovered. After a night at the symphony, it offered us an exciting and mysterious detour. We entered through a hidden, barely noticeable door with no indication as to what might lie beyond. In fact, we only realized where the proper entrance was as we exited—a fitting detail for a place designed to remain a mystery to all but the most curious adventurers. Inside, the atmosphere was electric yet intimate, with dim lighting casting shadows across the swanky decor. The space was a mix of polished elegance and subtle intrigue, as if the walls themselves could tell stories of whispered conversations and clandestine rendezvous. The crowd was as eclectic as the setting, a collection of individuals who seemed equally drawn to the speakeasy’s mystique. It felt like stepping into another world, one where the rules of the ordinary were momentarily suspended. Bar service only added to the authenticity—there was no rushing, no pretense, just the art of the drink. A small bite paired beautifully with a mocktail, but the star of the night was an A5 Wagyu-washed Old Fashioned. Every sip felt like a revelation, as though it had been crafted with secrets passed down through generations of mixologists. The bartenders were attentive and skilled, crafting drinks that were as beautiful as they were delicious. Club X doesn’t just serve drinks; it serves an experience—a fleeting moment of stepping outside the everyday and into something extraordinary. If you’re resourceful enough to find it, you’ll be rewarded with an evening that feels like a page torn from the history books, where every detail whispers of adventure and indulgence.

Cozy speakeasy spot with happy hour till 6:30 🕡 iykyk

Amazing bartender (from Lithuania originally?). The house made cocktails are stellar. The one with the nuts that make your mouth tingle is a must have. Great, fast service, good company, great bar. Deserves to have a line out of the door, the bartender is an alchemist.

Well this is a hidden gem. Tucked away as a part of Exchequer Restaurant. The door literally says Shhhhhh... Fun fact, my boss thought I was taking her to a strip club with how cloak and dagger the entry is. The front door is covered, the entryway is completely deep blood red ceiling and walls. Then the windows are all hidden and covered. This used to be a part of Exchequer but now it's the private bar. After I had my Old Fashioned, I have to say I was shocked to see that this bar wasn't packed. The bartender made me the BEST Mezcal Old Fashioned I've ever had. I said I don't like sweet, and it was perfectly balanced. Smoky and deep flavor and still light without the addition of sickly sweet. My boss had a nice Syrah and we enjoyed a quiet bar for a nightcap. I truly enjoyed just sitting in a nice bar. Super relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend it. Excellent service, excellent drinks very cool vibe and environment.

X MARKS THE SPOT Come by and cross this spot off your bar list. It has a retro feel and sits quiet and quaint right off the street. On a Saturday it was not busy. I don't know if it is normally this empty. Your voice will carry even with the low music playing. So you really do have to speak easy for discreet conversations. There were 2 bartenders and twice as many patrons. A tall bartender with an accent was kind of smug and not very friendly. Yes, you are still in the customer service industry, especially if it's not busy. The shorter bartender was just the opposite and personable and chatted with me. Ironically, the mocktail was made by the tall bartender and it tasted good. The drink was fairly cheap ($6) which is really cheap. The drink wasn't fancy or anything that popped, but it was a sweet beverage that was not overly sweetened and was refreshing. The drink was simple like the era this speakeasy represents, the charm of post-war times in the 1920's. This place give local watering-hole of cocktail bars vibe, but also has a romantic aspect to bring your date. So come get cozy and enjoy a cocktail if you're in the area.

I don't want more people here, but they should come here. The food is great, the service is exceptional, and the bespoke cocktails are tip top. It's a chill place to come with friends and get a bespoke treatment!

An interesting place for sure and would probably put it at 3.5 if I could. I definitely would not call this a "speakeasy". The entrance gave the vibes but once you walk into the main bar area it's just more like a regular bar or lounge, and a poorly decorated one at that. Looking around it seemed like it could have been a fast food restaurant or a Denny's prior. The ceiling is white, lighting terrible and bright. When I think of a classic speakeasy I think dark, cozy, moody. This is not that. There weren't that many people around 9 ish on a rainy Saturday night and we didn't have trouble finding two seats at the bar. The saving grace was the cocktail I ordered... it was on their online menu but not the printed one there. I asked about it and thankfully they were able to make it. Sounds crazy but it was a banana espresso martini. The bartender explained that they infuse their own spirits, this one with bananas and rum. The bartender was also very skilled. There were two of them and they were both hustling. But as a result, service wasn't particularly fast or attentive.

Nice little hidden gem. You wouldn't know it was even here. It was a Monday night and had been raining, so it was essentially empty but the bartender was nice and they had interesting drinks. The pic is a drink my daughter ordered that had a hibiscus foam on top.

I checked out this "speakeasy" bar right after their weekday happy hour. Sorry to have missed it. They have pretty standard happy hour specials except for the fried chicken and champagne which is interesting. The ambiance of the place was cool. Had that dark and intimate vibe of a nice cocktail bar. Would be a great place for a drink before or after dinner. I am docking a star since it is not actually a speakeasy. It has a regular entrance off of Wabash. You could enter through Exchequer and that has more of a speakeasy feel since you have to walk through a wall with a pic on it. They also have a DJ area set up to play records. Hope to check this place out again on a weekend evening.

This was a cute little speakeasy we found randomly in Chicago. It was dark and just felt like a speakeasy. I would go back and recommend to anyone. The service was good. Not too busy so we got our drink quick. We did not eat here but from the looks of other tables the food was like pizza, burgers and bar food.

This new "speakeasy" supposedly revives a space that was a real prohibition spot in the 1920s. It's connected to Exchequer, and there's a street entrance as well so not a secret knock spot, but the vibe is cool--red velvet benches. Bartenders friendly. The cocktail list is all it's own and not the same drinks as in Exchequer (though if you order food from the small menu it comes from their kitchen). The place is new and when we were there part, the cup-washer-thing on the bar (what is that thing called?) suddenly broke and exploded and water was pouring everywhere across the bar and the poor bartenders couldn't stop it. yikes! took like 5 minutes to turn the pipe off... anyway,things got soaked, but staff were friendly and folks helped they comped our drinks which they didn't have to do but was of them. wound up getting food at exchequer. Willing to stop back in here!

This isn't a bad bar. It is not a good speakeasy though. The drinks although well made aren't inventive or ground breaking. When a bar calls itself a speakeasy I expect to be wowed, amazed, impressed. I think of some of the greats like Violet Hour and Please Don't tell. One of the things working against this place as a speakeasy is a sign outside the bar saying "Club X speakeasy". It should be a subtle nod like a light or some kind of secret entrance. Ordered an Old Fashioned and Negroni which were both decent. The furniture+ bar design looks nice. Again though they missed the chance to dim the lights and set up what could have been a definite speakeasy vibe.

Chill little bar with great vintage vibes, with velvet banquette benches, retro landline phones, and vintage art. We had a couple of drinks from the specialty drink menu and some food from the small snack menu. The drinks and food were all good. Staff were friendly and helpful. They have some merch, a few hats, to pick from. They also have branded matchbooks which I love. I wouldn't call it a speakeasy as there's a front door right from the street that you can walk in and there's street view windows, nothing hidden about it, but it's a great little bar worth the visit.

Sexy and eclectic a place where your mind can wonder from reality to fantasy with the open to interpretation art and there sex in the city bar tender Rob the service is great and this place has you craving more. The ambience is simple sleek and a bit of 50 shades of lust. Great place to engage with a date or to meet other chi town individuals. Tasty drinks that make your taste buds "POP" like the bee's knees cocktail. Definitely a place to check out!

Great care taken when making their wonderful selection of house crafted cocktails. Low light and intimate atmosphere made it a great place to get an after dinner drink.

Overall, ambience of the speakeasy was beautiful, the drinks were really good and creative also while being strong. And the service was fast. Also, I love the music that they played inside as well.

great service! good drinks! food wasn't what was advertised in the instagram. music wasn't too loud so it was a great place to go to sit and talk with friends.