Lazy Bird

"Just opened in the basement of the Hoxton hotel in Fulton Market, Lazy Bird features a dense book of 52 drinks. There’s a piano and occasional live music and DJs. Boka Restaurant Group runs the space." - Ashok Selvam

"Regardless of the liquor or bitters, perhaps the best ingredient for the optimal cocktail experience is live music. And with a robust drink menu of 52 cocktails, along with regularly scheduled acts, Lazy Bird in the West Loop makes a solid argument for this. This dimly lit, 1940s-meets-modernist bar is hidden in the basement of the Hoxton, and has plenty of soft couches and chairs that you wish existed in your apartment. Performances range from solo jazz piano to more upbeat DJ sets so check their performance calendar first." - adrian kane, john ringor

"Lazy Bird is in the basement of The Hoxton, and it’s the type of intimate mid-century lounge that looks more like a movie set than a real place. A beautiful marble bar serving updates on 52 classic cocktails anchors the room, which has plenty of soft couches and chairs. And on most nights, there’s live music, from solo jazz piano to more upbeat DJ sets. " - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane

"Regardless of the spirit or the bitters, the best flavor enhancer for an Old Fashioned is some jazz. And one of our favorite places to go for classic cocktails and live music is Lazy Bird in the West Loop. This dimly lit, 1940s-meets-modernist bar is located in the basement of the Hoxton, and has plenty of soft couches and chairs for you to sink into while listening to some velvety crooning. And though they have an exhaustive cocktail list, everyone knows that the ideal drink to accompany Billie Holiday is a classic Old Fashioned. " - john ringor

"Lazy Bird specializes in cocktails that are updates on classics (like the Clover Club or a daiquiri made with aguardiente) and we haven’t had a bad one yet. And yes, this includes the sidecar." - adrian kane