Z Bar
Bar · Near North Side ·
Creative cocktails & global tapas with scenic city views
Creative cocktails & global tapas with scenic city views
"It’s easy to feel awe-inspired upon entering Z Bar, an upscale lounge in The Peninsula Hotel. Bold, globally inspired flavors pepper the menu here, as showcased by snacks and share plates like tuna tartare with mango and yuzu, and daikon frites with Chinese lap cheong. Dessert is just as satisfying—namely, the refreshing Grand Marnier granita or warm vanilla bean beignets with chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla dipping sauces. The skyline views and Insta-worthy sippers make this an ideal spot for that big-deal date." - Nicole Schnitzler
"This is a fancy spot at the top of The Peninsula, a luxury hotel near Michigan Ave. Because of its location, it offers a great view of the Magnificent Mile, making it an ideal place to take out-of-towners. You’ll find small plates like daikon frites and caviar potato bites. Come here and eat some expensive bar food with anyone you’re trying to impress—like visiting colleagues, or your soon-to-be sister-in-law, who kind of hates the city." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"At Z Bar, the contemporary cocktail lounge on the Peninsula hotel’s sixth floor, one can sip a Manhattan served over ice that’s laced with 24-karat gold flakes and garnished with black truffle or saffron bitters. The cocktail list spans the globe in terms of flavors and spirits, while the terrace provides glowing views of the Mag Mile. Book a table through Tock." - Ashok Selvam
"This is a fancy spot at the top of The Peninsula, a luxury hotel near Michigan Ave. Because of its location, it has a great view of the Magnificent Mile, which makes it an ideal place to take out-of-towners. You’ll find small plates like foie gras-filled bon bons and marrow “poppers” (which are basically tater tots filled with bone marrow). Come here and eat some expensive bar food with anyone you’re trying to impress—like visiting colleagues, or your soon-to-be sister-in-law who kind of hates the city." - veda kilaru, john ringor
"Straddling an indoor/outdoor perch six stories above the Magnificent Mile, this minimalist, metallic-clad lounge blends five-star polish with a convivial, neighborhood-bar spirit, executing classics with confidence. The Tommy’s Margarita and Espresso Martini are reliable choices, while a rotating Something New section keeps the program current—the Mezcal Papi (mezcal with vermouth, Campari, and hibiscus) is cited as a recent standout." - Brad Japhe