The Press Room

This quasi-hidden gem has become one of my favorite places as it has a bit of sex appeal. When I first moved to West Loop a couple of years ago, the way to...

The Press Room has amazing food and drinks! Loved the romantic vibe it created too. We had happy hour oysters followed by their charcuterie board and scallops. Not only were the meats and cheeses delicious, but their sourdough bread is to die for!

I ended up posting up at the bar for much longer than I originally anticipated but had a fantastic time. Started with happy hour oysters and a cocktail and migrated to this leviathan charcuterie board and paired glasses of wine. The Press Room has definitely evolved from my first visit, when it had just opened, but the changes are all for the better. I was impressed by the variety of wines offered by the glass and the food menu was equally robust.

Cool place, very good vibes - dishes were kind of unique (squash and scallops, tahini brownie) brownie was a little burnt though - I’d give it another try, wasn’t blown away but neat spot Ordered: -grilled octopus, really good -sunchokes, okay but we’re also in grilled octopus so overkill -scallops w squash and bacon -sea bass -sourdough cacio Pepe (kind of oily wouldn’t get again but was unique) -tahini brownie -panna cotta -Italian doughnuts (tasted like dominos cinnamon sticks so we’re unremarkable but the raspberry sauce was bomb as hell)

Extremely cute and classy, almost speakeasy-like atmosphere. I loved the candles!! Only had one drink, so didn’t get a feel for the range of cocktails or food on the menu but it was a good drink!!! I liked the balance of smoke and sweetness in the lost love!

Quite intimate, low key place in the basement but totally totally amazing! Killer drinks, our fav were: lions tale, old fashioned. Must must try! Also the brussel sprouts and kale salad is another level. Aother thing is they have limited menu and they are good at it. You wont find any french fries there :) Over all really good, loved the setting and the vibe.