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Redhead Piano Bar — Restaurant in Chicago

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Redhead Piano Bar
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Cocktail piano bar dressed in yesteryear memorabilia draws the well-heeled for crooners & cocktails.
Nearby attractions
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The Great Escape Room Chicago
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Poetry Foundation
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Weird Chicago Tours
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Quartino Ristorante
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Weber Grill
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Chicago Chop House
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True Food Kitchen
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Pizzeria Uno
29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Pizzeria Due
619 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Nearby hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
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ACME Hotel Company
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AC Hotel Chicago Downtown
630 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Felix
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown
40 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Driveway Entrance on, 540 North Michigan Avenue, 541 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
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Redhead Piano Bar

16 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
4.2(896)$$$$
Open until 4:00 AM
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Cocktail piano bar dressed in yesteryear memorabilia draws the well-heeled for crooners & cocktails.

attractions: The Escape Game Chicago, The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Medinah Temple, Activate Games, Holy Name Cathedral, St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Joel Oppenheimer Inc, The Great Escape Room Chicago, Poetry Foundation, Weird Chicago Tours, restaurants: Quartino Ristorante, Gordon Ramsay Burger - Chicago, Osteria Via Stato, TAO Chicago, Weber Grill, Chicago Chop House, Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago, True Food Kitchen, Pizzeria Uno, Pizzeria Due, local businesses:
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Phone
(312) 640-1000
Website
redheadpianobar.com
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Mon7 PM - 4 AMOpen

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What to Do Around Chicago | Redhead Piano Bar~
JeffJeff
What to Do Around Chicago | Redhead Piano Bar~
Tom CapizziTom Capizzi
The Redhead Piano bar is an excellent spot! I have been coming here for years. A lot of people complain about the door people and the dress code. I have not had a problem with either. Everyone is extremely friendly. I should also note that I do not go out in River North to upscale, business casual places wearing rock band t-shirts and beat up gym shoes and do not know why anyone would. The bartenders and door people get to know the regulars very quickly which is always a good thing. It gets EXTREMELY crowded and can be hard to get a drink as they normally only have 2 bartenders. The drink quality is on par with any other bar in River North and they have a pretty large Martini menu as well. Since the new owners took over you can make reservations online which is a great idea unless you want to stand around waiting for a bar seat or a table. If you are going to The Redhead on a date you really should get a table. They also have a small dance area in front of the piano. The piano players play an extremely large variety of music. They will play just about anything you can think of. The Redhead is also a completely mixed crowd and one of the very few bars in River North that is. You will find anything from 20-80 somethings there at any given time They also have heated, enclosed smoking section in the back with cigars for sale. If you are looking for a classic style piano bar The Redhead is a perfect spot! I should also add that if you are of the mindset that anyone over 40 is to old to go out or are dressed like your going to the beach you should probably pick another spot.
Judit VassJudit Vass
First time at the Redhead Piano Bar but definitely not the last. We had a reserved table, so at 9 pm on Saturday we were sitting at the table and 5 minutes later got our first drinks. The manager was very helpful while a month earlier she helped me through the options for reseving a table or not. I appreciated her honest help. The atmosphere was very lively although a bit too loud, but people were having a grand time! We quickly got friendly with another group of people and even danced a little with them. The music and the pianist were both great, everyone was singing along. Our drinks were yummy and reasonably priced, and because the reservation fee was good for merchandise too, we ended up getting some champagne flutes and other glasses in addition to the drinks. The packaging was professional. Our waitress was fast, helpful, and very friendly. We will go again for sure when we are Chicago.
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The Redhead Piano bar is an excellent spot! I have been coming here for years. A lot of people complain about the door people and the dress code. I have not had a problem with either. Everyone is extremely friendly. I should also note that I do not go out in River North to upscale, business casual places wearing rock band t-shirts and beat up gym shoes and do not know why anyone would. The bartenders and door people get to know the regulars very quickly which is always a good thing. It gets EXTREMELY crowded and can be hard to get a drink as they normally only have 2 bartenders. The drink quality is on par with any other bar in River North and they have a pretty large Martini menu as well. Since the new owners took over you can make reservations online which is a great idea unless you want to stand around waiting for a bar seat or a table. If you are going to The Redhead on a date you really should get a table. They also have a small dance area in front of the piano. The piano players play an extremely large variety of music. They will play just about anything you can think of. The Redhead is also a completely mixed crowd and one of the very few bars in River North that is. You will find anything from 20-80 somethings there at any given time They also have heated, enclosed smoking section in the back with cigars for sale. If you are looking for a classic style piano bar The Redhead is a perfect spot! I should also add that if you are of the mindset that anyone over 40 is to old to go out or are dressed like your going to the beach you should probably pick another spot.
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First time at the Redhead Piano Bar but definitely not the last. We had a reserved table, so at 9 pm on Saturday we were sitting at the table and 5 minutes later got our first drinks. The manager was very helpful while a month earlier she helped me through the options for reseving a table or not. I appreciated her honest help. The atmosphere was very lively although a bit too loud, but people were having a grand time! We quickly got friendly with another group of people and even danced a little with them. The music and the pianist were both great, everyone was singing along. Our drinks were yummy and reasonably priced, and because the reservation fee was good for merchandise too, we ended up getting some champagne flutes and other glasses in addition to the drinks. The packaging was professional. Our waitress was fast, helpful, and very friendly. We will go again for sure when we are Chicago.
Judit Vass

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5.0
8y

Well, well, well, ladies and gents! If you’re lookin’ for a place where the music dances and the drinks flow like a smooth melody, let me tell ya about the Redhead Piano Bar in Chicago – oh, what a joint! I strolled in there the other night, a little tipsy and a whole lotta ready to swing, and boy, did I hit the jackpot!

Now, the piano players – oh, honey, they’re not just tickling those ivories; they’re serenading the soul! I tell ya, one minute they’re playin’ a jazzy number that makes you wanna snap your fingers and sway, and the next, they’re belting out ballads that’d make even the toughest guy shed a tear. They’ve got more talent than a Vegas show, and trust me, I’ve seen my fair share of those!

And the staff, darling, let me tell ya – they’re sweeter than a cherry on top of a sundae! With smiles that could light up a smoky bar and charm that could woo the stars, they’ll have you feelin’ right at home. They’re quick with a drink and even quicker with a joke, makin’ sure you’re not just a customer, but part of the family!

Now, let’s take a little detour to the Cigar Den, shall we? Oh, what a cozy nook! Picture this: a plush chair, a fine cigar in hand, and the sound of piano magic wafting through the air. It’s like stepping into a scene from a classic film, where the night is young and the possibilities are endless. You just lean back, puff away, and let the music wrap around you like a warm hug.

So, if you’re in Chicago and in the mood for a night of laughter, music, and maybe a little romance, you better swing by the Redhead Piano Bar. It’s a real gem, baby – a place where the drinks are stiff, the tunes are sweet, and the memories are priceless. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear the piano callin’ my name! Cheers, my...

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1.0
7y

I would give this place the one star I did other than it was the only way I could figure out how to right a review. PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT IM ABOUT TO DESCRIBE!!!!!!!! My girlfriend and I were sitting at the bar and this young guy sits next to her and asks if we are looking to have a good time. We both said no politely. As soon as someone on the other side of me got my attention the young guy showed my girlfriend a picture of a girl and said she wanted to have a fourway with us. My girl grabbed me and said let’s go outside as if she was frightened so without question I said ok. When we got outside she told me what he did so I went back to him and asked what did you show her and before he could say anything 3 large men were right behind me waiting. Thankfully I quickly realized something was not right with the situation and walked away to where my girlfriend was on the patio. In the 30 seconds it took me to go and confront him some other young guy sat down next to her. I asked her who he was and before she could answer he said he was keeping the seat warm. I immediately told her we needed to leave because something wasn’t right. As we walked out the 3 men confronted us while I was paying my bill and made it clear I was aware something wasn’t right loud enough for the bartender to hear and was going to pay my tab and leave. They backed away and we left without any issue. The way the guy approached my girlfriend and was so forward and how the guy approached her out side and the 3 guys inside immediately came behind me before anything was said was VERY concerning and can only imagine what the set up was. PLEASE take what I described seriously and pay attention if...

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1.0
4y

After a day of sightseeing, I wanted to get some drinks with my husband. We were staying on the Magnificent Mile and this place was close to our hotel, so decided to go before turning in for the night. We were greeted by a doorman that shined a flashlight on us up and down who did not let us in due to not meeting dress code. That part was embarrassing. I will give him this, at least he said it nice but I was surprised. I had on a sundress and my husband had on shorts and sneakers...typical summer attire when it's 90 degrees out. I saw no signs in reference to dress code, but did not fight this and moved on. I get ambience and wanting to create atmosphere, so this was the choice of this establishment. We packed nicer clothes but really didnt feel like going back and changing just for a few drinks. I came from an older generation where you dress to go out, but these days people really dont anymore. The art of dressing up, although appreciated, is somewhat a dying form with the new generation. Even at nicer restaurants on our trip, my cocktail dress and husbands dress shirt and tie attired seemed out of place on this trip (compared to other patrons at those places) so we were surprised we were denied at a piano bar for a few drinks. Let's do the math....average drink is about $20 in this area of Chicago. We would have each had 2 or 3...then the 20% tip on top of that. So low estimate of this place missing out on $100 for 2 drinks each with tip...just because my husband is in shorts and sneakers? That's fine. An upscale bar within walking distance to our hotel welcomed us in casual attire right away and gladly...

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