The Heavy Feather — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

This is the bar thats located above Slippery Slope in Logan Square. I don't know why they named it something different.. I guess its a separate bar altogether.. which is quite dumb.. because the patrons who get bored of the more casual conversational vibe of upstairs just go down to Slippery Slope to the dancefloor and more "poppin" vibes.. Ofc, Heavy Feather looks like a classy upscale bar and the downstairs is like a divebar with a dance floor...

Overall the bartenders here are really good and have good service.. theres only ample places to sit and they get taken up pretty fast.. but there are a few standing tables, ofc , situated right next to the restrooms unfortunately--to which there are 3.

Capacity fills up really quickly as there is very low capacity max, so you end up having to wait standing on some sketchy stairs to get in.

Overall, they should just brand this as the upstairs to Slippery Slope. no one cares about the idea of it being a...

Upon arrival, the bartender seemed dismissive when we engaged in conversation. However, I ordered an espresso martini, which was enjoyable. Unfortunately, when I was ready to order another drink he refused to take care of us. When I asked to speak to a manager I was met with resistance, and, no one attended to my concerns. The bartender on duty, identifiable by glasses and tattoos, declined to provide his name, which is concerning given the industry standards. While the drink was satisfactory, the lack of accountability and customer service left much to be desired. Chicago is full of great cocktail bars with better service and less pretentious bartenders in the area. Skip...

I wish I didn't have to walk through the Slippery Slope to get to this place. I like the vibe and atmosphere. The sunken bar is cool and the cozy, but makes it a little awkward when standing and ordering a drink. It feels like you're hovering over the people sitting down. The booths are big and cozy though. I only had a couple of drinks, so it's hard to judge. Both were pretty solid, but not mind blowing. Their menu is full of classic cocktails, so I'll have to go back and...