Elixir Lounge

Elixir Lounge is a cocktail lounge on Halsted Street in Lakeview, Chicago, that hosts birthday parties, engagement parties, corporate events and holiday parties. Planners pick it for handcrafted cocktails, an intimate room and one of the latest closing times in the neighborhood.

The venue describes its lounge as an intimate, sophisticated setting for private events, from cocktail receptions and networking events to birthday celebrations. It does not publish room names or capacities, so group size and layout are worked out with the venue for each event.

Drinks are the focus. The menu runs from seasonal and signature cocktails to classics and martinis, with premium spirits, a curated wine list, beer and mocktails. The bar is open until 2 AM most nights, 4 AM on Friday and 5 AM on Saturday, so a private party here does not have to end early.

Events are planned with the venue's team, who work with each host to shape the evening so the host can enjoy it. Elixir Lakeview is part of the LKH Family group, which also runs the Replay bars and Hydrate Nightclub. The lounge sits on Halsted between Newport and Cornelia Ave, a short walk from the Red Line Addison stop.