Vitalogy on Dearborn

Vitalogy on Dearborn is a craft cocktail bar in historic Printer's Row, South Loop, Chicago, hosting happy hours, themed nights and small group gatherings. It sits in a 142-year-old former printing building just north of Dearborn Station, a short walk for groups meeting downtown.

The room is about 1,300 square feet, built around an 18-seat wood-topped bar, with a glass-enclosed wine room toward the back. It suits a small birthday party or team happy hour that wants a cozy bar setting rather than a large event space.

Drinks lead the experience: ten house cocktails such as a clarified Second City Milk Punch made with Malort, seasonal cocktails using herbs grown in the wine room, local Chicago beers, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and THC and CBD drinks. A compact kitchen sends out small plates for sharing, skewers, beef and vegan burgers and desserts like a chocolate chip cookie skillet. Reclaimed wood, a vintage leaded glass door and a display of old printed books give it a historic feel.

Vitalogy runs a happy hour and weekly specials and hosts special events such as a Pride cocktails and drag night, with cocktail classes and live music from local musicians in the plans. Special events are requested for a specific date and time. The bar opens at 4 pm and is closed on Mondays, and its themed event nights have been 21+.