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M Lounge
1520 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
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Me
Review №1

I would recommend getting a table service. It does get busy here. Service is great and they always check on you. I would say . Food is pretty light but they were delicious. Youll have fun mingling.

J
Review №2

I love the live music. I travel in from Cincinnati weekly. This is a great spot Wednesday night with live music.

Au
Review №3

I would recommend getting a table service. It does get busy here. Service is great and they always check on you. I would say eat before you come if youre hungry. Food is pretty light but they were delicious. They seem to have different events every now and then but the crowd that they being are laid back. Youll have fun mingling.

Ja
Review №4

What a wonderful foodie experience. A lofty and woody atmosphere with a modern stainless kitchen. But the food was the real experience. The pork shank is the best pork dish I have ever had. Do try the biscuits and butter from the bread board . Love this place .

Ch
Review №5

Nice neighborhood spot to meet friends for drinks. I left my credit card there after asked to close out a tab due to a shift change & reopen it. I really wish theyd callrd to yell me considering I had reserved a table. Its the little things ykno? Nonetheless, its been theyre for years & is a reliable go to spot.

An
Review №6

Went for dinner last night, beautiful interior! Exposed brick and wood, dark, intimate, very comfortable.The cocktails here are awesome! I had the House Cocktail which was close to a sazerac but slightly different. Unbelievably good, if a little pricey .

Vi
Review №7

SkyBar was my go-to when I stepped into this city a long time ago. Staying at the Mondrian ensured entry, and this was definitely the place to be. During my early day pool visits, the bartender used to have plastic cups of pretzel Goldfish crackers which in turn, make you thirsty. Everyone wins!

Ja
Review №8

Laid back. Nice staff

Ka
Review №9

How did i never go here before, im not sure. This is a must go to again, fun place. Good all around. Like the ultimate date place. I have never seen more people kissing (in a straight place) than this.

T
Review №10

Professional and fun crowd. Drama free. House music. All ages welcome. Dress code was dressy casual.

Em
Review №11

The live music is awesome! Drink selection is impressive too. Staff is friendly. A perk is that outside food is allowed which I’ve rarely seen at other restaurants and bars. I do wish there were more seating or space though. This place is easily crowded so in that aspect, it’s not always the most comfortable social atmosphere.

Ma
Review №12

The lounge is small but very cozy. It was crowded. When we arrived they told us they didnt have a bar maid even though we reserved a section in advance. Later a waitress came in to serve 50 + customers. Other than that issue I can see it being a pleasant place visit. During the week you can see live bands and singers.

Ke
Review №13

Live band and drinks are the attractions. Nice place to go and drink with friends. They allow outside food to be brought in which is nice. My only complaint is the size. Its a small space so its always crowded. Otherwise, nice hangout.

Be
Review №14

Sitting at the bar I felt as if I was wearing a cloak of invisibility. After ordering my first drink, I waited over 30 minutes for the bartender to ask if I needed anything else. The service used to be better. I will not be back.

S.
Review №15

Very nice and elegant. I truly enjoyed myself for my first time visiting the city.

Tr
Review №16

I dont get out much these days, but for having been able to, I cant help but acknowledge how classy, comfortable, fun and enjoyable environment this place is... What a breath of fresh air! Would MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! Great music, DJ Gene Hunt was AMAZING!

Ad
Review №17

Nice ambiance for the Super Bowl game. Lively crowd...only disappointment was no dessert

Ma
Review №18

The M Lounge is fabulous. From the Owner to the Bartenders!Definetly going back,thanks for letting us use your location Ms.M.

Al
Review №19

Wooooow the singer- omg i have no words! But in terms of the cosines of the place- it is very much for the locals and a stranger feels a bit awkward there. However their cocktail selection is good, so go visit

Kr
Review №20

I held my wedding celebration here with family and friends and it was absolutely beautiful and amazing. It was an intimate setting that was warming. Loved it!!!

Jo
Review №21

The drinks was kind of pricey and I didnt like that they added 18% gratuity to your bill. The DJ was great, played all the right music to keep us dancing.

Jo
Review №22

Listened to a great music set with the Greg Penn Crosswind Latin Jazz Band featuring Nicole Patrice on a Tuesday evening. Nice, cozy, intimate lounge to chill after work. The bartender was on point. She made the drinks just right and checked on everyone in my party. Will definitely return again.

Ni
Review №23

Felt really classy. The drinks were expensive, but they were worth it. The atmosphere was clean and proper. Not the best place to party or rage however. Its a very intimate scene.

Ti
Review №24

I always have an amazing time here. The bartenders are very nice and the atmosphere is great

Ar
Review №25

Beautiful atmosphere. The live entertainment was great

Ki
Review №26

A variety of Music, club owner on premises passing out free shots, great atmosphere. Very welcoming.

El
Review №27

This is the Friday night after work spot for House music and fun sexy minority men and women. Not a lot of space to dance. But the crowd is great and so friendly! I have danced the night away on more than one occasion. The bartenders are pouring great drinks. These are NOT watered down and in fact even as a guy I had to show down my drinking as they were stout. Lol. So many beautiful professional woman that were happy to dance with an old flirty fool like me. Crowd is mostly 35 and up and professional white collar workers just getting off work downtown. Parking is very tight so try to not drive there if at all possible.

Do
Review №28

Friendly staff nice music great drinks

El
Review №29

I went for the live music, great intimate spot! I didnt know they didnt serve food but they let you bring outside food in many order out from like grubhub which was awesome! The music was outstanding!!! You have to check it out!

LB
Review №30

Nice vibe great music, house and hip hop!

70
Review №31

I had a blast.good drinks live band and good vibes

Sh
Review №32

Although M Lounge is relatively small. I had a good time there Friday night with House music being played by one of my favs Alan King. He played a wonderful set that night. I also had wonderful service from the server. She was polite and attentive. The drink I got was good but pricey...but that South Loop for you!

Vo
Review №33

First time visiting. I came to support DJ Vernell. Got to hear DJ Alan King and Cordell Johnson who both played nice sets as I love my House Music! Nice crowd and vibe. Cute bar tenders too! Even got to see the playoffs! Will definitely be back!

qu
Review №34

2nd time here and enjoyed myself to the fullest house music, reggae, afrobeats , rnb hip-hop great mature crowd

Cr
Review №35

Great Vibe. The DJ was amazing. Very diverse and eclectic but gave you classics all evening. Service was prompt and polite. Great neighborhood lounge with a very sophisticated crowd

Co
Review №36

Great vibe. Attractive crowd. Awesome DJ.

Ry
Review №37

Nice venue and atmosphere, especially for afterwork and themed-related sets

As
Review №38

Low key and intimate. Some of the best jazz and sidecars in the city.

De
Review №39

Oh my God the time we had was outstanding, the band was going on the drinks were very good, the service was really great. Beautiful ambience. Wooooww

Ar
Review №40

Great ambiance and the live band was on point (really good) but the drinks are over priced ( I ordered a pineapple juice and it was $7 ) and the place was too small

To
Review №41

The staff is good but they need a beverage directors except for martinis not many selections. There nothing that sets them apart no cocktails and if your going to the loop you have better options.

Na
Review №42

Nice lounge, good music & drinks are delicious.

Jo
Review №43

Cozy and intimate lounge. Very clean but small. Can watch a game or just talk with the music playing. The age range varies, but leans more on the mature.

Sh
Review №44

The music, vibe, and everything was great! Melissa is so dopeeee!

Da
Review №45

Small quaint space. Went on a Friday post work house music set and it was packed. The DJ was great and the crowd was engaged. The bar service was good especially considering how crowded it was.

Pe
Review №46

Martini Heaven! If you want a good martini! M lounge is the place to be! Love this place and the atmosphere is just right!

An
Review №47

Favorite southloop neighborhood bar. Great music, sports, wings, tasty cocktails and friendly staff

Gr
Review №48

Friday was a nice House music groove...

Va
Review №49

Very laid back place Djgorilla is great....

El
Review №50

TL;DR great vibe, great drinks, great spaceLocal Edition is hidden in Chicago, IL Fidi, the entrance is right next to a huge clock.The bar is downstairs, and the space is huge, great if you have a large party. The feel is super laid back and chill. I got the Local Edition, it had a nice fruity flavor. Youll probably never find parking, but BART is right on the corner.

Je
Review №51

Very nice. Music is good, people are good. Barmaid and bartenders are awesome, great vibes.

Te
Review №52

Warm,intimate atmosphere with EXCELLENT MUSIC

Cr
Review №53

Place is small but had a good time especially with and .

St
Review №54

Nice spot to chill with your partner. A good old school vibe for the grown Folks. Dont go there looking to hook up just bring your ppls with you.

Ki
Review №55

Cozy, warmly lit, elegant lounge with great drinks and great service. Saw a wonderful band that put me in a this feels so good kinda mood. Really enjoyed this place as a weeknight outing and look forward to returning. Highly recommend it!

Ch
Review №56

Staff is friendly.. Small & Intimate..

Ch
Review №57

The M Lounge my favourite music lounge. This place is classy sophisticated and brings wonderful excellent local Chicago talent I love this place it is awesome the people are great the service is great. Check em out.

Ro
Review №58

Nice place with an older crowd. They dont tell you but, they automatically add gratuity when the waitress brings a drink.

D
Review №59

Great music, love the mature vibe

Jo
Review №60

Nice bar, live DJ grown and sexy type atmosphere. Good long islands... kind of pricey though

Gr
Review №61

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays they have live music performances. Admission is free, but there is drink minimum. If one loves jazz, this is the place. It seemed to me that locals love this place and go there after working hours

jo
Review №62

Julia Huff is Magnificent, I always enjoy her performance...

Fa
Review №63

Friendly atmosphere great music

Je
Review №64

They double booked on my friends bachelorette. Our party was crammed into a tiny space. Im surprised nobody got food poisoning from the room temperature chicken they put out. The music was all house all night and the DJ refused to play anything else. However, the staff was very friendly and the drinks were fine.

Br
Review №65

Nice Atmosphere for happy hour & after good drinks,music crowd, Ill be goin again soon.

De
Review №66

Cozy lounge. Great house music. Need more updated drink options.

Jo
Review №67

Great music, great customer service

Jo
Review №68

It was so lovely and fun yesterday there.... so I like it

F
Review №69

I havent been here in over 10 years, but I am so happy to see a black-owned business still thriving!!! Ms. Simone Green and forgive me, but the band featuring Ronny G was very nice!

ti
Review №70

Their is a bartender their that is completely rude and inattentive..she was all of that for no reason

Ki
Review №71

A bit small / narrow but always have a good time. Street parking may have to walk a block.

Ph
Review №72

The best staff & great Management!

ke
Review №73

Intimate lounge setting, Ive only visited the place once but the security was professional. The bartenders drinks were strong with little to no wait time. Id definitely come back.

Da
Review №74

The drink prices are ridiculously expensive, and the service is slow. However the live entertainment was fantastic Michelle killed it!

Da
Review №75

A good place to go with family and friends.

Sh
Review №76

I love this place. Very chill with many selection of martinis.

Ch
Review №77

Friday night after work House party set ...amazing DJ..good vibes ...mature crowd...

Br
Review №78

Too small, but intimate

Ja
Review №79

M Lounge is a Jazz Club located in the South Loop area of Chicago. It is very nicely decorated with a warm ambience. Jazz Vocalist Sarah Marie Young performed here the night of the 2013 Jazz Club Tour Trolley sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.I love the cozy intimate atmosphere at the M Lounge. I sat in front of stage to listen to the great young jazz band. This was another one of my favorite stops on the Annual Jazz Club Trolley Tour.

Cl
Review №80

Went here for my birthday last year and had a blast! Quite welcoming! Nice chill spot with modern decor. The drinks were good... not too strong. The bouncer/waiter was nice, very helpful and patient. Music was fine. It was house music night so thats what the dj played but closer to the end of the night he mixed in r&b and hip hop. Everyone that joined me had a great time as well. Went back some months later and still no complaints! Adult crowd... No rowdiness so I give it !

Mo
Review №81

Hi Reginald,I wanted to take a moment to thank you and the entire staff for a WONDERFUL event this past Friday. M Lounge is truly a hidden gem. My husband was so surprised and had a great time. All my guests were raving about the place. I cannot say enough about Crystal, Charleston, Alicia and last, but not least, Trillion! They were fun, professional, accommodating and just all around WONDERFUL! It was a pleasure working with you throughout the process. Thank you very much!!!

Da
Review №82

Atmosphere is exiting great service and ambiance

Vi
Review №83

M Lounge is an intimate venue: Perfect for an outing with friends. They have live music Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There is no cover charge, but bring some cash for the Love Bucket for the band! This was my first visit - a dear friend had rented the whole place for her husbands surprise birthday party. It was marvelous: the staff is warm and gracious; the band & singer were excellent; & I really enjoyed the laid-back, warm ambience. My first time, but definitely not my last. I cannot wait to go back!

Do
Review №84

Nice atmosphere..expect to see me there more often..

Re
Review №85

Door person was customer oriented,the DJ was fiyah but has no dance floor and the drink mehhh!!Good to sit down and chill not to party.

Ro
Review №86

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff great drinks and the entertainment is great

Ce
Review №87

This is a favorite place to enjoy great conversation with interesting people and have some of the best martinis on the near southside! Free street parking on Sundays. Otherwise, pay close attention to the signs. Its a quick walk or short cab ride if youre in South Loop neighborhood.Very interesting jazz throughout much of the week. This is a really nice place to enjoy adult life!

Fa
Review №88

Went to the M Lounge with my husband and friend last weekend and we had a good time, but I was expecting more in terms of overall experience. The space is too small for its popularity, so we ended up sitting in the VIP lounge which is in the back away from the main floor near the bathroom. The seats back there were uncomfortable as well. On the plus side, the drinks were reasonably priced! As the M Lounge continues to grow, they may have issues with dealing with their demand because of spacing and having the capacity to serve drinks in a timely fashion. I would go there again though.

Mu
Review №89

Awesome atmosphere. I love supporting black businesses especially when they are well run

Ga
Review №90

It a great LOUNGE to go to and its very intimate

Ra
Review №91

Wonderful lounge and Wesley was extremely pleasant and helpful to all of the guests

Da
Review №92

This is an EXCELLENT spot for the mature crowd! The bartenders are very attentive, the music is set to a reasonable level as to where you can have a conversation without yelling, and there is decent parking near the location. I will definitely be back.

Al
Review №93

I love this place

Le
Review №94

Love this place! Its so intimate and inviting and regardless of how busy it gets, the staff is always very attentive and on their game. I frequent this place a few times, if not more, a month for the live jazz, strong/tasty cocktails, and intimate setting. You can even order outside food to be delivered in case you get peckish.

Me
Review №95

Intimate bar with DJ on Friday nights. Sounds like Tuesday and Wednesday with live music are nice.

El
Review №96

Great music..and just fun to hangout for drinks with friends

Ja
Review №97

Im from out of town but have been twice and always enjoyed myself. Good music and great drinks. I even brought family and friends there on this visit. Definitely a nice cool out spot.

As
Review №98

Hosted my 21st birthday party here and it was amazing, the drinks are delicious, staff is attentive and the dj played all the hits.

Ol
Review №99

Great, but kinda choked. Limited space.

Ni
Review №100

I’ve place to come and relax.my Favorite drinks are here:)

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  • Address:1520 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
  • Site:http://www.mloungechicago.com/
  • Phone:+1 312-447-0201
Categories
  • Jazz club
  • Cocktail bar
  • Bar
  • Live music venue
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:6pm–12am
  • Thursday:6pm–1:30am
  • Friday:6pm–1:30am
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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