Chicago Rare

Upon entering, an aged copper bar to the right runs the length of the room, with dark red leather banquette seating to the left. The themes of Sullivan’s architecture and prohibition are apparent from the backlit, rusted Corten steel bridge running high overhead and the copper still-like form of the bar. Metro-style glazed ceramic tiles and stained-glass windows form the bar backdrop. Stained glass partitions and decorative metal fretwork break up the room and dress the 6m tall arched windows and doors, further nodding to Sullivan’s work. Reclaimed timber parquet floors are divvied up by bespoke Art Deco marble floor tiles demarcating the bar surround. A custom-designed meat locker splits the bar from the open grill section, displaying the best cuts.