Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

Cocktail bar in the heart of River North, serving up globally-inspired bar food and inventive cocktails.

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8 / 10
392
ratings
Address

19 E Ohio St (State) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Comments / 64


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Cole Kennedy

The bartenders here are the coolest, friendliest people. Even if you're not staying at the Freehand, come here and drink. My picks: the Tyler Fry, and whatever the punch special happens to be.

Redeye Chicago

Instead of a menu loaded with whiskey , they're taking darker spirits in a new direction, with drinks like the Devonshire Fizz, featuring blood orange tea , sweet vermouth , and tequila . Read more

Redeye Chicago

River North might be more mainstream than hipster , but this place feels effortlessly cool and utterly bohemian . Enhanced by the tropical cocktails , it’s a comfy spot where anyone can feel at home. Read more

Eater

The fireplace is much more important at Broken Shaker Chicago than it is at the hip cocktail bar 's original Miami location. Inside the Freehand, find an impressive selection of craft cocktails . Read more

Madeline Gullett

I loved it here! So cozy . Perfect for a cold day. My margarita was spicy but yummy. I would definitely tell people to get the Pussy Willow!

ブルーノ

Great cocktails and a funny atmosphere in this bar @ the Acme hotel . Also, get the tacos at the bar cause they're so good!

Monti Bray

Such a cozy spot for winter warming. Try any of their swanky cocktails ... Bitch don't kill my vibe is the real deal.

Stefanie

Such a unique spot -- food and drinks are great. We loved the steak skewers and the burrata .

Dan Sohayda

Cool ambiance. So what if it’s hipster ?? So hipsters like tasty drinks that are reasonably priced, comfy seats , and fun tchotchkes on the walls? Sign me up

Gsus S.S.

Cool hispter-style bar . Friendly people, nice music and excellent cocktails/food(shawarmac & cheese ). Really enjoyable experience ! ????????

Cole Tone

Excellent cocktail spot, perfect for the night cap. Margarita and some other drink recommended as a follow up from the bartender was really fun.

Dana Danielle

Boho hipster vibe with hand crafted cocktails ! Dim lighting gives a very intimate vibe! Nachos are good if you want a snack . Located inside a hostel/hotel.

PUNCH

Broken Shaker serves classics and “Chicago-Inspired” contemporaries . With names like “B#!ch Don’t Kill My Vibe ,” the bartenders serve up some of the city ’s best cocktails with a side of cheeky humor. Read more

Kimmie Ohh

Very dim in here. The bartenders are friendly . They have DJs here Saturday nights.

Serhii Lutsko

Gorgeous place to have a drink even though places are not enough and it is located in the hotel

ᴡ Young

Very cozy interesting place. Good place for friends, date, fun night overall!

Kevin M. McNally, CMP

Great location. Fun atmosphere and very trendy . Fun staff , great service and delicious cocktails with food offerings.

Julianne Olivieri

Great cocktails and fun for happy hour time- very dark lighting and relaxing place to talk with friends.

Veg Wise

Super cool /intriguing menu - I want everything served in a lavender-scented glass!

Alex N

Cozy decor , tasty craft cocktails . Guest bartender Monday nights.

Morten Authen

Great cocktailbar in Chicago ???????? Superb Mules and Mojito's ????????

Nate S

Good for a group of 6-8 people. “Conversation pit” type of seating allows everyone to talk to each other. Drinks are just ok — fine if in the area for a nightcap, but don’t go out of your way.

Tana Babcock

The Naanchos are sooo gooood! I had a sour beer but tried a few cocktails - great stuff!

Lukas Carvajal

Very cool place for young people to hang out. I always enjoy their drinks of the day ???? ????

Damon Sununtnasuk

Super hipster ski lodge feel. DJ on the weekends and unique, affordable ($13) cocktails

Kirstjen Lorenz

Really fun waiter . Great atmosphere. Cozy . Very good drinks & great appetizers .

Nate Folkert

champagne papi - el dorado rum , cognac , lime leaf, champagne kola, and lime

Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum Realm

unintentionally pretentious . self proclaimed "industry spot". a perfect icon of the contemporary conformist. good though.

Neel Bhargava

Awesome chill bartenders and really interesting drinks

Gabo Barrios

You'll spend great time playing big jenga & drinking cocktails

Jon B.

Excellent cocktails in a dark, retro vibe.

Alina

The epitome of a hipster bar . They serve wine in mason jars , so go figure.

Brendan Lynch

Great cocktails . Chicago politic was favorite.

suneel

get the elaborate brass pineapple looking thing with smoke drink

Michelle Lee

The "Pass The Dutchie" cocktail is insanely good.

Tim Backus

Trendy and interesting cocktail ingredients.

Jon Jacobson

I am crazy for the cocoa puff old fashioned - ask for it!

Natalie V

Nice cocktails and a good place to lounge but the music was very loud .

Andre Williams

Great cocktails and great mixmasters

Jonathan Liang

get the gin and house made tonic!

John Caselli

Table only got simple mixed drinks or wine , but they were well poured.

Juieta Chowdhury

Gin punch on daily special was very refreshing!!

Norah Cordova

cozy atmosphere for a nice cocktail .

Mike Wilder

Service industry discount Mondays - 25% off entire check.

James Lanning

Obsessed with the Cobbler !

Patrice Bauduhin

Love the atmosphere and drinks!

Curtis Hiller

Interesting decor, interesting drinks . Comfortable , but the service was garbage and it was, ultimately, pretentious af.

Scott Penyak

It's the place I haven been looking for all weekend! ????

Jono Ferrer

Cocktails and overall vibe

Tim In The House

Cool bar and lounge area

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