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Palm Court at The Drake Hotel
Tea Room, Lounge, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Gold Coast, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Redeye Chicago
"Afternoon Tea especially around the holidays is the best time to go"(7 Tips)
"Lounge in the ladies' powder room for longer than necessary."(2 Tips)
"The banana bread at Afternoon Tea was the best I've ever had."(2 Tips)
"your perfectly shaken martini"(2 Tips)
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Alicia KosasihNovember 22, 2012Very pretty and intimate setting. Love the egg salad sandwich and banana bread. This might sound weird, but eat it with lemon curd and clotted cream. Nice place for afternoon tea in overall.
Claire WatkissMarch 31, 2018Definitely worth the experience. Got to choose our own tea blend and a few pastries. Waiter was so sweet and even took a picture of us at the end! Love the space, so historic and unique.
Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011You can’t sit among the sparkling fountain and oversized flower arrangements, slowly sipping your perfectly shaken martini, without thinking that your mom was right all along: You are special.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014For the taste of the royal life, make reservations for the traditional afternoon tea service inside posh Gold Coast hotel The Drake. Read more- Time Out ChicagoOctober 19, 2011You can’t sit among the sparkling fountain and oversized flower arrangements, slowly sipping your perfectly shaken martini, without thinking that your mom was right all along: You are special.
Eva LaporteSeptember 29, 2014Free Classic movies and popcorn on Mondays in the winter, great entertainment with the Flat Cats!
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012Caroling, sipping and feasting on roast-beef finger sandwiches and scones with lemon curd are what’s in store at one of the city’s most Old World teatime spots. Read more- The blue peacock tea is great if you want something rich but not too spicy. Mild enough to drink with milk and sugar but by itself is best.
Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015Go for high tea!! We make this a holiday tradition with my college friends
A float of the locally produced hum rum turns your classic Mimosa into a mini Club Med Vacation
- Liven up your glass of Champagne with a float of the locally produced hum Botanical Spirit
- As Fall sets in cuddle up w/ hum & Earl Grey in a Snifter with Pear & Rosemary 'Palm Court Toddy'
Shaun RajahAugust 31, 2010The Powder room at the Palm Court was in the finals last year for the best rest room in America!
Jess LorenMarch 18, 2010Try the Tropical Green Tea, it's the best. Also, ask for Shaun and tell him Jess sent you!- SHARON L. SMITHDecember 5, 2010Beautiful view of the begining of the mag mile**elegant dining w/ my friends The Berkowitz family
Tea is just $25 , Monday through Thursdays Till August 31 2012!
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Palm Court at The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
At: The Drake Hotel
The heavenly sounds of a live harp enhance our daily, traditional English afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, fruit breads, scones, and French pastries. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres are served each evening.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–8:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–1:00 AM
(312) 932-4619
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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