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Waydown, Chicago, IL

Waydown

4.3
4.3
29 Reviews
$30 and under
American
311 North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
Waydown is Ace Hotel Chicago’s rooftop bar and lounge. Named after a sad song by Illinois native John Prine, Waydown draws inspiration from the long and storied tradition of Midwestern watering holes, offering ample views of the downtown skyline, nightly music and strong, no-nonsense drinks.

With an inspired bar and cocktail list and addictive bar snacks, Waydown is a place for you, from rollicking soirees to the tender nightcap.

For parties of 10 or more please email enquire@waydownchicago.com,

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Tue, Wed 10:00 pm–1:00 am Thu 10:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more please email enquire@waydownchicago.com
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Fulton Market
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Morgan Green/Pink Line
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights beginning between 7pm and 11pm. See our website for weekly lineup at http://www.acehotel.com/chicago/waydown. Free and open to all.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Waydown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

29 Reviews
  1. Lwilkins

    Chicago36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time with friends

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Reunion drinks from Bschool

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  3. RCGLewis1

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the Ambiance! Definitely visiting again and referring friends

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  4. JaynishP

    Chicago11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was okay, nothing too fancy, but probably not a date spot, good place to be with a ton of friends!

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  5. SeenaK

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Waydown is one of my favorite hang out spots. The service is always great, the DJs/music are awesome and the crowd is friendly and fun!

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  6. KateS VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It's the view stupid. Because I am required to write 50 characters I will say again: it's the view stupid.

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  7. JennaK

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an AMAZING time at Way Down for my birthday! Shea was so kind and patient setting up the reservation for me, and our server Georgia was so sweet and just fantastic! My whole party kept saying what a great place it was. Thank you!!

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  8. RonaldP VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to locate our server ( 1 server for about 15 tables) to be seated. Otherwise the food and view were spectacular. Bar food reimagined especially the cauliflower humus . Drinks were generous and creative. Great place for after hours drinks and snacks.

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  9. RonL VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there when the roof top just opened at 2:00 PM so understandably it was somewhat quiet. Service was great and we enjoyed the experience.

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  10. CassJ

    Caribbean1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter only took care of us once, no one came back to see if we wanted anything else. But the drinks was disgusting anyways. The view was amazing tho

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Waydown is rated 4.3 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Waydown

311 North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulton Market
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Tue, Wed 10:00 pm–1:00 am Thu 10:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Morgan Green/Pink Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights beginning between 7pm and 11pm. See our website for weekly lineup at http://www.acehotel.com/chicago/waydown. Free and open to all.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine
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