The Berkshire Room

Name: The Berkshire Room
Address: 15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 894-0800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

15 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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The Berkshire Room is an upscale lounge specializing in craft- and barrel-finished cocktails all created by a talented team. The atmosphere is retro classy and definitely worth a visit before or after dinner for cocktails with friends. There is ample seating either in the private side rooms, the booths in the lounge area or at the bar. The clientele that frequent the Berkshire Room rave about the dealers' choice, which allows guests to choose the spirit, flavor profile and glassware. The bartender then customizes a unique and customized cocktail.

Besides the tasty cocktails and the relaxing ambiance, the Berkshire also offers bar snacks and small dishes. The Berkshire room is located within River North's swanky ACME hotel.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(312) 894-0800
Website
http://www.theberkshireroom.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (312) 894-0945

Location
15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Parking details
None
Additional
Full Bar

Berkshire Manhattan
Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Angostura Bitters, Candied Cherry
Berkshire Negroni
Broker's London Dry Gin, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, House Grapefruit Bitters
Young Money
Old Forester Signature 100° Bourbon, Doctor Bird Jamaican Rum, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Valdespino Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur

Cocktails

Light Reading$15.00
La Cigarrera Amontillado Sherry, Heirloom Alchermes, Passion Fruit Purée, Lemon Juice. Wine, Light & Fruity, Goblet
Vinegar?! I Barely Know Her!$15.00
Tito's Vodka, Strawberry, St. George Basil Eau de Vie, Sherry Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Fever Tree Tonic. Vodka, Refreshing & Sweet, Highball
Com Tollins$15.00
Mastic Tears Liqueur, Grapefruit Oil, Lemon Juice, Bittercube Trinity Bitters, Topo Chico. Choose 1 base spirit below: St. George Chile Vodka, Cocoa Nib-Infused Corazón, or BCN Gin. Vodka & Spicy, Tequila & Herbal, Gin & Fruity
Saffron & On$15.00
La Luna Cupreata Mezcal, Apologue Saffron Liqueur, Amaro Noveis, Giffard Ginger of the Indies, Lemon Juice. Mezcal, Herbal, Lowball
The Faithful Anchor$15.00
El Dorado 5 Year Rum, Bittermens Tepaché Liqueur, Chinese 5-Spice, Tamarind, Oat Orgeat, Lime Juice. Rum, Refreshing & Fruity, Hurricane
Reuleaux Triangle$15.00
Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin, Château Romer Sauternes, González Byass Dry Vermouth, Avezé. Gin, Strong & Herbal, Coupe
Darryl Strawberry$15.00
George Dickel Rye, Strawberry-Infused Sfumato, Punt e Mes Vermouth, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters. Rye, Strong & Smoky, Lowball
Rotating Slushy$12.00
Ask Your Server or Bartender for Details
Snaquiri$8.00
Miniature Daiquiri to Toast the Beginning or the End of Your Cocktail Experience

Beer

Bottles & Cans

Light Lager - Coors 'Light' 4.2% / 10 IBU / Colorado$6.00
- 12 oz$6.00
Lager - Miller 'High Life' 4.6% / 7 IBU / Wisconsin$6.00
- 12 oz$6.00
Radler - Stiegl 'Grapefruit Radler' 2.0% / 8 IBU / Austria$9.00
- 16 oz$9.00
Pilsner - On Tour 'Lightning Will' 5.0% / 30 IBU / Chicago$9.00
- 16 oz$9.00
Pistachio Cream Ale - Around the Bend 'Vera' 5.0% / 13 IBU / Chicago$10.00
- 16 oz$10.00
Fruit Rye Ale - Short's 'Soft Parade' 7.5% / 15 IBU / Michigan$8.00
- 12 oz$8.00
Hefeweizen - Hofbräu 'Hefe Weizen' / 5.1% / 14 IBU / Germany$8.00
- 11.2oz$8.00
Witbier - Avery 'White Rascal' 5.6% / 22 IBU / Colorado$8.00
- 12 oz$8.00
Hazy IPA - Brickstone 'Haz'd Juice' 6.7% / 10 IBU / Bourbonnais, Illinois$8.00
- 12 oz$8.00
Rotating Seasonal - Hopewell / Chicago$11.00
Ask your server or bartender for details
Dunckel Lager - Modelo 'Negra' 5.4% / 16 IBU / Mexico$7.00
- 12 oz$7.00
Milk Stout - Maplewood 'Fat Pug' 5.9% / 23 IBU / Chicago$10.00
- 16 oz$10.00
Hard Apple Cider - Shacksbury 'Dry Cider' 5.2% / 0 IBU / Vermont$9.00
- 12 oz$9.00
Low Alcohol - Big Drop 'Pine Trail' 0.5% / 42 IBU / Chicago$7.00
- 12 oz$7.00

Wine

By the Glass

Prosecco - BiancaVigna - Veneto, Italy / 11.5% / 2021$13.00
- 5oz$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Pinot Grigio - Cantina Andrian - Alto Adige, Italy / 13.5% / 2021$14.00
- 5oz$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Sauvignon Blanc - St. Pauls - Alto Adige, Italy / 13% / 2021$13.00
- 5oz$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Ramato Rosé - Attems - Friuli, Italy / 12.5% / 2021$15.00
- 5oz$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé - Albert Bichot - Burgundy, France / 12.5% / 2021$16.00
- 5oz$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Pinot Noir - Head High - Sonoma, California / 14.5% / 2019$14.00
- 5oz$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Tempranillo - Bodegas Muriel Reserva - Rioja, Spain / 14.5% / 2016$14.00
- 5oz$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Sauternes - Château Romer du Hayot / Bordeaux, France / 13% / 2016$17.00
- 3 oz$17.00
- Half Bottle$60.00

By the Bottle

Rioja Blanco - Vinos en Voz Baja 'Costumbres' - Rioja, Spain / 13% / 2021$98.00
Sancerre - Henri Bailly - Loire Valley, France / 12.5% / 2012$78.00
Chardonnay - Carneros Highway 'Nueva' - Sonoma County, California / 13.5% / 2021$60.00
Zinfandel - Marietta Cellars 'Román' - Sonoma County, California / 14.6% / 2020$74.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Clos du Val - Napa Valley, California / 14.4% / 2019$138.00

Dealer's Choice

$17. Discover off-menu items created by our bartenders. Choose a spirit, flavor profile, and glassware

Base Spirit

ask your server or bartender about low or non-alcoholic drinks

Vodka
Gin
White Rum
Aged Rum
Sugarcane Juice Rum
Blanco Tequila
Reposado Tequila
Mezcal
Bourbon
Rye
Wheated Bourbon
Scotch
Cognac
Amaro
Wine

Flavor Profile

Refreshing & Shaken
Strong & Stirred
Fruity
Herbal
Spicy
Smoky
Floral
Bitter
Sweet

Glassware

Lowball
Goblet
Coupe
Highball
Hurricane
Flute

Dustie's Antique Whiskey

Single-Ounce Pours

Brown-Forman Distillery - DSP KY-414

Early Times Heritage / Bottled c.a 1980-1984 / 90.4°$50.00

Buffalo Trace Distillery - DSP KY-113

Ancient Age / Bottled Between 1973-1976 / 86°$65.00
Old Rip Van Winkle / Bottled 2016 / 107°$32.00
Old Rip Van Winkle / Bottled 2017 / 107°$30.00

Heaven Hill Distillery - DSP KY-1

JW Dant BIB / Bottled 2013, Japanese Export / 100°$30.00
Elijah Craig 12 Year / Bottled 2013 / 94°$40.00
Old Fitzgerald BIB / Bottled 2013 / 100°$24.00
Old Fitzgerald Prime / Bottled 2014 / 80°$15.00

Old Fitzgerald Distillery - DSP KY-16

Very Old Fitzgerald 8 Year BIB / Bottled 1959 / 100°$400.00
Old Fitzgerald 1849 Edition 8 Year / Bottled 1973 / 90°$240.00

Old Grand-Dad Distillery - DSP KY-14

Old Grand-Dad 4 Year BIB / Bottled 1942 / 100°$300.00
Old Grand-Dad British Proof / Bottled c.a 1975 / 75°$85.00
Old Grand-Dad 5 Year BIB / Bottled 1993 / 100°$75.00

Seagram's Distillery - DSP KY-20

Seagram's Benchmark / Bottled c.a 1975 / 86°$40.00

Flights

Three Single-Ounce Pours

Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch$60.00
Classic Laddie, Port Charlotte, and a Rotating Octomore
Compass Box Blended Scotch$48.00
Orchard House, Story of the Spaniard, and a Limited Edition
El Dorado Guyana Rum$30.00
12 Year, a Rotating Single-Barrel Expression, and 21 Year
Weller to Pappy Bourbon$95.00
Weller Berkshire Single Barrel, Old Rip Van Winkle, and Pappy 15 Year
Chartered Flight$0.00
Choose Three Spirits You Would Like to Try Side-by-Side
- MP$0.00

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

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quietnoise4
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love the dealers choice option. Bartender always has delicious drinks for us to try based on the selections we make from the menu.
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Rkrk
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
The cocktails were amazing and the small bites were good. Our server was terrific. We were very disappointed however that they couldn't accept our $150 gift cards from the Fifty50 group.
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Ryan
Omaha
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great bar. Chill vibes, high class atmosphere, extraordinary cocktails. Small plates are tasty too. The service here is awesome and bartenders are knowledgeable and talented. Never been disappointed here, tip well, be kind and don’t ruin this extraordinary place! Cheers!
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Ryan
Indiana
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Called to confirm my reservation before leaving and they said the Berkshire room was closed for a private event, despite having accepted my reservation several days prior. They should not be accepting reservations for days when the venue is closed to the public. This is crazy bad management.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great vibes, service was ok, but it was a monday..
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AmyG
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great bar all around. Ambiance is lively. Drinks are inventive and delicious. Service is great. Definitely will return again and again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Awful experience. Besides terribly made drinks, the service was horrendous. Took nearly 20 minutes to get just waters, another 15 minutes to get drinks, and 20 minutes to get closed out. I’m not sure what has happened to this place, as it used to be a great spot to grab a drink. Very unfortunate. 10 thumbs down.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lauren was awesome! Perfect awareness for check-ins during conversation-heavy visit. Great recommendations from menu. Even though it was noticeably busy and she was running around the whole place, we felt well cared for. Drinks were great and surprisingly quick considering there was only 1 bartender and there were lots of dealers choices. Great experience! Thank you!
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KiraT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot to get a fun drink or try very rare whiskeys. Very knowledgeable staff. Cool environment!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We reserved a table at the Berkshire room to take our out of town guests to experience their “Dealers Choice” cocktail. We spent over $60 round trip in Ubers and when we got there we were told the main room was closed so we had to go upstairs to the Bodega but we’re ensured by the hostess that we could still order the Dealer’s Choice in the Bodega. Upon sitting down upstairs the bartender/server (there was only one poor soul managing the entire Bodega) said that was not something they do in the Bodega, which was a big disappointment and ultimately we left without getting anything to drink. We loved the Berkshire Room before this experience but will never go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Overhyped on Instagram, we had way better cocktails in Ann Arbor, MI. The ambiance is nice and the cocktails are decent.
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Chase
Louisville
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience5
Been there 15 times over the last year. Generally great but this was easily the worst service I’ve ever encountered.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food3service4ambience5
drink experience was amazing, food options were overpriced
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CoGS
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, amazing drinks! Would definitely go back anytime I’m in the city.
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Chicagoan44
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Berkshire Room is a Chicago staple for upscale cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
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FAQs

The Berkshire Room is rated 4.7 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Full Bar

Website
http://www.theberkshireroom.com/
Phone number
(312) 894-0800
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (312) 894-0945

The Berkshire Room

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Up or On a Rock

Berkshire Manhattan

Berkshire Negroni

Young Money

Cocktails

Light Reading$15.00

Vinegar?! I Barely Know Her!$15.00

Com Tollins$15.00

Saffron & On$15.00

The Faithful Anchor$15.00

Reuleaux Triangle$15.00

Darryl Strawberry$15.00

Rotating Slushy$12.00

Snaquiri$8.00

Beer

Bottles & Cans

Light Lager - Coors 'Light' 4.2% / 10 IBU / Colorado$6.00

Lager - Miller 'High Life' 4.6% / 7 IBU / Wisconsin$6.00

Radler - Stiegl 'Grapefruit Radler' 2.0% / 8 IBU / Austria$9.00

Pilsner - On Tour 'Lightning Will' 5.0% / 30 IBU / Chicago$9.00

Pistachio Cream Ale - Around the Bend 'Vera' 5.0% / 13 IBU / Chicago$10.00

Fruit Rye Ale - Short's 'Soft Parade' 7.5% / 15 IBU / Michigan$8.00

Hefeweizen - Hofbräu 'Hefe Weizen' / 5.1% / 14 IBU / Germany$8.00

Witbier - Avery 'White Rascal' 5.6% / 22 IBU / Colorado$8.00

Hazy IPA - Brickstone 'Haz'd Juice' 6.7% / 10 IBU / Bourbonnais, Illinois$8.00

Rotating Seasonal - Hopewell / Chicago$11.00

Dunckel Lager - Modelo 'Negra' 5.4% / 16 IBU / Mexico$7.00

Milk Stout - Maplewood 'Fat Pug' 5.9% / 23 IBU / Chicago$10.00

Hard Apple Cider - Shacksbury 'Dry Cider' 5.2% / 0 IBU / Vermont$9.00

Low Alcohol - Big Drop 'Pine Trail' 0.5% / 42 IBU / Chicago$7.00

Wine

By the Glass

Prosecco - BiancaVigna - Veneto, Italy / 11.5% / 2021$13.00

Pinot Grigio - Cantina Andrian - Alto Adige, Italy / 13.5% / 2021$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc - St. Pauls - Alto Adige, Italy / 13% / 2021$13.00

Ramato Rosé - Attems - Friuli, Italy / 12.5% / 2021$15.00

Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé - Albert Bichot - Burgundy, France / 12.5% / 2021$16.00

Pinot Noir - Head High - Sonoma, California / 14.5% / 2019$14.00

Tempranillo - Bodegas Muriel Reserva - Rioja, Spain / 14.5% / 2016$14.00

Sauternes - Château Romer du Hayot / Bordeaux, France / 13% / 2016$17.00

By the Bottle

Rioja Blanco - Vinos en Voz Baja 'Costumbres' - Rioja, Spain / 13% / 2021$98.00

Sancerre - Henri Bailly - Loire Valley, France / 12.5% / 2012$78.00

Chardonnay - Carneros Highway 'Nueva' - Sonoma County, California / 13.5% / 2021$60.00

Zinfandel - Marietta Cellars 'Román' - Sonoma County, California / 14.6% / 2020$74.00

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clos du Val - Napa Valley, California / 14.4% / 2019$138.00

Dealer's Choice

Base Spirit

Vodka

Gin

White Rum

Aged Rum

Sugarcane Juice Rum

Blanco Tequila

Reposado Tequila

Mezcal

Bourbon

Rye

Wheated Bourbon

Scotch

Cognac

Amaro

Wine

Flavor Profile

Refreshing & Shaken

Strong & Stirred

Fruity

Herbal

Spicy

Smoky

Floral

Bitter

Sweet

Glassware

Lowball

Goblet