After Lounge

After Lounge is a craft cocktail bar and restaurant in Chicago's West Fulton Market, created by Chef Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser of Ever Restaurant Group. The venue specializes in technical craft cocktails crafted with house-made amaro, seasonal ferments, and creative flavor pairings, alongside elevated bar bites including a signature house burger. The cocktail menu, overseen by Ever's lead bartender Luis Rodriguez, is divided into three sections offering spins on classics, non-alcoholic options, and drinks paired with featured menu items like hibachi and caviar. Recognized by Food & Wine as one of the Top 15 bars in the United States, featured by Esquire among the Best Bars in America, and included in The New York Times' 2023 coverage of Chicago, After Lounge represents excellence in modern cocktail culture.