King of Cups

King of Cups is a distinctive craft cocktail lounge in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood at 2238 N Lincoln Ave, owned by father-and-son duo Dino and Brandon Vulpitta. The elaborately decorated space combines gothic and royal aesthetics with gilded chandeliers, leather banquettes, a full suit of armor, and an elevated throne overlooking the bar—creating an immersive 1,000-square-foot venue seating 60 guests. The bar specializes in craft cocktails with creative formulations like Maximillian the Imposter and Virtuous Queen, offers nightly tarot card readings conducted by resident readers, and provides educational programming on cocktail history and technique. King of Cups positions itself as an unpretentious yet theatrical destination offering memorable experiences that blend expert mixology with mysticism and entertainment.