Sparrow

Sparrow is a sophisticated cocktail lounge established in 1927 and located at 12 W Elm Street in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, occupying a historic Art Deco apartment building that echoes the elegance of a 1930s hotel lobby bar with Cuban speakeasy influences. The venue captures warmth and intimacy through vintage wood detailing and dim lighting that encourages conversation over spectacle. The cocktail program emphasizes 1930s-era rum-focused drinks alongside a rotating short list of American classics, complemented by a small European-focused wine list and ten rotating draft handles. With over 100 different rums from around the world in stock, Sparrow provides an encyclopedic rum selection. Operating Mon-Fri 4 PM-2 AM, Sat 4 PM-3 AM, and Sun 4 PM-1 AM, the bar welcomes guests seeking refined cocktails in historic Chicago surroundings.