Three Dots and a Dash

4.8

1888 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

With a secret alleyway entrance, Three Dots and a Dash is a speakeasy-style take on the traditional island bar—ready to transport you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Crane and Don the Beachcomber. Descend underground to discover a subterranean hideaway featuring a rum-soaked menu of more than two dozen classic, modern and original tropical cocktails and a selection of island fare. We are a 21+ venue.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(312) 610-4220
Website
http://threedotschicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Beary
Catering
Head to our tropical hideaway for your next special event. Our team will work with you create a custom event for an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration throughout the entire bar. We even do virtual cocktail classes if you can’t make it to us! To book your event, email threedotsparties@leye.com

Location
435 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
Clark Street & Hubbard
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Grand Train Station (Red Line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Three Dots and a Dash (Deposit Required)
USD 10.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Three Dots and a Dash, Chicago’s premier tropical bar and craft cocktail destination hidden below the bustling streets of River North. The secret hideaway – named one of The World’s 50 Best Bars by Drinks International – is led by cocktail expert Kevin Beary. Our team has researched tirelessly to source and create the best possible cocktails using the freshest exotic fruits and spices, the finest rums and distilled spirits, and juices and elixirs that are cold-pressed and concocted in house every day. Surrender all your cares and let Three Dots and a Dash whisk you away onto a rum-soaked tropical excursion. We are a 21+ venue.
The Bamboo Room (Deposit Required)
USD 15.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Bamboo Room is tucked away inside of Three Dots and a Dash. Named one of Esquire's "Best Bars in America," The Bamboo Room offers a tailored experience through the world of rum in an intimate environment. Enjoy high end renditions of tropical cocktails featuring rare spirits carefully crafted by attentive expert bartenders. A $15.00 Deposit is required to make this reservation. Deposit is nonrefundable & will be applied towards final bill. We are a 21+ venue.
Navy Strength X Bamboo Room
USD 75.00 per person
Prepaid
7 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025
The Bamboo room welcomes Chris Elford of Navy Strength in Seattle, Washington for an exclusive two day pop up experience. Guests will enjoy a four course tasting of cocktails created by the Navy Strength team. Join us for a night of tropical cocktails served up by the Spirited Award nominated bar. Seatings are available from 4pm-10pm for $75 per person. Reservation time limited to 1.5 hours.

Popular dishes

SWEATER WEATHERUSD 17.00
Aged Panamanian Rum, Brazilian Cachaça, Honeycrisp Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Cinnamon
COFFEE GROGUSD 16.00
Aged Jamaican Rum, 151° Demerara Rum, Creole Shrub, Hexe Espresso, Coconut, Cinnamon
NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSUSD 18.00
Reposado Tequila, Blood Orange Amaro, Lemon, Mulled Honeycrisp Apple Cider
HOT BUTTERED RUMUSD 13.00
Aged Saint Lucia Rum, Caribbean Overproof Rum Blend, Nordic Butter, Baking Spices, Coconut Spiced Cream
PEARL DIVERUSD 16.00
Aged Guyanan Rum, Aged Panamanian Rum, Tangerine, Lime, Gardenia Butter Mix, Falernum
COCONUT MIDNIGHT STINGERUSD 17.00
Coconut Fat Washed Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon, Fernet Branca, Toasted Coconut, Lemon
TRADEWINDSUSD 18.00
Cognac, Aged Panamanian Rum, Aged Jamaican Rum Apricot, Pineapple, Lemon, Tangerine, Coconut
TRADER VIC MAI TAIUSD 20.00
Aged Jamaican Rum, 55° Martinique Rhum Agricole Blanc, Dry Curacao, Lime, Almond Orgeat, Overproof Float
THREE DOTS AND A DASHUSD 18.00
Aged Martinique Rhum Agricole, Aged Guyana Rum, Lime, Orange, Falernum, Allspice
RUM BARRELUSD 20.00
Aged Guyana Rum, Jamaican Pot Still Rum, Aged Saint Lucia Rum, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine, Lime, Maple, Vanilla, Black Cardamom, Clove, Allspice, Mole Bitters, Absinthe
THREE DOTS SINGLE BARREL OLD FASHIONEDUSD 20.00
17yr Fijian Rum Finished in Umeshu Casks, Evaporated Cane Sugar
CONCRETE BEACHUSD 18.00
Espadin Mezcal, Brazilian Cachaça, Horchata Orgeat, Guava, Pineapple, Lime
TROPICAL ITCHUSD 20.00
Bonded Bourbon, Overproof Jamaican Rum, 151° Demerara Rum, Passionfruit, Tangerine, Lemon, Falernum
HONEYCRISP NOMBIEUSD 14.00
Honeycrisp Apple, Non-Alcoholic Amaro, Verjus Blanc, Cinnamon
PAINKILLERUSD 17.00
Caribbean Rum Blend, Tangerine, Pineapple, Coconut
SUNDAY SCARIESUSD 18.00
Coconut Water, Pandan, Sobacha Tea
BEACH RESORTUSD 15.00
Aged Panama and Barbados Rum, Dry Curacao, Pineapple, Tangerine, Lime, Almond Orgeat, Dark Rum Float
MISSIONARY'S DOWNFALLUSD 50.00
Aged Antigua Rum, White Peach, Lime, Mint

What 1,888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Three Dots and a Dash offers an "amazing experience" with a "fun atmosphere" and "fantastic drinks." Visitors praise the "knowledgeable bartenders" and the "unique, creative cocktails." The Bamboo Room provides an "intimate, rum-focused" experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and inventive drinks make it a "must-visit" in Chicago.

1,888 Reviews

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Scott
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bamboo Room was such a fun experience, we loved it and the 2 bartenders were amazing, really friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable
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Courtney
Grand Rapids
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waitress never returned after taking our order. All of the food was spicy.
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Gina
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated high energy vibe awesome fun drinks. My drink was lit on fire and it tasted so yummy. Food was excellent prepared. Highly recommend.
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Amdalat
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I had a disappointing experience at Three Dots and Dash recently that I feel needs to be shared. I made a reservation for a surprise birthday dinner and arrived at 8:45 PM with my guest. Unfortunately, the reception staff was not welcoming at all. While I can’t recall their name, I felt that the receptionist was very off-putting, as they immediately mentioned how long we could stay, despite the restaurant not closing until midnight. It was such a strange way to start the evening, especially considering we arrived with plenty of time left before closing. Thankfully, our waiter, Mia, was incredibly pleasant and made up for the negative interaction at the front. I appreciate her friendly service, but the experience with the receptionist left a bad taste. I would have expected a more gracious and professional approach given the special occasion.
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Brian
VIP
Chicago
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. A little hard to find since the entrance is in the alley. Did not expect it to be underground. But the ambiance, food, and drinks are very good. We will be back with a bigger group to try more things.
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Kate
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! It’s nice to have the secluded area of the bamboo room versus the more electric part of three dots in a dash if you’re on a date.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful drinks and service. Great playlist! I was shazaming like crazy. We just need some Cuban rum in here and life would be perfect…. Thanks, America. -____-
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Meredith
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes, great drinks! Wonderful, attentive service. A very fun place for a celebration or date nice.
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Keenan
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Server kind of abandoned us and stopped checking in. I get if they want to turn the table but it seemed kind of rude when the place was not that busy.
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Leslie
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at an amazing place!! Always top-notch service, atmosphere, cocktails and food. Thank you!!
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Three Dots and a Dash is rated 4.8 stars by 1888 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

435 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross Street
Clark Street & Hubbard
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Grand Train Station (Red Line)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Beary
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://threedotschicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 610-4220
Catering
Head to our tropical hideaway for your next special event. Our team will work with you create a custom event for an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration throughout the entire bar. We even do virtual cocktail classes if you can’t make it to us! To book your event, email threedotsparties@leye.com

Three Dots and a Dash

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences