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Vol. 39, Chicago, IL

Vol. 39

4.7
4.7
86 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603-1603

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Tucked away in the The Kimpton Gray Hotel is our library of spirits. Vol. 39 is an upscale bar and cocktail lounge in Chicago’s Loop where friendly faces serve classic drinks like Old Fashioneds and Expresso Martinis. For a speakeasy feel with the comfort of your neighborhood bar, Vol. 39’s collection of wine, whiskey and other craft spirits is the ideal spot for an intimate date night, networking with colleagues, pub crawl or your first drink of the night.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Silva
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate team happy hours and company parties to swanky birthday celebrations, Vol. 39's library-like atmosphere sets the scene for an unforgettable evening.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Monroe
  • Parking details
    Valet at The Gray Hotel available, Pay-to-Park Street Parking, Public Parking Garage 1.5 Block West "One Parking"
  • Public transit
    Monroe Red Line, Monroe Blue Line, Clark and Monroe Bus Stop, La Salle and Madison Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 86 people are saying

Vol. 39 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Cocktail Bar

  • Chicago

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vol. 39 is a sophisticated haven for cocktail enthusiasts, offering "great cocktails," a "cool vibe," and a "lovely space." The atmosphere is ideal for dates or social gatherings, with "regal decor" and a "friendly vibe." While service can be hit-or-miss, the exceptional drinks make it worth visiting.

86 Reviews
  1. Molly VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This bar is absolutely stunning. The house cocktails are pricy but are worth trying, for sure! In addition to be unusually delicious, the presentation is pure art- specifically the specialty Old Fashioned. It wasn’t even my drink but watching the unusual way it was served to my date was fun to see! Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. My only disappointment with our time here was that my fiancé had listed on our reservation that we were going there to celebrate literally right after he’d proposed. It was in the notes and still shows on our reservation. However, no mention of any kind was made of our occasion and we were seated at a tiny table at the back. The bartenders and servers are great but the hostess, at least that day, definitely seemed like she didn’t want to be there.

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  2. Jeremy VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere with interesting cocktails and comfortable seating
    Vol. 39Responded on March 21, 2025
    Thank you for the honest feedback, Jeremy. While we're happy to see you enjoyed the environment and found our cocktails to be creative, we see we did not meet expectations when it came to service and our food menu. We do want to note – there will be a new food menu coming soon, and we'd love to hear what you think. As for your experience with our staff, we will be sure to address the proper team members to understand what went wrong and how we can avoid the same mistakes. If you’d like to share more, or if we can do anything for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We hope we have the chance to impress you sometime soon. Best, The Team at Vol. 39

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  3. Veronica

    Des Moines6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cocktails. Cool vibe. Great for a date night. Honored my request for window table
    Vol. 39Responded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Veronica! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time at Vol. 39 and happy to hear we could accommodate your request. We always want to be a unique escape right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Chicago, so it's always wonderful to know when guests experience our ambiance. We hope you'll stop by again soon! Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  4. Michelle

    Glasgow24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vol 39 is a hidden gem. Great location, service was attentive and gave us time to chat. Great cocktails. Lovely space.
    Vol. 39Responded on January 23, 2025
    Michelle, thank you for the lovely words. We're delighted to hear we were able to deliver during your time at the library. We hope you'll join us again soon and we can mix up your new favorite drink sometime soon. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  5. Robert

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1 of my favorite spots, great service, great drinks & good, and an especially great atmosphere.
    Vol. 39Responded on January 3, 2025
    Robert, thank you so much for the kind feedback. We love to be a favorite. It's a thrill to be able to create this environment day after day. We'd love to mix up your new favorite drink sometime soon. Just say when. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot for light bites and fabulous cocktails. The ambience was spot on and service was fantastic without being intrusive. Will definitely be back!
    Vol. 39Responded on March 21, 2025
    Wow, what wonderful feedback! Thank you so much for the kind words. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time in the library. We'll hold you to that promise and hope to see you again soon. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  7. Rachel VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great cocktails. Unpleasant service, especially by our server (the bartender was ok). Food was ok, not more than that.
    Vol. 39Responded on December 27, 2024
    Rachel, thank you for letting us know about your experience. While we’re glad the cocktails impressed, we’re disappointed to hear we fell short when it came to service. We always strive to deliver the best experiences to our guests and would never want you to feel unwelcome during your time at Vol. 39. We will take your comments back to our team in order to correct our missteps. If there’s anything we can do to make this right, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We hope that we have the chance to exceed your expectations in the future. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  8. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    You could tell that the hostess didn’t wanna be there and she wasn’t very friendly, even though there was only two other couples in the whole restaurant! 
    Vol. 39Responded on December 27, 2024
    Michael, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We always want our guests to have the best experience possible, and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. We would never want you to feel unwelcome during your time at Vol. 39 and can assure you this does not reflect the level of hospitality we know our team to be capable of. We will take your comments back to our team and seek to understand where we can correct our mistakes. If there’s anything we can do to make this right, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We hope that we have the chance to exceed your expectations in the future. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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  9. Jeff

    Chicago17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible service. Not a good experience. Many other better options.

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  10. David VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best social venue in the loop. Regal decor. Friendly vibe. Outstanding cocktails. Conversational music volume. Perfect.
    Vol. 39Responded on December 23, 2024
    Wow! What high praise. Thank you for the kind words, David. We appreciate your support and are further encouraged to give our guests the best experience day after day. We hope to see you again soon. Cheers, The Team at Vol. 39

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Vol. 39 is rated 4.7 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Vol. 39

39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603-1603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Monroe
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet at The Gray Hotel available, Pay-to-Park Street Parking, Public Parking Garage 1.5 Block West "One Parking"
  • Public transit
    Monroe Red Line, Monroe Blue Line, Clark and Monroe Bus Stop, La Salle and Madison Bus Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Silva
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate team happy hours and company parties to swanky birthday celebrations, Vol. 39's library-like atmosphere sets the scene for an unforgettable evening.
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