About

Copper Club is a *cocktail bar and brasserie* at 70 W Madison Street, right between the Loop's office towers and Chicago's Theater District. Now in its *fourth year*, it's the fifth restaurant from a small Chicago restaurant group, built around chef-driven, Italian-American-leaning comfort food paired with a *bourbon-focused* cocktail and whiskey list.

The space runs as two restaurants at once: a loud, energetic bar up front for a post-work cocktail, and a quieter dining room with tucked-away corners in back for a full, *multi-course sit-down dinner*. Both run the same night, often at the same time, which is the whole point of the layout.

It's designed to feel like the best version of a neighborhood bar rather than another downtown spot — a place to duck into for a break from the Loop's work grind, whether that's a quick drink or a proper meal.

What to expect

The lunch and bar menu centers on the *Copper Club sandwich*, a spice-roasted turkey club with Nueske's bacon, Bibb lettuce, and tomato, alongside a haddock dish served two ways: a full *Fish & Chips* plate and a half-portion *Filet O'Fish* sandwich with apple slaw and remoulade. Shareable starters include beer-battered onion rings, fried Brussels sprouts, and a rotating Chef's Board of cured meats and cheeses.

Dinner mains stay in the same comfort-food register — pasta alfredo, chicken schnitzel, pan-seared salmon, and a steak frites built on pan-seared picanha — backed by a full *bourbon and whiskey program* built for a flight alongside the Chef's Board.

Beyond the regular menu, Copper Club books *private events and full buyouts* for groups, with pickup and delivery available through Toast, Grubhub, and UberEats for anyone who wants the menu without the room.

Highlights

The layout is the signature: on a typical Thursday, roughly *200 people* move through the front bar while another *100 sit down* for a full dinner service at the same time, and the room can be segmented to host both without either one feeling crowded out.

The staff is the most consistent piece of feedback the restaurant hears — described as *welcoming and friendly* — which fits a stated philosophy of treating every service like hosting a party at home, where the job is making people feel comfortable enough to come back.

Pricing

Copper Club runs *$$*, with starters from $6 to $24, sandwiches from $15 to $23, and dinner mains from $19 up to $42 for the steak frites. Happy hour, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 pm, is the least expensive way to sample the cocktail list.

Good to know

Copper Club is open *Monday through Friday, 11 am to 8 pm*, and closed Saturday and Sunday — it's a weekday lunch, happy hour, and early-dinner spot rather than a late-night one, since the kitchen and bar close by 8 or 8:30 pm.

Reservations run through the restaurant's own booking page and *OpenTable*, including a dedicated pre-theater reservation option for anyone heading to a show nearby; walk-ins are welcome at the bar.

The space works well for *groups, business meetings, and private events*, and just as well for a date night or family dinner in one of the quieter side tables tucked away from the main bar.

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Recent reviews

The hidden gem reviews are spot on! their brussel sprouts were AMAZING, we shared the salmon which was so SO good, and the tiramisu is worth killing for. service was a bit slow, but it was a friday evening when we…

Katie Jandeska · 5/5 · 3 months ago

The best way to get here is by taking the blue line to Washington, exiting via Madison, and taking the revolving door upstairs. The escalator is currently out of service, and the elevator requires a key card. The food…

m3l0nballs · 5/5 · 7 months ago

Atmosphere is breathtaking, staff is very nice and quick. The food was DELICIOUS and the drinks are so good you can’t just get one!

Kyler Roller · 5/5 · a month ago

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