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River North · Tiki

Three Dots and a Dash

The hidden-entrance reveal and the scale of the tiki build-out make it one of the few Chicago bars that's genuinely an experience, not just a drink order.

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Neighbourhood
River North
Style
Tiki
Known for
No. 27, The World's 50 Best Bars · Tales of the Cocktail, Best New American Cocktail Bar · One of the largest rum selections in Chicago, down a hidden alley door
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Book ahead. For groups on OpenTable; walk-ins taken
Hours
Historically Mon-Wed 4pm-midnight, Thu-Fri 4pm-1am, Sat 2pm-1am, Sun 4pm-midnight; confirm current hours
Recognition
The World's 50 Best Bars (No. 27); Tales of the Cocktail Best New American Cocktail Bar
Address
435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Checked: Checked Nov 2026: official site active with current contact/reservation info. Time Out Chicago's current roundup lists it as open; Yelp shows ongoing 2026-dated reviews. No closure reports found.

Photo: Three Dots and a Dash, from their website.

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River North, alley doors and hidden stairs

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