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The Bedford
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
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Xandrea RapierApril 3, 2017Great place to celebrate with friends. Top notch service, great cocktails, good food and good music. Food, drink, and dancing all in one spot! Cocktails in the vault a must, reminisce of a speakeasy.
Nae NaeFebruary 13, 2015Went with 20 people& had an amazing time. Amazing food & decor. Its an underground 1920's bank with Bank Vault & safe deposit boxes throughout its incredible. Try the mac n cheese& cauliflower
Brooke KruegerFebruary 15, 2015I love how cozy this place is. Sitting on the vault is by far my favorite. I do like how they replaced a lot of the high top tables with shorter tables and comfy chairs, it makes it more intimate
Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015"You really can’t go wrong with an order of deviled eggs. It’s a great way to start a night. Chef Mark Steuer has an amazing palate and is one of the nicest guys in town." Chef Gilbert Langlois Read more
Mary AlesandriniApril 18, 20168.5 - Amazing cheeseburger and Mac and cheese. Hip place, great DJ (turns into a dance floor later), gorgeous interior.
Shannon JeropkeJune 17, 2016Smoking Gun ($11) If you're looking for something tall, dark and smoky, the Wicker Park bar's has the cure: rosemary-infused mezcal, creme de cassis, egg white, lemon juice and grapefruit bitters.
Time Out ChicagoMarch 30, 2012On Tuesdays, chef Mark Steuer slashes the price of ocean-fresh oysters (regularly $2 each) in half, and the bar follows suit, knocking 50 percent off all sparkling wines and Champagnes. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoMarch 2, 2012With cream cheese, tomato, bacon, a fried egg and hot sauce, the burger is a beast. The doubly crisp potatoes are tasty enough to take up space needed for a funky, delicious kimchi Bloody Mary. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoApril 24, 2012Former HotChocolate chef Mark Steuer keeps it seasonal with dishes such as braised chicken with greens in a whole-grain mustard broth, and sates late-night appetites with grilled cheese on black bread Read more
- Time Out ChicagoJuly 7, 2014The dining space itself feels cavernous, and it’s really three spaces, the most impressive of which is the former bank vault. Read more
- Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the The Bedford Bloody Mary from our 100 Best list: The kimchi actually belongs in this drink. It adds a pleasant background of earthiness to what otherwise would be just tomato juice and spice.
Niket DesaiMarch 9, 2014Super sweet spot on weekends because of the live DJ. Get the Gnocchi. The Hemingway for drinks is great too.
Emily S.August 16, 2014Entrance is a wooden door on the side of CVS. Classy atmosphere. Free cauliflower fritters if you check in on yelp.
Lauren DrogosJuly 19, 2011Super cool atmosphere (once a bank; safe is super cool) Mac 'n cheese was unreal. Grilled cheese was also delicious. No complaints about anything!
Philip PrimoMarch 6, 2014Stop by on Saturdays or sometimes on the weekends when they have a live little jam band playing!
Ron SamuelsDecember 9, 2011The Vault is where it's at! You can actually strike up a conversation with those at the end of bench. (You'll understand when you're there.)
Kate LeeNovember 14, 20111/2 bowl of Pisco punch is enough for three. Charred baby octopus and macaroni gratin are dishes to try. Small portions, but easily shared for the most part.
David SavinFebruary 12, 2012The burger here was a very pleasant surprise. One of my favorites. Try the bowl of Pisco sour as well!- Samantha BornemannNovember 22, 2016Great oysters, nice cocktails. Skip the short, dry fries as a table side.
- parker jaydenDecember 24, 2013New Year's Eve 2014 Party at The Bedford - Chicago, IL early @ Tuesday December 31, 2013.Grab Your Tickets @
TopshopMay 29, 2012Isn't a bank just the coolest venue for a bar? We love that it has all the old features - safe deposit boxes, vaults etc.
Raoul BaddeOctober 30, 2011Get a Bedford bloody Mary (comes with a beer back!) with the pork belly benedict. Perfect Sunday food combo.
Christine HongAugust 3, 2013The deviled eggs were delish. The pork belly was a bit too salty. Nice atmosphere and it wasn't too crowded.
If you are veg and love lots of flavor, go for the gnocchi... So yummy and loads of veggies!!!
Michael SpeierFebruary 12, 2012Great setting and good food plus drinks are pretty good too... Get the punch bowl for 3 or more
- Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Gilbert Langlois, chef of Homegrown Cafe, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Deviled eggs. Read more
Solveig SeibitzMarch 1, 2014the location is very nice, perfect for a date but a bit too fancy for my taste.
Jaegger is for Freshmen. Try a chilled shot of locally-made 70 Proof hum, The World's Most Unique Rum.
- The Triple Threat by Bedford Mixologist Justin Anderson: equal parts hum, Fernet, Cynar. Sweet/Tart/Red/Dark/Slinky/Naughty
Nate FaulknerJanuary 8, 2012This place is amazing. Great atmosphere and you must check out the vault.
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- Mon–Fri
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–3:00 AM
(773) 235-8800
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Ashley von Kluck - 8.8
"Very good salads, pork knuckle dish was delicious (best to share), burgers good and leave space for dessert! Only down side, service can be spotty."
Lucille Fisher - 8.9
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"awesome beer list. but you probably already knew that. the vibe is perfect for an afternoon drink on a hot sunny day"
Caitlin - 8.0
"Tacos and burritos are the best. I suggest the steak for both. Make sure to get some queso and ask for the black salsa! 💃"
C Rey - 9.0
"Worth the wait. Unmatched cocktails served in an intimate atmosphere. Go during the week to avoid the long weekend lines."
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