Char Bar

Went here for a small birthday happy hour with a group of 4 and it was perfect. Previously we had gone to Constantine but since it closed we needed a new spot.

While the vibe isn’t the same, the price points were comparable and the food quality was great! Everything was delicious.

I’d heavily recommend their chicken sandwich. Jamie our server was also fantastic and really helpful!

Overall a welcome addition to the north loop, I’d recommend it for groups of 4 or less.

How good must a restaurant be for me to leave a review *while* still sitting at the table? Very, very good. We came for dinner on New Year’s Eve and our server, Shelby, over-delivered on service: she gave us the best dinner and drink recommendations, making our experience so, so fun. Our food was *chef’s kiss*. Perfect sear on the ribeye that was cooked to just the right temp and this might sound weird, but don’t sleep on their grilled cauliflower. We’ll definitely be back again, and soon! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and Happy New Year!

This bar smells amazing as soon as you walk in! Shelby was so sweet and helpful! Will definitely come again. (A little hard to find)

Elegant, sophisticated bar that feels like a speakeasy tucked in the back of Butcher & the Boar. The drink menu offers a wide array of cocktails, all made with absolute perfection. The attention to detail is impressive. Can't wait to go back!

I LOVE IT HERE! Char Bar is like a speakeasy meets pub, cocktail lounge meets barbecue joint. It’s classy, sexy, elevated, and COZY. It feels like a well-kept secret: it’s in the very back of The Butcher & The Boar, behind a paneled door. You have to ask to be seated here at the front lobby, no reservations, walk-in only. It feels very exclusive & stylish!

And it is SO GOOD! Crafted pub favorites like this fried chicken sandwich (recommended by our bartender) and the perfectly crispy cheese curds, which had a smoked whiskey hot honey dip. Not to mention the fantastic cocktails, and I’d recommend sitting at the bar so you can chat up the very friendly bartenders and get all the best recommendations. They were so helpful!

I loved the Pink Lady and the Orchard Hi Ball (which comes with the cool “Butcher” ice cylinder). My boyfriend got the Medicina and the Eat Street, which I’d HIGHLY recommend - it’s a tequila drink with pho spices!

This is perfect for date night, girls’ night, impressing your boss, you name it. You gotta go!