Bernard’s is a speakeasy cocktail lounge conveniently hidden on the second floor of the famous
Waldorf Astoria Chicago that’s built upon precise cocktails that pay tribute to the past through
moments grounded in the present. Bernard’s takes root in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast,
offering unforgettable experiences guided by knowledgeable staff, refined cocktails that each have a
story, and exceptional plates of nosh in a setting of exquisite luxury.
The aesthetic is inspired by the men in Coco Chanel’s life, with an equestrian influence that
creates a room that wraps itself around you like a tweed riding jacket worn in the Scottish
Highlands. Masculine yet soft, textured and warm, dark but welcoming.
Let’s raise a glass to honor the past, live in the moment, and appreciate what the future brings.
Bhakta 27/07, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar cube, Absinthe
Founded by pharmacist, Antoine Peychaud, Creole apothecary, created the Sazerac in 1838 in his small shop in New Orleans. His bitters and the Sazerac are his legacy to the world.
Price:
23.00
Side Car
Remy 1738, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white
Embury credits the invention of the drink to an American army captain in Paris during World War I, and named after the motorcycle sidecar that the captain used.
Price:
22.00
Prince of Whales
Laphroaig 10 year, maraschino liquor, pineapple syrup, angostura bitters, Moet Champagne, dry pineapple
"A little rye whisky, crushed ice, a small square of pineapple, a dash of angostura bitters, a piece of lemon peel, a few drops of maraschino, a little champagne, and powdered sugar to taste.” The private life of King Edward VII
Price:
29.00
Boulevardier
Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Antica Formula, Oleo Saccharum
The signature drink of Erskine Gwynne, expatriate writer, socialite and nephew of railroad tycoon Alfred Vanderbilt.
Price:
22.00
Southside
Tanqueray N° Ten, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, topped with soda
Its origin is a mystery. Either the South Side district of the city of Chicago, Illinois, or from the Southside Sportsmen’s Club on Long Island.
Price:
18.00
Hemingway Special
Diplomatico white rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liquor, simple syrup
“That’s good but I prefer it without sugar and with double rum” - Hemingway
Price:
18.00
No. 5
Ketel One Citron, yuzu, Jasmine tea butterfly pea syrup, oleo saccharum, rose water