Hubbard Inn - Chicago

“If you’re looking for the ultimate dose of holiday magic in Chicago, look no further than Hubbard Inn — or should I say Christmas Inn, during the season. The moment you walk in, you’re transported into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, themed rooms, and unbelievably immersive décor. Every corner feels like a Christmas postcard — it’s impossible not to smile. But the experience doesn’t end with the ambiance. The food and drinks are just as impressive as the décor. The seasonal cocktails aren’t just delicious — they’re works of art. Each drink arrives perfectly themed and stunningly presented, almost too pretty to sip (but definitely worth it once you do). And I have to give a special shout-out to the Beef Wellington, which was the absolute highlight of the night — perfectly cooked, rich, and full of flavor. I’d go back for that alone. The hot chocolate is another must-have, especially on a cold night — rich, cozy, and indulgent without being overly sweet. Whether you’re looking for a festive night out, an unforgettable holiday date spot, or a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit, Hubbard Inn/Christmas Inn is a 10/10. It’s warm, cozy, and full of joyful energy — the kind of place that makes you feel the holiday spirit again, but with gourmet food and seriously good cocktails. I already can’t wait to go back next year. 🎄✨”

“I swung by Hubbard Inn to check out some of their new fall cocktails that they have and I’d seen and I gotta say that I am so obsessed with the pumpkin spice espresso martini. I’m a fan of espresso martinis to begin with, but not such a fan of pumpkin spice lol! However, their pumpkin spice espresso martini uses real pumpkin purée, and it is so good! Outside of that, they have a list of super cool fall cocktails, one of which is named sweater weather and the other others fall in suit with the clever naming. And for those who know and don’t know, the vibes and ambience here is always dope. If you are curious about the new drinks and fall menu, I suggest you swing by, especially to check out their happy hour which runs from 4 to 6 every day and last all day on Thursdays. Tell them that Bri from planes and plates sent you!”

“This place is an absolute vibe !! Especially for happy hour! We came in at 5:30 PM on a Thursday and were delighted to find that happy hour went all day! That’s super hard to find in the city… Myka and Colin Took care of us and yoh could just tell they loved working there. I’ve been to a lot of restaurants and venues, and when the staff is miserable, it definitely takes away from the experience! Grabbed a couple of espresso martinis (Which were delicious) And left, but we will definitely be back!”

“My son & I arrived right after they opened. We were quickly greeted & given many options as to where we'd like to sit! Upon sitting down, we were greeted by our waitress Georgia T, who was super nice! Answered any questions I had. She got our drink & appetizer orders very quick! The Happy Hour menu has a great selection as well! Our food ended up being fabulous! Loved the Wagyu meatballs, my steak was perfect, the Liquid Gold burger was amazing, and the Love Potion cocktail tasted sooooo good! Service was PHENOMENAL! Would definitely go back! Also, the inside is super cute!! Easy to walk to from our hotel as well.”

“Planned on visiting the 3 floors of holiday decorations. Arrived at the location and was told the top 2 floors were closed for private events. This info is not stated on the website when purchasing. So glad I didn't purchase the ticket ahead of time. My gas, parking and time were wasted.”