Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Bamboo Room
Chicago, IL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Bamboo Room is a rum-focused cocktail bar inside Three Dots and a Dash, led by Beverage Director Kevin Beary. The menu showcases inventive rum cocktails across styles, from clarified punches to frozen tiki classics. A serious spirits program offers guided flights featuring rare and exclusive rums. Esquire named it one of America's best bars. Guests praise the creative, potent drinks and knowledgeable bartenders.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Zombie Cobbler for a spice-forward take on a tiki staple. The Tortuga Highball offers a clarified, carbonated contrast. For something rare, the Limited Release Flight includes Cadenhead Caroni 20 and Appleton Hearts Collection 2002.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Rum enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs seeking innovative, well-crafted drinks. Also appeals to those interested in guided tastings and rare spirit exploration.
- When should I go?
- Anytime for a serious cocktail experience; the menu is seasonal, so returning for new offerings is worthwhile.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $18-$45; rum flights $35-$75. A 3.5% surcharge is added to all checks.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An entire bar dedicated to rum and rhum agricoles, with a menu of refined and innovative drinks and a flight program featuring rare bottles like Cadenhead Caroni 20. Recognized by Esquire as one of America's best bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Innovative rum-based cocktails across styles, from clarified punches to frozen tiki classics, with complex ingredients and refined execution.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and diverse cocktail menu led by Beverage Director Kevin Beary
- — Recognized as one of Esquire's Best Bars in America
Standout selections
- — Zombie Cobbler - Amontillado Cherry, Monymusk Overproof Jamaican Rum, grapefruit cordial, pomegranate molasses, spices, absinthe
- — Three Dots and a Dash - Foursquare 2011, Neisson Special Reserve, honey, falernum, allspice, acidulated orange juice, Angostura
Pricing: Cocktails range from $18 to $45.
Nonalcoholic
A single non-alcoholic cocktail, Rising Tides, made with house-made spirit-free amaro, lime, and fresh watermelon, offers a thoughtful option.
Menu strengths
- — House-made spirit-free amaro shows attention to non-alcoholic offerings
Standout selections
- — Rising Tides - House Made Spirit Free Amaro, Lime, Fresh Watermelon
Pricing: Rising Tides is $18.
Spirits
An extensive rum program with rare and exclusive bottles, guided tastings, and flights ranging from introductory to limited releases.
Menu strengths
- — Rare and exclusive rums including Cadenhead Caroni 20 Year Old and Appleton Hearts Collection 2002
Standout selections
- — Limited Release Flight - Cadenhead Caroni 20 Year Old, Isautier 16, Appleton Hearts Collection 2002, Chairman's Reserve Three Dots And A Dash Single Barrel 19 Year Old
- — Fresh Sugarcane Juice Flight - Renegade Nursery, Clairin Vaval, Canada Rum, Pere Labat
Pricing: Rum flights range from $35 to $75.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is mentioned, but the potent, complex cocktails could pair with bar snacks or lighter fare if available.
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