After
13 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
After draws praise for cocktails and a dark, theatrical atmosphere. One patron finds it slightly flashy, while another enjoys its cinematic feel. A visitor especially liked the vodka martini. Another praises the cocktail quality and food but finds it expensive. It also receives recommendations for a cozy date with conversation.
Address
After Chicago, 1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Jacgaur in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026ambience
Describes the bar as dark, high quality and slightly flashy, with a James Bond feel.
- Recommendsu/Worth_Wave1407 in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Names After when asked for cozy sexy bars.
- Recommendsu/Exciting_Use_1811 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026ambience
Calls it great and over the top, saying it makes them feel like a spy.
- Recommendsu/chicagokate412 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Says the vodka martini there was possibly the best they've ever had.
- Recommendsu/dbank998 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026ambience
Endorses After and says it feels very James Bond.
- Recommendsu/Badgers_28 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Praises the cocktails and food but finds it expensive.
- Recommendsu/-moo- in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Praises its cocktails and cozy atmosphere, which suits conversation.
- Recommendsu/foodandporn in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Surprised After was not mentioned; has been once and thinks it could suit the request.
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- Recommendsu/AlwaysColdInSiberia in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Seconds After as a pick and mentions a private room option.
- Recommendsu/Cultural-End8067 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Picks After as their top choice.
- Recommendsu/ampmminimarket in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Says they booked an anniversary there and find the idea exciting.
- Recommendsu/2FDots in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Says the description fits After and strongly endorses it.
- Recommendsu/mrsweisz in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025ambience
Praises After's atmosphere.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.