Pigtail

4.8

124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

Charming
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

PIGTAIL: PIG & COCKTAIL is a celebration of Chef José Andrés’ two favorite things: jamón ibérico and balanced, crafted cocktails. Located in the lower level of Jaleo Chicago, the intimate space is the perfect place to start or end your evening with a libation experience you can’t find anywhere else. Dive into Pigtail’s elevated jamón and Spanish inspired cocktails using the categories as a guide. We also have a list of some of our favorite classics. And don’t forget the bites! Find jamón ibérico used in a wide array of intriguing preparations. Chef José likes to eat with his hands, so follow his lead and have fun!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Phone number
(312) 820-7771
Website
https://pigtailcocktail.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Pigtail is the ideal spot for hosting corporate events, small social gatherings, and for celebrating milestone occasions in Chicago. We offer customizable menus and beverage packages that will come together to create an unforgettable event.

Location
500 N Clark St #465, Chicago, IL 60654
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
W Illinois St & N Clark St
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Red Line: Grand Ave,
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aceituna ModernaUS$4.00
liquid olive, orange zest
Ostras* **
fresh from rappahannock oysters company (topping, va), sherry vinegar, lemon, ibérico bits, romesco air
- 5pcUS$18.00
José Andrés Chips con Espuma de QuesoUS$8.00
potato chips fried in extra virgin olive oil with a cheese espuma
Cono Ibérico* **US$8.00
ibérico tartare, shallot, cucumber, px sherry vinegar, cured egg yolk
Cono Escalivada con Aguacate y QuinoaUS$5.00
eggplant, vidalia onion, roasted red pepper, avocado mousse and puffed quinoa
José Taco* **
nori, jamón ibérico de bellota, osetra caviar
- eachUS$18.00
Tortilla Moderna* **US$9.00
a modern take on the classic Spanish potato omelette

Frituras

Orejas "Bienmesabe" **US$14.00
Local pig ears braised, marinated "bienmesabe" - style and fried, served with roasted garlic alioli.
Croqueta de Jamó Nibérico de Bellota**
the ultimate croqueta made with jamón ibérico de bellota
- eachUS$4.00

Curados

Tostada de Trucha*US$12.00
cured lake trout on a piquillo hollandaise filled air bread
Presa Semicurada**US$26.00
soft-cured ibérico pork shoulder cured in-house
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Cortado a Mano**
bone-in jamón ibérico de bellota carved by hand
- per ounceUS$32.00

Rellenos y Asados

Bao Frito con Lechón**
fried house-made steam bun, glazed pork belly, pickled apple & piquillo mayonnaise
- eachUS$12.00
Shumai Ibérico**US$14.00
house-ground ibérico pork, argentinian shrimp, lemongrass jus
Ibérico Smashburger* **US$28.00
ibérico patty, alioli, romesco, caramelized onion, cheese espuma, housemade brioche bun

Postre

Churros con Chocolate y Chicharrón**US$7.00
fried churros with warm chocolate sauce, chicharrón, and leche merengada ice cream

Cocktails

Revitalizing

Apollo #3US$19.00
grey goose la poire vodka, blanc vermouth, st. germain, lemon, ginger, club soda
GopalitoUS$18.00
fords gin, amontillado, sudachi, lemon, ginger, honey, sesame
Vacuum Gin & Tonic
ketel one vodka turned into gin, juniper, spices and herbs, tonic water; cold vacuum infusion
- Serves 2US$48.00
Nitro-Frozen PomadaUS$18.00
xoriguer mahón gin, kas limón, bergamot; frozen with LN2

Aromatic

Around the World In 80 Days**US$32.00
del maguey ibérico mezcal, manzanilla, genever, sparkling junmai sake
Inverted Dirty MartiniUS$21.00
yzaguirre blanco reserva vermouth, bol's genever, orange bitters, blue cheese olive sphere
Negroni Cristal**US$19.00
gin mare gin, blanc vermouth, luxardo bitter bianco; ibérico ham fat washed
Melon CloudUS$20.00
el bandido yankee tequila, lemon, chai, aelred melon aperitif; chamomile, Italian green almandine, Mallorca melon aromatic cloud

Rich Bold

Shadow ChaserUS$20.00
calvados, px, montenegro, cedar smoke; cedar plank-smoked tableside
The ModifierUS$20.00
avuá amburana cachaça, montenegro, licor 43, sherry vinegar, chocolate bitters; rosemary-cocoa aromatic cloud
LeatheretteUS$23.00
torres 20 brandy, rye, east india cream sherry, yzaguirre gran rerserva 1884 vermouth, lavender bitters; aged in leather botarrón
Reverse Irish CarajilloUS$17.00
torres 10 brandy, aquavit, cold brew coffee, vanilla, warm tres leches espuma; frozen with LN2
Consomé Cocktail**US$19.00
pork consomé, palo cortado, amontillado, egg espuma*
Andrés & Cooper**US$35.00
del maguey ibérico mezcal, yzaguirre gran reserva 1884 vermouth, amontillado, cynar, ibérico ham, calamata olives

Spirit-Free

Ticket To NowhereUS$17.00
seedlip garden, ginger, vanilla, lime, grapefruit, thai chili, thai basil, cilantro, mint
Lap LacitaUS$17.00
seedlip spice 94, pineapple, roasted coconut cream, citrus, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg; frozen with LN2

Classic Cocktails

Pigtail Favorites

$18

Adonis
oloroso, sweet vermouth, orange biters
Aviation
gin, lemon, crème de violette, maraschino
Bamboo
dry vermouth, Fino sherry, orange bitters
Bijou
gin, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, orange bitters
Corpse Reviver #2
gin, lillet, combier, lemon, absinthe
Daiquiri
rum, lime, sugar, peychaud's bitters, absinthe mist
El Diablo
tequila, crème de cassis, lime, ginger beer
Hanky Panky
gin, sweet vermouth, fernet branca
Hemingway Daiquiri
rum, grapefruit, lime, maraschino
Last Word
gin, green chartreuse, lime, maraschino
Manhattan
rye, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

Pigtail Favorites

$18

Martinez
gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, angostura bitters
Martini
gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters
Naked And Famous
mezcal, aperol, lime, yellow chartreuse
Old Fashioned
whiskey, sugar, angostura & peychaud's bitters
Penicillin
scotch, lemon, honey, ginger
Pisco Sour
pisco, lime, sugar, egg white*
Sazerac
rye, cognac, sugar, peychaud's bitters, absinthe
Sidecar
cognac, lemon, sugar, combiier
Tuxedo #2
gin, dry vermouth, maraschino orange bitters
Vieux Carré
rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, benedictine, angostura & peychaud's bitters

Beer, Vermouth & Spirits

Beer

Moody Tongue | Steeped Emperor's Lemon Saison Farmhouse Ale | Saison | Chicago, IL | 6.3% ABVUS$10.00

Vermouth

Yzaguirre Gran Reserva 1884 | Sweet, red, gran reserva | Reus, SpainUS$26.00
Martínez Lacuesta Reserva, Limited Edition | Sweet, Red, Reserva | La Rioja, SpainUS$24.00

Favorite Sipping Spirits

Jaime | Brandy Gran Reserva Penedés, SpainUS$25.00
Navazos-Palazzi Single Amontillado Cask | Brandy Gran Reserva Jerez, SpainUS$22.00
Pierre Ferrand Selección des Anges Grande Champagne | Cognac | Cognac, FranceUS$30.00
Patxarán Casero Otaola | Pacharán | Navarra, SpainUS$11.00
Navazos-Palazzi Spanish Rum | Rum | Jerez, SpainUS$17.00
Appleton Estate Rare Blend | Rum | JamaicaUS$14.00
Avuá Amburana | Cachaça | Carmo, BrazilUS$15.00
Herradura Añejo | Tequila | Lowlands Jalisco, MexicoUS$20.00
Del Maguey Ibérico | Mezcal | Sta. Catarina Minas, OAX, Mexico**US$40.00
Del Maguey Tobalá | Mezcal | Santo Domingo Albarradas, OAX, MexicoUS$23.00
Caol Ila Gordon & McPhail 2007 | Single Malt | Islay, ScotlandUS$18.00
Glenlivet 18 yr | Single Malt | Speyside, ScotlandUS$22.00
The Macallan 12 yr | Single Malt | Highlands, ScotlandUS$29.00
The Macallan Rare Cask | Single Malt | Highlands, ScotlandUS$35.00
WhistlePig 18 yr | Double Malt Rye VermontUS$60.00

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pigtail offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "superb service." The intimate setting beneath Jaleo adds an exclusive charm. Guests rave about the inventive drinks and delicious Iberico pork dishes. The staff's attentiveness and expertise are often highlighted, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting before it closes.

124 Reviews

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Michael
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m obsessed with this place. It has amazing food and the best cocktails in Chicago
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Pigtail. Emanuel is the best and we will be sad that they are closing
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myles VIP
Dallas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad this place is closing, the bar experience was phenomenal. It felt like a drink and a show watching them craft the cocktails. Get there asap before this hidden gem isn’t accessible anymore!
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Shawn
Des Moines2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was attentive and knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend to someone.
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Abhishek
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A hidden cocktail bar right in the middle of river north very quiet and cozy place didn’t try the food but the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go on a 1st date since it’s very chill!
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Tracey
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails and food. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.
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Michele
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, great service, and great atmosphere.
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Kelly VIP
Chicago21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stellar atmosphere, tasty Spanish inspired food options (plus Jaleos menu if you ask for it), welcoming staff, in a room built for a comfortable conversation.
PigtailResponded on 15 December 2024
Thanks for the review, Kelly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, our Spanish-inspired food options, and our staff's welcoming nature. We're also glad you found our space comfortable for a comfortable conversation. Your feedback is much appreciated and we'll continue to strive for excellence in all areas. We hope to see you back at Pigtail soon!
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Maria
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service, delicious drinks and food in a lovely setting…what more could you ask for. I particularly liked “The Modifier”, a cachaça-based, chocolate/herbal drink. It provided a nice dessert at the end of the evening. Pigtail will definitely put a dent in your wallet, but not out of line with similar experiences and well worth it. The bartenders were particularly nice. I accidentally closed down the place because they were too kind to tell me. I will definitely be back.
PigtailResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Maria, Thank you for stopping by and we are happy you enjoyed yourself! The idea IS to make you want to close the place. :) -The Pigtail Folk
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Nikki VIP
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience at this intimate cocktail bar. Service, food, and drinks were all amazing!
PigtailResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Nikki, Awesome to hear you enjoyed your time! Come back and see us again soon! Good vibes, - The Pigtail Folk
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FAQs

Pigtail is rated 4.8 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

500 N Clark St #465, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross Street
W Illinois St & N Clark St
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Red Line: Grand Ave,
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pigtailcocktail.com/
Phone number
(312) 820-7771
Private party facilities
Pigtail is the ideal spot for hosting corporate events, small social gatherings, and for celebrating milestone occasions in Chicago. We offer customizable menus and beverage packages that will come together to create an unforgettable event.

Pigtail

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Food

Como Come José

Aceituna ModernaUS$4.00

Ostras* **

José Andrés Chips con Espuma de QuesoUS$8.00

Cono Ibérico* **US$8.00

Cono Escalivada con Aguacate y QuinoaUS$5.00

José Taco* **

Tortilla Moderna* **US$9.00

Frituras

Orejas "Bienmesabe" **US$14.00

Croqueta de Jamó Nibérico de Bellota**

Curados

Tostada de Trucha*US$12.00

Presa Semicurada**US$26.00

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Cortado a Mano**

Rellenos y Asados

Bao Frito con Lechón**

Shumai Ibérico**US$14.00

Ibérico Smashburger* **US$28.00

Postre

Churros con Chocolate y Chicharrón**US$7.00

Cocktails

Revitalizing

Apollo #3US$19.00

GopalitoUS$18.00

Vacuum Gin & Tonic

Nitro-Frozen PomadaUS$18.00

Aromatic

Around the World In 80 Days**US$32.00

Inverted Dirty MartiniUS$21.00

Negroni Cristal**US$19.00

Melon CloudUS$20.00

Rich Bold

Shadow ChaserUS$20.00

The ModifierUS$20.00

LeatheretteUS$23.00

Reverse Irish CarajilloUS$17.00

Consomé Cocktail**US$19.00

Andrés & Cooper**US$35.00

Spirit-Free

Ticket To NowhereUS$17.00

Lap LacitaUS$17.00

Classic Cocktails

Pigtail Favorites

Adonis

Aviation

Bamboo

Bijou

Corpse Reviver #2

Daiquiri

El Diablo

Hanky Panky

Hemingway Daiquiri

Last Word

Manhattan

Pigtail Favorites

Martinez

Martini

Naked And Famous

Old Fashioned

Penicillin

Pisco Sour

Sazerac

Sidecar

Tuxedo #2

Vieux Carré

Beer, Vermouth & Spirits

Beer

Moody Tongue | Steeped Emperor's Lemon Saison Farmhouse Ale | Saison | Chicago, IL | 6.3% ABVUS$10.00

Vermouth

Yzaguirre Gran Reserva 1884 | Sweet, red, gran reserva | Reus, SpainUS$26.00

Martínez Lacuesta Reserva, Limited Edition | Sweet, Red, Reserva | La Rioja, SpainUS$24.00

Favorite Sipping Spirits

Jaime | Brandy Gran Reserva Penedés, SpainUS$25.00

Navazos-Palazzi Single Amontillado Cask | Brandy Gran Reserva Jerez, SpainUS$22.00