A bar for Chicago, inspired by London.
A bar for Chicago, inspired by London.
We’ve distilled the magic of our sold-out cocktail collab nights into a new home for cocktail lovers. It’s low-lit and a bit louche. It’s got Tales of the Cocktail award wins and James Beard-nominated cocktails. And next-level British bar bites.
Inspired by London’s late-’90s cocktail renaissance – equal parts glamour and grit – it’s our love letter to Soho basements, loud music, and late nights where rockstars, supermodels, gangsters, and geezers sipped what would become modern classics.
The revamped space now seats even more, with long high-tops for sharing snacks and stories, low-tops facing the action, and plenty of bar stools so you can get right in the thick of it.
Behind the stick, Chicago-legend Katie Renshaw has built a dangerously good drinks list – bracing martinis, bold London throwbacks – paired with exclusive bar snacks you can’t get anywhere else, plus the option to head downstairs for one of the world’s best steaks.
It’s the place for Friday night mischief, Thursday team wind-downs, or any excuse you can conjure. And Happy Hour’s a hoot every day, 5-6pm. Want the whole place to yourself for a private party? Just say the word.
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Venue Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday – 5:00pm – until close
It’s first-come, first-served for our high-top tables and bar seats.
Booths and regular tables are ready to book – or you can have the place to yourself for a private party. Speak to the events team and see what’s possible.
“River North steakhouse Hawksmoor debuts new London-inspired bar—and it’s swanky”
Time Out Chicago
The Drinks
Our Beef & Liberty Bar serves up our boldest cocktail menu yet – bracing Sub-Zero and -2°F Direct Martinis, London classics from the “Naughtie Aughties,” and our signature Sacred Six. Expect big flavors, late-night energy, and a few dangerously good surprises, all shaken and stirred up by our very own Katie Renshaw.
The Food
Very London, very Hawksmoor. Beef and Liberty Bar will serve an entirely new, comforting, and very London bar menu, drawing on our British heritage.
Think British classic: mighty Sausage Rolls with Cabot cheddar and St. John brown sauce, crisp Scotch eggs with smoked apple ketchup, and oozy Welsh Rarebit on Publican sourdough. There are Yorkshire Sloppy Joes, sliders stacked with our famous Notorious B.E.E.F, and bite-sized Chateaubriand skewers grilled over charcoal. Even the hash browns get the Hawksmoor treatment – fried in beef dripping, served with malt vinegar mayo (or caviar, if you’re feeling fancy).
Or head downstairs for the full Hawksmoor dining experience.
The Space
Still very much Hawksmoor, but a little more laid-back, a little edgier, and higher energy. Exactly the kind of place we’d want to drink in ourselves.
The room blends Chicago’s industrial past – exposed brick and timber joists – with high-gloss paneling, vintage Parisian holophane globes, and corduroy-backed booths for those who prefer to lounge. Tabletop lamps and slatted shades keep things intimate after dark, all under a glowing sign that proudly reads BEEF & LIBERTY.
Dress to the nines or come as you are. All are welcome at Beef & Liberty Bar.
Why The Name?
“Beef & Liberty!” was the rallying cry of an 18th-century London club where actors and artists gathered over steaks, punch and wild toasts. No forks. No fuss. Just beef, booze, and freedom.
Chicago ran with it – hosting raucous Beefsteak dinners where people wore aprons, ate with their hands, and drank beer by the growler. Two cities, same spirit. Good food, strong drinks, and zero pretension. It’s a fitting inspiration for a bar built on good food, great cocktails, and a touch of mischief.
Host An Event At Beef & Liberty Bar
We built Beef & Liberty Bar for solo sippers, thirsty locals, and the after-work crowd who know a good drink when they sip one. Planning a party? We love hosting private events for up to 100 people.
From intimate gatherings to full-on celebrations, the Beef & Liberty Bar, seats 40 or 100 for standing, a menu of London-inspired cocktails, and exclusive Hawksmoor bar bites. We’ll bring the atmosphere, the drinks, and the service – so you can focus on enjoying the party.
Our Events Program
Since we opened, our upstairs bar has become a playground for standout pop-ups and collaborations, from Chicago favorites Daisies and Meadowlark to Sip & Guzzle (New York), Satan’s Whiskers (London), and Vesper (Bangkok). The Beef & Liberty Bar will keep the tradition alive, with more local legends, global talent, and iconic London bars joining us.
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To inquire about private events, please fill out the form below.
Or alternatively contact our Events team by email at ChicagoEvents@thehawksmoor.com or phone at (872)-272-4240 (ext. 2 for events).
Please specify any allergens or dietary needs (we can accommodate for any dietary requirements) when making your booking.