New American tapas and classics at Arlo's cocktail bar, About Last Knife. Additionally, the Museum of Ice Cream will be doing a pop-up and giving away ice cream at Arlo Chicago to kick off Lollapalooza on August 1 from 3-5 p.m. Check out the details at Arlo Chicago's website.
LondonHouse Chicago
The Watermelon Red Bull Margarita, crafted with Don Julio Blanco, Watermelon Red Bull, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave nectar. This cocktail is available exclusively at LondonHouse now through Lollapalooza.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Pre-Festival Brunch Available Daily | 8AM-2PM | Miss Ricky’s Chef Mike’s brunch menu including options such as Stuffed French Toast, Fried Chicken and Waffles, and Morning Naples Pizza. Pair your meal with a mimosa, bloody mary, or craft cocktail all weekend long.
Festival Hydration Station Available Daily | 7AM-2PM | Two Zero Three Two Zero Three offers grab-and-go snacks, coffee, and Monster Energy.
Lolla Weekend After Party Thursday, August 1 | 8PM-1AM | Upstairs Craft cocktails and dance to Windy City sounds at the 25th floor speakeasy, Upstairs. This event is presented in partnership with Easy Does It Records and FLOOD Magazine.
Lolla Pop-Up Party Friday, August 2 | 9PM-2AM| Cerise All City Sounds offers a night filled with beats from local DJs Gio Sandz, Mochi, Iggy, Jamesy, and a surprise guest.
A Brand New Day: House Vs. Techno Saturday, August 3 | 12PM-6PM | Cerise & Upstairs Two floors of music, skyline views, and craft cocktails. House and techno DJs will be mixing sounds at Cerise and Upstairs during this event from I Love House Music Chicago.
Courtesy of About Last Knife
Gold Coast
Torali
Curated by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno, Torali’s menu is inspired by the seasonal Midwest flavors, creating comfort food dishes. Options include the lobster tomato bruschetta and herb-crusted lamb chops, and any of Executive Pastry Chef Toni Roberts’ desserts.
Tzuco
From Chef Carlos Gaytan, dishes meant to be shared like the Carne Asada, Queso Fundido, or Barbacoa for dinner or during weekend brunch for sweet and savory dishes from Chilaquiles to the Tzuco Shakshuka, Lobster Taco, and more. The cocktails include classic and seasonal options including the Rose Margarita, Mexican Negroni, or Mole Old Fashioned.
Courtesy of Torali
River North
I|O Godfrey
Celebrate Lollapalooza weekend with The Lolla Pop Fizz at I|O Godfrey, a cocktail crafted with Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Martini & Rossi Fiero, Coastal Rosé Spritz, raspberry sorbetto, and a fun pop of Pop Rocks. Available exclusively from August 1 to August 4.
Barrio
Barrio is celebrating Lollapalooza with a special combo featuring their signature Walking Taco and Classico Margarita. For $5, festival-goers can choose the Walking Taco, with ground beef, refried black beans, Fritos chips, onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, and Valentina sauce, and a Classico Margarita for $15.
Hard Rock Cafe
On August 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe is hosting a dining experience for Lollapalooza attendees - Festival Brunch Party. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet and mimosas while a live DJ spins tracks to set the festival mood. Attendees can upgrade their festival look with the on-site glam team, featuring: Henna artists, Braid bar, Hair tinsel, Face and body glitter, Aura photographer and Handmade clay earrings.
Priced at $22 per person tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Tickets include entry and access to the breakfast buffet. Vendor services are available for purchase on-site and are not included in the ticket price.
Tanta
Tanta is a Peruvian restaurant serving dishes such as Cebiches, Tiraditos, and Empanadas along with the country's signature drink, the Pisco Sour. Happy hour Monday - Friday from 4-6pm with bites starting at $7 and drinks starting at $6 or weekend brunch featuring specials like Adobo Braised Short Rib Eggs Benedict, Peruvian-inspired French Toast, and Bottomless Mimosas.
UMMO
Sweet and savory brunch items with the Prosciutto e Zeppole. Other options include the Wagyu Steak & Eggs, Buttermilk-Brined Chicken & Waffle, and Bombolone al Pistacchio. UMMO serves pasta and dishes like its Cacio e Pepe, Branzino Arrosto, and Tiramisu.
The Smith
Martini Hour or brunch at The Smith. During Martini Hour on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM, discounted specialty martinis and bites, including oysters and seafood platters. The Mac & Cheese and the Smith Burger will be offered. Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Fondue, Black Truffle Arancini, and Fries for other light bites.
Brunch options include The Smith Eggs Benedict, Shrimp & Grits, and Vanilla Bean French Toast. Brunch cocktails include Bloody Mary, Mimosa, and Sangria Royale.
Courtesy of Amy Ulivieri for I|O Godfrey
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will offer a lineup of DJs during the Lollapalooza weekend as well as drink specials, presented by Bacardi & Owen's Craft Mixers, on Saturday, August 3.
Hannah's Bretzel
Diners can select from a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches including Italian Prosciutto di Parma + Truffled Goat Cheese, Hot Oven Toasted Spicy Chicken Melt, Spanish Serrano Ham + Manchego Cheese, and many more. Bretzels are available at each of Hannah’s three locations throughout Chicago for delivery and/or pickup, orders can be placed on Hannah’s website.
Downtown
New American tapas and classics at Arlo's cocktail bar, About Last Knife. Additionally, the Museum of Ice Cream will be doing a pop-up and giving away ice cream at Arlo Chicago to kick off Lollapalooza on August 1 from 3-5 p.m. Check out the details at Arlo Chicago's website.
The Watermelon Red Bull Margarita, crafted with Don Julio Blanco, Watermelon Red Bull, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave nectar. This cocktail is available exclusively at LondonHouse now through Lollapalooza.
Pre-Festival Brunch
Available Daily | 8AM-2PM | Miss Ricky’s
Chef Mike’s brunch menu including options such as Stuffed French Toast, Fried Chicken and Waffles, and Morning Naples Pizza. Pair your meal with a mimosa, bloody mary, or craft cocktail all weekend long.
Festival Hydration Station
Available Daily | 7AM-2PM | Two Zero Three
Two Zero Three offers grab-and-go snacks, coffee, and Monster Energy.
Lolla Weekend After Party
Thursday, August 1 | 8PM-1AM | Upstairs
Craft cocktails and dance to Windy City sounds at the 25th floor speakeasy, Upstairs. This event is presented in partnership with Easy Does It Records and FLOOD Magazine.
Lolla Pop-Up Party
Friday, August 2 | 9PM-2AM | Cerise
All City Sounds offers a night filled with beats from local DJs Gio Sandz, Mochi, Iggy, Jamesy, and a surprise guest.
A Brand New Day: House Vs. Techno
Saturday, August 3 | 12PM-6PM | Cerise & Upstairs
Two floors of music, skyline views, and craft cocktails. House and techno DJs will be mixing sounds at Cerise and Upstairs during this event from I Love House Music Chicago.
Gold Coast
Curated by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno, Torali’s menu is inspired by the seasonal Midwest flavors, creating comfort food dishes. Options include the lobster tomato bruschetta and herb-crusted lamb chops, and any of Executive Pastry Chef Toni Roberts’ desserts.
From Chef Carlos Gaytan, dishes meant to be shared like the Carne Asada, Queso Fundido, or Barbacoa for dinner or during weekend brunch for sweet and savory dishes from Chilaquiles to the Tzuco Shakshuka, Lobster Taco, and more. The cocktails include classic and seasonal options including the Rose Margarita, Mexican Negroni, or Mole Old Fashioned.
River North
Celebrate Lollapalooza weekend with The Lolla Pop Fizz at I|O Godfrey, a cocktail crafted with Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Martini & Rossi Fiero, Coastal Rosé Spritz, raspberry sorbetto, and a fun pop of Pop Rocks. Available exclusively from August 1 to August 4.
Barrio is celebrating Lollapalooza with a special combo featuring their signature Walking Taco and Classico Margarita. For $5, festival-goers can choose the Walking Taco, with ground beef, refried black beans, Fritos chips, onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, and Valentina sauce, and a Classico Margarita for $15.
On August 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe is hosting a dining experience for Lollapalooza attendees - Festival Brunch Party. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet and mimosas while a live DJ spins tracks to set the festival mood. Attendees can upgrade their festival look with the on-site glam team, featuring: Henna artists, Braid bar, Hair tinsel, Face and body glitter, Aura photographer and Handmade clay earrings.
Priced at $22 per person tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Tickets include entry and access to the breakfast buffet. Vendor services are available for purchase on-site and are not included in the ticket price.
Tanta is a Peruvian restaurant serving dishes such as Cebiches, Tiraditos, and Empanadas along with the country's signature drink, the Pisco Sour. Happy hour Monday - Friday from 4-6pm with bites starting at $7 and drinks starting at $6 or weekend brunch featuring specials like Adobo Braised Short Rib Eggs Benedict, Peruvian-inspired French Toast, and Bottomless Mimosas.
Sweet and savory brunch items with the Prosciutto e Zeppole. Other options include the Wagyu Steak & Eggs, Buttermilk-Brined Chicken & Waffle, and Bombolone al Pistacchio. UMMO serves pasta and dishes like its Cacio e Pepe, Branzino Arrosto, and Tiramisu.
Martini Hour or brunch at The Smith. During Martini Hour on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM, discounted specialty martinis and bites, including oysters and seafood platters. The Mac & Cheese and the Smith Burger will be offered. Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Fondue, Black Truffle Arancini, and Fries for other light bites.
Brunch options include The Smith Eggs Benedict, Shrimp & Grits, and Vanilla Bean French Toast. Brunch cocktails include Bloody Mary, Mimosa, and Sangria Royale.
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will offer a lineup of DJs during the Lollapalooza weekend as well as drink specials, presented by Bacardi & Owen's Craft Mixers, on Saturday, August 3.
Diners can select from a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches including Italian Prosciutto di Parma + Truffled Goat Cheese, Hot Oven Toasted Spicy Chicken Melt, Spanish Serrano Ham + Manchego Cheese, and many more. Bretzels are available at each of Hannah’s three locations throughout Chicago for delivery and/or pickup, orders can be placed on Hannah’s website.
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