The Bedford

1612 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Housed in an old bank vault, The Bedford affords you a glimpse into the world of finance. Inspired by the era of Al Capone crime and tommy gun holdups, this throwback lounge in Wicker Park puts a contemporary twist on old time cool. Slide past the red velvet rope, down the stairs, and enter a world unseen by anyone without a key to a safety deposit box with at least a mil to kill for back in the day. No worries though, as the hostess will quickly usher you to a booth, with a wall of steel behind you to ensure safety from all angles. Order some food and drinks, and then take a quick peek at the original vault door which stands there, ironically, open for all to see. Then get ready for the crime scene to unfold. The loot is gone, nary a token, we’ve been robbed, the seal is broken!

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Housed in an old bank vault, The Bedford affords you a glimpse into the world of finance. Inspired by the era of Al Capone crime and tommy gun holdups, this throwback lounge in Wicker Park puts a contemporary twist on old time cool. Slide past the red velvet rope, down the stairs, and enter a world unseen by anyone without a key to a safety deposit box with at least a mil to kill for back in the day. No worries though, as the hostess will quickly usher you to a booth, with a wall of steel behind you to ensure safety from all angles. Order some food and drinks, and then take a quick peek at the original vault door which stands there, ironically, open for all to see. Then get ready for the crime scene to unfold. The loot is gone, nary a token, we’ve been robbed, the seal is broken!

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