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Bisous
Chicago, USA · Paris-inspired cocktail lounge · North America
Bisous is a 1960s Paris-inspired cocktail lounge in Chicago’s Fulton Market. It is walk-in only for groups of up to ten; larger groups require a private-event package.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
938 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607Fulton Market
- Style
- Paris-inspired cocktail loungeChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday 16:00–01:00; Tuesday–Thursday 16:00–02:00; Friday 15:00–02:00; Saturday 15:00–03:00; Sunday 15:00–01:00.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Booking
- Walk-ins only; maximum party of 10. Groups of 11+ require a private-event package.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
34.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 56.9
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 67.0
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 60.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
87/ 100
Score context
West Loop Parisian-inspired cocktail bar earns strong marks for martini program, romantic 1960s vibe, attentive service and Footman Hospitality polish. Lines on weekends noted; Sunday afternoons quieter.
Guest score details
What guests like
- excellent martini menu and classics
- romantic 1960s Parisian decor
- warm attentive bartenders
- elevated bar snacks
What to know
- weekend lines and wait times
Source excerpt
“One of my favorite cocktail bars in the city, I just learned a secret-- visit on Sunday afternoon when there isn't a line out the door and it isn't slammed inside.”
Source: yelp.com (linked below)
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Crowd signal
Google 4.3★ across 248 reviews.
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Awards
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No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
North America's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
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