BAR REVIEW: Tilted Kilt in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois
Tilted Kilt in the Loop may be the most unique bar in all of Chicago. What makes them unique has nothing to do with the waitresses in skimpy “Scottish skirts”, tight tops and knee high socks; nor is it the Scottish Pub theme instead of your average Irish Pub theme. The most unique aspect of Tilted Kilt is the silent rumble and silver streak you notice speed by the windows of this second floor bar: the Chicago “L” Trains. Since Tilted Kilt is located on Wabash Street in the Loop Area of Downtown Chicago, the elevated tracks of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) run parallel to the bar. Sitting at the bar, facing the windows, you get a great view of a unique aspect of Chicago. The silver train cars do not disrupt your drinking or eating, nor do they disrupt the big game on one of their various HD Televisions. Instead, they offer a picturesque setting unique to the great city of Chicago.
When it comes to beer and food, Tilted Kilt also provides some noteworthy offerings. They have your typical pub brews like Guinness, Harp and Boddingtons, but they also have Goose Island Seasonal and some of the new Anheuser-Busch beers such as Bud Light Golden Wheat and Shock Top. As for food, Tilted Kilt delivers a one-of-a-kind sandwich called “Sloppy Jane.” The sister to the Sloppy Joe, Sloppy Jane gets the sloppy from the home-made coleslaw dripping on top of the cheese covered shredded beef or turkey. It is the greatest sandwich available in the Loop.
Overall, Tilted Kilt is a welcomed addition to the Chicago Bar scene. From the Scottish Pub theme to the great food and drinks and finally to the great eye candy that includes the lovely Tilted Kilt Girls and Chicago “L” Trains, Tilted Kilt has all the ingredients necessary to become a drinking destination if you are in the Loop area.
Tilted Kilt is located at 17 N. Wabash Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois. Phone: 312-269-5580. Website: tiltedkilt.com
Tilted Kilt is Highly Recommended by Gonzalo
I’ll have to go drinking there soon!