Bottleneck Management Opens Monroe Reserve in the Loop

Monroe Reserve, a new space connected to South Branch Tavern & Grille, is opening this week. Located at 100 S. Wacker, Monroe Reserve is a private events space AND restaurant open to the public. 

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Holding gatherings of 25-40 guests, this 650 square foot space is now open and available to book. Additionally, when the space isn’t booked for a private event, it’s open to guests Wednesday-Fridays from 3-8 p.m., with an all-new menu created especially for Monroe Reserve diners.

Features of Monroe Reserve include:

• A rustic-chic atmosphere adorned with dark wood, stone and rich leather furnishing that are complemented by warm accent lighting. 
• The new menu offers  bites and crafted cocktails daily, with shareable and items that also make customizing a spread for your next private. Items include:
  • Charcuterie Boards with the chef’s selection of assorted meats and cheese, baby artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, toasted almonds, candied pecans, flavored mustards, apple mostarda, and grilled ciabatta bread
  • Bacon Flight with a choice of preparation, including candied, pecan praline, maple peppercorn, or jalapeño brown sugar
  • Spicy Lobster Martini with sweet and spicy chili aioli, scallions, and crispy wonton chips
• The beverage program features:
  • Selectwineson tap, or by the glass/bottle
  • A whisky list
  • Top-shelf spirits
  • Classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Paloma
  • A rotating handle of Bourbon County Stout from Goose Island Brewery, and an selection of Craft Beer offered in 6 oz tasters, full pints, or in customizable flights 
• A horseshoe bar is the focal point of the space, accented by stone columns and bar seating for 17. 
• Floor-to-ceiling frosted windows encase the room along the building’s Monroe Street side.
• Whiskey-centric photography line the turquoise walls on the room’s other sides.
• A drink rail wraps the room, offering additional space for 20 guests.
• 60” flat-screen HDTV with HDMI and Airplay connectivity.