October Festivities at The Gwen

The Gwen’s Tipsy Tea parties are a twist on traditional high tea along with small bites and cocktails. This month they have been reimagined to celebrate October with Oktoberfest and Hocus Pocus themes.

Oktoberfest Tipsy Tea

• An Oktoberfest themed event - those attending are encouraged to sip beer-inspired libations like the Birch Beer Boba, select from festive treats and get a taste of Germany. The event will be held from the start of October to October 16 at the hotel’s restaurant, Kostali.

Black Flame Tipsy Tea – Hocus Pocus

• Celebrate Halloween with The Gwen's Hocus Pocus themed Tipsy Tea Party at the hotel’s restaurant, Kostali. “Black Flame Tipsy Tea” will take place the weekends of October 22-23 and October 29-30. The Gwen celebrates Halloween with a special, spooktacular edition of Tipsy Tea, featuring drinks inspired by Hocus Pocus and live acts by Chicago drag performers
• Performance Schedule:
  • Saturday, October 22nd: XO Carrington 
  • Sunday, October 23rd: Claire Voyant
  • Saturday, October 29th: Lady Ivory
  • Sunday, October 30th: Valerie Valentine

Tarot Card Reading Cocktail Menu

• Now through November, The Gwen offers a Tarot Card Inspired Cocktail Menu representing each of the cards that The Gwen Lux has drawn.