Downtown Elgin · Dream Hall Building
Lounge
Craft cocktails. Local beers. Elevated food. The kind of place you discover and never stop coming back to.
The Experience
Feel the Vibe
Date Nights · Happy Hour · Private Events
Google Reviews
Star Rating
Est. in Elgin
From Our Kitchen
Crafted with Purpose
Every dish is designed to complement your drink and elevate your evening.
Fan FavoriteCharcuterie Board
$12Chef's selection of meats, cheeses, and assorted accoutrement
Crowd PleaserLounge Sliders
$10Chipotle aioli, smoked Gouda, bacon jam, pickled red onion on brioche
Chef's PickGrilled NY Strip
$18Olive oil mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, red wine reduction
Gluten FreePan-Seared Salmon
$18Cauliflower puree, shiitake mushrooms, herb-roasted potatoes
Est. 2015 · Our Story
Born for the Perfect Night Out
“The perfect night out shouldn’t require a trip to the city.”
Lounge 51 was built on one simple belief: the perfect night out shouldn't require a trip to the city. In 2015, we opened our doors inside the historic Dream Hall building on S Grove Ave with a mission to bring world-class cocktails, elevated food, and genuine hospitality to downtown Elgin.
Every cocktail is handcrafted by bartenders who treat mixology as an art form. Every dish is built from scratch with locally sourced ingredients when possible. And every night, we create an atmosphere where strangers become regulars and regulars become family.
4.8★
Google Rating
10+
Years in Elgin
500+
Happy Customers
🍸
Craft Cocktails
What's Happening
Events & Specials
Something worth showing up for, every night of the week.
Monday
Industry Night
20% off for service industry workers. Show your badge or pay stub.
12 PM - 4 PM
Tuesday
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge. Winning team gets a round on the house.
12 PM - 4 PM
Wednesday
Wine Down
Half-price wine flights and $2 off all glasses. The midweek reset.
12 PM - 4 PM
Thursday
Live Music
Local artists perform live. Rotating lineup every week.
12 PM - 6 PM
Fri & Sat
DJ Nights
Curated sets to match the vibe. Deep house, soul, and jazz-inspired beats.
12 PM - 6 PM
Want to host a private event?
Call Us · (847) 454-7724175+ Google Reviews
The Word on Lounge 51
“Absolutely incredible cocktails and atmosphere. We came for a date night and stayed for hours. The bartenders are artists — every drink was a masterpiece. This is our new favorite spot in downtown Elgin.”
Sarah M.
March 2024
“I've been to bars all over Chicago and Lounge 51 stands up to any of them. The craft beer selection is impressive, the food is legitimately good, and the vibe is exactly what downtown Elgin needed.”
James R.
February 2024
“We hosted a private event here and it was flawless. The staff went above and beyond, the space looked stunning, and our guests could not stop talking about it. Already booked our next event.”
Maria C.
January 2024
“Lounge 51 is my go-to for happy hour. The craft cocktail menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try. Love the ambiance — dark, intimate, but never stuffy.”
Derek T.
December 2023
Find Us
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Address
51 S Grove Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
Dream Hall Building · Downtown Elgin
Hours
Contact
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51 S Grove Ave, Elgin · Dream Hall · (847) 454-7724