Luxbar
Luxbar is a single-location upscale-casual bar and restaurant in Chicago's Gold Coast, part of Gibsons Restaurant Group. Since 2005 it has served American comfort food, prime steaks, and handcrafted cocktails to neighborhood locals, brunch enthusiasts, private event hosters, and bourbon aficionados, with revenue from dine-in, catering, events, and merchandise.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Luxbar does
Luxbar is a single-location upscale-casual bar and restaurant operating at 18 East Bellevue in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood since 2005. The business serves all-American comfort food (burgers, prime steaks, Roman pan pizzas, salads, weekend brunch) alongside a handcrafted cocktail program built on freshly pressed juices, house-made syrups and shrubs, premium ice, and a curated spirits selection recognized as one of the 'Great Bourbon Bars of America.' The bar features a signature Build Your Own Manhattan program and serves Gibsons Prime Angus beef supplied through the parent Gibsons Restaurant Group (founded 1989). The interior is modeled after Adolf Loos' American Bar in Vienna, with checkerboard floors, mahogany walls, black Italian marble accents, and a fireplace.
The company operates as a subsidiary of Gibsons Restaurant Group, a diversified Chicago hospitality conglomerate with 10+ concepts including Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar, Gibsons Italia, Quartino, Bazaar Meat, Bar Mar, and The Boathouse Orlando. Revenue is generated through five channels: dine-in service (Mon-Fri 11am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 9am-Midnight), pickup/delivery via order.online, second-floor private dining events (Bar Room 30/60, Fireplace Room 80/125), off-premise catering (72-hour advance notice), and a gift card/merchandise shop. Unit pricing ranges from $9 craft beer and $15 classic cocktails up to $70 for 13oz New York Strip, with catering and event pricing negotiated by inquiry. Marketing runs through Instagram, Facebook, X, email newsletter, OpenTable, and review platforms.
The business serves five distinct customer segments: Gold Coast neighborhood locals (primary), weekend brunch enthusiasts, private event hosters (corporate and social), bourbon and cocktail enthusiasts, and Magnificent Mile shoppers/tourists. Distribution is omnichannel but geographically constrained to a single Chicago address, with no disclosed plans for additional locations, M&A activity, institutional funding, or technology platform development. Operational scale is 11-50 employees per firmographic data.
Luxbar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Luxbar
- Legal name
- LUXBAR
- Website
- https://luxbar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Luxbar is a single-location upscale-casual bar and restaurant in Chicago's Gold Coast, part of Gibsons Restaurant Group. Since 2005 it has served American comfort food, prime steaks, and handcrafted cocktails to neighborhood locals, brunch enthusiasts, private event hosters, and bourbon aficionados, with revenue from dine-in, catering, events, and merchandise.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Luxbar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Full-Service Bar and Restaurant
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)
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Where Luxbar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Luxbar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from serving all-American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Menu includes bar snacks, salads, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, Roman pan pizzas, and full bar with cocktails, wine, beer, and champagne. Covers dine-in service during operating hours.
- Private Dining and Events: Revenue from hosting private events in Bar Room (30 seated, 60 cocktail) and Fireplace Room (80 seated, 125 cocktail). Includes corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and party bookings.
- Catering Services: Off-premise catering service with made-from-scratch American favorites. Orders must be placed 72 business hours in advance. Features array of salads, appetizers, and entrees.
- Gift Cards and Merchandise: Sale of gift cards (virtual and mailed) valid across Gibsons Restaurant Group locations. Sale of custom stamped copper mule mugs for take-home. Sale of Gibsons seasoning salts and steaks through steak shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bar Snacks |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Burgers and Sandwiches |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gibsons Prime Steaks |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Classic Cocktails |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Seasonal Cocktails |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wine by Glass |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Craft Beer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Non-Alcoholic Cocktails |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Luxbar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Luxbar operates a single-location full-service bar and restaurant in Chicago's Gold Coast, serving all-American comfort food and handcrafted cocktails including its Build Your Own Manhattan program. The establishment offers an all-day menu, weekend brunch, and an extensive bourbon and whiskey program, complemented by private dining rooms, off-premise catering, and an online shop for gift cards and merchandise.
Product overview
LUXBAR is Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood bar and restaurant serving all-American, feel-good food and handcrafted cocktails since 2005. The establishment operates as a single unified restaurant brand offering multiple dining experiences: an all-day food menu featuring burgers, steaks, salads, pan pizzas, and bar plates; weekend brunch service; handcrafted cocktails including a signature Build Your Own Manhattan program; and catering/private events services. The restaurant is part of Gibsons Restaurant Group and features design inspired by Adolf Loos' American Bar in Vienna.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- All-Day Menu Dining Full-day dining service featuring American comfort food including bar snacks, salads, soups, Roman pan pizzas, Gibsons Prime Angus steaks, burgers (Lux Royale, Classic, Turkey), sandwiches (Reuben, Lux Club, Chicago Beef, Apple BBQ Fried Chicken), and local favorites, served at the Gold Coast dining room, bar, and patio during operating hours.
- Weekend Brunch Service Weekend brunch service featuring items such as espresso martinis, lox and bagels, avocado toast, Nutella waffles, bloody marys, and brunch skillets, with reservations taken through OpenTable for Saturday and Sunday dining.
- Handcrafted Cocktails and Bar Program Handcrafted cocktail program featuring classic cocktails (Luxbar Mule, Aviation, Paper Plane, Luxbar Old Fashioned, Staff Meeting, Build Your Own Manhattan), seasonal cocktails (No Filter, Cognac Colada, Desert Flower, Losing My Rind), non-alcoholic cocktails, and an extensive bourbon/whiskey selection. Cocktails are prepared with freshly pressed juices, premium ice, and house-made syrups and shrubs.
- Private Dining and Events Private event service using Luxbar's two second-floor private dining spaces: Bar Room (30 seated, 60 cocktail) and Fireplace Room (80 seated, 125 cocktail), featuring black marble accents and balcony views overlooking State Street. Hosts corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, cocktail receptions, and intimate gatherings. Bookings coordinated by phone (312.587.0508) or website inquiry.
- Off-Premise Catering Service Off-premise catering featuring made-from-scratch American favorites including salads, appetizers, and entrees. Orders must be placed 72 business hours in advance. Catering inquiries are handled via email ([email protected]) and online request form.
- Gift Cards (Virtual and Mailed) Gift cards redeemable at LUXBAR and other Gibsons Restaurant Group locations including Hugo's Frog Bar, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Gibsons Italia, Quartino Ristorante, Bazaar Meat Chicago, and Bar Mar Chicago. Available as virtual cards or mailed physical cards.
- Gibsons Steak Shop (Meat and Merchandise E-commerce) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce offering Gibsons steaks, fish, chops, seasoning salts, and custom stamped copper mule mugs shipped from the Gibsons Restaurant Group retail shop accessible via the Luxbar shop page.
- Dessert Menu Dessert offerings including signature items such as Snickers Pie and chocolate cake, served as part of dine-in experience.
Quantifiable outcome
- Chicago Magazine Readers' Choice Best Brunch Award
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Luxbar
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Luxbar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Luxbar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Gibsons Restaurant GroupcoreGibsons Restaurant Group founded in 1989 is the parent company and operator of multiple Chicago restaurants including Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, Gibsons Italia, Quartino Ristorante, Bazaar Meat Chicago, and Bar Mar Chicago. Luxbar operates as part of this restaurant group, benefiting from shared branding, cross-promotion, and the Gibsons Prime Angus beef supply chain. The group also includes The Boathouse Orlando and RL Chicago (Ralph Lauren partnership).
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Luxbar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Violet Hour: Acclaimed Chicago craft cocktail bar in Wicker Park. Comparable to Luxbar in its curated cocktail program, premium spirit selection, and reputation as a destination bar for serious cocktail enthusiasts in Chicago.
- Billy Sunday: Chicago Logan Square cocktail bar known for an award-winning cocktail program and curated spirits list. Comparable to Luxbar in its cocktail-first positioning and bourbon/rye depth, though serving a different neighborhood demographic.
- Gibsons Italia: Gibsons Restaurant Group's Italian steakhouse concept on the Chicago Riverwalk. Comparable as a sister-concept under the same parent, sharing operational infrastructure, gift card pool, and customer cross-promotion with Luxbar.
- Maple & Ash: Gold Coast-adjacent Chicago steakhouse and bar with premium pricing and a strong cocktail program. Direct competitor for affluent Chicago diners, private events, and celebratory occasions in the same neighborhood.
- The Dearborn: Chicago Loop tavern and oyster bar offering a similar upscale-casual experience with handcrafted cocktails and elevated American fare. Comparable in mid-premium check sizes, downtown/affluent Chicago clientele, and event/private dining capabilities.
- RPM Steak: Chicago River North upscale steakhouse from the Lettuce Entertain You group. Comparable in premium pricing, prime steak program, strong cocktail and bourbon offering, and affluent Chicago clientele.
- Death & Co: Nationally recognized craft cocktail bar with locations in NYC, Denver, LA, and DC. Comparable to Luxbar in its award-winning cocktail program, bourbon/whiskey depth, and reputation as a destination bar for cocktail enthusiasts.
- Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse: Flagship Gibsons Restaurant Group concept on Chicago's Rush Street. Combines a high-volume bar with Gibsons Prime steaks — directly comparable to Luxbar in audience (Chicago professionals, Gold Coast/River North patrons), beverage program depth, and price architecture.
- Quartino Ristorante: Another Gibsons Restaurant Group concept operating as a wine-focused Italian bar and restaurant in Chicago. Comparable in its hybrid bar/restaurant model, group-level operational support, and upscale neighborhood positioning.
- Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House: Sister concept under the same Gibsons Restaurant Group parent. Operates an upscale Chicago bar-and-restaurant with strong fish and steak focus, sharing back-office, supply chain, and gift card infrastructure with Luxbar — making it the most directly comparable operating model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Luxbar leadership team
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Luxbar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Luxbar M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Luxbar
What does Luxbar do?
Luxbar operates a single-location full-service bar and restaurant in Chicago's Gold Coast, serving all-American comfort food and handcrafted cocktails including its Build Your Own Manhattan program. The establishment offers an all-day menu, weekend brunch, and an extensive bourbon and whiskey program, complemented by private dining rooms, off-premise catering, and an online shop for gift cards and merchandise.
Is Luxbar a public or private company?
Luxbar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Luxbar founded?
Luxbar was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Luxbar based?
Luxbar is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does Luxbar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Food and Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are private Dining and Events, catering Services and gift Cards and Merchandise.
Who are Luxbar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Violet Hour, Billy Sunday, Gibsons Italia, Maple & Ash, The Dearborn, RPM Steak, Death & Co, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Quartino Ristorante and Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House.
Does Luxbar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Luxbar.
What industry is Luxbar in?
Luxbar's product category is Full-Service Bar and Restaurant. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAEAI, Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars, with a secondary code of CRANACAD, Cocktail Bars & Lounges. Its NAICS code is 7224 and its SIC code is 5810.