Caché 310, a new cocktail lounge wrapped in velvet, low light, and full-on Paris energy, is set to quietly slip into the West Loop this Valentine's Day. Tucked inside the BMO Tower, the room is being pitched as a low-key hideout with a short list of shareable small plates and cocktails meant for conversations, not crowds, and flexible enough for pre-dinner meetups, nightcaps, or small celebrations.
The lounge is slated to open Feb. 14 at 310 S. Canal St. in the BMO Tower, just south of Union Station, with seating for about 50 guests, according to Crain's Chicago Business. The entrance is intentionally a bit hard to spot from the street to reinforce a tucked-away, speakeasy-style feel.
Spearhead Hospitality, the boutique group behind The Robey and Valedor, will operate Caché 310, and the bar will sit directly next to Canal Street Eatery & Market, per a Hospitality Online job listing and the Canal Street Eatery & Market site. The posting cites the 310 S. Canal address and notes that the concept is opening soon.
What to Expect Inside
The design leans into 1920s Paris, with what general manager Landis Beverly described as "secret backrooms and Montmartre nightlife" to Crain's Chicago Business. Expect red drapery, upholstered seating, and carpeted walls that double down on the hush-hush vibe.
The drinks program will focus on cocktails that riff on the classics, paired with a compact small-plates menu. On offer: tinned fish, house-made brea,d and truffle potato chips topped with crème fraîche and caviar.
Why It Matters for West Loop Nightlife
With roughly 50 seats and an entrance that does not scream for attention from the sidewalk, Caché 310 is set up as a quieter alternative to some of the West Loop's louder after-work spots. The idea is to draw guests for pre- or post-dinner drinks and intimate gatherings rather than big, boisterous nights out.
Hiring is already underway, with a Hospitality Online listing seeking front-of-house staff as the team moves toward the Feb. 14 opening.
