Destination burger and cocktails in a lively North Loop bar; great for flavor seekers, but expect noise, crowds, fees, and occasional service inconsistencies.
Parlour delivers exceptional burger quality and distinctive speakeasy appeal that justify its North Loop reputation, but inconsistent execution across venues and cramped conditions during peak hours prevent a higher grade. The burger remains a destination draw, yet the shift toward pre-batched cocktails and occasional quality lapses keep it competitive with—rather than ahead of—the area's better neighborhood restaurants.
One caveat: Peak-time waits and crowded, loud room