Subterranean Lesbian Cocktails Beneath Split Rail in Ukrainian Village

Step beneath Split Rail into Dorothy, a moody subterranean lesbian cocktail lounge in Ukrainian Village. The room feels pulled from a late 1970s fantasy, with retro furniture, burnt amber tones, real candles, and a vintage bar top that keeps the low light warm. A conversation pit anchors the lounge, giving the space an easy place to settle without turning it into a sprawling room.

Dorothy leans into a speakeasy feeling while keeping the focus on cocktails and atmosphere. The conversation pit is the room anchor, and that low seating changes the pace downstairs once the room comes into view. Patterned walls, a reflective disco ball, and curved vintage chairs bring a little theater without losing the neighborhood bar mood.

At 2500 W Chicago Ave, Dorothy sits below Split Rail in Ukrainian Village. It is a 21 plus stop. The room rewards a slower look at its details, from the vintage bar top to the warm amber furnishings. Plan around the room itself and the pleasure of finding a quieter pocket below street level.