Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

In the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, a secluded French-inspired courtyard transforms for the summer into an effervescent escape. The Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a seasonal open-air happening, a partnership that brings the iconic Veuve Clicquot brand to the hotel’s sun-drenched Peacock Garden. This city retreat's primary agenda is a 75-minute happy hour with live music and flowing glasses of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label.\nThe setting is a playful retreat, styled with the champagne house’s signature cheerful colors on bistro tables and umbrellas. Creating the feeling of a Parisian hideaway far removed from the surrounding city bustle, lush greenery and seasonal flowers frame the space. The affair is centered around a fixed offering: along with the unlimited bubbly, guests receive a shared charcuterie board layered with artisanal cheeses and cured meats. For those seeking something more, the house’s rosé and prestige La Grande Dame bottlings are also available, alongside a caviar service.\nUnlike a conventional restaurant, this is a structured and ticketed event designed for a specific kind of indulgence. It serves as an interlude, a place to mark an occasion or simply punctuate a summer afternoon with a focused moment of leisure. The Clicquot Courtyard operates for a limited season from late spring through summer, offering a distinct and ephemeral addition to the city’s outdoor scene.