Entry No. 43 — the Chicago file — filed under: speakeasy-bar

Booze Box

Tucked in the basement beneath the Sushi Dokku restaurant, this dark Japanese-style underground bar is reached from the back alley, where a big red arrow points you to an unmarked door. Down the dim staircase the room pours Japanese whisky, sake, and beer alongside izakaya-style bar food. DJs spin on Friday and Saturday nights, giving the cramped space a late-night lounge feel.

The move: Find the alley door between the dumpsters and split a sake flight and izakaya bites in the underground room.

📍 Before you go Entrance is via the back alley off Fulton, not the restaurant's front door; DJ nights are Fri-Sat.

• 📍 West Loop
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Proof: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4

last checked: 2026-06-23