Truth Be Told with setting tables and plush seating in The Study at the University of Chicago

The Comfort You Crave

Our menus and culinary culture are bound by one guiding philosophy: simple, delicious dishes created with well-sourced, local ingredients.

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Inspired by the traditions of a British gastropub, Truth Be Told is a tavern-style restaurant offering savory and traditional fare to match. With a name signifying intelligence and candidness, Truth Be Told is as much a place to reflect as it is a place to connect with friends over a pint.

In addition to the main dining room where a fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere, the restaurant also features a separate bar area where you can pop in for light bites and drinks. Accents of warm wood, oversized velvet drapes and jewel-toned furniture make for an intimate ambience.

This welcoming neighborhood spot often draws crowds of locals from both the university and the broader Hyde Park community. You can catch a live soccer game on the television, enjoy afternoon tea, or bring the whole family to a Sunday Roast.

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Truth Be Told with round wooden table and drinks in The Study at the University of Chicago

Truth Be Told with dining setup, wine and multiple dishes in The Study at the University of Chicago

Truth Be Told served sunday roast in The Study at University of Chicago

Truth Be Told with bar counter and shelves of liquor bottles in The Study at the University of Chicago

Dining area with banquets set in The Study at the University of Chicago

Truth Be Told served fish and chips in The Study at University of Chicago

Cozy seating area with two mustard armchairs in The Study at the University of Chicago

Room Service

Feel like staying in? Throw on The Study’s signature seersucker robe and embark on a culinary journey without stepping foot outside. Enjoy all the flavors of Truth Be Told's tavern-styled fare from the comfort of your room.

Available daily 7 AM - 10 PM