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Spybar

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Top Ten Dance Club in America and a "River North Party Paradise" - Rolling Stone Magazine | Top 100 Clubs Worldwide - DJ Mag

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Spybar is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled nightlife for 18 years and running. This "River North party paradise" according to Rolling Stone Magazine (August 2013), is the perfect cross section between high octane clubbing and intimate lounge atmosphere. The ideal place to catch the world's best DJ talent up close and personal, Spybar has been showcasing superstar caliber names in this downtown Chicago ultralounge for well over a decade. Literally underground, Spybar is 4500 square feet located directly below street level in the heart of the city's nightlife epicenter, featuring minimal chic decor and mod-cluster seating for the ultimate table experience.

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"Spybar Nightclub is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled nightlife for more than two decades. This River North party paradise is the perfect cross section between high octane clubbing and intimate lounge atmosphere. The ideal place to catch the world's best DJ talent up close and personal, Spybar is a cozy 4,500 square feet located below street level in the heart of the city's nightlife epicenter."
Address: 646 N Franklin St, Chicago 60654
Phone: (312) 337-2135
Email: moc.ogacihcrabyps@ofni
Parking: Street, Valet
State: IL
City: Chicago
Street Number: 646 N Franklin St
Zip Code: 60654
categories: lounge, dj, dance & night club


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Reviews
Great club, as a Smartbar regular, this would make a great backup in case the DJ sucked there, though some more garbage cans would be nice, I'm used to seeing a good somewhat lit locations there, here, I just found one, and it got me confused and worried a bit. Everything was great overall but not quite perfect. Some things I do like VS Smartbar aside from the inclusion of Knob Creek Bourbon my favorite alcohol when mixed with diet coke is a full serviced restroom, as well as great audio quality throughout the club, whoever said that this club was too loud clearly doesn't know Chicago house lmao. I do love the 20% gratuity tip automatically added to my checks. It makes it easier to mathematically calculate the bartender's performance. The music was outstanding this night as I'm reviewing now. My heart was unlocked with the constant stream of sexy drums being aired out of the speakers, standing in front of the loudest part of the club outside of directly listening through the speakers, my body felt numb from the DJs performance throughout the morning, all in all, a fantastic experience with a few quirks, but otherwise excellent.
Easy entry. No line. $4 for coat check. Restrooms were very clean with an attendant. Bartenders super quick and efficient. Drinks are at least 30% cheaper then any other night club around especially soundbar that is across the street. Not too spacious but it never got overly crowded. Nice thing is they have seating outside of the vip area that is for everyone so you could rest your feet or back at anytime. They also have a merchandise booth. And security does their job at keeping everyone safe. One complaint would be the sound system. The bass was not adjusted so it was not really pleasant. Thankfully they fixed it a bit but it was still problematic.
This bar is just completely cringe. We went here willing to spend $ and have a good time but its like everyone showed up with a mandate to pretend they were in one of the douchiest music videos ever made. Major comedown vibes and bad drinks. Avoid.Food: 1/5
If you’re a fan of techno + house music; vodka sodas, and $1 lollis in the toilets, this place is for you.Food: 5/5
Sweet little underground venue, lines were nonexistent when I arrived at 11:30 or so. This was the only club I went to the two nights I was in Chicago, and I was not disappointed. Bouncers expedited the entry process without any issue. Bartender was nice, recognized me and greeted me on my second night there. Water is $5 per bottle, but I do recall seeing someone get his empty glass filled with tap water and ice free of charge. They also have the comfiest sofa to chill at which does not require booking a table and yet still has a great view of the dance floor / DJ booth. Additionally, worth noting is a nice old man who attends the bathroom sink and squirts soap in your hands, who then provides you with a paper towel. Finally, ventilation and cooling are adequate; there are several spots on the dance floor where conditioned air blows down from above, but if you need, there’s also a fan in the back with a lot more space to chill. However, of note is their no-reentry policy, regardless, there is a cordoned off outdoor zone immediately outside the venue in which you can chill and reenter from I think.
Decided to come here for the first time as tourists after hearing good reviews on a good house music bar to go to. We came at around 11pm on a Friday and were surprised with the high cover charge to come in. We were there for 1 hour and a half and it was not lively, empty, music was not great and it was not getting any better so we left.
great underground venue with a relatively relaxed dress code. cover charge gone up recently but still a nice place to zone out. The headliner DJs usually come on nearly 2:00 a.m. so be aware of that
$30 cover for what? A poor sound system and meh vibes. I feel like the cover only exist to keep people from leaving this low tier club. First time and last time. I wish I could leave anything positiveService: 1/5
Love this venue, when the artist is good it’s the one of the best places to be. Great vibe, great setup. BUT these guys have one of the WORST sound systems in the city, not only that the volume is low so you can’t hear it unless you push up, the quality is that of a loud JBL speaker. Get funktion ones and become the best venue the city, come on guys?
The best nightclub in Chicago from an electronic music fan's perspective. Good music and fun fan experience. The focus here is NOT on bottle service, but rather on a spacious room hosting both headlining DJs and talented locals. The only other Chicago club that comes close to Spybar is Smartbar.
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