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    Late Bar

    3.6 (159 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Dance Clubs
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    Dave Robert's, gone much too soon. He founded the Neo Nightclub Planet Earth. Opened Late Bar so he could control the music at his venue.
    Tamara T.

    I attended the 70's themed event. Lots of obscure, really old-school tunes. I'd have preferred the more well-known tunes of the 70's disco era. The event was free entry. On a Thursday night, there is lots of free street parking. Wasn't crowded so, lots of room to twirl around. Drinks are decently priced. On the wall hangs the co-founders picture. Sadly, like NEO, Dave is a thing of a bye gone era. I love the Saturday new wave event, but recently, I see that there's a dark wave by Philly and the beloved by me, new wave by Jeff alternate Saturdays thing going on. I'd much prefer them combining an hour on and an hour off alternative so, I don't have to think too hard, which Saturday do I want to attend. LATE BAR... just a suggestion.

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    Grant A.

    Passed this bar handful of times over last 4 years. Checked it out about a month ago. The purple light was enticing. Was taken aback by $7 cover charge and had no idea it had a goth theme. Cocktail list is decent and found a beer I like. Didn't care much form the music the old movie they were showing was interesting.

    J. Aces L.

    Got your bars and got your community. The late bar is a safe haven for your new wavers, goth inclined, and punks. The walls are lined with solid promo on up and coming events from the next themed nights to the occasional band promo. The drinks are inexpensive and with the hours of this bar you can go on dancing or talking to folks till the wee hours of the morning. Ive come a handful of times and I enjoy my time here each time. I love the layout with tables and seats closer to the entrance and an open dance floor at the end. Given the taste in music and style, there is definitely no judgement when you come here. The music is usually accompanied with music videos being projected on the big screen. The floor is covered with folks dancing to their own rhythm. And a great feature is the DJ has an open call clipboard in case you want to add a suggestion. Truly a gem in Chicago. P.s. Shoutout to the team for holding onto my duffel bag when I forgot it a few weekends ago. Can't thank you all enough.

    Heidi D.

    This bar reminds me of SF bars and m Race the bartender know here stuff. The horchata martini was a little sweet for my taste but she made me the most amazing vodka club soda with passion fruit, I loved it! Fully carbonated. Great music, cook decor and parking (I dad a dd by the way;) will be back

    J A.

    WOW! What an opening night ! There was a line out the door to get a taste of the new music and dance sensation to hit the Avondale/Portage Park neighborhood. The vibe is old-school new wave meets modern day cocktail lounge all wrapped up in a neighborhood bar. Think black, purple and painted white mannequins...and the music...ahhhhhhhh...the music...The triumphant return of "Planet Earth", DJ Dave Roberts' musical symphony of classic new wave club classics...throw in some eclectic art, a vintage draft beer tap system, far out video, an "Electric Dream" cocktail and a blast- from- the- past doorman. Voila! It's La La La Late Bar....and it's open La La La LATE....(til 4AM, 5AM Saturday) You've done this new wave fan and Duran Duran proud! Welcome!

    Dear DJ Peroxide....

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    This place has potential but the crowds they draw are terrible. They need to change the music and themes

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    I gave 5 stars for the most illogical name . Place named "Late bar" is closed on Sunday at 7pm

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    Jazmyne is the best bartender ever!!!!!!!!! I live for this cutie patootie! All t no shade!!!!!!

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    Great friendly crowd and they're open extra late! Bonus when you're leaving the bars that close at 2:00, you can stop in here!!

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    Fantastic music ranging from obscure 80's new wave one-hit wonders to goth staples like the Sisters of Mercy.

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    Smartbar

    3.7(425 reviews)
    3.0 miLakeview
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    Ambiance House Music loved this place since the 80'd's the staff is wonderful this place you take…read morewith you when you leave it touches your soul.

    As a bodybuilder who's been called a "human golden retriever" more times than I can count, I…read moregenerally radiate good vibes. But something about this place makes me want to channel my inner Doberman. Let's talk about the staff--the rudest I've encountered in Chicago, with an arrogance that makes you wonder if they moonlight as royal palace guards. * If you're not physically kissing the wall while waiting in line, prepare to be barked at. * Stand patiently in line for the bathroom? They'll glare at you like you just committed a crime. * Try to make their job easier by explaining what's in your pockets before a pat-down? That's apparently "uncooperative." * Step aside to send a quick text? Nope, you're "in the way." * Uber two minutes out in subzero temps? Out you go, even if you're not blocking a thing. This place operates on a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" policy, where even existing seems to be an offense. I'm a respectful guy, but they push my buttons in a way that makes me question my sanity. Respect is earned, and let's just say they're running a serious deficit. The cherry on top? I got elbowed in the nose, ended up with a bloody one, and as I tried to clean up in the bathroom, I was watched like I was about to commit a felony. No concern, no assistance--just judgment. I rarely come here, and every time I do, I'm reminded why that's a solid life choice. Or, in the words of Joey Swole: you need to do better.

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    Slippery Slope

    3.2(217 reviews)
    1.4 miLogan Square
    $$

    They play great music and have a big open floor to dance. They have an upstairs cocktail lounge…read morethats dim and moody. Bar service was quick.

    We Visited Slippery Slope For A Birthday Party With A Large Group Of 15 People. The Night Started…read moreOff Great--Security Was Kind And Welcoming, Which Made A Good First Impression. However, Our Experience Quickly Turned Sour Due To The Behavior Of One Staff Member, Ashley, The Bartender. Out Of Our Party Of 15, One Person Had A Drink From Emporium, Which They Mistakenly Brought In After We Had Already Ordered Multiple Rounds From The Bar. Instead Of Addressing The Situation Calmly Or Discreetly, Ashley Came To Our Table And Aggressively Grabbed The Drink Out Of The Person's Hand, Loudly Stating, "We Don't Sell This, And You're Lucky I Don't Kick You Out For Having It!" We Completely Understand And Respect Policies About Outside Drinks. However, The Way Ashley Handled The Situation Was Absolutely Unprofessional And Unnecessarily Confrontational, Especially Considering How Much Our Party Had Been Ordering All Night. Her Actions Were Rude And Disrespectful To A Group That Had Come To Celebrate And Spend Money At The Venue. We've Spent Many Nights At Slippery Slope In The Past, But This Experience Left Such A Bad Impression That None Of Us Plan To Return. I Can Only Hope Ashley Has Some Personal Stake In This Business To Justify Treating Customers This Way--And That She's Paid Well For It--Because Her Behavior Just Cost The Bar 15 Loyal Patrons.

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    Galeria

    3.7(16 reviews)
    5.1 miNear North Side

    From the moment we pulled up to Galeria, everything was smooth. No issues at the door, our table…read morewas ready, and all of my people got in with no problems. That's rare, especially on a busy night in Chicago. The vibe inside was everything. Music had me dancing all night--they really know how to keep the energy going with a mix of Top 40, hip hop, R&B, Latin, and a little EDM in the mix. Service was top tier. Our server checked in right away and didn't disappear after the first round. She was on point the whole night. Even the bartender was friendly, fast, and fun to talk to. You could tell the staff actually wanted to be there and made sure guests felt taken care of. And let's not ignore how good the place looks. Galeria is a whole aesthetic. Every corner is Instagram-worthy. If you love nightlife but hate the hassle, this is your spot. No drama, just a dope crowd, great music, and real service. Definitely a go-to for me now. Highly recommend.

    We visited La Galeria this past weekend, only to have a terrible experience from start to finish…read more We were told to arrive by 11 PM with no mention of any time limit on the table. At 12:50 AM, we were suddenly told there was a strict 2-hour limit, something never communicated upfront. Not by the person we booked with, not by the door guy when we arrived, not by the employee that walked us to our table, and not by the girl who took our bottles order. When we asked for proof, staff couldn't provide any and instead blamed the promoter, taking zero accountability. I've never experienced a "time limit" for bottle service anywhere, not even Las Vegas where bottle service is such a big part of the nightlife, so this was especially frustrating. After us pushing back on the "time limit", staff kept passing by our table checking how much of the bottles we had left, which made the experience feel rushed and uncomfortable. The service overall was disappointing, and our server even appeared to be intoxicated so at least she had a good time. We specifically chose this club to see DJ Orma (Bad Bunny's DJ), whose set didn't even start until 2:00 AM. Despite that, the general manager and busboy came and cleared out our section around that time while we weren't even finished. I believe it was a made-up policy to turn tables and maximize profit for the night. They are probably used to people just saying yes and not giving push back. At one point I spoke to the Owner who was apologetic so I'll give him that but between the lack of transparency, poor communication, and dismissive attitudes from everyone we interacted with, this was an extremely disappointing experience. For the price point and claiming to an "upscale" nightlife establishment, this level of service is completely unacceptable. Don't waste your time or money. There are so many other good nightlife options in Chicago that won't ruin your experience.

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    Le Nocturne

    3.4(13 reviews)
    3.6 miUptown

    This was my first visit to Le Nocturne. Prior to this, I had only heard of it. CRUSH3D…read moreEntertainment, Chicago and Le Nocturne, had organized a Trance event for Sunday, Dec. 15. One of my favorite Trance artists (The Space Brothers from the UK) were coming to play a DJ set so I had to check them out. The line-up was excellent. Le Nocturne is a small, intimate, cool club. There's a bar near the entrance and a decent amount of seats before the dance floor and the DJ booth. They had nice, clean bathrooms (although, granted I was there on a Sunday in the early evening and it wasn't busy). I didn't see any coat-check area. I liked the layout of this establishment. Although, it's a long drive for me to get here, I wouldn't mind going here once or twice in a while depending on who is performing.

    Wish there was a lower rating than 1 star but what can you do..Anywho, me and girls were out last…read morenight and I noticed a bit of scuffle between a bouncer and 2 young ladies, which got pretty aggressive..i believe he struck her.. idk where they do that at, but he's out of his rabbit @ss mind especially since it's Women's History Month...Ladies if you wanna have a chill girls night out avoid this place at all cost P.S. it smells like hot @ss & baby diapers in there, not to mention its very low health inspection rating.. peek the pic.. and avoid eating or drinking there if you value your life

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