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Spybar

Spybar

Night Club, Music Venue, and Bar
River North, Chicago
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7.5/10
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    Steve V.
    "The best House music and hottest servers in Chicago."(3 Tips)
    John
    "One of my favorite bars in Chicago, bottle service was awesome."(3 Tips)
    Alexander C.
    "Free cover for ladies all night."(6 Tips)
    Krystin H.
    "Best place to experience house music in Chicago."(2 Tips)
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  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011
    This basement club in the River North gallery district has had the deep, underground techno sound on lock for some time now. It still has the illicit feel of an after-hours spot for big-name DJs. Read more
  • T C.heart icon on user image
    T CallahanSeptember 26, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Bringing some quality artists and rarely too crowded, Spy Bar continues to be a welcomed alternative to the less than awesome neighbor across the street.
  • Ashley N.heart icon on user image
    Ashley NicoleDecember 22, 2012
    Matthew Dear at Spy Bar Friday, December 21st 2012 Use PASSWORD "MAVERICK" for V.I.P. Entry and Enjoy Free Cover for Ladies All Night & Guys till 12a and reduced [$10] after 12a! (773) 749-5400 Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
    This basement club in the River North gallery district has had the deep, underground techno sound on lock for some time now. It still has the illicit feel of an after-hours spot for big-name DJs.
  • Ashley S.
    Ashley SheeranJanuary 22, 2015
    The address is incorrect here on foursquare - it's actually at 646 Franklin. This club is known for the underground feel - Big Sound, Global Vibe.
  • Krystin H.heart icon on user image
    Krystin HartJuly 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best sound! Best place to experience house music in Chicago. After all, it was born in this city!
  • Elizaveta C.
    Elizaveta ChernobylNovember 17, 2013
    I love going here for the BASS and to dance, so many nice people here always trying to meet some girl named Molly? Hahaha
  • Ashley N.heart icon on user image
    Ashley NicoleDecember 22, 2012
    ALEX PEACE | KALENDR & INPHINITY @ SPYBAR - 12/22 [Use PASSWORD "MAVERICK" for V.I.P. Entry] and Enjoy Free Cover for Ladies All Night & Guys till 12a and reduced [$10] after 12a! (773) 749-5400 Read more
  • Ashley N.heart icon on user image
    Ashley NicoleDecember 22, 2012
    SERGE DEVANT | KALENDR & INPHINITY @ SPYBAR 12/29 Use PASSWORD "MAVERICK" for V.I.P. Entry and Enjoy Free Cover for Ladies All Night & Guys till 12a and reduced [$10] after 12a! (773) 749-5400 Read more
  • Ashley N.heart icon on user image
    Ashley NicoleDecember 22, 2012
    Sultan + Ned Shepard at Spy Bar 12/28 Use PASSWORD "MAVERICK" for V.I.P. Entry and Enjoy Free Cover for Ladies All Night & Guys till 12a and reduced [$10] after 12a! (773) 749-540 Read more
  • Val Z.
    Val ZutejaOctober 18, 2014
    The drinks!! Big nose is delish and the misty mountain is a little smokey. Try the fish sliders
  • Jon E.
    Jon EphremJune 20, 2013
    For a straight bar the ratio of guys and girls was WAY OFF talk about a sausage fest and the girls that were there, do they even have mirrors?! Busted! Good music though except at the end, too ghetto.
  • House Life TV
    House Life TVAugust 30, 2012
    If you like Spy Bar check out http://houselife.tv We film there every weekend. You could be featured on one of our videos!
  • Satishheart icon on user image
    SatishAugust 9, 2014
    Darker underground vibe. Good DJ music. Great bar and bar tenders.
  • Uber Chicago ..
    Uber Chicago .September 19, 2013
    Offering free entry for you and 3 friends during Uber Chicago's CHILOVESuberX, 9/20-9/22. Check out our Twitter for a special giveaway!
  • Selim
    SelimAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Best Electronic Music in Chicago ... The Sound system is Huge !! Spybar is the best one for me over here !
  • Chicity82heart icon on user image
    Chicity82July 12, 2015
    Deep and Dark. Great bottle service, hip crowd. House | club | Techno
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeNovember 22, 2021
    The cover is cheaper than a lot of the other nearby clubs
  • Alexander C.
    Alexander CabotAugust 28, 2011
    Say Alex with Night moves at door on sat. Free cover for ladies all night. Guys free before 1 and half cover after.
  • Christian V.heart icon on user image
    Christian VSeptember 23, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Free entry on Thursday till 2am for guys & girls free all night with p.w christian vazquez! Plus free drinks 10 -11
  • Eric D.
    Eric DahlMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Üntz. This place is good for üntz.
  • Sidney I.
    Sidney IshaySeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Since your at SpyBar Tonight.. Don't forget to come check it out on Wednesday! Text SID to 41411 for No Cover all Nite & Open Bar 10-11
  • Steve B.
    Steve BattistaOctober 12, 2011
    Spybar Thursdays hosted by Steve Battista l Bottle Specials & Party Packages: 773.606.3960 l password for free entry & open bar 10pm-11pm "STEVIE B"
  • DJ Mani M.
    DJ Mani MiglaniJune 7, 2014
    The back bar's espresso shots rock!
  • Joshua T.heart icon on user image
    Joshua TedescoAugust 8, 2016
    Get the Long Island Ice Tea.
  • Marco F.heart icon on user image
    Marco FloresMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Text PARTY to 75309 for No Cover deals!
  • Angie V.heart icon on user image
    Angie VelazquezJanuary 9, 2014
    "Use PASSWORD "MAVERICK" for V.I.P. Bottle Service = (773) 749-5400" Read more
  • Laura M.heart icon on user image
    Laura McSlizzFebruary 4, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Dark dance floor and deep house
  • Steve V.heart icon on user image
    Steve VinguaSeptember 5, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    The best House music and hottest servers in Chicago. A must stop if you like clubs.
  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleySeptember 15, 2016
    Some decent djs here but overall a trashy crowded nightclub, I don't get the hype.
  • Bojan B.heart icon on user image
    Bojan BabicApril 29, 2016
    Music and people
  • Marco F.heart icon on user image
    Marco FloresApril 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Text PARTY to 75309 for No Cover!
  • Catherine Hà T.heart icon on user image
    Catherine Hà TạSeptember 23, 2014
    Good deep house music
  • Sidney I.
    Sidney IshaySeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Since your here already.. Make sure to Text SID to 41411 for Great VIP Deals
  • Sidney I.
    Sidney IshayOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Since your at SPYBAR! make sure to Text VIP to 41411 for Free Deals and Passes
  • Miss Diamond
    Miss DiamondAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the best clubs in Chicago!
  • Sidney I.
    Sidney IshayAugust 12, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    SIDPRESENTS-I Got a Free Party -Tonight @ SPYBAR-Open Bar 10-11:30-Ladies No Cover w/Text-Friends Text SIDPRESENTS to 33028 for Vip
  • Dawn R.
    Dawn RysSeptember 16, 2010
    Great sound!! Basement pounds base.. love this place!!
  • Dani K.heart icon on user image
    Dani K.March 19, 2011
    creepy dudes that can't dance and a bathroom attendant that begs for tips. music was alright and barteders were the nicest.
  • Brenda W.
    Brenda WinttersJuly 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go see Johnny for his special shot!! It's the best!!
  • Joseph B.
    Joseph B.April 28, 2015
    A total waste of money, especially for guys. $20 at the door, just to get downstairs and see that the place is empty. No refunds.
  • Mike P.
    Mike PierceAugust 4, 2010
    by far the best sound system in chicago!
  • Tammy
    TammyJuly 15, 2010
    small bar, but plays good trance/techno music. friendly staff.
  • Gladys W.
    Gladys WrightMay 26, 2014
    Over priced. Experience wasn't worth the money. And they and they had me wait in line 45 minutes until I actually paid when it could have been free.
  • John
    JohnMay 3, 2010
    One of my favorite bars in Chicago, bottle service was awesome.
  • Jerry G.
    Jerry GJanuary 30, 2012
    So. Much. Fun. (As long as it's packed.)
  • kris k.
    kris kishDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The bottle of Jamo will put you to bed
  • Peter D.
    Peter DucklerFebruary 4, 2010
    I want to check out SpyBar on February 12. The Guerilla Gay Bar event at this notoriously straight hot spot will be very interesting. Read more
  • Cassandra K.
    Cassandra KlebsDecember 6, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    on thursdays, say FREDDY MORENO at the door for free cover =]
  • Stacy
    StacyNovember 23, 2010
    how can a bar function without a full bar???
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