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The Underground

Night Club, Speakeasy, and Lounge

Near North Side, Chicago

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The Underground

6.4^/10

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"best nightclub in chicago"(2 Tips)
"The DJ lineup here's usually pretty amazing...love me some StoneRokk"(3 Tips)
"best grilled cheese sandwiches in the WORLD???"(3 Tips)
"Best dance club in Chicago!"(3 Tips)

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Yura LeeOctober 6, 2014
Popping bottles. Usually selective on who gets in. Either you're hot.. Or you need to know someone in the industry.
Ashley SheeranJanuary 22, 2015
This place is a blast - young professionals getting super loose after a long work week. You'll hear top music, get drunker than you want to and probably dance with a Blackhawks or Bulls player.
House Life TVAugust 30, 2012
Underground is definitely a Chicago staple. If you enjoy the nightlife and dance music, check out http://houselife.tv for original videos, exclusive content, and news.
Matt RosenbergApril 21, 2012
First time experiencing the nightlife in Chicago and I had to visit this place. Very impressed. Count on me recomending it to all my DC industry folks.
Heidi SuttonMay 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best dance club in Chicago! You very well could be sitting a table right next to a celebrity.... and never even know it! ;)
Dana DanielleSeptember 11, 2016
Hold on to your purses! Many of my friends have had them stollen! Sketchy staff and people!
Vincent FioritoSeptember 9, 2011
Awesome door guys. I remember when we first opened Moes Cantina in river north and I took care of them everytime they came up. They don't return the favor. Way to be industry. Fucking clowns.
Femke van GinkelApril 8, 2016
Very nice club! Good music and interesting people!
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Natalia DereviankoFebruary 10, 2014
WARNING! WATCH YOUR BELONGINGS! If I could give this place a ZERO I would! Security personnel are very condescending people!
Danielle @DanielleDuncanDecember 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Kitchen! Grilled cheese... some of my fav djs in the city. If you're out on a Sunday, it is my favorite night
Vince LMay 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
There is a burger thats not on the menu called the Art Attack. Named after Arturo G. , this thing is the bomb!
Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011
With populist hip-hop and house remixes, the sleek, dark, militaristic space comes alive. Celebrity command performances might not always be A-list. Read more
Pascale W.August 25, 2011
best nightclub in chicago, not to mention tastiest late night snacks and friendliest staff
shannon sterneDecember 15, 2013
Went here for a private event. Service was good except for the security guards- they were rude: pushed me out of the way to get to the back room to do basically nothing.
Angie OsmanskiOctober 14, 2015
Great atmosphere an good drinks
Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
With populist hip-hop and house remixes, the sleek, dark, militaristic space comes alive. Celebrity command performances might not always be A-list.
LaurieApril 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
This place is only fun as an after-hours bar. Don't waste your time until everywhere else is closed. The crowd is kind of sketch and the venue is a bit small. The drinks aren't that great either.
Jennifer StraubAugust 3, 2012
Typical, trendy nightclub. This place doesn't offer a lot of seating space. That perk is reserved for those with bottle service.
Elizabeth WypasekAugust 22, 2014
Consistently best nightclub in Chicago!
Nicky DigitalAugust 17, 2014
This place is so underground that it's actually literally underground.
Leah FrisbeeMarch 4, 2015
Great place to meet people and have a drink
Janai WilliamsOctober 14, 2011
Make sure to check out Cole (the man) Cameron at the back bar!!! He's a certified mixologist <3
Dana TedescoNovember 6, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Did you know they have the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the WORLD??? See @UG_Allen for #VIP treatment!!!
David BozinMarch 31, 2017
Cool bouncer but music and crowd....Especially bartender is quite mediocre.
SofiaFebruary 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Grilled cheese is AMAZING. A must!
Réjane TFebruary 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The DJ lineup here's usually pretty amazing...love me some StoneRokk
Marcelo MirandaDecember 5, 2015
I get to most VIP places elsewhere but quit this one after 5 minutes of being treated like shit.
Ieva SasnauskaiteJanuary 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
still don't understand why people would go here. bartenders def don't know how to make real shots!
Matt HenslerJuly 10, 2012
Don't miss Mix(ology) & Match on 7/13 at 8pm! Read more
~b .September 2, 2010
if you're a poser and like to pretend like you're talking to people while really looking around to see who's looking at you, this place is a perfect fit...
Adam SegerMay 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try a bottle of hum-70 proof and delicious with Effen Cucumber or Patron
Leyla ArsanJuly 24, 2010
This is my last stop before I go straight to hell. Just kidding. Sorta. @FIJIhunt
Jessie MoskowitzJanuary 23, 2011
Went here for the first time last night. Kept waiting for a game of lasertag to start.
Marcus RamirezDecember 25, 2011
Try the "Swedish Fish" shots.
Jasmine JenkinsApril 23, 2012
Make your life easier and RSVP for events
Diana FlorezJune 24, 2012
Had a confirmed reservation for tonight and was told to go somewhere else and return. Visiting for the first time.
MohamedAugust 18, 2014
Finest place
Nick BrennanFebruary 24, 2014
It was always an awesome place to get wild, but the expansion makes it a great place to relax with friends as well!
Mashun W.December 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Its a nice place to have fun
Allen MeachamSeptember 3, 2011
Been here 100+ times
If you happen to wander in, say hello.
Ashley MontanaOctober 28, 2018
This place sucks. I'm supposedly on the VIP list, and I waited about an hour trying to pay the $20 cover and they still wouldn't let me in. NEVER go here.
Jenn Small HolladayOctober 10, 2014
Martin rules
Heather NausidJuly 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The guys here are hot....most of the time.
Luna WolfSeptember 12, 2016
No entry unless table reserved or on a guest list on Sunday night. Staff rude.
emily weinsteinAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
mah people
Michael HallJune 24, 2012
@undergroundchi and theodore is on some bullshit w this lame party. Really Chicago do better
Travis AllisonMay 14, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Email me for table and/or guest list reservation! Travis at travis@theundergroundchicago.com!
Marco MorelliJune 29, 2010
The level of douchebaggery here is off the scale.
Annie McDonnellFebruary 5, 2012
Staff training with Hun

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