Smartbar - Chicago

It's my first trip to Chicago, and Smartbar has quickly become my favorite club out of all the venues I visited. The atmosphere is really friendly all around. I... read more It's my first trip to Chicago, and Smartbar has quickly become my favorite club out of all the venues I visited. The atmosphere is really friendly all around. I went on both Friday and Sunday, and I have to say, Sunday was even more lively! The music was fantastic, the sound system is incredible, and the bass really packs a punch. I hope to return someday!

I have been here twice so far and am really shocked to see it currently only has a 3.9 star average. This place rocks. It feels safe, I would be comfortable goi... read more I have been here twice so far and am really shocked to see it currently only has a 3.9 star average. This place rocks. It feels safe, I would be comfortable going here as a woman alone! The bathrooms are super disgusting but that's going to be the case at all venues well into the show, would be a huge improvement to have someone actively cleaning the bathrooms during the show but tbh I do not know any venue that does that. The music has totally slapped. I went to Berlin style hard techno show and a old school house show and both were amazing, for both shows the second set was the best set of the three. World class artists. Excellent sound system, wear earplugs! Small venue, not too packed and not too empty! Bring cash for the coat check. If you buy a bottle of water you can refill it in the bathroom, kinda gross but does the trick, you won't get sick or anything. All of the patrons have really dope style!

I went out with my significant other on a Sunday, hoping to dance the night away. We met some regulars and had an absolute blast. The venue is well-kept, and th... read more I went out with my significant other on a Sunday, hoping to dance the night away. We met some regulars and had an absolute blast. The venue is well-kept, and the resident DJs played fantastic sets. The security and bartenders were friendly, and the locals made us feel welcome. I would definitely give it a 10/10 and would go again!

This place is legendary! I had a wonderful time. read more This place is legendary! I had a wonderful time.

I visited the restaurant on a Sunday and paid a $20 entrance fee. The music was somewhat inconsistent but still enjoyable. I was having a great time until I was... read more I visited the restaurant on a Sunday and paid a $20 entrance fee. The music was somewhat inconsistent but still enjoyable. I was having a great time until I was asked to leave. Overall, it was a good experience.