Double Door
(773) 489-3160
1572 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.91
-87.677
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
What People Are Saying About Double Door
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The Scene
Established in the mid '90s when Chicago's music scene was grabbing national attention, the club has emerged as an essential gig for bands transitioning from small bars to larger venues. The main floor offers limited table seating but there's a long bar for easy drink access; between-set options include pool tables and pinball machines on the lower level (with closed-circuit televisions to monitor the action upstairs), or upscale wine choices and intimate seating more conducive to conversation on the mezzanine.
The Draw
The club's rotation of emerging local talent and national and international acts with a buzz, along with its bigger-than-a-bar, smaller-than-an-arena size, foster an exciting vibe on the floor. From legendary visits by rock monsters like the Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick and Smashing Pumpkins to the latest in alt country and hip-hop, every genre gets its turn on the stage.
User Reviews
artistnow
April 27, 2008
I have been a loyal fan of The Blissters for a couple years. I eagerly awaited to see them play at the Double Door the other night Unfortunately, I was very disappointed to see that they blew. They sounded like an ugly lump of unlistenable trash made for people with no taste. Did you go temporarily deaf? You guys are nothing more than prefabricated wanna be pop stars with no identity whatsoever.
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Anonymous
April 12, 2008
A lot of the bands that play here aren't that great, and it's hard to get a drink. Usually it's way too loud too. But I have seen a couple good shows here.
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ethansaunders
November 17, 2007
This is hands down the best 21+ club in the city. The sound is amazing and the atmosphere is dark, smoky and seedy, just how a rock club should be! The bartenders are all very courteous and fast, and the beer specials are pretty reasonable for a music venue. Plus the basement bar and the photo booth are pretty cool as well.
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Know Before You Go:
All shows at Double Door are 21 and over.
When to Go:
To score one of the main floor's coveted high top tables close to the stage, arrive as early as possible.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Reggae, Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Punk, Ska, Funk, Soul & R&B, Techno & Industrial, Rock & Pop, Hip-Hop & Rap, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
Capacity:
500
