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Double Door

1572 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622-2513
Phone: (773) 489-3160
Fax: (773) 489-3297
Double Door
Cross Street:
N Damen Avenue
Directions:
El: Blue Line to Damen
Hours:
Tue-Fri 8pm-2am, Sat 8pm-3am

Editorial Review for Double Door – by John Gerard McLaughlin

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.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for Double Door

Citysearch (4), InsiderPages (2 ), All (6)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/27/2008 Posted by artistnow

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/17/2007 Posted by ethansaunders

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.

Pros: Great live sound, cheap drinks, good music of local and national live music acts.

Cons: Hard to find parking, does not serve food

Schedule

07/23/2008 SCALE MODEL : TINY SPEAKERS : LE CONCORDE Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/25/2008 GREEN SUGAR: CEALED KASKET: HEMI: TWINRAY Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/26/2008 Eric Lindell Find Tickets
  10:00 pm    
07/26/2008 THE GLITCH MOB : FUTURE ROCK LIVE PA Find Tickets
  10:00 pm    
07/27/2008 SECRET CHIEFS 3 : BRILLIANT PEBBLES : SCARRING PARTY Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/02/2008 BATTLES : FOALS Find Tickets
  10:30 pm    
08/05/2008 Paul Young Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/07/2008 Thriving Ivory Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/08/2008 THE ASSEMBLY : THE ITS! : TAKE THE PANDA Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/09/2008 ALEHORN OF POWER FEST : TROUBLE : SLOUGH FEG : BIBLE OF THE DEVIL Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/13/2008 KEITH CAPUTO : WIL RIDGE Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/14/2008 RIVER OAKS : SKOKIE SWIFT : SICK OF SARAH Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/15/2008 BLUE KING BROWN Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/21/2008 WEEDEATER : BLACK COBRA : MY COLD DEAD HAND Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/22/2008 SEDUCTION PRESENTS...EXOTIC MEN OF MAGIC Find Tickets
  10:00 pm    
08/25/2008 RYAN POWERS WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
09/26/2008 Split Lip Rayfield Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
10/04/2008 FIRST FRIDAY : LASERS AND FAST & S*** Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
10/06/2008 ROBERT POLLARD'S BOSTON SPACESHIPS : THE HIGH STRUNG Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    

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All shows at Double Door are 21 and over.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Admission

  • Varies

Capacity

  • 500

Atmospheres

  • Live Music
  • Billiards Bar
  • Clubs
  • 21 & Over
  • Smoking Permitted
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Tue-Fri 8pm-2am
  • Sat 8pm-3am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Music Types

  • Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
  • Funk, Soul & R&B
  • Techno & Industrial
  • Reggae
  • Ska
  • Alternative Rock
  • Rock & Pop
  • Hip-Hop & Rap
  • Folk & Bluegrass
  • Punk

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