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Bar Chicago

9 West Division St
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 654-1120
Bar Chicago
Cross Street:
State Street
Directions:
El: Red Line to Clark/Division
Best of Citysearch:
Hookup Spot 2008, Singles Scene 2007, Singles Scene 2006
Hours:
Wed-Thu 9pm-4am, Fri 8:30pm-4am, Sat 8:30pm-5am

Editorial Review for Bar Chicago – by Citysearch Staff

The Scene
Tourists, conventioneers, college students and clubbers looking for a wild night head to Bar Chicago, a second-floor club with a post-collegiate anti-style that fits right in with other Rush-and-Division bars. Ritualized, unrestrained outrageousness is practiced nightly and encouraged by the regulars and staff.

The Draw
Besides shot ceremonies for the whole house, another tradition is that women are encouraged to shake it atop the bar--and make no mistake, they do. If at least a dozen aren't working it up there, this place is still just warming up. Populist DJing from a central booth means dancers can sing along with "Come On Eileen" or bump to lascivious dance-floor classics like "Baby Got Back." There's no draft beer, but the full bar serves 10 bottled varieties, plus all the popular cocktails.

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Insider Tips

Save Money

On Thursday nights, ladies get in free before midnight, and everyone gets $4 you-call-its.

Look Good

All patrons: No athletic apparel, T-shirts, gym shoes, construction boots or oversized/baggy clothing. Men: No hats, sleeveless/cut-off shirts, or open-toed sandals; jeans allowed with dress shirt and shoes.

User Reviews for Bar Chicago

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/13/2007 Posted by chigirllb

BAR is a great place to go for something different. From the clientel, which ranges from the young twenties to the young-at-heart fifty-somethings and yes some suburbanites and tourists, and the complete variety of music, everyone is satisfied. Of course you are not going to like it if you are going out for a $15 specialty martini and want to lounge around, see and be seen,,,that's not what bar is all about. Its about leaving the attitude at the door and having a great time. The staff is great looking and is one of the friendliest I have encountered in Chicago. They are there to make sure you have a great time and I have never been disappointed. I highly recommend BAR Chicago to anyone who just wants to have a good time without the frills... and by the way, the bathroom attendants are great! They are not trying to be trendy, they are there to make sure you are taken care of.

Pros: Great looking staff, reasonable drink prices, people always dancing

Cons: parking, but there is valet

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/20/2006 Posted by okichich

This bar is just for tourists and college kids (or those who never went to college). For those of you who have gotten binge drinking out of your system, avoid this joint at all costs.

Pros: party bar

Cons: young crowd

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Editor's Review

Hard-core partiers shoot, shake it and score at this raucous Gold Coast bar.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Save Money

On Thursday nights, ladies get in free before midnight, and everyone gets $4 you-call-its.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Capacity

  • 250

Admission

  • $5 Thu
  • $6 Fri
  • $7 Sat

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • After Hours
  • DJ
  • 21 & Over
  • Tavern
  • Singles

Parking

  • Pay Lot
  • Street
  • Validated

Coat Check

  • Yes

Hours

  • Wed-Thu 9pm-4am
  • Fri 8:30pm-4am
  • Sat 8:30pm-5am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Hip-Hop & Rap
  • Rock & Pop

Recognition for Bar Chicago

2008 Editorial Winner - Hookup Spot
2007 Audience Winner - Singles Scene
2006 Audience Winner - Singles Scene

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