Moda
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 670-2200
Fax: (312) 670-8250
- Cross Street:
- North Dearborn Street
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Grand; bus: 22, 36 to Hubbard
- Hours:
- Wed-Fri 9:30pm-4am, Sat 9:30pm-4:30am
Editorial Review for Moda – by Elisa Kronish
The Scene
Moda is Italian for "fashion," so a trendy attitude is required--square threads will likely keep you out. The place starts heating up around 11pm, with the top floor of the two-level club filling first. People pack the bar, as beautiful bartenders make martinis like the Runway, the Perfect 10 and one of the best chocolate martinis in the city. Dramatic red paper-maiche leaves hang over the bar, and imported Italian drapery separates the dance floor from a raised area of cushy booths.
The Draw
The music is loud, drinks are strong, and occasionally, there are high-style events like fashion shows. The low-ceilinged, candlelit lower level, complete with its own bar, offers serious lounging, with buttery leather couches and slightly quieter music that are conducive to romantic rendezvous. A VIP area is fair game, as long as it's not reserved.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyIf you're with a group, snag a booth and order a bottle of your fave libation; it's served with all the fixings and mixings, and often less expensive than ordering individual drinks.
Know Before You GoBouncers choose which patrons go in and which ones don't. Just showing up doesn't mean you'll get to party here, so have a Plan B.
User Reviews for Moda
03/14/2008 Posted by ILUVMODA
MONDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT HAD 4 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LADIES I HAVE EVER SEEN BEHIND THE BAR ALL WEARING BIKINI TOPS. WOW..... SATURDAY NIGHT WAS MUCH MORE UPSCALE WHILE MONDAY WAS CLEARLY A WILD NIGHT. I LOVE MODA. YOUR STAFF IS SO HOTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!
Pros: EVERYTHING
Cons: N/A
09/13/2007 Posted by jenny10
Me and my girls went up to Moda last Wednesday and had a total BLAST! I hadn't been there in awhile, so it was soooo good to have the Moda that I remember back!! It was so fun that I even went back on Saturday night and it was just as good!!!! I LOVE YOU MODA!
