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(312) 666-1695
728 W Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8993
-87.6364
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Funky Buddha Lounge
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Funky Buddha Lounge
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
With the intimacy of a jazz club yet the musical capabilities of a larger venue, this River West Lounge offers casual yet discerning evenings out. The place to smooch a date in a private booth or hang with friends over conversation and drinks, the joint appeals to eclectic music tastes. Bhangra, hip-hop, R&B--no stone is left unturned in delivering fresh cut, DJ-spun tracks to the public. Popular nights are Sundays (for Supasoul) or Thursdays, when regulars groove to reggae beats. – – – –
09/12/09
Terrible
by Best Reviewer Ever at Citysearch
Terrible place - would never go back there again. They played weird techno music with people dressed like MTV moon men...it was strange. Of course, everyone made a move to the "hip hop" area which quickly became way overcrowded as they people were definitely hip-hop heavy. Further, the bouncer to the hip-hop room pushed my girlfriend for no reason and kept giving me attitude when I told him to stop. Otherwise, the music was ridiculously loud and I could barely talk to any of my friends. Lastly, the drinks were watered down unless you asked for a "strong" one.
I would not recommend this place for any sort of party and will not be going back.
- Pros: Didn't have to wait too long for the bathroom
- Cons: Watery drinks, too crowded, too loud, terrible music, etc
04/29/09
Bitchin'
by TravelinDalia at Citysearch
Diverse crowd. Bomb music. Always poppin'. Great dance floor. This place is off the hook. BONUS: The bartenders are fantastic. We got a drink that was patron and Ty Ku liqueur. The bottle lights up. Legit.
Go here for a fun night.
04/03/09
they get it crackn
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
as a first timer, I loved it and will always come back. the staff is incredible and the crowd is hot!
- Pros: Example: best croissants in town
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
The Details on Funky Buddha Lounge
Save Money:
The $10-$20 cover charge is waived if you get in before 11pm. Thursday through Saturday (doors open at 9pm).
Parking:
You can park in the corner lot for free Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday--but only those nights.
Know Before You Go:
Yes, that juice in your cocktail is organic.
Look Good:
A dress code on Friday, Saturday and Sunday entails no work or athletic wear of any kind.
Know Before You Go:
Cover charges can be avoided by simply sending an RSVP email to the address from the club's website.
Where to Sit:
Plunk down at one of the tables in the main room near the DJ, the projection screen showing vintage films and with a view of the crowd.
The Extras:
Party packages accommodating 2-400, offering private and semi-private booths and table options. Contact the management for more details.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Adult Entertainers, Singles Bars, Dance Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
