Vision
(312) 266-1944
632 N Dearborn St
(at Erie Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8937
-87.6298
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10pm-4am
Sat 10pm-5am
Parking:
Street; Valet
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Vision
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The Scene
Dance devotees and scenesters fill the sidewalk around this massive club on weekends. Black brick walls and mystifying artwork make for a dark interior, which pulsates with house, pop and hip-hop. A side bar with silver accents and red lighting serves up almost every drink imaginable, while waitresses bustle around with shot trays. A raised dance floor with 10-foot-tall speakers and red spotlights is the main attraction and regularly packs a crowd.
The Draw
Night owls are lured by Vision's late hours and varying environments among its maze of spaces, including three levels above the dance floor and a lounge below. Partiers ascend the staircase to observe the lively mob from above. On the top level is a small room perched under a shimmering sky dome; on the other end, a spiral staircase drops into an underground room where plush carpeting, swaying couches and embroidered draperies provide a quieter place to chill.
User Reviews
Monkeyd109
November 09, 2008
I've gone to this place twice. It's ok for typical night life in chicago, has generous space and room to move around which is definently a plus. Some times they have promotions as well for free entry which cuts out about $10-20. My main gripe with this place is the event coordinator (Kathryn) and management staff. Terrible. We had a group of 40 people celebrating 5 birthdays, and decided on this place a month in advance. Originally the event coordinator told us we would have free entry and our own private section, so long as we purchased two liquor bottles for $200 each for the whole group. Two days before the party, she contacts us and tells us now that the price of the bottles is $300 each and that we have to purchase three since it is the first friday of the month. We settled on two bottles for $300 each. On ARRIVAL to excalibur, she tells us sorry but they have to charge us $400 for each bottle and charge everyone admission (an extra $300). Nevermind we had a deal set up with the limo service and them already contracting in $25 each for limo service, free entry, and the already jacked up price of $600 for two bottles. To top it off, our "private section" was already filled with local patrons. It was too late to cancel, and we were finally able to talk to the less than helpful management to give us our original prices and deals. I say less than helpful because he snatched the original price list showing $250 for bottle service out of my girl friend's hands and said we shouldn't have that. The rest of the night went fine, but it took them another TWO hours to get our two bottles that cost us hundreds of dollars. This upset my girlfriend the most (who planned it all) which of course upset me. Had we known they would pull this we probably would of gone somewhere else for less frustration, better service, prices, etc. I don't think it helped either a patron tried molesting her on the dance floor.
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aanto001
October 20, 2006
$ 20 cover is too much for a club that has been around for a while and the music is not good . This night club is not trendy ...not worth the $ 20 ...
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chicago60657
October 17, 2006
Excellent DJs from all over the world...great scene...great atmosphere... Drinks are a bit expensive, but nothing compare to the overpriced water. Staff is HOT HOT HOT!!! Cover is too expensive!!!!
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Know Before You Go:
Each night has a different theme, so pick the mood that's right for you. Monday: industry night featuring half-priced drinks. Friday: dance parties and special events. Saturday: Spundae events featuring visiting DJs.
The Extras:
The underground space, known as "the Lair," is usually reserved for private parties and VIPs, but is open to all patrons on Saturday nights.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Techno & Industrial, Rock & Pop, Hip-Hop & Rap, Electronica, Latin
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
Capacity:
1,100
