Katacomb
Chicago, IL 60614-6346
Phone: (312) 337-4040
- Cross Street:
- Wisconsin Street
- Hours:
- Thu-Fri 9pm-4am, Sat 9pm-5am
Editorial Review for Katacomb – by Jennifer Olvera
The Scene
Scene-seekers head to this cozy-chic underground lounge for grooves, glamour and plenty of eye candy. Its subterranean two-room interior is peppered with racy hieroglyphs that may induce amour among arduous onlookers. The space brims with deep purple carpeting, and a generous array of posh seating fills late-night with a post-shift industry crowd and a well-heeled conglomeration dressed to impress.
The Draw
Katacomb boasts an overall VIP feel that does Pam Anderson proud. Sexily clad urban regulars--not the neighborhood's typical high-fiveing college crowd--keep the party bumping well into the wee hours, an exorbitant number of Red Bull-laced cocktails slipping into manicured hands. Rocky, undulating ceilings may cause concern among claustrophobes, though most will likely dig the somewhat gimmicky change of pace. Although tunes are often beat-heavy--DJs bounce from James Brown and Stevie Wonder to De La Soul--this isn't really a dance-your-pants-off kind of place.
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Insider Tips
Craving Space?The cavernous lounge can adequately accommodate private parties between 9pm and 12am; after that, expect it to be slammed.
User Reviews for Katacomb
11/09/2007 Posted by lovechii
recently tried katacomb again with some friends on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. the only 4 oclock place to go in the area!!! the vibe was different from the norm--dark and mysterious was a good change of pace from the typical bar scene and club crowd. the music was great adn the bartenders poured strong drinks for the price.. i think they are under new ownership as it is better than before!
Pros: vibe
Cons: hard to find parking!!!!!
10/05/2007 Posted by lounginson6
$20 cover first off. The atmosphere does not merit $20 to walk through the door. I've been there a couple times and the DJ was good as far as i can remember. The atmosphere is unique and kinda cool, but doesn't do it for me. The reason I won't go back is because the last time I was there, the bartender charged me over 40 bucks for a jack and coke and redbull and vodka. She thought she could get away with it because I was drunk. The manager offered to change my tab and gave me a couple free shots. I got the new tab and I was still overcharged by about 15 bucks.
Pros: Unique atmosphere, decent DJ
Cons: overpriced, crappy bartenders
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