Exit
(773) 395-2700
1315 W North Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9106
-87.661
Neighborhoods: Goose Island, West Side
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In Short
The Exit crowd's look--black leather, PVC and latex--recalls Chicago's industrial heyday, when the Wax Trax label had cachet. But the people are as nice as their threads are intimidating. Amid the gothic, post-apocalyptic decor, the main level features a lengthy bar, pool table and vintage motorcycles bolted to the ground. Vintage '40s and '50s porn plays on monitors upstairs, where a second bar and the caged dance floor (equipped with smoke machine) reside.
User Reviews
redhotannie
February 18, 2009
The Last Friday of Every Month! May 29, 2009 10:00pm & 1:00am SHOWS Exit Chicago 1315 W North Av, Chicago IL 60642 Cover Charge: FREE! People always say “You get what you pay for.” We respectfully submit that you get a whole lot MORE than what you pay for when you come to the premiere FREE burlesque show in Chicago – “BROADZILLA!” Check out all the stuff you get for NO COVER! - TWO burlesque sets in one night! Come early for our 10:00 show and stay late for our 1:00am show - TWO sassy hosts: Vaudezilla’s very own Red Hot Annie and Wham Bam Pam keep the shows fast, funny, and ferocious with the help of the prettiest pickup girls in town, the Vaudezilla Vixens! - SWAG BAGS! That’s right. You get free stuff! Magnets, pens, candy, tee-shirts, and all kinds of fun stuff from Vaudezilla and sponsor PBR. - Plus performances by the most appealing peelers in Chicago: May 2009's Performers Include: Violet Vogue The Flaming Dames Siren Jinx Backdoor Aly Bizarre Sally Apple Venus Coo d'Twat Miss Teddy Bare MsPixy Viva La Muerte Jolie Roberson Petite Moll Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie Vaudezilla's Donna Touch Vaudezilla's Wham Bam Pam Vaudezilla's Maria May I Dolls of Doom S.I.R. and so many more!
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metallijaymz72
February 18, 2007
OK....I hadn't been to The Exit in a good 8 years. I was just there on Saturday Feb. 17th 2007. What a difference. Apparently the city of Chicago re-zoned the area into what is basically classified as a "no dance club zone". So I digress.....there is really no longer dancing at The Exit. The music was also turned down MUCH lower than I remember on my previous visits. Tables and chairs were placed on what I remember to be the dance floor area. The music downstairs (jukebox) was also very low volume. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced, but that didn't stop me from dropping a good $150.00 on them with my wife. Anyhow, I give it a 7 or so. I do however want to really emphasize the change is not The Exit's fault. You have the typical politicians and city officials to thank for that.
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rachel_hoo
December 13, 2006
This place is a great place to dress however you like and not be afraid of sticking out like a sore thumb!! Great DJ music, different themes every night - $5 cover after 9? on weekends. The crowd seems generally cool. The only con is the drinks can get expensive and they are made really weak! though they do have drink specials on the weekdays, such as $2 black-and-blue beers...enjoy! ;)
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When to Go:
Punk Rock Monday features $2 Guinness and a free "white trash buffet." DJs spin old-school punk, industrial, metal, new wave and rock and roll from their vinyl collections.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Taverns, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
DJ - Rock, DJ - 80s & New Wave, Alternative Rock, Punk, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
