(312) 644-7600
56 W Illinois St
(Dearborn Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8909
-87.63
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Thu, Fri 9pm-4am
Sat 9pm-5am
Parking:
Street; Valet
The Underground
Last updated 8.24.09
What People Are Saying About The Underground
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
The fun starts outside where bouncers sporting tactical gear wield clipboards, patrons clamoring for their attention. Stairs down are clad in concrete board. More doors get more costumed guards. The room is divided by banks of lounge seating complete with ammo box tables, one raised section more private than others featuring a dramatic backlit world map. Disney effects aside, the industrial look works when the inspired hip-hop remixes are cranked up and the fashionable crowd takes cover.
10/30/09
sucks
by mani25 at Citysearch
i went to have a good time i dressed nice was having a good hair day. i am a little fluffy not fat. i was going to my sisters engagment party, I was told at the door there is a weight limit and fat chicks are not allowed im a size 12 for crying out loud. i told the guy that my sisters party was going on he said i dont care and called me a cun* DONT GO THERE IT IS NOT A NICE PLACE
- Pros: non
- Cons: everything
10/26/09
lives up to the hype
by jdenza at Citysearch
I'm going to have to defend this place, my friends and I are regulars here and love it. We don't have trouble getting in once we're t the front of the line bc we always have girls with us and lucky for us they are smoking hot. If you can't get in, sorry to say bit its bc you're not good-looking enough.
Last friday we came out for the tokyo event, heard there would be sake bombs and were game! I really like sake but I don't know the difference from on to another. Can never read the bottles but they had TYKU. It came in sleek black bottles that I'll be sure to remember nexxt time. The girls all had the sake-tinis and we did a few rounds of bombing. It was pretty cool we got some pics with the crazy harajuku girls walking around and played wii to kick off the night! The underground is always a good time.
- Pros: good music, pretty people
- Cons: lines
10/24/09
Mediocre Club
by jeffmcnight at Citysearch
Aturo and Billy Dec are pretentious aholes. The black guy at the door - what's his name, Ahmed? Such a tool. I saw him get whacked over memorial day weekend - best thing I have ever seen. The guy is such an ass hole; and so is Grant, but Grant tries to be nice about it. The black idiot just wants people to kiss his ass. No. Do something with your life ... go get a college degree and get a real job. Don't waste your money in the shit hole underground.
- Pros: Good looking girls
- Cons: Everything else ... pretentious door men, aloof owners
The Details on The Underground
Look Good:
All staff wears either fatigues, khaki dresses with tactical belts or tailored officer suits, caps and all. You might want to skip the paramilitary gear though and go for something fashionable, but not too dressy.
On the Menu:
The food menu covers all major bar food groups: kobe sliders, Bavarian pretzels and toasted Pop Tarts.
Know Before You Go:
Don't expect any signage; Underground thrives on its own "insider" appeal. Here's a hint: It's in the alley behind Ben Pao where all the commotion is. In other words--it's the old Harry's Velvet Lounge.
Look Good:
All staff wears either fatigues, khaki dresses with tactical belts or tailored officer suits, caps and all. You might want to skip the paramilitary gear and go for something fashionable, but not too dressy.
Know Before You Go:
Don't expect any signage; Underground thrives on its own "insider" appeal. Here's a hint: It's in the alley behind Ben Pao where all the commotion is.
Category:
Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Dance Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Techno & Industrial, DJ - Electronica, Hip-Hop & Rap, DJ - Rap
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
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