(312) 337-2191
646 N Franklin St
(Ontario Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8936
-87.6357
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Thu-Fri 10pm-4am
Sat 10pm-5am
Parking:
Pay garage; Valet
Spy Bar
What People Are Saying About Spy Bar
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
In Short – The million-plus spent on updating the basement space evaporated into pricey-looking upholstered booths, fancy lighting, glass panels, crisper sound and a raised DJ nook. The bathrooms benefited most; a parlor-like alcove between the men's and women's is a relatively quiet retreat, perfect for cell usage. Apart from some nifty wood paneling, the bars remain the same, although the offerings have been updated to include creative, market-fresh cocktails and interesting champagne-truffle pairings. The soul of the place--the banging, late-night music--hasn't suffered; quality DJs…
01/06/09
good looking, hot crowd
by yytamara
good looking hot crowd, quite classy, music is not very dancing but bearable, definitely will be back, though the drinks are quite pricey, there is no place to sit unless you order vip
- Pros: hot crowd
- Cons: pricey
The Details on Spy Bar
The Extras:
The champagne and chocolate thing might seem a little twee for real clubbers, but it goes over very well with those in search of service. Each bottle of bubbly comes with a flat of truffles from local fave Vosges.
When to Go:
Saturday is a wild, wild party but tends to bring in an out-for-glory suburban set. Thursday is probably the best night to take advantage of the sexy space.
Where to Sit:
Don't. Instead, dance. If you must, there is a booth to the left of the DJ bank that offers a little retreat but without sacrificing views of the crowd. Of course, the luxury of sitting requires the purchase of a bottle.
Parking:
Your choices are circle interminably, hit a garage or succumb to valet. Each has its benefits, although the circling might be your priciest between the concentration of cops and careless partygoers in the area.
Know Before You Go:
The door is newly stiff where it once was pretty easy going. Depending on the night, you will be harassed for tennis shoes, shabby clothing or girl-less entourages. You will also pay cover--a twenty spot--unless you have an angle.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, After Hours, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, Late-Night Scene
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