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Spin

800 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 327-7711

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Spin

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good dancing
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
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4 Star Rating
 
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3 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Spin

Citysearch (6), Judy's Book (1), All (7)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/27/2008 Posted by lakeview32

I love SPIN!! I have to say this is the greatest bar I've seen in Chicago, and I've seen a lot of (gay) bars in Chicago. We were there on a Wed. night and came back for more on Saturday. It wasn't that crowded Saturday, so we were able to sit down and talk with a really nice bartender. He had a lot of tats (numbers around his arm but it looked pretty cool), and I have to say he was the nicest bartender. He made us feel right at home and joked around with us. There was no smoke either of the two nights. It was a little crowded Wednesday, but I think that added to the excitement of the bar. Bottom line= great bar.

Pros: Bartender with tatoos and beard= awesome!!

Cons: 1 bathroom

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/2002 Posted by cjchicago70

get crowd on wednesday. very crowded after 10pm. drinks for a buck. good mix of people. music is good.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/21/2002 Posted by uptown_chiboi

Spin is quite a fun place on Wednesday nights. The atmosphere is fun, but the place is waaaay packed. Besides Humpday there isn't many other days I'd stop in, with the possible exception being the shower contest (which doesn't always even happen if people don't volunteer). Nevertheless it's the place to be on a Wednesday night and everyone and their mother knows it =)

Pros: Cheap Drinks, Good Service, Mix of people

Cons: Sometimes too packed, Few people except Wed, Too smokey at times

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/27/2002 Posted by marisa_yates

So, where can you go to be surrounded by gorgeous guys and not be bothered by unwanted passes, etc. when you want to shake your booty? Yep, this would be it. With two dance areas, it is fun to listen to top tunes in the video bar or for more adventurous type, the dj spins lots of great dance hits on the dance floor.

Pros: convenient, shower contest

Cons: not for single girls, slowservice if female

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/03/2002 Posted by J_C_Chicago

SPIN offers someone for everyone. The widest variety of people in Boystown is at Spin. Good rooms (large-ish), the front noisy bar with pool, and the less frantic (though not quiet) back room(s), with couches & chairs, and good people watching on the dance floor. And of course, the Friday night shower contests are always great fun. Don't go here for fancy drinks; go to see something you haven't seen before. It's one of the most girl-friendly Boystown bars, too. Very diverse crowd, even for Boystown.

Pros: Varied crowd, Inexpensive, Crowded + comfortable

Cons: Can be youngish, No Parking

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/21/2002 Posted by jameswevley_citysearch

Spin is packed and stuffy and loaded with bois. I went once...never again.

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Editor's Review

Not all gay men look alike--just check out the wild mix of freaks, punks and hotties here.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Fridays at midnight, you can peep at Spin's popular shower contest, when pretty (and not-so-pretty) boys and girls compete for the sexiest soakdown.

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Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • Cover varies

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Clubs
  • Gay & Lesbian

Parking

  • Pay lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Tue 4pm-2am
  • Wed 8pm-2am, Thu-Fri 4pm-2am
  • Sat 2pm-3am
  • Sun 2pm-2am

Payment Types

  • Cash

Music Types

  • Techno & Industrial
  • Hip-Hop & Rap
  • Electronica
  • Rock & Pop

Recognition for Spin

2008 Editorial Winner - Same-Sex Singles Scene
2008 Audience Winner - Same-Sex Singles Scene
2007 Audience Winner - Gay and Lesbian Bar
2006 Audience Winner - Gay and Lesbian Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Gay and Lesbian Bar

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