While waiting in line by the windows, all I could see was what seems like an established although rather barebones barbershop and I hoped that what awaited me inside was worth it. Once I made it inside after a ten-fifteen minute wait, I enjoyed the classy, loungey, speakeasy vibe. There were several tempting drink options although on the whole the drinks tended to be in the higher price point range. The music selection was fun and great to dance to, although it is a rather small place and was a bit crowded. There were lots of lively conversations within the reasonably well-lit atmosphere, so definitely more of a lounge than club feel. Overall, a pretty cool Saturday night experience! read more

I love this speakeasy! Great music and ambiance. I was having so much fun that I lost my phone here and they helped me find it the next day! Can't wait to return. read more

Coolest spot, ones you find it haha. I loved going here but yes we walked past it like twice! Good drinks and a great vibe. Totally recommend read more

Worst most unreliable barber in Chicago! They canceled an appointment on me and when I was running behind to replacement appointment they turned me away!! DONT GO HERE EVER read more

They tried to charge my friends and I DOUBLE what our bill should have been. This place is not worth the sleezy service and average drinks. Go anywhere else in the area! read more

Never got the chance to even get inside. Came from Michigan to experience but unfortunately the guys who were at the door never let us in. The let other in as long has the paid them to get in the door. The fact that they were at the door made us move from one end of the door just to move to where we started, then said we are at capacity then let 20 people walk in because they knew them. And to add insult to injury as we were about to walk in finally they told us to hold on then ask if we could hold the door for some people they knew. Let them go in front of us. Then told us we couldn't get in now. All in all never got to experience it. Note to Owner.... Do right by people and make sure the staff does right also. It's very disheartening that favoritism and bribery is how your business is ran. Sad read more

Great is the enemy of good. I'd rather be good at something every. single. day., than great at something once in a while. Think about how much we rely on consistency in our lives. The train or bus we take each morning. Our coffee maker. The WiFi always up and running smoothly so we can be properly connected to the world. Now, take that thought, and compare it with the opposite. Inconsistency. Your train or bus sometimes coming on time, or sometimes it's late. Your coffee maker working well for 3 days and then BAM, it's on the fritz for the next 2 days. Then working again. Spotty WiFi. Sometimes is silky smooth, and other times you can't even get any service after multiple modem reboots. Consistency is better, huh? Enter Blind Barber (BB). BB is probably the most consistent place I've been to for nightlife in Chicago since I've moved here. I've also been to BB about 10 times, and each and every time has not disappointed. It's steady, you know what to expect, and it's a great place to bring people who like to have a good time. BB is a legit barbershop, with a bar/club behind the barber floor. Decorations for the barbershop and the bar are good. Nothing crazy, nothing fancy, but fits with the vibe perfectly. On a Friday or Saturday night, expect a line anytime after 10/10:30. You've been warned. It can get packed in there, so this is where the fork in the road emerges. But I think anyone can be satisfied. Here's how. If you get there late on a weekend night, you may have to wait in line, unless you know someone or ordered a section/table. Now, don't think my last line makes this place pretentious. There's only a few "tables" in there, and it doesn't make you feel like you're in a have/have not atmosphere. Some people just like to pay a premium to have a dedicated space and drinks. Nothing wrong with that. It can get pretty packed inside, so unless you're ready to hit and stay on the dance floor all night, I may point you to an alternative way to enjoy BB. GO EARLY. After dinner cocktails. It won't be as packed, you'll be able to get a seat at or near the bar, and you can usually count on enjoying good hip-hop music from all the decades. Then when it starts to fill up a bit, that's when you and your crew make an exit. Boom. Simple. Life hack? Thursday night. This is the perfect place to go on a Thursday. It'll fill up, but not too much, yet not too dead. This amount of people is what I call "healthy." You want to be somewhere with a healthy crowd. That way it doesn't seem like a place isn't doing well, but the place also isn't overcrowded. I can almost tell you exactly what to expect depending on the night/time of BB; a good time all around. I've never taken someone there who didn't like it; because I also strive to know my audience and what they like. I like people who like consistency, because consistency is needed, where spontaneity, inconsistency, and wishy-washy-ness adds a colorful, yet most of the time pesky layer to life. Heed my advice, pick a time which works for you, based on my recs, and enjoy BB. 4.5/4.7 stars. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. As a Miami tourist, I am pretty immune to rude people. This place topped by far the definition of rude and unwelcoming energy I have ever experienced. Begs the question of why they are even in the business? Definitely a No-go avoid at all costs place, unless you want your night ruined by uneducated, rude, unmannered people.... You have been warned, you're welcome. read more

Definitely will go back if I'm in Chicago again. Good music - mainly hip hop and trap music, I'm all about it! However, it was sooo crowded I really couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Hit it on a Saturday night, nice small speakeasy. read more

We love speakeasys so during our visit to Chicago from DC we wanted to check out one. Blind Barber was the recommendation and we're so glad it was. Our bartender Anthony was bomb! He was friendly, conversed with us, and made great drinks! The DJ was amazing! He/she really gave us a good mix of everything. The crowd looking to be 30 and up and a more sophisticated crowd. Loved the vibe. We'll be back for sure! read more

I don't go to places like this in the first place, but I wanted to check out the reopening and see a friend DJ, only to be met by the biggest asshole of a bouncer I've ever encountered. Please, save your time/money and take it elsewhere. Hoping they can figure it out in the future. Until then, this 1 star review is well deserved read more

I've been here a few times with friends and even came here once for a friend's birthday and they got a table, it was a blast! However, this most recent time going (Saturday, Sept. 7) it was disappointing. It started off as a great time, we arrived at 10pm - a group of 15 for my gfs bachelorette party and we sat down and got our first bottle. Everything was going well until it got later and people were crowding our table. It was unfortunate as the security guard didn't really guard our table. He had zero control where people were pushing guests of my table and getting into arguments with us and trying to take our alcohol. It was crazy. If we are paying $1200+ on a table, we should be getting an area that is private and where our crowd is not being mixed up with others. It did not end up being the best night and I would not recommend getting bottle service here. Come for a drink or two, but get a table elsewhere. Because you won't get your moneys worth here. Oh and to top it all off, they tried to kick out people from our table as opposed to those who were trying to invade our space! AND they also tried selling our table after we had purchased a third bottle. Terrible communication between staff. read more

If you do not fit the American beauty standard you will get treated like shit. Was here for a good time for their mediocre over priced shit cocktails, my friends got engaged and they rented out the venue after a certain time. Was told I needed to leave till a friend had to explain I was with the party multiple times. Then 15 minutes into the party security came up to me and told me they needed to speak with me about a "incident" ... apparently a man I tried speaking with before they shut down the bar was "supposedly" the owner and took offense me to me trying to approach him. Which by the way is completely normal in a bar setting and was just being friendly and silly. Once I was kicked out I looked up the owner of this establishment and quickly realized this PATRON was NOT the owner according to LinkedIn (I attached the screen shot of the LinkedIn owner). I was discriminated against for being the only bigger woman in the establishment and was kicked out due to my looks. I'm assuming the man who took offense to me speaking with him paid security to kick me out. Funny how the security is black and should understand discrimination but I guess when you are being paid $7 an hour someone paying you to kick out someone you don't find physically attractive trumps over morals. Good luck with this place worst of the worst! read more

Blind Barber - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well this place was a cool speakeasy great vibe and ambiance. Very nice staff with a very clean facility. We had a great time but fair warning the drinks are extremely expensive and aren't the biggest nor the strongest. For a group of 4 people we had a total of 10-12 drinks or so and it ran my tab up to over $350. This is before adding in gratuity. Also I found the music was quite loud for such a small space. Which made it difficult to chat in a group. All and all I would go back to this place but it's not a place I'd stay long. I'd simply just bar hop thru here. read more

I was very excited to try this place and the cocktails. It is a joke, I've tried to go here twice now and have been denied at the door both times. It is not because of my intoxication state, it is for other reasons that I cannot be sure of. Good luck, it looks like a great time so if you can get in enjoy. There's a reason for the lower and lower rating on Yelp. read more

Had a great time! The DJ played a range of genres and they all kept the crowd dancing. Drinks were typical for a bar. We had to pay $20 to get in which apparently wasn't typical but for this Friday night, there was a line outside and a cover to enter. I'd return; I love the ambiance. read more

Trendy speakeasy-type bar that is behind an actual barbershop. The entrance is their back door and if you get here before 10 PM, there shouldn't be a line. Otherwise, you will have to wait outside and it could take anywhere from 10+ minutes. They do have complimentary coat check at the very end of the bar which is really nice. Few tables that you'll need to buy a bottle for to reserve. Their music is really good. It's definitely a little different from what you'd normally hear at a bar but it's all dance-worthy. Blind Barber gets 3 stars from me because they like to really pack it in but also the vibe is interesting here. Is this a dance club, or is a bar or what? It's kinda whatever you want it to be but no one's on the same page so there's like really random pockets of dancing and then just standing around. The bartenders are pretty easy to get a hold of and they are as attentive as they can be in an environment like this. This place is ideal to start a night out, but don't spend all your time here. read more

Blind Barber is one of my favorite speakeasies in Chicago. I would definitely like to visit the one in NY someday, but glad that Chicago has a cool place like this as well. It gets really crowded and popular on weekend nights- filled with people dancing and having a good time in a classy but retro environment. I would like to try one of the grilled cheeses sometime as I recently discovered that Blind Barber even serves food (apart from the barber shop services and cocktails too)! The DJ is always great and plays the best tunes. It's always a fun time here and a must when you're in the west loop. read more

I have heard of Blind Barber and have been meaning to try it out. I came here on a Thursday night with a group of about 15 people. We were told to line up outside because it was fully packed inside, and we were let in a couple of people at a time. So it took a while for all of our group to make it inside, but upon walking in, I saw that there was plenty of space inside. But once we made it in, it was a pretty fun atmosphere: dimly-lit and dancy with decent music. There are also several tables you can just sit and drink at if you're not in a dancing mood. read more

I love this bar. Great food, great drinks, generally a great atmosphere. But dear lord the security guard JP was the most unprofessional, creepy, and inappropriately touchy feely bouncer I've ever encountered. When we first arrived in the evening he continually touched my friend whose birthday it was. He continually said inappropriate things about the way she was dressed. This harassment& unprofessionalism progressed as on our way out he continually asked my friend where she lived and if he could come there. I usually don't have a problem with security who have an attitude I get it. But JP completely overstepped boundaries with the way he talked and touched my friends and I. read more

Booked a perfect timing reservation for 8 PM on Tock for a date night. Entering through what looks like a normal barbershop into a red light, dimly lit, secretive speakeasy lounge certainly adds a thrill to the night. The DJ was amazing playing 2000's hip-hop throwbacks early on and new hip-hop later into the night. It was a bit loud for conversation, but the music was so good we didn't mind. By 10 PM the place was packed, which was perfect because we were ready to get up and dance. I'm sure the old fashions had something to do with that too. They were so good! We even ordered some bar snacks including the crab rangoons and fries which weren't too bad either. The waitstaff, music, drinks, vibe- it was all on point! Overall, a really fun Friday evening!We will definitely go back! read more

Lounge hidden behind an actual barbershop. Some of the best drinks in West Loop. Best for an intimate after-dinner drink during the week when it isn't crowded and you're likely to find somewhere to sit. With limited seating throughout, it's often a one-drink stop during long nights in West Loop. read more

Bouncer lets all friends in while you wait in line. Worst place ever. Bouncer takes cash to let you in.

First, I want to point out that Blind Barber is a really brilliant concept: who wouldn't want to combine a good cut with a cold beer? I've also had their pizza in the evening: worth a try. More importantly, I've been following Lisa Raich since she was in Wicker Park and for good reason. Finding someone who can give such consistently great style and cut is hard, but Lisa hits that high mark while keeping things interesting. As long as you aren't allergic to sarcasm, this is the place for you. I even recommended my cousin for his hair and beard trim, and he drives in from Naperville on a weekend for the quality and conversation. read more

Just a really original concept for a bar. The vibe in the back was really relaxed and the lighting is cool. The cocktails are delicious and there are great options for all of the beer drinkers out there. My roommate ordered the wings which smelled delicious. Wouldn't spend an entire night here but ideal for after work drinks. read more

Security guards are idiots. Don't bother w bottle service, you're on your own if other patrons crowd the space you pay for. Since the patrons harassing us were friends w the DJ and bar owners, they will take their little friends side over paying customers. YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK. read more

I really liked this place. My co-workers and I came twice in our short trip to Chicago. You enter into what appears to be a regular barbershop but then pass through a door in the back into the bar area. It's a smaller, more intimate space so if you're looking for a nightclub, this ain't it. The service is good and there are some tables and a bar area. I would certainly be back. read more

Rude/disrespectful bouncers who treat people poorly!! Worst experience in Chicago and do not recommend to anyone

This was a cool vibe and the music was awesome. There was a lot of people but the place a a bit small

We went to the blind barber in part because it was right across the street from roister. The bad first: if you aren't part of a larger party there is no where to sit. This is fine for a drink or two but I'm old and don't want to stand for hours and hours. The good: it's fun to walk through a barbershop to a little speakeasy bar in the back. The decor is your midwestern grandfathers kitsch house he never updated from 1974. The drinks are delicious. I had a "so it goes" which was so smooth I thought perhaps it was lacking in alcohol. Uh. It wasn't not. The doorman was great. The coat check was a nice touch. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. The music is good but a bit clubby for the environment (but again. I'm old. It may be exactly what you're looking for) read more

Blind Barber Chicago is pretty cool. You walk through the barber shop into the bar. We met up with friends while visiting Fulton Market area and had an amazing time. Their craft cocktails and sliders are delicious. Highly recommended. read more

We came here based on a recommendation from the bouncer at The Aviary. I absolutely love this concept. It is a legitimate, full functioning barber shop by day, but behind the door at the back, an old school bar. They have experienced bar tenders and classy cocktails. It can be hard to get served though, as they have typically been pretty busy when I have been there. read more

Look for the barber shop. Blind Barber is a neat mid-century modern, design inspired local bar in Fulton market. Love the decor reminds me of projects I've worked on in the past but mostly in Los Angeles. Really cool to see that style of design here in Chicago. I love the bar Decor and brass birds on the walls, and the vibe was pretty cool, younger crowd though. I said that to my buddy and he was like we're not old bro. Yeah OK! Fulton market has become the hip younger crowd place to be. I remember when it was warehouses and a few nightclubs! Now it's so posh. The hotels and eateries are awesome. Wouldn't change a thing. Thanks Google! Only downside is it's not very big so it gets crowded. I would recommend getting there on the earlier side of the night. But that's the old guy in me! read more

Rude person, Zachary, working the door has turned me off this place and will make sure not to return because of him alone. Not sure anyone working should be intoxicated. It's fine if you can't let people in and what not, but no need to be rude from the minute patrons walk up to the doors. I was shocked by the things he said. Unfortunately Blind Barber tries to be a barbershop by day and then a bar at night but treat patrons poorly. I've gotten my haircut several times by Carlo. My friends and I have probably been here 4-5 times since open. First encounter with Zachary, the owner made him apologize. Unfortunately I won't be back because of their inability to run a bar like a bar. Tip: Replace Zachary or move him off the door. read more

Got overcharged $18 for Buffalo trace? One of the cheapest drink choices. Nothing special about this place read more

I heard on friday nights theres a line out the door. Kinda unusual for a speakeasy, but is it a speakeasy? If you go at night its a abandoned barbershop, go past the next door and theres this pretty nice bar. The music was good, and for a tuesday night the vibe was chill. But also for a Tuesday night service was pretty slow. Like others have said what fell short for me were the cocktails. Of the drinks we got, nothing was really any good, and thier Ol fashioned was horrible. I guess I'm used to these "speakeasies" having great cocktails, but thats why its not one. Seems like a great after hours spot. The concept is pretty cool, music is legit so I will deff come back! read more

Bartender over charging for drinks bring cash and never open a tab and dont go to steven.

Terrible experience at this location. Went out with friends and waited in line for a very long time only to be disrespected by couple of thugs bouncers, very unprofessional, take cash on the side from people who Wana skip the line and talked down to us. Definitely not worth the wait and don't recommend. read more

Probably the rudest staff I have ever experienced in Chicago. The bouncers made our group wait outside in the snow on our friends birthday, and let people behind us in line go in before us. They also wouldn't let one of our friends in because she called them out on letting other people cut in front of us. These bouncers need to check their 0/10 attitudes. read more

This place was pretty cool! I was thrown off walking past the barber shop every 5 minutes trying to find the club part, but it's within the barber shop! I loved it! The music was amazing, the drinks were on point (although their drink specials could've been a little cheaper) but the food was good as well! Will definitely be back! read more