We visited La Galeria this past weekend, only to have a terrible experience from start to finish…read more We were told to arrive by 11 PM with no mention of any time limit on the table. At 12:50 AM, we were suddenly told there was a strict 2-hour limit, something never communicated upfront. Not by the person we booked with, not by the door guy when we arrived, not by the employee that walked us to our table, and not by the girl who took our bottles order. When we asked for proof, staff couldn't provide any and instead blamed the promoter, taking zero accountability. I've never experienced a "time limit" for bottle service anywhere, not even Las Vegas where bottle service is such a big part of the nightlife, so this was especially frustrating. After us pushing back on the "time limit", staff kept passing by our table checking how much of the bottles we had left, which made the experience feel rushed and uncomfortable. The service overall was disappointing, and our server even appeared to be intoxicated so at least she had a good time. We specifically chose this club to see DJ Orma (Bad Bunny's DJ), whose set didn't even start until 2:00 AM. Despite that, the general manager and busboy came and cleared out our section around that time while we weren't even finished. I believe it was a made-up policy to turn tables and maximize profit for the night. They are probably used to people just saying yes and not giving push back. At one point I spoke to the Owner who was apologetic so I'll give him that but between the lack of transparency, poor communication, and dismissive attitudes from everyone we interacted with, this was an extremely disappointing experience. For the price point and claiming to an "upscale" nightlife establishment, this level of service is completely unacceptable. Don't waste your time or money. There are so many other good nightlife options in Chicago that won't ruin your experience.

‼if there's any review to read, PLEASE let it be this one. ‼…read more I came here with some friends about a week ago, and everything was going fine. Naturally, we wanted some water. THIS PLACE OFFERS NO FREE WATER. I asked for water and the bartender gave me bottled water and a check for 11 dollars. I asked if there were any place I could get free water, she apologized and said no. We ordered 2 double drinks, and was charged 73 dollars. I attached a receipt. Just be wary of how expensive everything is. Service was fine, but this is the first bar I've ever been to that was so expensive and did not offer water. Only when someone was blacked out did they offer a bottle of water.

Love the remodel! Super dope vibes, ambiance, hospitality. Excited to see more of hideaway!read more

If by "over 60 craft microbrews w seasonal rotation" you…read moremean, 'occasionally having 60 bottles of a single local beer in the cooler in the back,' ...then yeah. Sure. Otherwise, the bar offers overpriced bottles of Modello, Lagunitas & Heineken. A bottle of water is $5. No local or craft beers. Nothing on tap. A bar that boasts over 60 craft beers is a place with a very well developed bar program, which this is not. The sound system was incredibly average: boomy bass, crass highs, zero mids. It's really hard to hear any detail in the music. The staff was superb. Super nice. Kudos on hiring great people. This is a small, dank, rudimentary basement bar that holds about 110 people - which is FINE if it's advertised that way. The reason for my low rating is that it failed to live up to it's own hype.

Ambiance House Music loved this place since the 80'd's the staff is wonderful this place you take…read morewith you when you leave it touches your soul.

As a bodybuilder who's been called a "human golden retriever" more times than I can count, I…read moregenerally radiate good vibes. But something about this place makes me want to channel my inner Doberman. Let's talk about the staff--the rudest I've encountered in Chicago, with an arrogance that makes you wonder if they moonlight as royal palace guards. * If you're not physically kissing the wall while waiting in line, prepare to be barked at. * Stand patiently in line for the bathroom? They'll glare at you like you just committed a crime. * Try to make their job easier by explaining what's in your pockets before a pat-down? That's apparently "uncooperative." * Step aside to send a quick text? Nope, you're "in the way." * Uber two minutes out in subzero temps? Out you go, even if you're not blocking a thing. This place operates on a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" policy, where even existing seems to be an offense. I'm a respectful guy, but they push my buttons in a way that makes me question my sanity. Respect is earned, and let's just say they're running a serious deficit. The cherry on top? I got elbowed in the nose, ended up with a bloody one, and as I tried to clean up in the bathroom, I was watched like I was about to commit a felony. No concern, no assistance--just judgment. I rarely come here, and every time I do, I'm reminded why that's a solid life choice. Or, in the words of Joey Swole: you need to do better.

Stopped by for a late night stop. Loved the ambiance, service and the location. Good area to wait…read morein case of rains outside before our Uber picked us up.

Someone threw up on the stairs directly in front of the bar, a security guard saw it happen, and…read morethen walked away. People then proceeded to continue to step and track the throw up all over the club. Truly a 0/10 experience. And as I went to leave a couple minutes after experiencing it, I saw the same security now at the exit doors. He really said "f it" and just went along with the night. So nasty

Armando is awesome. Keep old school local dives like this alive. You won't be disappointed.read more

I will say..the best bar in town. Armando, is the man. With the plan. A great part of the…read morecommunity. Visit here.

Cami & Oleg were awesome... they were there when I checked in and they were there when I checked…read moreout.... They were a good reminder why I love visiting Chicago- Cool people that are just friendly, helpful and make you feel like you're home.

I really enjoyed this hotel. The lobby is a vibe. I love the industrial feel it gives in the room…read more The big floor to ceiling windows are great when waking up in the morning to get a view of the city and at night to see the skyline. Pac-Man in the lobby is a classic. Lucky we stayed therr and were able to use the machine. No wait.

As someone who doesn't really club at all and is looking for a place to just have some fun and…read moredance in a low pressure environment, this is the perfect place. I came here on Halloween last year, and I had fun but the music wasn't really my vibe, so I was happy when my sister wanted to celebrate her birthday here and we saw they were doing a Y2k night! All the songs they played were classics that everyone knows, and it was so much fun. The bar is pretty large and there's a lot of space to dance. They don't let it get too crowded, so it never feels unsafe or too hot. The decor inside is like a retro 1960s salon, making it great for photos. There's also a photo booth where you get 1 colored and 1 black and white strip ($7). They charge a cover around 9pm I think, so just get there before then so you won't have to pay. We got there around 8pm on a Saturday and barely anyone was there, but around 9pm more and more people started to show up. There's usually a line if you get there later because they limit the amount of people inside. Also keep in mind cocktails were $16 and there's a card minimum of $20, which basically forces you to buy two if you're using card. The drinks are super strong and they definitely do not skimp lol. The espresso martini was my favorite of the night!

I can't say I frequent bars much these days, but when a close friend wanted to celebrate her 45th…read morebday and getting thru a recent divorce with a night of dancing I was happy to hit the bars. We started with dinner at Good Funk (sooo good) and then walked over to Beauty Bar. We joined the line of women waiting to get in when I remarked that I don't really wait in line these days- especially in 20 degrees! My friend suggested we go up to the bouncer and talk our way in as we used to in the good old days, but I looked around and noticed we were 20 years older than everyone else...so figured that wouldn't work! Regardless it was worth a shot so we went up the bouncer and tried to talk our way in...and denied! Finally enough people left the bar that they let us in to crowds and crowds of women. We paid the the cover fee of $15 and I was delighted to see that in 2026 you could pay bars with apple pay! I'll admit this wasn't really my scene these days, but we made the best of it and started dancing away. The music was really great! My friend warned me that the best drinks were served in cans so I ordered a high noon. At one point my friend and I had to use the restroom so we pushed our way thru the hundreds of sweaty women. Plus the 3 men who showed up after an epic beads game. Our biggest complaint was that there was nowhere to hang our purse in the bathroom, which i'm sure the rest of the under 28 crowd wasn't worried about. At midnight our carriage (aka party bus) arrived so it was time to leave Beauty Bar. I can't say I was sad, but it was definitely an experience and always fun to go dancing at a bar every decade or so these days. And, most importantly, the bday gal had a blast!

Such a fun vibe and a great crowd! I went in on a Sunday evening and it was decently packed. The…read morebar itself is dimly lit and moody. There's plenty of booth seating, as well as tall chairs at the bar. Once it was karaoke hour, I put myself on the list and started singing. Everybody is fun about it, whether the performer is conventionally a great singer or not, and I absolutely love it! There was even a group of 4+ girls who sang together on stage, and the energy was so infectious, it got the whole bar yelling the lyrics along with them. Would highly recommend!

Brando's was a good time. Drinks were solid. There's two main areas split by the bathrooms -- one…read morefocused on karaoke and the other for conversation (with bartenders available in both areas). When we arrived karaoke seemed pretty paired down but an hour or two in, it was lively with a long queue for singing.