Every thing is cool but the volume of the music TURN IT DOWN A BIT. Cant hear yourself think.

Super expensive drinks AND the barmaids don't give you your change back, you have to ask for it, never heard BS like this. Ambiance is good but limited seating on crowded nights...won't be back. read more

Horrible customer service. I left my umbrella from Primark with security when I arrived. I stayed from the beginning of rhe event to the end. My umbrella was no where to be found amongst all the other umbrellas. None of the security helped me look for it and when I told them they lost my items while I was exiting the premises, a male security guard said "Well.....". ​ read more

It's a cool place to hang out with friends/family. The area doesn't seem like the best area at night, so try not to travel alone. Travel in a group if you can. I had a guy attempt to follow me to my car to get my number. The bathrooms are usually clean, bartenders are generally sweet. I would say this is an ok place to go if you are looking for somewhere to hangout. I can't speak on the music because most of the time ,depending on the event, it may be a different DJ each time. The place is clean and seems well taken care of. If they are packed don't expect to find a seat, unless you arrive early. They have a back patio with a fire pit that's open in the summer. There is an additional bar back there. Parking is normally free around the area. I've never had to pay for parking. read more

This place is disgusting and needs to be shut down. I attended a Super Bowl Party here last night. I had a 6 dollar watered down Apple Martini.... It was clear, but suppose to be green! There was no running water. The toilets were full of feces, blood, and urine. The sinks did not work, so no one could wash their hands. The bar was serving drinks in plastic cups. They had a restaurant catering food there, and charging about 6 dollars for 5 wings. But of course we know their hands were dirty. The floors were also covered in water in the front of the bar and they used a fan to dry the carpets . It was just disgusting . The health department needs to inspect this place ASAP !!!! Serving food and drinks with no working bathrooms is a health code violation . read more

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I was able to score some tickets for a day party held at this location This is the former spot, of jokes sand notes comedy club that I used to frequent often I love what they have done to the place open seating comfortable couches on dim lighting when you walk outside there's a patio and firepit they even had set up some hookah for the guests to enjoy Everything was clean and spotless because we were some of the first guests to arrive no issues with the bathrooms the only issue I would say was for the event itself and it pretty much balls on the promoter which stated in the flyer that you would get free Refreshments until it was exhausted so when I found who to voice my concerns to which was a gentleman in the Hat I cannot recall his name right now he took care of the problem and promptly bought a appetizers to eat he bought my first round of drink and my girlfriend bought several others they had a drink promotion for the evening that the DJ on the ones and twos were was amazing we had a decent time read more

Renaissance Bronzeville - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fell into this joint while visiting my family in the Chi. I came from Los Angeles. They play pretty kool housemusic to me but what do I know. Watched the end of the playoffs and everybody was dancing. Did not drink but it was kool people there and great vibes. Parking was easy on the streets. Walked right in. No cover charge. Really big space too. read more

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As a house music fan, I really love this joint! Its good to come here and see/hear the likes of Alan King & Terry Hunter doing they thing on the wheels of steel. Not a lot of decent places in Chicago for African Americans to consistently go to and hear awesome house music with the nice sized space this place has. Good crowds frequent this place and are usually dancing they ass off, having some drinks and just hanging and enjoying one another company. I have been here on Sunday & Wednesdays and both are a good time. I would say the only issue I have here is the sometimes catch me if you can bar staff. Don't get me wrong as I understand if the place is crowded then you have to wait your turn, but if the bar has mellowed out and there are just a handful of people I shouldn't be waiting forever to get your attention. Its good to fellowship with regulars and have conversation, but have some awareness when it comes to others standing around the bar...take a look around while you chat with your people and make sure the drinks continue to get poured. As I mentioned, good spot for some house and you will break a sweat dancing when the place gets rocking! God replacement for the old Jokes & Notes comedy club read more

All ages can groove to the song rhythm. Everybody is here to dance. ENTRANCE FEE after 11 pm ranges from $10-20 depending on crowd/event. VISA/MC accepted. Diverse FASHION. MEN: Eddie Bauer sweater, suits, fedoras, zip up sweater, 1-800-THIRSTY T-shirt. WOMEN: glitter, studs, club wear, pants, short skirts, heals, flats. LOUNGE area. DANCE/DJ area has the group seating, selfie wall with some lighting, itty bitsy formal dancing area with a step and bar. 4 speakers from the front and along the side (across the bar). BATHROOM was nasty. No toilet paper. It seems like there are 2 sets of bathroom - dance and lounge. DRINKS take forever. Difficult to get Bartender attention. Inefficient bar setup. $2 bottled water. Plenty of wine spritzer. Stick to basics. read more

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Halloween season 2018 What you missed on Sat 27th: - A 10:30pm cover of $10 for ladies $20 for guys - A 11pm cover of t$20 for ladies and $20 for guys - A midnight cover of cover.of $20 for ladies & $30 FOR MEN!?!? - Pricey drinks - STRONG drinks - Tall shots - packed dance floor -barely any standing room - fast drink service and great attitude from bartender at the front bar - awful catty attitude at the long bar and discrimination against women from female bartenders -FILTHY panty and soggy tissue littered bathrooms (God bless anyone who was brave enough to use those bathrooms after those barnyard animals.....I mean women tore it tf up) - great party music if you like early 2000s to current rap hip hop and R&B -great DJ -open late Overall meh. I mean, it was a party that wasn't bad but you really needed to be drunk, with a turnt group or I guess college age to enjoy the atmosphere of that night. Interested to see what it's like on a regular Saturday. read more

Whoever just answered this +1 (773) 690-5416 just pissed me off. I called to ask them What time do they close and he literally said "Baby it's COVID wtf time Do you think we close". Idk if he was drunk but I honestly felt I was one of his friends who called his cell phone. That was extremely unprofessional. On the website it say they close at 2am. HOWEVER, I know it's covid so the times not accurate that's the reason I called and I was literally outside in my car and seen ppl GOING IN. Then he proceeded to say "Baby how far away are you" -_- All in all y'all GOOFY af! Can't wait to complain to the BBB tomorrow morning. Goodnight! read more

RENAISSANCE BRONZVILLE thank you for making our special day (Sunday, June 24th) so perfect! The security, bar staff, and Fathom DJ was amazing! They were professional and so detail oriented! Our post wedding celebration cocktail party was stress free and fantastic! So many people told us how incredible and beautiful everything was and opening your newly constructed patio was the icing on the cake! Many said it was one of best post wedding celebration they been to! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day magical! Sincerely, Patrick and Jeffery read more

Renaissance Bronzeville is a nice spot here on the South Side. Stop in for a cold one Thursday after working late and it was a whole party. That night was deep house and the vibe was great! People were festive, dancing and the music was very nice. This place just looks good. The bar backs pour decent cocktails and the prices aren't ridiculous. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Basic and prices are too high. We want a bar for adults in the Bronzeville area not a club. I don't want to pay to get in a bar. You cannot charge downtown prices and have south side service. Last night I went to meet a friend after I had been at another spot having drinks. There were only maybe 10 ppl in the spot first of all. My friend bought me and my girl a drink. I went to order. I got a Ciroq and pineapple $9 ok cool then I ordered a Prosecco with a splash of Grand Marnier and by total bill was $31.. ARE YOU SERIOUS?? I got robbed and I didn't even realize it until this morning. So you are telling me Prosecco and a splash of GM (and when I mean it was a splash..Hunny) was $21 WTF I want all my coins back. I will say I have had a few wonderful moments (my friends bachelorette party, a bday party) but all these events that were nice were because we had a table. But after last night, I will NEVER and I mean NEVER spend another dollar in this establishment and I will tell all my friends. read more

This place used to be really nice, a place where adults could come enjoy themselves but now they've opened the place to really young people I'm talking 18 and older which of course leads to trouble and crime the drinks are now watered down and overpriced I really hope when they reopen it will be like it was when they first opened read more

Dope spot. The DJ was dope. The bartender and servers were friendly. Our server checked on my group frequently and made sure we had everything we needed. They have shot specials until 10 pm and live music. I'll definitely be back read more

Renaissance Bronzeville - The Main Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to this establishment twice. Both on a Saturday. The music is always sooo on point. Current hip hop, house Music etc. They make the BEST Henny sidecars EVERRR!! Not really sure about the prices for other drinks but a side car will run you about $12. Now here's the thing I love most..the crowd. It's def an over 30 crowd so you never have to worry about rambunctiousness or tomfoolery. The vibe is smooth. Usually if you get there before 11 it's free. Good tip: Arrive early for great seating. If not, you'll be standing the entire evening. read more

I've been here a couple of times and had no complaints until my last visit. I was disappointed with my cocktail due to it was watered down. I ordered Tequila and noticed that it taste different. I wasn't the only customer that felt this way. After my friends ordered several drinks no one had a buzz. read more

Beautiful ambiance.... great music ...friendly staff .... the drinks are TOOOOOO watered down ... When you pay $20 for 2 drinks you expect to at least taste some of what you ordered .... Go for the music and scenery .... drink before you come .... or only get wine or beer read more

I came here for a birthday party on a Saturday evening. Nice space, good music and drinks. Parking was not not hard to find and I found a spot rather quickly. read more

This is the worst place I have Ever been to. I was here with a group of 20 we got moved twice on someone buying bottle service. The 20 of us was spending more more then that one bottle. And the service was poor. Had to wait for about 25 minutes at the bar just to get a drink The ladies walking around was very rude and I will never come back here again. This is very disappointing. I only give them one star because I had too but if I could I would give them -5 stars. read more

Be sure to look at your bill. I was over changed and didn't realize it until the next day. I didn't appreciate that because I tip well. Outside of that I had a good time. read more

I was there recently and I was at the bar the entire night spending money. A young lady who's one of your bar tenders took my order but because she couldn't hear me because I had my mask on she shrugged her shoulders, rolled her eyes and walked away and never came back and when she did come back my way she took everyone's order except mines. As I can recall it's still a pandemic.. Covid still exist. That was so rude and uncalled for. If anything she could have said I can't hear you can you pull your mask down. Everything else was uncalled for. This was my first time even being at this location and I had that I had to experience something so rude, uncalled for and unnecessary at a black owned establishment. We have to do better and it starts with the customer service. Other than her rude attitude the experience was good.. drinks..music..etc. read more

The best "House" music DJs spin here. My new place to unwind on Wednesdays.

I attended the Chicago Black Barcrawl this weekend and had a great time at each location supporting black owned businesses, but this establishment was a disappointment. My group of friends were sitting out side around the fire pit when a waitress came and took our order. 5 shots of Patron. She brought all the shots and limes together on a tray at the same time. We took the shots and about ten minutes later decided to go for another round. A second waitress came out and offered to take our order. We ordered the exact same thing. She arrives 5 minutes later with two shots on her tray and said she had to go get the other shots, we ask for limes as well. She come back 5 minutes later with three more shots and says she doesn't have anymore limes. Someone asks her to bring whatever fruit she has. In the time frame of waiting for the fruit, three of our shots were knocked over as a stranger knocked one of the girls in our party onto the ledge of the fire pit where the shots were sitting while we waited on the fruit. The waitress returns and we explain what happens and ask can the shots be replaced. She said she had to go get her manager. Five minutes later the waitress returns with a woman and a security guard, which off the back rubbed us the wrong way because we respectfully asked for our shots to be replaced. We explained the situation to the manager. She said, "The girl who knocked over the shots didn't work there so it wasn't their problem." I in turn said, "Your waitress doesn't know how to brings a round of shots all together so they were spilled waiting on her." She then said the girl had only been working there for two days. So I said, "That's not my problem, you have an untrained waitress working." Eventually I stopped speaking to the waitress as I became agitated with her nasty attitude and people in my party spoke with her. Somehow she needed up talking about noodles at home in your kitchen cabinet. Which made no damn sense and just proved how she is not qualified to be a manager. She eventually walked off without resolving the situation to go get her a piece of chicken! Never once did she apologize for her untrained waitress. Her attitude is horrible and it's managers like her who out good establishments out of business. The security requested we pay for the shots or leave! Of course we were not about to pay for something we didn't consume so we opted to leave. He made us leave out the back entrance into an alley, all females! We were not combative at all so I felt it was rude to ask us to exit out the back. We didn't cause a scene and we did exit out the back, but so much for a black establishment caring about black women!! We spent a lot of money in there before that happened, but I can guarantee you they will never get another dollar out of me! Black people don't have to support black businesses who offer poor service!! Please do better! Persona, Mr. Browns, and Velvet Lounge were amazing so I would totally recommend going to those BOB if you're looking for one. read more

This is a review that I posted on their FB page March 16, 2017: "I have come to this establishment on various occasions, but never ran into your very rude security person "Antoine." If he's going to be security, he needs to treat everyone the same. Some people were admitted and some were not. He was invasive by taking stuff our of women's purses & more than pat down the men. I've never knew there's a dress code for house music events, but he wouldn't let people in for various reasons including my friend. Yet, I saw other people were there wearing the very items he wouldn't let people come in with those items on. I don't mind showing ID or check my purse, but pull stuff out...really! Your should talk to this guy about his customer service skills because they are lacking. I like this place, but I don't like the rudeness of your security staff. Thank you" read more

I had the best time here Saturday night!! It was a Grown and sexy crowd with great music. The cocktails were decent too... A welcomed addition to the neighborhood for sure! read more

So, we decided to Uber to this establishment a little after 2am on Saturday night. We get there and the guy at the door tells us there is a $40 cover charge. It's after 2am, last call will be in 15 or 20 minutes plus there's no one performing .. Sooo, why 40 bucks?? We'd already consumed a few cocktails before arriving. Maybe we misunderstood $40/per person. Anyway, we of course didn't go in.. After 2am it should be free especially closing at 3am. read more

I really like this place my husband had his birthday party here. And I was surprised that they aloud ages 21 and up bcuz the vibe and set up was so up scale. I thought it would have been 30 and up. but the security was tight and I like that bcuz it's on the south side. So the only reason I gave it a four because it's small in the inside So once we got the party turn up from the good music and the more ppl came it backed crowded but over all the host was very nice and polite the service was great to bad I was out of it to remember her name but I'm definitely going back read more

The light skin bar tender that's always have a attitude or look like her upper lip smells. I hate when I have to go to her ! Extremely bad attitude doesn't smile at all. At least at their other club the bartenders are so sweet. Now as far as the alcohol it's taste a little suspect! Not to sure what's going on! read more

this is the worse club ever to visit and dangerous. This club changed my life forever. My family attended a party at this club on 11/06/2021. Upon arriving the security at the door searched EVERYONE especially all the men thoroughly from head to toe and search the women purses. How I know because I was there watching them. However, apparently if they don't know you this is how they search you. The ones they apparently does not get searched in t his manner. However, with all this searching goes on there. Please explain to me how a fight break out and one of my close family members was shot down in there like a dog. Not to mention another one of my family members was shot in the leg. Which makes that one killed and the other shot. the newspaper lied it did not start over what they said it began over. the club refused to cooperate with the Police 1st they were live streaming it only. Now apparently saying their camera's was not working that night at ALL. Which is a total lie. This club should be shut down to the ground and the owner should not be able to sleep at night because an innocent victim was shot and killed in your club what if it was your family member. But, I guess it's all about the money. Where was security and how did they get a gun in the club? Yet no answers from anyone at the Renaissance. I can tell you where they were hiding. read more

The Bartender on staff during the After work Party on Friday, September 22, had a major attitude problem! I was insulted that he asked me for my identification when I payed for a round of drinks using my credit card. However, my Caucasian counter part was not asked for his identification when he used his credit card to pay for a round of drinks. Nonetheless, I tipped him well! However, I have a message for that brother! "You need to reflex on the "Man In The Mirror"! #NoOneCanSaveUsFromUsButUs #StayWoke! read more

Not a good place for Sunday is you are under 33. No one is there. It's stinks. They place house music all night long. The women are good looking but the men were old and creepy. This place wouldn't even be a last resort option for me read more

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!!!!!!! It is 2018 and they are still discriminating against people for their sexual orientation. Far from professional and security makes up rules based on his on reasoning and personal views! II decided to celebrate my birthday at Renaissance Bronzeville as it is less than a mile away from my home. I wanted to patronize a BOB and though the lounge has been opened, I never had the opportunity to visit. I heard good things about the lounge in regards to the ambiance, mature crowd and so on. My husband and I arrived at 9:45 pm, was walked to our section, given the bottle we prepaid for and shown the list options in case we wanted to order more. We decided to order two more bottles of liquor as we were expecting at least 25 friends to show up and celebrate. By 11:30 most of my friends arrived and we were having a decent time until a female friend was refused entry and discriminated against due to her sexual orientation. Security stated that women were not allowed to enter the lounge with gym shoes. However, several men were inside with gym shoes, jogging suits, fitted hats and beanies. Other female friends have visited Renaissance on the weekends and were admitted with gym shoes on. My friend had on a blazer, jeans and gym shoes as she was just leaving work. So instead of creating a scene, I provided her my ugg boots in which she put on and tried to get in. At that point security informed her that she would have to be searched. There were at least 15 women with me and none of us were physically searched. However, he insisted that she would not get in unless she was searched. At that point we asked for a female security personnel to perform the search. He insisted that one was not available and that in order to get in she would have to be searched. Despite the obvious discrimination and bullying that was taken place she allowed it and her phone alerted the metal detector. At this point everyone was frustrated, emotionally drained and disappointed. We are unsure if a manager was on duty or even available as no one came out to diffuse or settle the situation. It was obvious that this particular security guard had an issue with her sexual orientation. read more

I've been here a few times since it has open. The music is good and the crowd is grown and sexy. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to go to a decent and well put together night club in the Bronzeville, Woodlawn community this will definitely be the place. I wish this establishment great success and I hope it remains free of gun violence. read more

I was there for a birthday party. As we waited for the back club to open up I was mildly impressed. But baby, when they propped the doors open/what an experience. Dj was bumpin all night! What made the experience enjoyable was bartender Tiffany! She poorer stiff drinks, stayed on top of taking care of us, and overall was just dope. Her service was just above and beyond! Will definitely come again! read more