Tucked in Oak Lawn, just NE of downtown, The Tin Room is an absolute experience for those brave…read moreenough to swing through!
Tin Room is a dance club, but more so for the dancers there...while you can groove and bust a move, most of the dancing is done by the professionals here! And there are LOTS of them wandering around. Most are polite, friendly and engaging, but a few can get a bit pushy, especially as the night goes on. Nothing wild, just slightly off putting when interacting with them.
This place, from inside to out, is not much to look at. The essence of a dive bar and the vibe of a gay club is the best way to describe it. It is dark, crowded, set with fog machines, lights and loud music.
There are a few bars inside and one outside on the patio, which is where we got most of our drinks. The bartenders inside were a bit friendlier, but the convenience and the fresh air kept pushing us to the outside bar. With that, the drinks are strong and fairly priced, so there is that!
Parking is very minimal, so definitely ride share.
Overall, The Tin Room is an experience!