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.

Ahhhh the Metro. Just the other day I was chatting with friends about which music venue in Chicago…read morewe've been to most - and I can safely say for me, it's the Metro! Located right in Wrigleyville, parking can be a biotch, so I deff recommend taking the cta or ubering here. The bar is cash only, but there are ATMs inside the venue. The staff at the bars is always really nice! Pro tip: There's a nice balcony if you get there early enough you can be in the front of the balcony and see the show from up above!

One of the worst venues I've ever been to. They over sold tickets and crammed people inside. The…read moreservers were few and far between (i did feel bad for them though since they had to go through the crowd to give drinks) the main stage is elevated, but the viewing area is barely sloped so if you are not in the front three rows you can't see anything! They didn't even have screens showing the stage so people in the back could see. Overall terrible set up. Plus they had a second elevated surface with poor signage that people kept tripping over all night. The women's bathroom is all the way on the top floor and very inaccessible. They have a coat check which is nice for a few bucks, $5 maybe? Parking is spot hero and like $20. Overall a bad venue

Honestly, I'd say overall I've always had a great time here, and it's really the only specifically…read moreLGBTQ+ reggaeton club in the city. Yeah, there are other spaces in Boystown that have Latino/reggaeton nights such as Progress for example, but at Fantasy you're pretty much getting Latino music every time you go! Overall I've never had any serious issues here, although I will say that you never know what you're gonna pay for a cover when you show up cause it varies. There was one night more recently where they were charging $60 per person, and we were like NOPE and walked elsewhere, but generally speaking it's usually between a $10 to $20 cover on most weekends nights. It's unfortunate though considering there are a handful of other bars nearby that don't charge a cover. Anyways, I always enjoy my time here. They have two rooms with different music playing so you can bounce back between both rooms depending on the vibe. They do have drag shows here in the back room where the stage is and often times they'll clear the middle of the dance floor area for the drag performances. I've personally never had a bad interaction with the staff or security here so maybe I'm lucky or just easy going, but I feel like it's unfortunate that this place has such low ratings just because of those who complain instead of all the hundreds of other people who always go here and enjoy the safe space. I'll always return here!

Very racist practices. Came with a group of White friends. They were all let in free of charge, but…read moreI was stopped and charged for entry as the only Black individual. Security argued with me after I brought it up as an issue. Spoke to the manager. He stated that they had cameras everywhere in the club. However, he refused to review the footage at that time to confirm/ deny the situation. It's very clear that he won't be reviewing any footage(if there even is any) and they won't be making any changes.0/10, do not recommend.

We stopped in here on our visit to Wrigley Field. The bar was empty compared to all the other bars…read moreand restaurants around. It is an industrial vibe but the service was great and the drinks were good and cold.

Went in for Pickle Fest on Saturday. We knew it would be packed but we got our drinks within 5…read moreminutes at the packed bar. We got in line for pickle pizza and got it so quickly! The dj s was playing such good music. They have a cool second floor too!

Rude person outside asking why I was even there. Would rather go anywhere else than having someone…read moreask me continuously ask why I'm trying to get into this establishment. Know the managers are great with their ambiance but that person outside has to go.

One of my roommates from undergrad and I came here for drag…read morebrunch the other day and had an absolute blast. I'm kind of floored by the great value of this brunch. The performers were so talented and the $60 cover actually covered *a lot*... the same drag brunch on the west coast would have been far higher cost for less value. It was a small crew there for the show, but the artists really kept everything moving. It says a lot when there's a smaller audience and nobody feels weird about it. Also, a quick thank you for having disco Cher on the playlist. I feel like she always gets overlooked! I'm flying back to Seattle and the story I might tell the most is that I had to cross out a Bible verse written on a dollar bill so nobody thinks I'm evangelizing at them. Just Midwest things.

Allyship bar. No real disco, but appropriate for 21+ figuring themselves out. Spend money on DJ's,…read moreit's more of a job than you think it is.

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

We went to Cubby Bear before our ballgame. Definitely a locals hot spot…read more The sports memorabilia on the walls tells the story of all Chicago sports. Really cool stuff. The beer was cold and refreshing on a super hot day. I bought a Cubby Bear tie dye shirt for my kid. $10. She is gonna love it. Great place to stop and get a beer during our bucket list visit to Wrigley Field.

Great fun atmosphere for drinks before a Cubs game. Place is multi levels with lots of seating to…read moreeat or just have a few drinks. Several bars. I haven't eaten there yet just have enjoyed drinks multiple times when in town for Cubs games. Staff has always been nice and talkative.

My fav bar to visit in Boystown! The drinks are pretty good and reasonably priced and the music is…read moregreat. It is the only bar on the strip that caters to all music types.

The music here is amazing. It's twerksble shufflable. The outdoor indoor window opens up this bar…read more Makes the space feel larger and more spacious compared to other bars in the area. This is definitely different and very fun compared to some of the other bars in the area.

I have been going to Hydrate to dance for the past 2-3 years, pretty regularly, because at first…read morethe music was very good, along with a nice light show. But recently, the music has been terrible, with last night's DJ (8/22/2026) being absolutely retched. His set was disjointed and he never kept a consistent beat. between every track he did the "build up" and the beat would actually stop for many seconds and we would all just stand there. It would completely drain what little energy there was. I left and went to Charlie's. Hey Hydrate management; at 2 pm there was still a line to get into Charlie's, where your club was morgue. Not good for a Saturday night. Get better DJs, or I won't be coming back.

Any is such a sweet heart.. she is so fast with the drinks and went all the way to her car to get…read moreme an allergy pill. She is a sweet heart and deserves a raise for sure

Came this past Friday for the Eric Roberson concert and I had a great time. Nice and spacious;…read morestanding room only, but they have an upstairs area with seating. The bar staff is great and fast. Had a couple of Effen Vodka and cranberry drinks, which crept up on me (made for a nice walk home). I see myself coming here for more shows I will return to the Double Door in May for the Tortured Soul show. Looking forward to it!

This place has a certain energy because of its size: smaller than the Metro, bigger than the Empty…read moreBottle. I've seen so many shows here at a reasonable price: Billy Bragg, Sparklehorse, Lemonheads. And so many local bands I couldn't name them all. Beers are a bit expensive, but cover charge is reasonable for what you get. If you're going to see a local band, go to their website and they'll most certainly have discount tix available. Sound is good almost anywhere in the House. Go upstairs and try to get on the couch that's facing the stage for a more private viewing experience (with small speakers too!). Or head to the newly remodeled downstairs for pool, low lighting, a private booth, extra bathrooms, and a chill vibe!