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Smart Bar
"smartbar is Chicago’s independent nightclub, celebrating 40 years of showcasing the vast and varied offerings of the dance music world, as well as the most cutting edge DJs from around the globe.Smartbar never sells out. Always dedicated to the underground. Welcome home."
Address: 3730 N Clark St , Chicago 60613, IL, US
Phone: +1 773-549-4140
State: IL
City: Chicago
Zip Code: 60613


Opening Hours

Thursday: 22:00-04:00
Friday: 22:00-04:00
Saturday: 22:00-05:00
Sunday: 22:00-04:00

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Reviews
I recently visited Smartbar and was thoroughly impressed by the energetic atmosphere and great music. The DJs played amazing underground hits. The club's modern and stylish decor, ample seating areas, and great bar staff contributed to the overall fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend Smartbar to anyone looking for a fun and exciting night out.
Staff was rude and confrontational. Didn’t like what I had on and so I went and changed and came back and they still turned me away. Tried to talk to them and be reasonable and calm and they just kept saying they didn’t care. Once I was turned away it was for good. All my friends were inside and we tried to reason with the staff respectfully and they just continued to be rude. This place used to be a safe haven for expression and fun on Sunday nights for the community and it’s now turned into a biased joint.
If you enjoy House Music this is you’re venue. With an amazing sound system in a concrete basement world class sound engineers. Bartenders are awesome. Security can be a bit rough around the edges but that’s their duty.
First time I tought it was a fluke. But, This is the second time the doorman on Fridays doesn't allow us to come in after speaking Spanish. I rarely go for the racism card, but two night i have gone there with Spanish people, two nights i have been refused for no reason. Every other night i have gone with American people I have had no issue. We where not drinking or being loud. Would not recommend if your are latinxs.
All I have to say is after paying $16 for the smallest drink ever, after already paying a $25 cover to get in, I asked for a cup of water and was told I would have to purchase a bottle for $5, BUT they would give me a cup of ice at no charge. I guess I was just supposed to wait for it to melt… EDIT: Thanks for taking the time to respond to me. My main issue was with the fact that a cup of water, in a hot, dance club where lots of people are drinking excessively and moving around a lot, was not free. My point was that it's just not right to do that to your patrons and goes to other reviewers' complaints about a lack of regard for patrons' safety, especially after them paying relatively high covers online/at door and paying for expensive drinks. Becoming dehydrated when drinking poses a serious health issue, and pretty much every other bar/club I know of in the city will give you a cup of water for free. If you want to charge for an actual bottle, fine. But not for a cup.
Went to see Louie Vega Spin....He was the bomb! Even tho it was crowded the whole atmosphere was cool and diverse. I'm kinda digging the all gender bathrooms. Gone are the days of the women's lines being out the door and up the stairs. Everyone waits for an empty stall or urinal.
We had the pleasure of participating in the Raw Artists Arise art show. The venue is amazing. The Metro is on the top and it has two stories and Smart Bar in the basement. Great bartenders, amazing techno and house music. It’s located right next door to Wrigley Field. We had such a great experience! Can’t wait to go back
Overall I had a great time at Smartbar/Metro. they had a $25 cover charge on a Saturday night which I found to be a bit over average for Chicago. Then I learned that they had a coat check, which was a few dollars, so i decided to bring my jacket in with me and stashed it. Their doorperson was neither friendly nor rude. They were busy and it was my first visit. The sound system was good and the DJ's were very good. The drink prices were average,for Chicago, $12 for mixers, however, when I ordered a water, the bartender was very friendly and he didn't charge me for it, I had previously asked another bartender the price for bottled water and found it was $7, and they did have water fountains as well. The crowd was friendly and I never felt unsafe or any bad vibes from anyone. It was a good mixed crowd of ages and ethnicities. Metro was a large ballroom with techno and Smartbar was a separate basement space with a closer, packed crowd, a very good sound system and solid house Dj's. Even though it was packed wall to wall, I never felt crushed, although it was very hot, and the crowd once again felt safe. Once bar-time was upon us, the staff moved us outward without being rude or pushy. I realized that I had left my beloved down jacket upstairs in the Metro ballroom and I made my way up to the entry-level where I found that the access to the ballroom was closed. I had a moment of panic as I realized that my jacket was most likely gone forever! Then to my great relief, I saw that the staff had, thankfully, brought peoples garments to the bottom of the stairs, so I didn't freeze to death on my walk! Thank you Smartbar/Metro staff for bringing my jacket down and for the great night! I will be back.
Smartbar is THE spot in Chicago for educated music fans and casuals looking for a fun and safe time. I've never been in a club that was as inclusive and welcoming as Smartbar. Everyone actually cares about the music and patrons here it is such a breath of fresh air from the River North experience and a shining beacon in Wrigleyville's utterly frat boy and slurred atmosphere. Most of the bad reviews are from newcomers I see who waited in line and got upset they paid a cover etc. I understand it can be unwelcome but there's a reason Smartbar is busy. Most of the DJ's that come here are the best of the best and world class so a wait is to be expect most nights.
My favorite night club in the city. Old school Chicago house music vibes. Amazing sound system and the crowd here is usually vibing.
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