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Double Door

Double Door Chicago United States 41.910068 -87.677116
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Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Named for its two separate entrances – one for the fans and one for the bands – Double Door is a simple club where music undeniably takes center stage. With its single long bar the only element that takes away from the open wooden dance space and a standing room capacity of only five hundred, it seems incredible that the intimate venue has hosted rock legends like The Smashing Pumpkins and The Rolling Stones. Overhead lights behind the stage reinforce the grungy underground feel, while the joint’s revolving themes might bring in leather clad rockers one night and scantily-clad ravers or fedora-wearing hipsters the next. A spiraling staircase leads to a small balcony in the back, where first-comers snag an elevated view of the show, while premium ticket holders enjoy the prime barstool seating right behind the bar. Yet another staircase leads down to the subfloor Dirt Room, a dark basement filled with candlelit tables, dingy chairs and sofas, and a second bar. Although second acts occasionally play in the space, it’s generally used as an area for rambunctious patrons to get away from the intensity on the ground floor while still downing shots and toasting the bands above. Both avid fans of big stars and music enthusiasts looking to discover new sounds will find what they want at Double Door, the premier spot for great music with an underground vibe.

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Neighborhood:

Wicker Park / Bucktown

Address:

1572 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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Train:

Blue Line: Damen

Phone:

773-489-3160

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

M–F, Su 8pm–2am, Sa 8pm–3am

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Tip from Jonah:

“Love the music at Double Door? If you go to the website and click on ‘Blog,’ you can download a free mix tape of songs from artists who performed there over the last month.”

The Scene

Named for its two separate entrances – one for the fans and one for the bands – Double Door is a simple club where music undeniably takes center stage.

Wicker Park / Bucktown, Chicago – Named for its two separate entrances – one for the fans and one for the bands – Double Door is a simple club where music undeniably takes center stage.

With its single long bar the only element that takes away from the open wooden dance space and a standing room capacity of only five hundred, it seems incredible that the intimate venue has hosted rock legends like The Smashing Pumpkins and The Rolling Stones.

Overhead lights behind the stage reinforce the grungy underground feel, while the joint’s revolving themes might bring in leather clad rockers one night and scantily-clad ravers or fedora-wearing... read more →

Crowd

Varies depending on act, but mostly music loving rockers, head-bobbing hipsters, single girls, grad students, and the occasional hip-hop lovers and ravers, early 20s to mid-40s.

Entertainment/Music

Live music nightly ranging from dubstep, electro, and reggae to trip-hop, classic rock and roll, and up-and-coming local indie musicians. A pull-down movie screen occasionally features movies or visuals. Photo booth. Check website for calendar of events.

Food/Miscellaneous

Vending machine in Dirt Room. ATM on site.

Prices

Cover charge $5–$25. Beer $4–$8, wine $6/mini-bottle, mixed drinks $6.50–$9.50, shots $6–$9. Coat check $3.

Dress

Mostly hipster and rocker casual: leather jackets, frayed skinny jeans, plaid button-downs, skirts, wedges, embellished blouses, decorative scarves.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Thursdays through Sundays for big crowds and big-name shows.

Close By

The Flat Iron (1565 North Milwaukee Avenue) is a late-night bar with a similar underground vibe.

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