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Sound-Bar Club / Lounge

Sound-Bar Upscale and ultramodern, Sound-Bar is one of the biggest nightclubs in Chicago, an enormous 20,000-square-foot space spanning two levels and featuring separate DJs, nine full bars, and multiple VIP areas. Chicago United States 41.893287 -87.635373
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Party Earth Review Upscale and ultramodern, Sound-Bar is one of the biggest nightclubs in Chicago, an enormous 20,000-square-foot space spanning two levels and featuring separate DJs, nine full bars, and multiple VIP areas. Models, bottles... ... read full review

  • Neighborhood:

    River North
  • Address:

    226 West Ontario Street
    Chicago, IL 60654

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  • Train:

    Brown, Purple Express Lines: Chicago

  • Phone:

    312-787-4480

  • Links:

    Official Website
  • Hours:

    Th–F 10pm–4am , Sa 10pm–5am

  • Recommended as:

    • Night Spot

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Upscale and ultramodern, Sound-Bar is one of the biggest nightclubs in Chicago, an enormous 20,000-square-foot space spanning two levels and featuring separate DJs, nine full bars, and multiple VIP areas.

River North, Chicago –

Upscale and ultramodern, Sound-Bar is one of the biggest nightclubs in Chicago, an enormous 20,000-square-foot space spanning two levels and featuring separate DJs, nine full bars, and multiple VIP areas.

Models, bottles, and the shiny-shirted men drooling after both flow continuously through the various rooms, highlighted by the giant LED displays flashing overheard. The Round Room lounge and techno-centric Red Room, which flank the main dance area on the ground floor, offer sweaty couples a break from the grinding and upscale club kids a place to shake it in the crimson shadows.

The dance floor itself, rimmed by glowing blue bars and VIP sections, provides the trendy, energetic patrons more than 4,000 square feet of groove space, where laser light shows and scantily-clad go-go dancers jive to the rhythm of DJ-spun house music.

Well-dressed patrons in the mood for a change of musical style can follow the floor-to-ceiling images of champagne and the mirrored stairway to the lower level, where they can dance to the second DJ’s mix of Top 40 and hip-hop and watch how yet another swirling light show reflects off the sea of bling and gelled hair.

Large swaths of red vinyl booths sandwiched between glowing green bars form additional VIP sections, perfect for the single ladies and clusters of fashion-conscious friends downing a few drinks before heading back out to the floor.

Trendy and diverse, Sound-Bar plays to the tune of real, dance-oriented clubbers.

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Tip from Adriana:

Every area in Sound-Bar except the entrance room takes reservations, so if you want a place to relax your aching heels and take a breather from dancing, make sure you reserve a spot before they’re all taken! My suggestion? Try the Round Room – it’s elegant and secluded.

  • Crowd

    Attractive and fashionable clubbers and dance fiends, early 20s to mid-30s.

  • Entertainment / Music

    Resident DJs spin house, club techno, hip-hop, and Top 40. Go-go dancers nightly. Laser light shows. Check calendar for schedule of DJs.

  • Food / Miscellaneous

    No food. Patrons can avoid the cover charge by looking for passwords often posted on the venue’s Facebook page, or by RSVP-ing online and arriving before 11:30pm. Mandatory coat check.

  • Prices

    Cover charge $20–$35. Beer $5–$6, wine $8–$10/glass, mixed drinks $8–$15, shots $7–$9, bottle service $125+. Coat check $3.

  • What to Wear / Dress Code

    Club attire/dressy: trendy mini-dresses, cocktail dresses with stilettos, designer bags like Gucci or Guess, nice jeans and dress shoes, button-downs from Affliction or Armani.

  • Hot Nights / When to Go

    Friday and Saturday nights for the most popular DJ lineups and dancing.

  • Close By

    Ontourage (157 W Ontario Street) a contemporary club with large spiral staircases, multiple private rooms, high-end bottle service, and a giant dance floor.

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Sound-Bar User Reviews

Edmund Park Apr 26, 2013 3.0 stars Sound-Bar: A Sound Choice I always came out of Sound-Bar feeling sweaty, in a good way. The blasting music always got me dancing, the atmosphere was very energetic, and if I got thirsty from all the dancing there was always a bar around. The club has two levels with each of them playing different music, so there's more space and many more ways to have fun. Pole dancers, laser lights, and crowd swooning DJs make the dance floor feel more complete. I felt so comfortable dancing there that one time my friend and I led a group of people to do the Gangnam Style dance. It was definitely the moment of the night. The security guards in the club may seem a bit dramatic with their watchfulness, but they never got in the way of the party. Even if Sound-Bar has a dress code, I didn't stress about what to wear when I went. For guys, a button down and a pair of nice pants that won't rip from all the dancing would be fine. It's a great place to bring your friends to chill and dance away the stress!
mazzola mazzola Apr 8, 2013 3.0 stars A night out in the windy city Who doesn't love great night life and chill atmosphere?! Sound-bar Chi city is the place to go if you're looking for that club upscale club atmosphere. This isn't your every day teen club. There is a dress code, but make sure what ever you wear that you can dance in it! The two floors offer numerous square feet to break it down, while also offering booths and tables to sit back and survey the scene. I suggest getting a VIP booth and bottle service- first off you get personal attention from fabulous looking people, top shelf spirits and a private place for you and your friends. No wait in line and no cover this way. Enjoy the red and blue themed ambience as the techno version of top 40's beats in your chest and let loose!

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