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The Underground Chicago
Type: Dance Club
10Best Says
The Underground nightclub takes its tenor of exclusivity seriously with an unmarked basement level entrance. Those who live for a see-and-be-seen atmosphere feel right at home here. Bottle service... Read More
The Underground nightclub takes its tenor of exclusivity seriously with an unmarked basement level entrance. Those who live for a see-and-be-seen atmosphere feel right at home here. Bottle service and celebrity sightings are de rigueur after accessing the cavernous bomb shelter entryway where DJs spin until the sun comes up and candlelit ammunition crates serve as tables to hold your top-shelf cocktails.
The club hosts nationally-recognized artists during Lollapalooza afterparties, too, including the likes of Ludacris, Wale, The Cool Kids and others. Party with a mix of Chicago-based and resident DJs and nationally-recognized musical performers. This club was named one of "the hottest nightclubs" by Entertainment Weekly.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Dance Clubs: "The Underground enforces a strict dress code. Dress to impress in either casual cocktail attire or your trendiest threads."
- Best Nightlife: "Packed to the rafters by midnight, the club churns with partiers on theme nights that range from costume parties to fashion shows."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: The Underground attracts a who's-who of Chicago notables, celebrities, international DJs, and live acts including Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Kanye West and Robin Thicke.
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: The Underground hosts nationally-recognized artists year-round and during Lollapalooza afterparties including the likes of Ludacris, Wale, The Cool Kids and others.
