Crobar: User Reviews

The Crown Jewel
By TheHorse from Wrigleyville, August 21, 2008

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THIS IS IT! This is the club that, out of all the others, defines Chicago's House scene. Crobar (a.k.a. The Beat Box). I've never had a bad time here, and I'm a dude! Usually it's the guys that get the short end of the service stick, but Crobar has always taken care of my friends and I. No, I don't "know" anyone or "have a connection", that's just their usual level of service. Great space. You can practically walk right up to the DJ booth and watch them spin! Again, this is a HOUSE CLUB, so don't go in expecting an intimate evening of conversation. The people come to DANCE. Regularly featuring local resident DJ's (Mixin' Marc, Alex Peace) and global talent (Eric Morillo, Benny Benassi, Victor Calderone, Bad Boy Bill) Crobar is the center ring of Chicago night-life circus. There might be a line out front, but I've never waited that long. And while the cover might be steep, you'd be paying double or even triple to see the same DJ talent in NYC or Miami.

The only reason I didn't give it 5-stars is that I think they are still looking for their identity as a club. They could do more. There is the potential to turn Crobar in to the equivalent of Sound Factory in NYC. To make it a true home for the House scene in Chicago. Hopefully, in time this will happen... For right now, they have a great foundation to build on and the only place they can go is UP!

Never Again
By applejacks00 from chicago, April 20, 2008

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I could not believe how rude the staff was. I heard of being tough at the door, but these guys took it to a new level..I am a social events coordinator and i know the importance of customer service. You never know who you are being rude to.I was looking to book the whole place for a private event but after i saw how the bouncers were at the front door there is no way I will be going back there. First impression goes a long way. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

Not terrible, but not worth the hassle and $$$
By ChicagoGal from Andersonville, April 10, 2008

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The space is pretty cool, but the cover is very high (something like $25) and doesn't include anything but admission. I agree with a few other posters here that the staff is very full of themselves and seem to think that working at this club grants them celebrity status. I have found it curious in the past that they will maintain a line to get into the club and inside it is empty. Very annoying. The drinks are expensive and weak, the music is okay. The crowd is a lot of occasional and/or suburban clug goers who don't get out too much. This bar was the coolest place in Chicago ten years ago when Dennis Rodman used to go. Like Dennis Rodman, Crobar is way past it's prime now.

AWESOME CLUB!
By Maggie from River West, January 28, 2008

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If you like dancing, gorgeous people, and an amazing time, then Crobar is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights. I've been to Enclave, Le Passage, Underground, Mannor, Mannequin, and many more....NONE of them compare to Crobar which recently has featured celebs like Lauren Conrad from the hit MTV series "The Hills", Mario Lopez, Kevin Dillon from "Entourage" and DJ's like David Guetta, Benny Banassi and many more. This club has it all...definitely worth checking it out!

No way
By Cheetarah from Edgewater, January 12, 2008

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There is no way I will ever return here. The bar takes up most of the space, the music was horrible. If you are 21 and this is your first nightclub experience, it might work, but if you are older don't waste your time going here.

NOT GOOD.....
By HOLLYBERRY4984 from lakeview, January 1, 2008

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rude staff
impossible to get to the bathroom
overpriced drinks
VIP is not worth it
drinks are extremely weak
music OK
the bar is soooo small...they make it look big in the pics but it's really small

Absolutely atrocious. Pretentious staff....
By Stagefan from Chicago, IL, August 26, 2007

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Absolutely atrocious. Pretentious staff. Everything about the place screams fake. Music was decent though.

Actually I give 3.5 stars....
By Erick from Mount Prospect, il, February 19, 2007

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Actually I give 3.5 stars. I spent nearly $1500 for champagne and wine in a VIP section on a Saturday. We all enjoyed ourselves a great deal as we celebrated a birthday for a best friend. The service was absolutely perfect as the host and servers were extremely gracious, pleasant and fun. The manager and some of the cute servers constantly danced and partied with us. We loved it! The drinks and yes even the food was excellent. The six of us took up three tables since the others in the VIP section were not occupied the entire evening. the music was purely techno although I wish they had played hip hop or hip hop/latin, but the music was still thumpin'. We had so much fun and stayed there until 4am. Thanks Crobar for a great evening!

the best club in town...
By serenity from chicago, il, December 13, 2006

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the best club in town for sure...beautiful people and the best house music on sat

overall best club in chicago.....
By lex from Chicago, IL, December 10, 2006

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overall best club in chicago.. real people, beautiful, with so much energy and appreciation for good electronic music. will come back over and over again!!