darkroom
- Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
- 2210 W. Chicago Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-276-1411
(8 ratings)
With its slick black-and-red interior and sophisticated lounge-y vibe, this Ukranian Village club could easily be pretentious -- but you won't find any attitude here. Appropriately named darkroom, this haunt showcases the works of local photographers. There are plenty of booths and tables along the walls, and the bar is located smack dab in the middle of the medium-sized-yet-spacious space. The dancefloor does get crowded when resident and guest DJs spin sets ranging from reggae to techno to retro tunes. Best part? Every type of person fits in, whether you sip cosmos or chug cheap brews -- darkroom is practically a haven for world peace. If you hate going to bars where people bump into you with nary an "excuse me", this is the place for you.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Chicago and Leavitt.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #66 Chicago; Damen.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Cover varies.
- Bar Style:
- Dance and Lounge
- Music Style:
- Acid Jazz, Funk, House, Lounge, and Reggae
- Dance Style:
- Slow Dancing and Urban
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs spin weekly.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Showcases the photography. No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Small VIP room.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Back patio fits 40
- Seating :
- 120 seats at booths, tables and chairs, plus ample bar seating.
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"Place rocks"
Steam Heat from Bucktown - March 2, 2008
Went for the 1s time last Friday, and loved it. Great mix of rock and dance music, great atmosphere, relatively friendly (barmaid was very friendl...
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"The service is horrible. ..."
Chris from Chicago, IL - July 3, 2007
The service is horrible. The atmosphere isn't that great either. I will not be going back.
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"The service at Dark Room..."
claudia from Chicago, IL - June 9, 2006
The service at Dark Room is absolutely disgusting. I waited 30 minutes and still couldn't get a drink. I finally gave up. When I went back to th...
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