Funky Buddha Lounge
3.6
- Neighborhood: Warehouse District
- 728 W. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60610-3932
- 312-666-1695
Long black leather and faux leopard skin banquettes and ottomans line the wall opposite the main bar; a curtained booth in each of the front window bays flanks the entrance. But the center room is where it's at: Dancers fill the floor and move to the beat of their own drummer (or the one on stage).
The Moroccan decor starts with a Buddha sculpture by a local artist named Suhail incorporated into the bar's heavy steel door. Inside, the owners have assembled gold tasseled cloth bags and sconces, ceiling fans, antique light fixtures (the two above the bar were culled from an old church) and wall paintings of women in repose. The women's bathroom, dimly lit by a single blue bulb, includes a small Buddha statue.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand and Milwaukee
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Street parking possible. Valet parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 65-Grand, 56-Milwaukee, 8-Halsted. Blue Line train: Grand. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday and Tuesday; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday; 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
Club opens at 7:30 p.m. every third Monday for Mental Graffiti series
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For private booth area.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Varies range from $5-$20. Dress code: No sweatsuits or sloppy attire.
- Bar Style:
- Dance and Lounge
- Music Style:
- Latin, Lounge, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Acid Jazz, Dance, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, and House
- Dance Style:
- Disco, Latin, and Urban
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs and occasional live performances
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts. Available for private parties of up to 150. No food.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Cosmopolitans
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
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"Not Bad on Sundays"
RavenCash from Lake Shore - October 2, 2008
Sundays is cool here. they do a poetry set from 9 to 11pm, then it turns into a party. Drinks are pretty good, music is pretty good, and the women ...
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"I'm so sure"
JMD22 from oak park - July 19, 2008
Well, what can I say? If I wanted to hear some third rate DJ spin B96's top ten I would just listen to the radio. Do yourself a favor and save yo...
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"Dance, Dance,Dance"
Kimberlee from South Suburbs - April 6, 2008
I experianced funky buddha lounge for the first time and i loved it. the bartender was really nice. the crowd was friendly and diverse. The music w...
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Calendar of Events
Funky Buddha Lounge
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Kitchen Sink. DJs Trilogy, Dream and guests spin 9 p.m.
10/16/2008 -
Mental Graffiti Poetry Set
10/20/2008 - 7:30 PM -
Kitchen Sink. DJs Trilogy, Dream and guests spin 9 p.m.
10/23/2008
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