Smart Bar
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3730 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-549-0203
Smart Bar, which is downstairs from venerable music venue Metro, continues to take its sounds seriously. The nightly lineup includes cutting-edge goth, underground hip-hop, techno house and more. High-profile DJs like Jesse de la Pena to international-level players like Kraftwerk have played here.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Addison Street.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Red Line Train: Addison.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and Sunday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- Cover charge varies; usually $5-$15
- Bar Style:
- Dance
- Music Style:
- Rock, Acid Jazz, Alternative, Dance, Disco, Funk, and House
- Dance Style:
- Rave
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Features:
- Afterhours
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Seating :
- For about 450
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"what happened to Smart Bar?"
By LDopa from West Suburbs, December 21, 2008
This used to be an excellent venue for deep, soulful, chicago style house on the weekends. I visited the Smart Bar back in May 08' and the music w...
Report This Review"Mixed Feelings anyone?"
By KKD from Noble Square, August 31, 2008
When it comes down to the quality of music, this place wins, especially in house music. The decor is so-so, the crowd is definitely way more varied...
Report This Review"a rude staff went out of style years ago"
By joe1205 from burbs, April 2, 2008
this place sucks. it was cool a few years ago when it was more of an industry place. now it is terrible. the staff was extremely rude. that stopped...
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Calendar of Events
Smart Bar
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Santiago
11/07/2009 - 10:00 PM -
Gene Farris
11/11/2009 - 10:00 PM -
DJ Mertz
11/12/2009 - 10:00 PM


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