The Underground - River North - Chicago, IL 60611 | Metromix Chicago

The Underground



Neighborhood: River North
56 W. Illinois St.

Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-7600
http://www.theundergroundchicago...

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Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--sure built their own buzz for this late-night spot. First there was the refusal to talk about it, then a few details were leaked, next came the Apple-spoofing commercials on YouTube and finally, the uber-secret preview parties. Once opened, this subterranean space aims to live up to the hype with unmarked entrances "guarded" by beefy bouncer-types and a sexy staff outfitted in military uniforms. Did we mention that the whole space boasts concrete and metal accents befitting a night of espionage entertainment a la "Alias"? Sheet metal punched with light holes creates maps of the world on the walls; tables are made to look like ammunition/cargo crates; and cocktails bear names like M16, Espionage and Che's Revolution. Curious to know where this idea came from? We're told Young was inspired following a trip to a Jerusalem nightclub that was once an underground bombshelter. Though it has a spy theme, everyone's talking about it, so be prepared to wait in line.

Getting There

Parking:
Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet Parking: $10
Public Transportation:
Red Line Train: Grand.

The Basics

Hours:
9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday through Wednesday.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Specialty drinks boast military-themed names.
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Cover varies up to $20
Bar Style:
Lounge
Music Style:
Dance, Disco, and House

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme. Military theme.
ATM:
Yes
Food:
Comfort foods, such as mini-Kobe burgers, baked chips, and strawberry Poptarts with chocolate dipping sauce.
Features:
Afterhours and Late Night. Menu available until 3 a.m.
Worth Noting:
New on the scene.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
Seating :
For table service reservations, call 312-644-7600 or email bo@rockitranch.com.

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"SERIOUSLY????"

BTALSI06 from Skokie - September 3, 2008

I have to say, I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Partying downtown...i am a total club hopper head. My current fav places to go are Enclave and NV Penthouse....

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"Cool? By whose standards?"

ranger from ukranian village - July 3, 2008

Underground is like a one-hit-wonder that may have been cool when it first opened but devolved into being a place where out-of-towners and bachlore...

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"Underground=terrible time"

jrid from old town - June 22, 2008

This place sucks the staff are very rude and think they have the right to say anything to anyone, drinks are extremely expensive and an overall poo...

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