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A lot of Smart Bar's patronage comes straight from concerts at Metro, the live music venue upstairs; others seek the subterranean bar out individually because of its reputation as one of the coolest places in...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/25/2006
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The club has two levels, with an L-shaped bar tucked off to the right on the main floor. When the audience hits capacity, try to get to the wide, shallow area between the crush and mosh of the front and the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/15/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Listen, you want good music, down-to-earth crowd, awesome sound-system, great waiting staff and no bullshit at the front door - you come to Smart Bar. Enuff said!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for BHANGRA NIGHTS and do my 4-5 hour mad dance cardio workout.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smartbar is my go to spot. You can dress up for a night out or throw on some jeans and sneakers and fit in all the same. Usually the party starts pretty late and keeps going all night. Their house…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chicago venue hands down. I've been going to the Metro since I was 16 years old and have never had one bad expierence. I've became great friends with a lot of amazing bands as well... signed or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah,it's a corporate,money-hungry venue that sometimes has good shows.it's obviously not perfect.in more than one way.but when rise against are playing here-none of that really matters. if you want a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fist show I ever saw here was Radiohead. I mean, how awesome is that? But I must be getting old, for it seemed like once there was a great show at the Metro every week, and now there are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love house music and Smart Bar is my favorite place to go listen to it. The people who work security are super nice and polite and the bartenders are fairly fast - even when they're busy. SmartBar…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to this place when I was underage and thinking it was cool. Now I go to this place when I'm a bit overage and I still think it's cool. I love the dark decent into the basement....the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that my worst show-going experience is because of the metro. I have been there countless times, never having too many problems, but after this last visit, i may never return.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
quite rightly the only good place to hear an outstanding DJ set (on majority of nights) in the city :) Pros:
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Parents and kids can have a great time at the SAME time! Kids will love the dancing, snacks, hairdos, chill-out area while parents can be social while spending time with their kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is an excellent place to see a show. Good line of site and you're never far from the stage. Hearing a show is another story. At one point, the Metro sounded great, but over the last several…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No the Metro is not perfect. The parking is difficult, the drinks are on the expensive side, and the crowd can skew a little young if the show is not 21 and older. Honestly, none of that is a really…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday dressed as Dolly Parton after going to Scarlett and Berlin. So you know were I was at mentally by this point. It was not very crowded. I think they had a junior high dance…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what you say, this place sucks. It feels so hostile and unwelcoming. 1. Worst location ever. Two words: Cubs fans.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw my favorite band here last night. I've seen so many bands here and every time it has been just what you hope it to be. It's not over the top or outstanding it just is what it is. The metro…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The stories are true: Smart Bar is a dance club where people really go for the music! DJs are top-shelf and the sound system does them justice. Even when the crowd is thin, this place rocks. Just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where you could find me every weekend when I was living in Chicago. This is where you go to hear music, and not try to hook up with anyone or have to dress up. This is my kind of club!! This is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As many reviewers have already pointed out, this is a place you go to hear some amazing music. We went on a Sunday night, and the djs were spinning some really great house music. Drinks were very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so old I remember when Smart Bar's decor was foldout chairs, sawdust, and grime. But I still love the nightlife and I got to boogie.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It continually blows my mind that Metro is often the first place people name when I ask them where their favorite place to see a show is. Really? With the parking? And the astonishingly expensive…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've learned that waiting out the openers down here is the way to go if you're seeing a show at the metro. the bartender was great and waiting for a beer took a fraction of the time it takes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go here I expect here good music along with that underground vibe. 9 times out of 10 it happens. Smart Bar is one of my favorite night clubs left in the city of Chicago.The bartenders are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smart bar on Friday night is fun. I had the best time of my life. I experienced great music combined with beautiful people, wonderful!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is tops in my book for showcasing bands I've loved for ages and new bands that I WILL be loving soon enough. And it's size is one of it's perks... it has an intimacy that not many other venues…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess the Metro is a good place for the people who are really REALLY into music and don't mind some of the bad things about this venue.yeah,the drinks there are expensive,and some of the staff might…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Oldie AND A Goody for dancing to hip hop and house.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's dirty, yes it's small, and the drinks are WAY over priced. But some of the best shows i've been to have been there, and even nowadays, where else are you going to get that close to the band?…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gotta have HOUSE music...all night long. one of the last clubs in the city w/ character. this isn't a see-and-be-seen spot....it's a see-amazing-dj's spot. With the residents only playing at…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great music! Went to Smart Bar last night and had a great time. DJ Heather played a great set. The music, once again, was great. If you came here to dance to great beats, you came to the right place.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here is see bands for as long as I can remember and have seen some of the coolest shows. Lately I am feeling like the place has lost it's charm on me. Something is wrong with their…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite venue when I was younger and didn't mind standing shoulder to shoulder with young punks. Now I just want to go and enjoy the music from afar, and the sight lines here aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VIP and Backstage with Jason Mraz. Make Music Magic & Make Peace Tour. Indeed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a concert here last night (Jason Mraz) and while it was nice to have a smaller environment and be able to get close to the artist, it was soooo packed. I have been here as a teenager too and I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time last night for the Jason Mraz show. The most entertaining thing about the night was the security girl with the shaved head who kept harassing everyone. $6 for a cup of beer…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a 6-hour Mr. Scruff set (check him out if you haven't!) and was pleasantly surprised. Very interesting setup and cool lighting. Found a nice spot near the DJ booth, which was great for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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What the heck is the booking agent thinking? Who has ever heard of any of these bands? Oh maybe its an old HASBEEN who broke up with his band 20 years ago... JEEZE This place went downhill the minute they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro is the de-facto concert venue in Chicago, for better or for worse. Maybe it's nostalgia, but people not from Chicago always say it's the "Best Venue in the City", it's not. They're still…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has been one of my favorite concert venues since I was a teenager. You have a good view of the stage no matter where you stand. I try to go to 18 or 21 shows because certain bands do attract…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lot's of the negative reviews on here have to do with how dirty the metro is and what the staff is like. I don't mind the grime, and I haven't had any encounters with the staff so my negative rating…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a few times but its now one of my favorite clubs. Great electro and house music and no pretentious d-bags. I love how I can go dance and not get groped by some drunken creep. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The metro is very near Wrigley Field. It is usually very hard to find street parking due to the area is usually pretty happening at night. They have a pay parking lot nearby which is what I usually…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is a Chicago staple, with one of the finest sound systems in the city. I started going there a long, long time ago when there used to be saw dust sprinkled on a black and white checked…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a biggest fan of the sound, or lack of parking, or the exhorbitantly high drink prices, but this venue always seems to land that one act you want to see. So I go and I pay.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro sucks. It's completely impersonal and filled with people that probably got dropped off by their moms in minivans. Every time I go here I almost get into a fight with some…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see how anyone could write a positive review of this shit hole. All my experiences there have wreaked of Napolean complexes and filth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I would have liked the Metro better if I were still 22 and less interested in finding a comfortable place to park my ass for the duration of a show. But I'm not, and I don't want to mosh…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great music all the time in this place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While it's definitely one of those venues that gets so packed that it can get hard to have fun, I'm keeping the stars high because there's a history of sometimes allowing activist groups to table and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro holds a special place in my heart. I saw my first show here and I've been to many since. The acoustics are very good and they constantly have very good shows. The decor is not as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for nostalgia. I've seen quite a few shows here over the years and to not at least consider the memories of the place in my reviews wouldn't be fair. Now for the real meat and potatoes. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro is a mixed bag. I can't say I have any complaints with the stream of bands they have coming through their doors. That said, its far from a favorite venue. The drink prices just boggle my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this by saying that I do not like house/dance music. So I went in there with a friend who is a DJ. Actually he got me in free. I only went because I had nothing else better to do,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Kids love running around the disco, dancing with scarves, shaking some instruments. Mom and Dad love somewhere to go on a cold winter afternoon with great giveaways!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you Yelping Smart Bar at 10 PM on Saturday, looking for somewhere to go dancing? If you answered yes, then get the hell away from the computer and go. Go now. Get there before 11 and beat the cover…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like smartbar because its not dumb. If it were dumb, it would be called dumbbar.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and the rule is you should drink first before you go. Drinks aren't cheap really and of course there is that damn cover charge. I'm not a big club person but when I want…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine I'm Bret Michaels and Smartbar is one of the classy contestants on Rock of Love. A VIP pass and the ever exciting "Will you stay and continue to rock my world?" would most definitely be in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good: the box office [one of the few that won't charge you Ticketmaster fees if you buy in person!]
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my fave club in the city. why? well... i'll tell you: 1. great soundsystem
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
smartbar is a good time! it's just the right size and offers something for everyone, from the beat-driven dancefloor and rockin' barstaff, to the seductively-lit cushion seats and old-school…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We saw Mark Farina on Saturday night, it was an intimate atmosphere, and (glory be!) when I was tired from dancing, there were places to sit. What an amazing location to see such a great dj! The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went here for the first time because one of my favorite djs was comming to town (Mark Farina). Being pretty new to the city, I really didnt know much about this place. Its much different…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If God said, "Christine, you will spend your last day on earth in Chicago." I would go get a large deep dish then head over to Smartbar and dance until 5 a.m. This is the place in Chicago to hear your…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I give Metro even one star because the band we saw here (Matthew Santos) was PHENOMENAL. Metro as a venue however, very frankly, sucks. It doesn't deserve any stars. 1. Miller lite is $6
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The one thing that sticks out in my mind about Smart Bar is this: FIVE DOLLARS FOR MILLER HIGH LIFE. FIVE. F-I-V-E. $$$$555555 MILLER HIGH LIFE. WTF????!!!%#@%@#% Smart Bar is a good place to go if…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets PACKED.. too packed! When the weather is 15 degrees outside, this place should not reach 85 or 90 (and an unpleasant 85 degress because of course its not sunlight.. its SWEATY…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally.....the bomb! Some of the best DJs in the world come here! Loves it! The crowd is cool too. Don't try to grind on my ass.. not welcome here! Just feel the beats, and move!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro holds a lot of good shows, but it's always way too crowded, fucking hot, and stuffy. I went to a show last week and when I walked in, I thought a fog machine was on, but it was just…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't go to the metro unless i really really really have to. i've never enjoyed a show here. i'm instantly miserable every time i walk in the door. i'll be at the empty bottle.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i had some great times here in high school and i will still go once in a while if there is an AMAZING band playing. But seriously, this place blows. the drinks are to expensive, everyone there is in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to Smart Bar. I have a few drinks while I people watch from one of their booths and then once I am liquored up, I may even dance a bit. Ad god only knows when its over, I am going to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue for viewing bands. If your a local and playing here you are doing great in the Chicago music scene. It's an awesome venue for popular / famous bands because you'll always have a great…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rawking Out As one of Chicago's mid-sized music venues, Metro houses many of the best punk and indie bands that come through our great city. With a particularly young audience (mostly likely due to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is an awesome smaller venue to see a concert. i saw sum 41 there is aw really good the sound was great. there are not seats its all general admission so you have to stand witch i don't mind. it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here a gothic black chick that may or may not have been a tranny started dancing with me. It was on halloween during a Depeche Mode song and I was drunk. I couldn't just LEAVE,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sound, fits a perfect size crowd and is easy access from the CTA. Its over priced drinks, overzealous bouncers and the neighborhood all detract from what could be a great venue. I did stage dive…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently I have been to smart bar on very off nights, this may be on account my friends that drag me here are not in to dance music (thankfully). So this place can be pretty depressing on its 'off…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year and it's still LOOKIN' GOOD! Even before the 2006 renovation, I was in love with this place. (And it was a gawd-awful dump then.) Why have I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't really sure what my friends and I were going to do on New Years. The bar I was going to go to was sold out and we are College students so we didn't really feel like paying $75-100 to go to a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place was pretty unfriendly in both the staff and people I tried to talk to. Granted I went there on my own to a sold out "Battles" concert because I had just moved here. Place was emo-tastic too,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's too bad the jungle I want to see is only on Thursdays which means I can never make it unless I want a tired workday for Friday. I wish it had a chill room with a pool table or 2. It would be…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a band out of Arizona, The Format, here in the summer of '06. Blame it on the booze, but I didn't pay much attention to details. On the macro, though, this place was a nice little venue for a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Hey man." "'Sup?"
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Metro for so long to see shows that I swear most of the patrons at the last show I was at weren't even born the first time I was there. Many things have changed, like the prices…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My last visit to Metro was in the middle of a cold, dreary day....but even so I found myself putting on my sunglasses and taking off my jacket as I stepped outside of Metro. Why so? Brrrr- it's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite clubs/bars in Chicago. Great Vibe! If you wanna dance and have a good time. You will. They have different dj's all the time so you might wanna do some research first. Everytime has…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro isn't known for it's amazing service. So, don't come here expecting the royal treatment, It's a great place, because it's fairly intimate. So, you get a really good concert experience,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I was out with some friends and we weren't ready to throw in the towel at 2AM. So to the nearest 4 AM we go! So we get to the top and are told there is a $7 cover charge. Whatever, that's not…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has sucked for a long, long time. Every good show I've seen here has been in spite of this place. I've actually avoided seeing bands I love because they play this craphole. In spite of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like the metro until I had one too many run-ins with the unfriendly bouncers. And a word of advice - if you want to drink make sure you drink before you go. Beer prices are outrageous!…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Metro a couple times, and I'll probably go again, because it happens to be the only place to see certain bands that I love. I'm kind of becoming an old lady about rock shows, I just…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited many music venues in and around Chicago in the last decade and Metro is deffinetely the best place to see live music! Whether it is a local band or up-and-coming band or maybe a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this would get more stars if they actually were a litle more open with booking. the rooms is great, seriously. The beer prices? $3 for a SCHLITZ? Oh for the love of god...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The scene at the Smart Bar definitely depends on the show. For DJ sets, it really depends on the type of party being held... My experience here is that there are always more guys here than girls. If…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this is an email i recently sent to the metro: To Whom it May Concern:
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You go here thinking that the show is gonna be awesome, You've always heard good things about the Metro, How its a Classic. But when you get there and are treated like shit, you think to yourself "…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm just going to point out the obvious. The Metro is the lamest venue in Chicago. First of all, it's in Wrigleyville. It's also run by jocky asshole bouncers who, we are assuming, listen to Q101…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generally a really great venue. Stage is a good size, excellent sound quality. Prices can sometimes be a little high, but worth it. The security guys are mostly okay--there's a few that are jerks…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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I've been to the Metro a few times. I've always had an alright time. This past Friday night, however, left me thinking that I may not ever go back again. Why? Well, it was all about the door. Some co-workers...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Smart Bar for the first time on Saturday night. I went with a couple friends who are regulars and who worship the place. I asked my friend to explain why she loved it so much, and she said,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i expected more from the metro, but hey, its still a good small venue to see a band. and i dont really like the setup of the place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places in the city to see a Metal/Rock concert (or show as I refer to them as) in an intimate setting. The sound is amazing every time but make sure to wear light clothing as it tends…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Metro. It's been around for ages and I've been going here since high school. Granted there aren't as many shows here that I want to see lately, but I still enjoy myself every time I go.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to smart bar years ago when it was sort of raw inside and the sound system tinny and blown out. Somewhere along the line they rehabbed the place. It's pretty sweet, and the sound system was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I obviously don't "get" this place, because I've heard so many people I respect say they love it, but every time I go I'm miserable. It's great they have all ages events and give almost famous dj's a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what you can really say about SmartBar, except that it is the most unpretentious, lowdown dance club probably in the entire US. They consistently have world class talent month in and month…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Record Low rules!! enough said. As for Metro....Amateur Hour. If you are 14 and want to party in the city here's your place. Lets remember door staff, we are not here for your strong arm tactics. We,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was at the metro I saw one of my most favorite-st bands. The experience was super awesome. The acoustics are great. The space is so small, that it's hard not to feel like the band is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro has been around 25 years for a reason- and a damn good one at that. They seem to know what makes a successful show- cheap ticket prices compared to other venues of the same size, acts that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know why I like Smart Bar? Because 10 mins or so into my first visit there, I realized that most people look as stupid as I do when they dance- if not even more stupid! Always a nice realization.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST PLACE FOR ELECTRO HOUSE! if you catch John Acquaviva here... take care of your brain!....... be aware also from Derrick Carter, Miguel Migs, Kaskade and more progressoulfoultechysexylicious…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the acts this place gets, but as far as a music venue goes, it's kind of crummy. They don't accept credit cards, which really chaps my ass right off the bat. I hate taking out a sweaty wad of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
smart Bar will be the only place you can talk me into going on a night out of town........some of the best talent and the staff well everyone who knows me yeah i like this place and its great when…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago is the bedrock of House Music.and Smart Bar is the mainstay for Chicago House. Unpretentious, average drink prices for Chicago (though cheaper than most clubs), great space, great…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only go when there is no cover or I've been at the metro for a show. It's hit or miss. Sometimes I have the greatest time other times I have had more fun at my grandma's house watching reruns of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place to hang. Their sound system sucks though. A bit too much House music for me, but this is Chicago so what do you expect. The staff is friendly and professional, it is always a pleasure to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, a great place to see a show. Intimate without feeling cramped, super short bathroom lines, and an amazingly close view from the balcony. Compared to other concert prices, the drinks are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best live music venue in the city...hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've moved here I've lost track of the number of shows I've seen at the Metro. Most have involved bands whose members by all rights should be dead or vegetables by now, but who through some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
its been a couple years since i did a show here, but what I love about the Metro is that the stars are in perfect alignment here with so much Rockin history. If you listen hard enough you can hear all…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a a classy old school venue that has been perverted into one of the larger venues in Chicago for any band that cant play one of our arenas. I've worked at this place for a couple of bands , and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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