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Dive Bar and Rock Club$$$$

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"Best bartender named shavon she makes the strongest drinks!!"(2 Tips)
"Known to be one of the best dive bars in Chicago."(2 Tips)
"Come see some fire performers dominate the upstairs dance floor!"(2 Tips)
"Downstairs bar is surprisingly chill."(2 Tips)

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Samantha RangelFebruary 26, 2015
Dance the night away upstairs but stick to getting ur beverages at the first floor bar. The bathroom is real good for art selfies
Joseph B.August 26, 2014
A truly alternative venue. I recommend the pyro show upstairs. Actually, I recommend all of Exit.
JeezLoueezMarch 31, 2011
2 free burlesque shows every last Friday of the month! 10:30 & 1am. Always a good time, sexy gals, funny folks, cheap booze.
ben mApril 24, 2017
Like drinking? Like punk? Welcome home.
Matt PathogenAugust 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Pandemic brings the best industrial known to mankind every first and second Friday on the top floor!
LyndaAugust 25, 2011
I just love this bar....good music and good people. I know some people are scared to go in there, but...we don't bite!
Stacy YoungDecember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best late night spot in the city! Open until 4am everyday, 5am on Saturday.
ShellyJune 19, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Every Sunday see Kelly and I for $3 PBR $4 you call it's and METAL!! last Sunday of every month is Weenies and Bikinis! Www.exitchicago.com
Stacy RexingFebruary 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
First Sunday of every month is Shot Down In Flames! Come see some fire performers dominate the upstairs dance floor!
Faithe MasonJuly 15, 2015
Love this place. Everything I go I have naughty fun.
Bobby Hernandez Jr.June 22, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Backlight blackout every third Friday of every month is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Miles BFebruary 13, 2011
Sit at the downstairs bar and watch the drunken fools upstairs dancing on closed-circuit TV.
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseAugust 27, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Aye caramba! I've been reinstituted here. Come on by on Thursday night | Friday night {You know what I mean}. 3=D)
Justine G.August 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best late night bar in the city.
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseAugust 27, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Did you read that third sentence above? This is the venue which it fits. (But it has craftbeer options.) I messed up big time not having this on here.
DeannaDecember 18, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Downstairs on Thursday nights the Psychobitches outta Chicago DJ Punk, Rockabilly, Psychobilly & oldies!
Joseph B.May 1, 2019
Downstairs bar is surprisingly chill.
Manny GonzalezApril 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Every Monday upstairs Indie and Alt jams, punk rock down stairs
Joey GreaseJuly 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Spatula, the DJ on Thursdays, spins the best shit in Chicago...best believe that! Go visit him and request some NIN or Slayer!!
Sean ShroomAugust 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't let you GF paddle you if she's inexperienced... (for the record wasn't me)
Frenchie DelauroApril 17, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Mmmm booze...if you like booze this is the plase for you...oh and I work every Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat Read more
Lilith AstarothAugust 20, 2012
Really awesome metal bar!!!! \m/ \m/ Sorrowseed approved!!
David StepanekAugust 21, 2013
Don't piss off the bartender Jody! She will mess with you so hard!
DJ BoogiemanFebruary 7, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Thursdays Rock!
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonNovember 4, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Great bartenders
Mary MillerNovember 16, 2011
Best bartender named shavon she makes the strongest drinks!!
Tyler HarneyJanuary 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Order a French kiss drink upstairs! Tastes like Skittles. :)
Ken Melvoin-BergMarch 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Wet T shirt contest and the Big Titty Committee every 2nd Thursday at Bondage a-go-go.
Sammi GilmoreJune 25, 2011
Psycho nights down stairs are awesome on Thursday nights:)
Robby MorganNovember 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Shavon is the best bartender on Tuesday nights :-)
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonSeptember 14, 2013
Been here 50+ times
If its going downhill, it mean its picking up steam?
Sarah RodegheroJuly 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Fave bar in Chicago!!
Marion ShafferFebruary 9, 2013
They need a better stripper pole this ones too big to do any cool tricks on :
Becky McConnellJune 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great bar, nice people and always a good time.
Examiner.comApril 22, 2011
Known to be one of the best dive bars in Chicago. Read more
Jessica DontwannaDecember 15, 2012
One of my most favorite places.
Jennipher Peanut-ButterMay 15, 2010
The last Friday of every month is berlisque night be sure to check it out...
Christy MilanMay 2, 2010
Frenchie gives the best lap dances evarrr! And at $5 a pop..whatta steal!
Matt SlayerNovember 17, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Top everyone lots of monies.
Hannah ...January 15, 2012
Extra goth/punk points if order shot of Malört
Dee EmCeeJune 29, 2014
Drinks are a bit watered down. :-/
Jermaine "cHr!S" HudsonJuly 9, 2010
Don't where light colored clothes here; stand out too much. Anything black works!!! Lol
Joseph HNovember 8, 2011
Thursday night is bondage night. So.. fuck yes.
DeannaApril 19, 2012
Been here 50+ times
I DJ here Thursday nights! Come see the Psychibitches!
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonJune 17, 2010
Been here 50+ times
312, Discover Magazine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Frenchie, nothing could be finer!
Amy HarperNovember 27, 2011
fun people and great staff..
DecibelAffairs.ComMay 15, 2012
It's actually not a scary place http://on.fb.me/zOIR3J
Melissa DavlantisMay 22, 2013
Don't come here if you are looking for a real punk bar...
Royal Flesh Tattoo and Body PiercingOctober 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The fun begins!
Reuben HussmannJanuary 2, 2011
Punk rock will never die here.

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