Top 5 Social Clubs in Illinois

1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

“Came here solo for the Troy Bond show. I appreciate the staff putting me at the aisle seat. I use bathroom frequently and since I was by myself made it less awkward when groups came in. It is a cozy venue and the seating is snug. Come early for better seats. There were two girls that came later and kept hassling the staff and waitress Brit for "better" seats. They came later in the night expecting seats and trying to sit in their "regular" seats in a SOLD OUT show. The staff and Brit were so nice and polite. Idk how they could say the same thing multiple times and keep their composure. It became distracting since anytime they would see a staff member they would ask them the same question. Its not until the first act was done that the staff thought of them and told them they can find another seat since there was no shows for the main act. They finally moved and was able to enjoy the show. I recommend the personal pizza and the $15 moscow mule they had. The tables are tiny so it makes it weird if you are eating and others so close next to you are not part of your group lol. It was pricy but was good. Drinks are pricey here so come prepared.”

2212 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“Unfortunately did not have a great first experience here. In fact, we left feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. My friend and I came in unsure of what exactly the place was but it seemed like a nice “vibey” place to snack and read, like a cafe? bookstore? bar? meeting place? library? No idea lol! We found it on social media. We were stopping by half an hour before our spin pottery class started and had only been there maybe a total of 30 minutes. Half of which we spent looking around at books to purchase and going to the bathroom before a place on a couch finally opened up for us to sit and read. The other fifteen minutes is what I’m about to explain now: We sat listening to the music and looking through our books for not even 10 minutes before a lady with short, blonde hair approached us off-puttingly with “So What is it you’re going to order?”. Mind you, we hadn’t been handed a menu and at the time did not know there was a drink per hour minimum (again, regardless of that, we were sat for less than 10 mins). I’ll just do a back and forth of the exchange. Her tone was sarcastic and condescending and we were genuinely confused as to why. Me: “Sorry, we didn’t know we had to order something right now” Her: “Well, this IS a business” Me: “We’re aware… we just didn’t know what type of place this was. We’ve never been here” Her: “I’m not sure what you’re used to but we are at capacity and would rather have PAYING customers here” My friend: “Oh….kay. Yeah, um we’re actually leaving” and the lady proudly prances off to greet other customers. I was so upset by the interaction, no longer interested in purchasing the things I had in mind, so I went to the bar and asked to speak to someone privately. I already assumed that the blonde woman was likely the manager (She WAS). She walks up with the same snarky demeanor as before but you can tell she didn’t expect to be pulled aside. I just let her know how to properly speak to customers and how incredibly uncomfortable she made us. That it’s not okay to insult potential customers based off of personal dispositions, but luckily for her, she chose someone who will sit her down the way a teacher would a student instead of yelling. It’s just sad how proud she seemed of herself when she treated us that way and even sadder that a new, young customer such as myself would need to breakdown the issue to her. A simple “Hi! How are you? We actually have a food and drink minimum for seating. Here’s our menu so you can get a chance to look” would have gotten the message across just fine that we should order soon. She just stared at her toes and apologized for her approach and for not handling things better and then we left. It just sucks that we thought we found a cool, quaint place but left feeling unwelcome. Although we didn’t get to try anything, the food smelled like it could have been good. I wanted to try the pizza. Also, there seemed to be a lot of things offered there, we just didn’t get to experience that the way others did that night. The music was loud but there were private rooms you could reserve. Anyway, we’re still unsure exactly of what this business is categorized as since no one took the time to explain when asked, but it seems centered around money and lacks overall customer service. The bartender with red hair was nice though! And the nice guys at Jimmy John’s next door really redeemed our experience at this place.”

2828 N Clark St Unit 401, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

“Game Night Out provides a stellar, fully host-guided experience that exceeds expectations, even for skeptics of game nights. The outrageously fun live hosts create an atmosphere where laughter and enjoyment prevail throughout the night. With expert guidance through every game, they effortlessly make you feel like you're among old friends. Plus, for those with competitive friends, rest assured – the hosts ensure everyone plays by the rules, guaranteeing a fantastic and fair game night for all. Highly recommended for a memorable and entertaining experience! Another fantastic perk of Game Night Out is the flexibility to bring your own liquor and food. This adds a personalized touch to your experience, allowing you to enjoy your favorite drinks and snacks while having a blast with the live hosts and games. It's a great way to tailor the evening to your preferences and make the game night even more enjoyable.”

2741 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

“I’ve looked for a lot of places here in chicago, I had to choose between this and ignite. As a professional Counter Strike player…. I would choose at any time this location. 1. The staff is superior, always friendly. They help you and understand your needs. 2. The location is really nice, restaurants nearby but also good food/ drinks inside. 3. Very clean !!! 4. I had to play different tournaments from their locations and it felt amazing! 5. You can find people to play there and make new friends 🙏 6. A really good deal to play the entire month for 80$ …. It’s a bargain 🫰 (If this location would be open from 2pm until midnight, would be a banger 📈) I would definitely recommend this location to anyone that is looking for a place to go and have a gaming session 👋”

5055 W 111th St, Alsip, IL 60803, United States

“Nice venue for intimate evening. I thought $18 for a drink was a bit much, but oh well. Hate I missed Damon Williams, but the comics did their job 😄 …”

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

“Great service. Good food, good location. Enjoyed a lot. Went there with the team of my official colleagues and it was fun. We had games we had drinks. We enjoyed a lot. Do come to this place whenever you are in Chicago downtown. This is a good place to go and enjoy a lot. Food is good. Drinks are good. Enjoy it”

2211 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

“Food: Didn't order any food, but you can. Ordered an angry orchard. Reasonable prices on drinks. Atmosphere: As soon as you walk in, there a counter towards the middle of the floor. You will have sign into the wait-list machine in front of it. The counter clerk will call your ticket when a lane is ready. You're given tickets to exchange your shoes at a different counter. It is $45 an hour to bowl. Ample amount of lanes available altogether given how packed this place got. Love that there is a parking lot here. Service: No one is waiting on you table-wise. Bartender was social and friendly.”

162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

“Love it. We had a great laugh. Even though it says it ends at 9:30, be sure to have another hour to spare because the comedy show does end at 10:30. From 9:30 to 10:30, it's a fast-paced show where the comedian only has 3 minutes. Just be aware if you buy food/drinks, 18% is automatically charged to the final price. Toward the end, they give you the payment machine for the tipping percentage, but that is actually the "additional tip." It is a good tactic; I don't think anyone really noticed unless that is just normal in Chicago. Overall, it's a great comedy spot and great food/drinks. Coming back again!”

201 W 22nd St, Lombard, IL 60148, United States

“So much fun going back after 30 years! Still feels the same. Was at a birthday party today for our kids friend. Have some great memories. We will miss you guys. Thank you for all the great years!❤️❤️”

1291 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Roselle, IL 60172, United States

“My first time here with the kids and had a great time. My daughter and wife enjoyed it. Food was also great. Definitely a nice place to come and enjoy it with the family. We will be back again soon.”

656 Holbrook Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425, United States

“This place needs to be remodeled with better more professional staff. And also they have an employee there named Calvin Small who is a notorious thief, I mean known for stealing from them AND costumers, but he's still well affiliated with this business in good standard. Says alot about the business inner workings and why the situation is the way it is with so many truthful bad reviews. Terrible. If you go there watch your belongings.”

3401 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

“I attended their beading class. This was the very first time that I spoke with Native Americans and I cannot wait to go back! it was a cultural immersion assignment for my class and I am so glad I got to experience it rather than just reading about the culture. So nice that they have place to gather and keep their traditions alive like the beading, sewing, drum circles, the Pow Wows. #EmbraceCulture”

9180 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714, United States

“Great Indian cinema to eat and watch at the same time! Many snacks, and even a small restaurant serving dosa and biryani! Theatre was clean and tidy, but there were no recliners in the seats, which was pretty disappointing. But otherwise, the overall experience was great. Will come again, and recommend Ciné Lounge :)”