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3.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar I love that you host Moby every time he comes into Chicago for an "after-set"... I love that you have House nights, and some amazing DJ's regularly... I love that there's plenty of room to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Leftover Crack, 10 for 10 tour and it was awesome. the tickets are cheap since you can buy them from there website and not get killed by fee's from ticketmaster. The pits are fun even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to the Metro once and that was simply because I won free tickets to see Billy Talent perform.I thought the staff was nice enough, but upon entering the building I did witness them all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few years ago to check out Mr Scruff. It was awesome! The layout of the place is great and the sound is awesome. They have 2 bar, one in the front more loungey area and another 1 off the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I cannot think of a venue that I dislike more than the Metro. I came here to see Ladytron and The Faint and it was so unbearable that I ended up leaving while Ladytron was still setting up....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to The Metro for shows since 1993. The first concert I ever went to was at Metro. I've seen almost every single one of my favorite bands at Metro. I lost my friggin' virginity in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Metro, I shall love you forever and always. Even when I go to a little ole rock show and am among the oldest people in the place. I've seen some pretty rockin shows here and though I do feel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT PLACE TO ROCK OUT AT.You can dance all night long from local funk to booty bumpin hip hop to you drop.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen a lot of shows here. I like that they'll release a bunch of comps, if a show isn't selling. I've seen some new/good stuff, I'd otherwise passed on.Kind of an odd configuration, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This probably isn't a good example of an American-style bar or club. Which is a good thing. I mean that many if not most people come for the music and, accordingly, the lineup consistently showcases...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Smart Bar two nights in a row for comparison, and I must say the place is kinda weird, but I really warmed up to it.Friday night was a ratio of about 85% men to 15% women. There were only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is what it is. If you like bars like Excalibur/Crobar/The Underground this won't be your spot. Leave your foul attitude and popped collar at the door, go in and have a good time. Hands...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metro, how I love thee. Let me count the ways!* Small & intimate - Even from the shittiest seats in the house, you can see the facial expressions of the drummer. * Big ole plastic cups of beer -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come here to dance and be merry, get your drink on in some other bar beforehand. There are TONS of other bars in the area. That's what I did, I think it's the best bet. Cool DJs, meet cool people,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, that's right. I was that guy who fell and slid down the stairs.Uh huh... at least I looked cool doing it! They really got to do something about those slippery stairs.A few days later. Ass...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen so many shows at Metro and really feel it's one of the best venues in the city - the size is just right - as is the type of music they showcase. Do yourself a favor and see an act here -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for years and generally never been let down. Only the other concert goes have let me down but I can't really do anything about it. The most recent time I have been in here was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro is great -- in theory. I found that for the first-time participant, it can be a bit of a drag. I will undoubtedly return and when I do, I will be equipped with the following tips:1) Get a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love small music venues in Chicago: Schubas, Empty Bottle, Logan Square Auditorium, Double Door, Bottom Lounge. But the Metro is set apart from all these great places as just absolutely terrible....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is the CBGB of ChicagoAnd unlike CBGB, I hope it NEVER closes down! Otherwise I will weep for an eternity. Every single artist I've seen here: L7, Peter Murphy, Mindless Self Indulgence, Type O...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's small and can be "intimate"--if you're one of the dedicated few who get there early enough--but I found the Metro to be more irksome than enjoyable. Sometimes small isn't the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a girl that LOVES Deep Dirty House Smart Bar delivered and then some. It was my first trip to Chicago so I had no idea where to go. After hearing that DJ Icey would be spinning there later that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not like the Metro is lacking in reviews, but I have to chime in with some love for this venue. From the perspective of someone who has been in and played at a boatload of bars, the Metro seems...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, looking at the other reviews, this is obviously a place you either love or hate, with not much in between. Friends took me here on my birthday after bar hopping a bit because it was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can safely say that Smartbar is my favorite club in the Chi. They get great out of town and International Djs. It's usually a great crowd--though you can get some interesting people that wander down...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This intimate, small venue is an awesome place to see the bands you love. It's so easy to get close to the stage, you can probably feel them spitting on you! Getting drenched with the groupies not for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my dear Metro, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways1. You're so small that I feel like I'm right next to the band from any vantage point in the place2. I've been to a gazillion shows and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could rate it higher, but they were terrible and kicked out 2 of my friends during a show for no real reason. Smart Bar is super corporate and the music is okay. Dance space is great, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a great place for shows. It can be overcrowded depending on the show and who is playing. But the admission price is reasonable and they have free shows a couple of times a year. I went to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is ok if you get really drunk @ a show @ The Metro before hand. ive been there once before a show, and that was ok bc it was semi-empty. i think it was before an Interpol show. anywho, i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar blows- at least on four occasions I've gone with my best friend (she is pushing 30) and they have rejected her ID claiming it to be a fake. Then on the other hand we know a girl who is 19...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on a Friday and Saturday...both nights completely suck. Maybe its because I don't like house music, maybe its because when you walk in you feel like everyone is/should be blowing coke,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a return here for the Kills show, I used my horrible past experience to my advantage and dashed up to the balcony. My friend and I claimed our space plastered against the rail for a centered,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this venue purely because of the size. Its small and intimate and easy to see the stage. Every time I've gone early I always get an amazing spot up front or right on the balcony. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, my boyfriend and I went his friends were djing with DIPLO. Good music, good scene, and awesome VIP area. Except for a few things. The bartenders make good drinks but the big fat black guy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Friday night around midnight. It was almost completely empty. Got in for free with the text message they sent me, also got my 4 buddies in free with it although they weren't pumped about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Shit VenueShit Sound Owner Is a self absorbed weasally dirtbagCriminally overpriced drinksBathrooms will give you HPVIf you get lucky, and you're on the guest list, guess what...they lost it.I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here for years now and this is definitely one of the better larger size clubs in the city. the sound is great, there's a balcony for those of us too old to rough it with the kids in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to the metro on several occasions, most recently for black kids & mates of state. it's one of my favorite venues in chicago. super intimate - no matter where you're standing (even if it's by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They always bring in the best national and international dance music acts with out the cheesey douchey vibe.This place is about the music. I like that it's dark and they have a killer sounds system....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though this may be the first place I have gone to see music in Chicago, I must say...great venue! I went to see Ladytron for a sold out show...doors opened at 8pm and we got there around 9pm - I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Never again. Except this Wednedsday. Then... never again.Last night's audio quality caused me to walk out on a highly anticipated show. It's unfortunate that a lot of excellent acts play here on such...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good as always, never have had a bad time at SmartBar! Make sure to visit Kelly at the bar, she is genuinely friendly, makes great drinks and is all around just an awesome bartender!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At one point I was so close to the stage I could have touched Arno Kammermeier's drumstick. Sounds dirty, but the only thing dirty about it was their brand of electrohouse. No, the Metro isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Chicago Yelpers, ended up here on Saturday evening. I was was surprised by the location, as it doesn't really fit the Wrigleyville profile but had a blast! Love the large space and wide bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to say anything bad about something you've known and enjoyed times with for so many years...But I do have one single complaint. They oversell, BIGTIME! I won't go to shows here anymore if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to shows for a long time. I've always had a soft spot for the Metro, and have seen some really amazing shows here, as well as some really bad ones. The sound is usually spot on, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna dance til 5am? Smartbar is the place to go. I'm one of those shy types, but I'm not afraid to dance here. There are so many people on the dance floor and no one cares what you're doing.Although...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jeff: Obviously a great club. It's been there for who knows how long. I love how intimate the room feels. Good place.Chris: Thumbs up all the way around. Nice staff. The backstage has been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I like to go see shows ... when decent DJs roll through town. Lately it's been few and far between. But things usually pick up once we get our nice Chicago weather.The sound is always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like Smart Bar for what it is, and that it doesn't change. How many clubs have been around as long and are still drawing the crowds? Not many. Smart Bar has got it's formula down - but that includes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you a true story about Smart Bar. Last summer my 60-year-old father took three of his 40-50ish sales reps to a Cubs day game. They proceeded to consume many, many beers. Post game, there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a few shows here over the years, and have enjoyed the venue. It's really a cool space!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going back and forth on my love for the Metro since I finally made it out there for the Tapes 'N Tapes show this weekend. They don't use Ticketmaster, which is outstanding, but they do use...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen some decent shows here over the years. I like that they have stopped selling their tickets through Ticketmaster, and that you can purchase tickets for shows at the metro store and not pay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The layout of Smart Bar is pretty great, the drinks were fine, the people were nice. But then we were followed into the bathroom, told we were "breaking policy," then asked to go upstairs to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My admiration for Smartbar stems from my admiration for The Metro. I usually have a great time there. Its convenient for post concert drinks and the dj's are always playing some decent music. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come to Smart Bar to hear DJ spins. I come here on "off" nights when you can sit down a get a good drink. Great staff and bartenders...and! and!!! photo booth!I have, however, been here when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is one of the greatest venues in Chicago, it is one of my personal favorites. Its a great place, coat check, great space, there's a balcony, and even if the Metro has a sold out show, its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because it's sincere - and for people who genuinely like house music, that's really hard to find.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig this place, could care less what other people say. For me it possesses an atmosphere of nostalgia because of all the concerts I saw during high school for bands I loved then, but don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know some people aren't too keen on it, but The Metro is one of my favorite venues. I like the size of the place; not too big or too small. It has some annoying aspects, but what venue doesn't? I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is one of the better places to see live music in chicago. sight lines are good all around on the floor, but i would suggest staying out of the balcony unless you are leaning against it in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Remember when you were like 19-24 and any club you could get into and get plastered ended up being the sweetest place EVER? Remember when it was okay to wait in line to pay twenty bucks at the same...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Confession? I know little about music, and my typical weekend does not involve chasing some underground secretly hip band a la "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" (I only wish I were that cool)......
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for NYE for the second year in a row. It was only $30 dollars (with a $6.50 convenience charge for advanced online tickets), and sometime during my drunken stupor I realized they had $10...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the quality of the acts can vary greatly from year to year (and even month to month), the venue itself is a consistently good place to see shows.It's small enough that you can see well from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What to say about Smart Bar..... hmmm.... Its a club (duh) & there aren't too many surprises. If the DJ is good (which technically he or she should be) its fun to dance but otherwise its just loud and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to Chicago in 2003, I came to visit a friend, and we went out to Smartbar. He knew I was a househead, and this was where all the dancers would go he said. I remember leaving Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently saw Poi Dog Pondering here and admittedly it was my on fault for getting there right on time but seriously the place was so crowded we couldn't even see the stage!! I don't know if they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what you think of when you think night clubs. Astounding sound system, nice partitioning between the dance floor and one of the two bars, cozy seating all around, with stylish lightings and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I have yet to hear a better sound system in Chicago. They really did an excellent job with that. The venue constantly brings the best talent from around the world. The dance...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in a dark basement, but it's not at all creepy or dingy. Also, I don't know if they're still doing this, but Wednesday used to be Tattoo Industry night. Remember when you were a kid and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the metro. if you get lucky, you'll catch the eye of a server, and he/she will cocktail for you all night---and you never have to brave the crowds for beers!the sound is good, they don't care if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not doubting the capability of this venue to produce great entertainment, however strictly going by my experience at Metro I believe I appropriately rated the place. The second star is for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just saw Jeff Mills here last night...It's a basement and it's dark. Rock on.I've been coming to Smartbar for years now. They bring in great talent and the bartenders are pros. There isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is a great place to go out for a night of good music, dancing and drinks. It's one of the few places in Chicago that still has a bit of an old-school, underground feeling. They feature a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are super weak and overpriced (typical for a music venue, a la House of Blues), so it's best to stick with beer. The place is huge and offers nice views of the stage via the upper levels....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Smart Bar how I love you. It's way laid back, and totally cool. You can kick it with your friends and dance all night without worrying about horribly over priced drinks(still kind of pricey but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have very fond memories of the Metro. Driving my '82 Volkswagon Scirocco, that was almost as old as me, wondering if it would even survive the trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago on a school night to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, how could I ever forget Metro. I've seen U2 here, INXS, an unknown band called the Smashing Pumpkins, heard Candlebox play Chitty Chitty Bang Bang during sound check, drank with Echo and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Note to Smart Bar - you are so not as cool as you think you are.... And you've lost any return visits from this customer. Step in. Go downstairs to the ladies room. My friends were waiting for me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you need a late night place on the northside, hit up Smart Bar. I have never been to a place like it, but it has decent house music. And how can you beat a place that has hours of 10pm-Late???...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have great time at Smart Bar, but the $20 cover and pricey drinks I could do with out. I like the fact that the dress code is laxed. I love the music with Colette, Kaskade and Heather.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the great reviews on Yelp on where to hear electronic music in Chicago, I was sold on this place. I was coming in from Phoenix and wanted to hear house music, without a doubt. My friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here loads of times and it is always a good party. The drinks are moderately priced and the service is usually friendly. The sound system is a Funktion One, which is guaranteed to rock...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i used to *really* love the metro. in fact, while i was in high school, i had a fake id just so i could get into shows here.then i grew up. and moved to the west coast. since my big move to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really love this place if you want a night out, dancing to very current music and DJs flown in from NYC, SF etc. They usually play house music or some variation on that and it's always really great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to love this place, because I love electronic music, but I'm never sure when to go and what style they're playing. They send out texts of who's playing that night but it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great club - laidback - good music - good dj's -great sound system - nice lounge - stylish - comfortable - non-pretentious staff and crowd = A
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is pretty much the best. Smallest "larger" venue there is. Holds about 1,000 people which is just the right amount to see everything but without feeling like your seeing a show in a shoebox....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a show at Metro last night for only the second time and all I could do (beyond enjoy the show, of course) was ask myself, "How have I only been here twice??"Metro is a great place to see any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i hate this place. they are trying to run all the other venues out of bizness. plus it smells like a shoe in there and my friend got sick from one of their bloddy marys. no thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years, this still is my favorite venue to see any band. If your favorite band is playing here, I recommend you get tickets as it's well worth every penny!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could dance here all night. Save your pretty for somewhere else cuz Smart Bar is not that kinda girl. Shower at the very least cuz it gets crowded and I wish not to smell you. This is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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One of the only bars.......no the only bar I have ever been kicked out of, and 2 times at that. Not because of being overserved or bad behavior. I have seen a few fights break out with good samaratins break it...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a total let down at Crobar (trust me, dont go there, review to follow), my friends and I headed over to Smart Bar. A phone call or two and there was no line, no cover. Cheap drinks, good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm hear I love it!!!! It is getting here that sux....did I say MAJOR SUX!!? Still you can dance late, so when you get here you"ll beglad you came....Ive been thrown out a few times...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to see a show. I've been here quite a few times. The stage is a good size, with ornate carvings above and around it. It has two levels and the atmosphere, although sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best dance club to go on a weekday PERIOD. Weekends are also great, but make it the place to close.http://metrochicago.com/history/Metro Smart Bar used to be called Cabaret Metro/Smart Bar. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 4 stars are for the venue itself, and not for the services/bar/bouncers.I've been to the Metro too many times to name and I usually name it to be my favorite venue in Chicago overall.The distance...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
house music mecca! plain and simple. Joe, Lenny, James and crew do it right. As much as i hate ordering a "vodka redbull" thats all i drink when I go (which used to be weekly before i started...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why this place is great:-DJ Mylo-Mind-altering substances (several, at once)-Colored lights behind everything - bar, walls, floor, seats-Booty-poppin bass-laden system that'll bump you right up outta...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite place to see a band in Chicago. You can always see the stage, I've never felt too crowded there, and the bands I've seen there, at least, always sound good. I'm well over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love with this place for nostalgic reasons.This was the best place ever when I was in High School. We came here almost every weekend for a show and it was awesome. Shows were cheap and we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best sound in the city! I love this bar and it is awesome that they have a PHOTOBOOTH!!! It depends on who is playing what the crowd will be but by far the best sound!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Meatmarket. Not for grown ups.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, Smart bar is a dope club. People actually freakin dance and that is all that matters to me. I have been here to see Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Dj Dara and so many others including last nights...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had our wedding reception here! It has been our favorite club for almost a decade, and thought... WHY NOT!!To say the least it was the party of the year. The event planning staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I checked this place out I loved it. AMAZING music, great drinks, hot bartenders and a PHOTOBOOTH!!!!! Danced until 2am when some guy started to bother me. I let security know and they we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro is an institution. The stage setting is unparalleled in Chicago, giving the feeling that the room is actually much longer than it is. It's so cool I'm surprised Cameron Crowe hasn't made a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite place to hear great underground and semi-underground house and techno in the city. great talent, great soundsystem, generally a cool crowd. plus you can always go to wrigleyville...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best venue to see good live music in the city! I have been able to see such bands as Broken Social Scene, The Black Keys, Band Of Horses, Nada Surf, Saves The Day...I could go on forever. Plus i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the venues in Chicago, this is my favorite place to see a band. Yes, parking is a pain, but the Metro is so worth it. I've been going there since 1990, (saw NIN midnight show!) It was great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I danced, I cavorted and generally had a swell time.Our cocktail waitress was cute & efficient. Music was decent. I loved the ambiance, specifically the bricks that changed colors just to the side of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first place that I have been to see a show when I was in high school. The main room is great because you get to see some of your favorite bands up close and personal. If you're lucky and able to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a 15 minute train across town...trudged in the snow on a cold February evening in Chicago...made it to the Metro...saw Bright Eyes...well worth the trip...great small historic venue...can't wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with THE METRO. EXAMPLE: I hated the Thursday night Black Keys show, when the Metro was oversold and full of douchebaggy dudes wearing muscle shirts, spilling beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If a band is big enough to need to play a room that holds 1000 people I'd much rather they play the Metro than anywhere else in Chicago. Especially the Vic or the House of Blues. It doesn't have as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite venues to see a show. The nice thing about this place is that if you want to avoid the pit or are unable to be in it, the balcony section still has a good view that doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed many a good time at this bar of a basement.1. Friendly bartenders2. Photobooth3. Amazing DJs4. Large dancefloor AND lounge area5. Killer soundsystem6. Strong drinks and great beer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All I know is that I went here one night at like 2am, danced to techno all night like it was my shit, and no one laughed at me...at least not that I noticed.Not really a fan of techno, but still had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A tribute to everything that is was once beautiful about the Chicago music scene. One of the best venues for live music in the city and one that has consistently booked great shows over the years. A...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bar rocking house music until wee hours of the night. Med size dance floor being watched over by a DJ spinning heart thumping beats making people jump and bump for hours. I have NEVER had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the old Smart Bar of the 90's with the shot & a beer special. When the floors were sticky and the dance floor was open.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was a great host for a recent Digg town hall event:http://www.windycitizen.com/news/wrigleyville/2008/07/24/diggcom-chicago-town-hall-wrap-up-developing-sub-diggs-partnering-with-
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE for Smart Bar. A club you can go to without any sort of pretense, velvet ropes for their own sake, or look-at-me-look-at-my-bottle-look-at-me-paying-$40-cover. The place is open until 4AM. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This venue has seen some amazing bands and shows and I've been going for about 7 years. Lighting is fair for the bands with too much backlighting but the sound is great for a venue of its size. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being the House music fan that I am, I feel blessed to have discovered this place. Even more so when I found out that Kaskade graces the club with his presence a couple of times in a year. Also, I...
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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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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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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:-no pretentious bouncers, bartenders, staff, even patrons (except for the few times I've seen...
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.2. In my opinion, it sounds terrible.3. The security guards scare me.4....
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.
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.
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.Thankfully, Smart Bar has transformed over the years into a chic...
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 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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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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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 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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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.It is a DIRTY DIRTY place. And I like dive bars. You...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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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'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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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!] the bands they can get to play here the soundThe bad:- the cost of drinking- the people who...
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 soundsystem2. international talent gracing the decks - via house/techno/dnb/electro3. fair cover charge4. strong drinks5. dark underground...
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 $62. Too many...
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 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 OutAs 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?""Nothin' man. Hey, who are these guys again?""The Rock Steady, or something like that.""Dude, that guy is such a spaz!""Yeah, but they are kind of okay, yeah!""I guess. Dude, we...
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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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: Last night I came to your venue and was extremely upset. I had came to the box office at the Metro at about 11:30 pm and asked the...
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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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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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
Your typical loud ,crowded, heavy thumping music , patrons too cool for their own good club. Not my cup of tea , maybe you'll like it , I found it incredibly claustrophobic . There was a spot for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Fall Out Boy here on Valentine's Day and it was a good time. Good small venue. Gets a little packed, but then again, I'll take that any day over a large venue like the Allstate arena or...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After having a couple of martinis, my friend and I decided to go out dancing. Somehow, we ended up at Clark St., and of course there is no way in hell, we would go to Barleycorn (ugh, that place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For months, I heard nothing but rave reviews about the bar below metro. Things like: 'OMG DANCEATHON!!!' or 'VODKA, DANCIN, MACKIN, DANK SHITTSSS' and then i ventured to smart bar after seeing !!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Les Rhythm Digitales here before they did the make over. The new look and sound system is great. It akind of reminds me of Sonotheque. Infact, read my review of Sonotheque and replace the word...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to Chicago I'd heard of the Metro. I visited it on trips there but never saw a show until I moved here. Since then it's been one of my favorite places to see a show. I've seen many good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect balance of being able to enjoy the show and still just shoot the shit. Plenty of room, but cozy enough for a sell-out-o-phobe. Great shows, except for this one follow-up, a white rapper that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to fear that one day Metro would lose it's charm. That with the days (nights) of seeing rock bands at dive bars and smoky rock clubs I might not enjoy the old Cabaret anymore. That fear...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for 'The End" industry night (sunday's) when LCD Soundsystem had an afterparty following their show at the metro. Certainly was a hot night of freaky sex jams!!! LCD rocked the house, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing smart about this bar. I didn't see a book anywhere.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5/5 My experience changes everytime. Powerful sound system. Great architecture. Balcony. Small venue. Expensive drinks. ahole security. no smoking. easy access to bar. No parking. good times.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I appreciate the Metro for its history, birthing one of my favorite bands of all time - The Smashing Pumpkins. Because of the Pumpkins, Chicago loomed large in my mind during my teenage years and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To give Metro 3 stars pains me, but after last night I feel it's only fair. Since my first Metro experience 6 years ago (Guided By Voices) I have been on Team Metro- great sound, great bands-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We saw Ben Gibbard here on Friday and I thought it was awesome-tastic. I am trying hard to be objective and not let the awesomeness of the show influence my rating of the venue. I honestly did think...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty neat. I saw TV on the Radio there a few weeks ago and it was awesome. Great band, great show. Then a couple weeks ago i saw The Frames. On of my favs. These people behind me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not what it used to be. Mostly teeny-bopper, "alterna-bands", and hip hop on the odd night. They used to get some good gigs but basically, if you are over 25 and want to see a show- AVOID, AVOID,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the Justice, Trancid show. Spent about 4 hours dancing and just having a lot of fun. Drinks were good and not /too/ expensive. Lots of people were dancing and were all down with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic venue. Great sound, energetic crowds, and an intimate feel, no matter the crowd size.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
where dj's and other local talent go to hear other performers . top notch all around.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything that needs to be said, already has. This place is AWESOME!! I've had countless parties here and have gotten to hang out with some of my favortie Electronic Artists that roll through....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
metrosucksballsthe people that work here are big, cynical men that think they're cooler than ice. the space isn't too attractive. boring. blah i see concerts frequently and if someone i really like is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love SmartBar.One time I danced here for, like, 5 hours straight, barely stopping to drink Red Bull and vodka. (I could hardly move for about a week afterwards.)This is the place to go if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a person who loves dancing, getting a kick out of cheesy pop/dance music, but hates scensters and bimbos, this place was perfect for me. I have been here a couple times after shows at Metro and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. It's the Metro. What else could you give it?Great sound, attentive security, good bartenders, friendly faces. The best venue in town. Every type of music, every type of band has come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start out by saying that I'm not much of a dancer, and I really don't get into dance music. That being said, this place is a blast. Great atmosphere, friendly bartenders, awesome DJs, they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sound. Everything else here is pretty typical for a venue of its size. They book a collection of bands, from acts on the cusp of the mainstream to more popular ones. It's a nice place to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing, especially after a concert. I've got so trashed but was with good company so we just danced all night. They have a photo booth which is cool so you can see how messed up you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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I had a great experience here. The way the place is layed out makes every spot feel close up to the band. The sound was great, the setting seemed intimate without really high ticket prices. The best venue I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to see a band in Chicago. Not too big or small. Sound system is an A . Lighting is also an A . This is also my favorite venue to play in Chicago. Keep an eye out for local shows...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A sure plus if you are going here after a night at the Metro because the cover is waived. This is the kind of place that you will get smashed at no matter what your intentions are. The DJs vary in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$10 cover, party till 5am. Dimly lit appearance, seemed like it was smokey but not really, crowded as a mofo, everyone is dancing to house music. Great times.Reminds me of the old Crobar, when the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm the new Old School that still comes back repeatedly, after coming here many moons ago and seeing the old bunch move-on! I guess I dont move on when it comes to a lot of things! but for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the balcony is the best.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bendy straws!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
have been here several times and seen varied music from the Jimmy Eat World to Mastodon. the lighting and sound systems are pretty top notch. my one quibble is that you'd better have a Media Pass if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Great bands. The downside is that most weeknights the performance lasts only until 9:30 so that kids of all ages can attend. Not cool for those of us who work and want to hear...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is THE dance club of Chicago. I've been going there since 1990 and it's been a mainstay of top shelf dance music since. They always pull in the best and cutting edge talent without the candy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It may not have the best sound or all that much room but I love the Metro. It's where I saw my first ever concert in Chicago when I came out here for college and where I found out that all the good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love electronic music, particularly techno and house. I used to go out quite a bit back in the day... but in my advanced age, I opt to stay at home with my ol' lady, or hit the local...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
susan l. pretty much sums up smart bar. fab music, dance space was great. i of course am not much of a dancer, but the crowd seemed to enjoy the scene. would i got back? heck yes...although most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had good times there but it is a prettty small venue. Still had some pretty great shows hard to find parking though because of it location
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro has been home to many a show in Chicago, which is an understatement. Almost always some form of rock band, there's occasionally some hiphop or other styles thrown in, but not usually. While...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little background for you: A very close friend of mine goes to Smart Bar every year for New Year's Eve (he's drives in from Columbus, OH). This friend just happens to be my most trustworthy source...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure I got roofied here once. I'm an idiot and left my drink on a speaker and told a friend, "Hey watch my drink while I go to the bathroom." Hour later I'm layed out in the bathroom stall...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for this place. For anyone else sick of the eurotrash/silicone laden trance/house scene in Chicago that's been bringing in the same Dj Mag's top ten in for years, come get your groove on at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Contrary to popular belief, this isn't the best venue on the face of Chicago. Don't get me wrong, I have seen some great shows here. I've even gone across the street to the hotdog place with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for all the memories.All the great shows.All the drunk times.All the friends I've met.Not to mention the sound. The balcony. The history.The good "in-between" size.These days I favor other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
smart bar has been a staple in the late night eclectic forward thinking music scene. situated underneath the metro in wrigleyville, i love the intimate dance floor and minimalist lo-fi design of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite venue in Chicago for live music. I've seen countless shows here since the late 80s and it's always a good time. Pricey, but deal with it.Small enough to feel like you're RIGHT THERE with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun Fun Fun! I think this is the only bar that I know of up in the northside that has a regular run of DJs that impress me. The place is about the music.. the scene is for the underground music...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Michigan, being a DJ, and being a self admitting electronic music snob I couldn't wait to find out what Smart Bar had to offer. I wasn't dissappointed. First off, I was lucky enough to get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved The Metro because really anything could happen. From the Local H show where a boot hit me in the head to last night's Jamie Lidell show which involved a spangly shirt and my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen a few great shows here but other than that this venue is lacking any real substance. The sounds is good, the bathroom big enough there's not a wait. Sound system is decent. The shit thing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metro is almost always home to the bands who come to town that I MOST want to see. I'll see shows I like a lot at Double Door or Riviera, but Metro lands the most shows I end up LOVING.For the number...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update- The bottle throwing happened at The Double Door, Not Metro.I'll still go to The Double Door, maybe bring a helmet.One of my faves, have seen some great bands here Goo Goo Dolls, to The New...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sound system here used to be really good and now it's GREAT with the Funktion One system in place. Wow. Sonotheque used to be the only place in town with it, but they had a hard floor to dance on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smartbar is just one of those Chicago things that you have to do. Dark, dingy, and superbasic, you should be going to smartbar for one reason and one reason only - and that's to dance.I went Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Smart Bar is not for losers that wear silver shirts & look for girls that look like Paris Hilton! Smart Bar is the home of TRUE UNDERGROUND HOUSE MUSIC & is intended for those with an open mind & sophisticated...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Wolf Parade at Metro. They were really loud and really good. I wish Metro had turned down the instruments a tad and boosted the vocals. They were a bit washed out. That being said, Wolf Parade...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man...the Metro. I've had some great times at that venue. Back in high school, all my friends from school and I would go to the usual metal shows. We'd all go, rock out, have a great time...but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Continuing the relative theme I started off with in my review of the Double Door, the Metro is sort of like an uncle who was your favorite relative when you were a kid. He took you out for a spin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
saw the bronx and lifetime there last night. we saw the bronx downstairs and lifetime up stairs.good sound, just a little far away from my pad. the upstairs is the best but beer is TOOO pricey! $5 for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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This place can get pretty crazy. I have been here for sold out shows before and they pack people in like sardines. Does the Fire Marshall know about this? Anyway they do get in some amazing acts; Punk...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Pushy, pushy, pushy. The operate a great performance space, with good acoustics, great views, and bars, but there's no atmosphere or courtesy, and raging bouncers milling all about. They're definite...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to see all types of shows. Anything from Chicago's local bands to famous well known groups. I was just there 3 nights ago to see the Hush Sound. Awesome show! Although my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there once, but it seems like a decent place. A little cheap still, even with the remodel (though I never saw what it looked like originally). $10 was cheap for Chicago, but most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great stage and sound. Worth paying to see an act here before they start playing larger less intimate venues.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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This place is a dump (IMO) but they have some of the best rock bands coming through these doors. It's a legend, mostly for the 500 degree temperatures (not kidding) but especially for the assortment...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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I'm not a fan of techo or dance music. I can only hear their blarring and repepative bass lines for small intervals. This underground (literally) club has it's share of devote's obviously and that's...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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The pros of Smart Bar are highlighted by the fact that there is seating available - the kind that you can actually sit on, not just watch others on as you stand around! The place is not big, but just ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen so many shows there over the years. At first I loved it. Its a good size venue (not too small and not an arena size) and every band seems to play there. I have many good memories there....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stand on the steps here regularly with "18year old birthday spankin line starts here" sign.It works ladies.Take your choice of virgins....The sound here sucks, but when you're spankin the bare asses...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Just wanted to add my two cents about this place in Chicago where some of the greatest musical performers have played. I must recommend the Metro. It can be crowded and finding parking is a nightmar...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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When I was in college, my buddies and I loved to go here to dance the night out. This place is your ultimate dance club. They have awesome DJs here and they play all the cool techno and clubby music. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So,Not sure if everyone knows this or not but Smart Bar has had a big time makeover.I never much liked this place in the past - too dingy, too dirty, too far north, too little parking, and too much of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the epitome of the Chicago music scene. What more needs to be said? Big acts don't go there???? I remember Prince a few years ago doing an "unannounced" show there right after his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here to see Ladytron and it was a great concert. Ticket prices were decent and u can easily watch the band up close if you don't mind the crowds. I also viewed the concert from the balcony and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Metro is fine if you're a huge music fan and you're dying to see whatever band is playing there. However, if you are not really into the band/dj, if you like to smoke while you drink, or if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Number 1 venue in Chicago for a Rock/Rap/Electronic/Whatever Show. You have to go here now.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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As far as live shows go, the Metro is the best live performance venue in Chicago—it's big enough to attract major big-name acts, but it's small enough so you can see those acts up close and personal. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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To be honest, all the trendy dance clubs downtown give me a mild headache—way too much posturing, dress coding and see-and-be-seen pretension for my taste (except when I'm in the mood for being preten...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Okay this place is great. I love the fact that it has a second story where you can sit and watch the concert without anyone in front of you. Yes, make the standing people be below. I would like to see...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Metro,The metro is one of my favorite places to see a show. Because the place is quite small, in comparison with other venues, you are able to get closer to the band. The dance floor will get crowd...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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The staff sometimes borders on rude and the bathrooms are nothing to write home about and the entire place is dark and grungy. But it's really more gritty punk classic, like a grandmother who likes to...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to see live music. They host such a wide variety of bands, you can definately find something you enjoy here. The space is small enough that you can get right up close to the band and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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I love the Metro. It's an intimate enough venue to really feel close to the bands, but large enough to get away from the creep on the other side of you. I've been here twice. Once to see my friend Eri...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still the king of Chicago venues in my opinion. But very high drink prices, so bring a flask! Oh, and you can't smoke here anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a live show - I saw Tortured Soul here this year and the tix were cheap - $15 - and I was able to get pretty close the stage. They could use some smoke filtering in the place, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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I've been going to the Metro for 16 years. I love it because it is a very "no nonsense" kind of place. It is about the music, plain and simple.It's very small, and very much like being in som...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Pretty cool venue to catch a show. It's small and intimate. Will call opens when doors open so when doors open there's a whole less of people trying to pick up their tickets and enter the venue. They ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place for a concert. The end...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hack, hack! Could we get some fans in this place, or at least sell a ticket to someone without a 3-pack-a-day habit? I suppose, on paper, this is an okay place to see shows, but I always feel like a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes. I don't know why, but I want to go home and put on sweat pants when I go here. It sucks the party right out of me. I'd rather make stew and share it with my cats.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a show. Room is small, so not a bad seat in the house. They have actual seats up in the balcony, but I stayed on the main floor where we just stood all night. Even though I'm short...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a dive, but, there is plenty of character. I saw Fatboy Slim there last year, and I was standing about 8 feet away from him. In a venue like this, if you are seeing an artist you like,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a HOUSE HEAD...This is the place for you. People who go to Smart Bar are going strictly to party, nothing else. Smart Bar has some great deejays. Yeah the place isnt so extravagant..Its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Smart bar is just not my scene. i went and had a pretty good time cuz a buncha my friends were there, but it was dark and dank and the music was hit or miss. Had kind of a ....dingy feeling to it. Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smart Bar is a Chicago tradition when it comes to dance clubs. The 23-year-old must-visit club is actually in the basement of the Metro. The dance floor is small and located directly in front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had some fun seeing shows here, especially Iggy Pop in '99. It's a real legendary joint, where some huge bands have played over the years. Including black flag, nirvana, smashing pumpkins, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why does every band I have even the slightest interest in seeing play the Metro? I have sort of a love-hate relationship with this place. I think it's too far away and parking is shit, but the sound...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After most shows at the Metro, they offer free entrance to the Smart Bar. I never accepted, assuming that it was some swanky whatever spot full of idiots and house music. Within the last couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to see a show, with a lot of good ole Chicago charm. They have all ages shows as well as 21 , but the beer is expensive. Reconsider your decision to wear leather pants... they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so the staff sometimes borders on rude and the bathrooms are nothing to write home about and the entire place is dark and grungy. But it's really more gritty punk classic, like a grandmother who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Subterranean, dark, loud, and late. Great djs. Go.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone should experience the Metro at least once in their life. It's definitely small, it gets really hot, very overcrowded, and they don't bring in the best acts, but it is an experience. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a band in Chicago! I like this venue a lot! If the band is popular then the show is going to sell out so get in line early! The prices for tickets has gone up in the past few years...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive beer. Bad sound. And rarely does a good band play there anymore. Other than that, they host some really good readings sometimes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you plan ahead and see who's spinning, then it can be pretty cool. Go randomly and you can end up paying too much of a cover to have a horrible time.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Smart Bar for some good techno/house music. It is always a great vibe and you are surrounded by people that are there for the music and not to look pretty. They have great local talent and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen many many shows at the Metro in my day. They are a bit expensive, but they are always fun. There is plenty of space to dance around there. A nice large venue.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chicago performance space! HUGE! Drinks are priced well and the atmosphere is great. The views are amazing. A huge standing floor plus a balcony with tables & chairs that accomadates even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Formerly the Cabaret Metro, now it's just Metro. This is an intimate place to see a rock concert just a bit north of Wrigley Field. The acts are usually on the alternative side, and most likely you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a great place for a show! A friend of mine's band played and the crowd was packed in but it didn't feel stifling like some concerts feel . I like how you can walk back and forth from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, this place is ground zero for rock 'n' roll Chicago. I've seen over a hundred shows here, and the closest comparison in feel I can think of is First Avenue in Minneapolis (which I like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not into this scene (club/house music) but if I was then I am sure this would be a great spot to go. It seems like everyone is having a great time on the dance floor. I prefer something more low...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although they have become pricier in the past few years, I still recommend it. They have shows every night of the week (sometimes two in one night). The acts range from local punk bands to widely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smartbar rocks out like house/trance/techno clubs should. It's got excellent space for sitting and standing, a largeish dance floor, and a decent bar. The energy is not always great there, as it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I always feel like I am dancing in someone's basement, I have spent many fun, adventurous nights at smartbar. The decor is minimal - the owners, literally, just painted all the walls black-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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The Metro was such an amazing venue, sound and sight. The venue is so small, which is really cool because it's so much more personal with the act. I saw Coheed and Cambria there a couple of weeks ago and LOVED...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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I was at Smart Bar last night for the Interpol after party and it was such a good night out. The opening DJ played some great music and then Carlos D (the bass player from Interpol) rocked it for a few hours....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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This bar's philosophy apparently includes being rude to customers while charging them outrageous prices for weak drinks and shoddy music. Maybe since The Metro is above, the staff is not concerned about repeat...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i think this is one of my favorite places to go dancing. it is loud. it is dark. it is not that clean. and most importantly it doesn't get going until at least midnight. perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2004
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Good bartenders, well-poured drinks, cool crowd, great sound system, and terrible gestapo bouncers. After paying a couple hundred on cover, drinks, tips, etc, and then get thrown out without apparent reason or...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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I LOVE the Metro, not only is it one of the best venues to see a band play (all pending where you are), the acoustics are GREAT. As far as the staff is concerned, they are wonderful. I see a lot of people are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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This place was the worst! The music was awful, the people were creepy, and what kind of bar overprices so much and then doesn't take credit cards??? I will never go back to Smart Bar
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2003
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Under 6 feet? Only the tallest need attend the Metro, that boasts an impressive and eclectic schedule of acts, otherwise bring a stool though if you plan on watching them. A full house can mean the worst...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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Smart Bar is the best venue to see a DJ perform...the intimate vibe and music focused environment make this club a Chicago treasure! John Acquaviva, Marques Wyatt, Tony Humphries, Colette, Heather, and Dayhota...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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The Metro is THE BEST venue in chicago. Its big enough to have a fun concert but small enough to make it fun for the whole crowd. I wished bands would go there instead of the aragon.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Sure, the Metro books good bands and has a fine sound system, and the staff is pretty decent. But it is also the most soulless, uncomfortable, annoying place to see bands in Chicago. The stage is so high that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2002
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There is never a dull moment when I go to the "metro".It is by far the best place to see a band live ,and I have been to many venues.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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the metro gets every great show for bands in their midlevel of success. i think ive spent more time at the metro than any other concert venue. and i dont live in chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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For bigger name indie bands and the like, the Metro has great sound and ample places to situate yourself for a good view. The bouncers can be a little rude if you're blocking a fire exit (by, for instance,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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So the bands are good; I don't really get why everyone's in love with this place. Unless you're in the VIP section, you've got to stand and crane your neck to see anything, and it's old and beat up. No thanks.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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