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City's Best

Atmosphere Andersonville   

5355 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-1100

Rating: 3 out of 5  (27 Ratings)   Read Reviews (27)    Rate and Write a Review

Slick, small and sparkling in all its newness, Atmospheres is just what the doctor ordered for the mellow Andersonville neighborhood. There's Madrigal's, a cute gay watering hole with even cuter male strippers, and Stargaze, a lesbian lounge that's been around for years, but there really isn't a nightspot in the area for both crowds, plus the influx of straight people in the area. Atmospheres is for everyone, and the dance floor is filled with gay, lesbian and straight people mingling happily together. The music is upbeat, and DJs spin just about everything, from classic pop tunes to contemporary dance music. Music videos play on monitors all night long. The room is warm and inviting, dripping in colors of green, rust and purple. Patrons can sink into the large leather sofas and chairs near the front to soak up the atmosphere, or belly up to the crowded bar where the drinks of choice are Cosmopolitans and chocolate martinis. Look for Atmospheres to host amateur drag and strip shows, Latin and swing nights, and possibly acting classes.

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b72k
Review rating 1 out of 5
Not a fan of this place anymore, either
By b72k on 08/20/2008
I've had some bad experiences at this bar, too. Drinks seem watered down and I have seen much "classier" strip bars (if there is such a thing). A few years ago, I really enjoyed this place, but lately t seems like it is turning into a ***** house. I understand doomen and bartenders talk to their friends when they are not busy, but I've had to wait at the bar several times while the bartenders finish their conversations with their friends. Do your job first, then socialize all you want. My impressions of this place from the doorman to the bartender is that they are their to socialize first and actually do their jobs when they feel like it. I don't care if you are a regular or first time visitor. Service should always be a priority. Don't work at a bar if you are only there to flirt and pick up one night stands Sure, the one doorman seems nice, until you get on his bad side. There have been times I've seen him extremely rude to customers and on some kind of power trip. Then other times it looks like he's working the room to see who's next to go home with. I've seen other doomen here who seem a little more professional, maybe the bar should give more hours to the other doormen/women. To the other reviewers who like the doorman...I'm not sure if we are talking about the same person. Like I said, this place used to be good, but it seems like it is turning into another Lucky Horseshoe. Chicago doesn't need another ***** house strip club.
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Review rating 5 out of 5
By Pljanssen on 07/25/2008
niceone773
Review rating 4 out of 5
I love this bar
By niceone773 on 07/10/2008
been in Chicago over a year and Atmosphere became one of my favorite bar in Andersonville Anyone that says doorman and bartenders are not friendly I say go FYS! the doorman always greets me with a smile super friendly . All doorman and bartenders talk to their friends while working when they are not busy . I love Atmosphere because they have strippers just what I like! they have a new drink called espresso vodka this drink is awesome!!! MMmmm . thank you @tmosphere :)
nw00000007455649
Review rating 5 out of 5
ATMOSPHERE IS WAY GREAT - 5 Stars!
By nw00000007455649 on 07/06/2008
Ended up at Atmosphere last night to celebrate a friend's birthday, and had an absolute blast. Everyone on the staff was friendly and fun, great drinks and simply good vibes from friends and strangers alike! I can't wait to make a return visit, to my new "home" bar!