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Bongos Nightclub

Expert Reviews of Bongos Nightclub

Citysearch | Energetic clubbing, flashy and futuristic, beneath the El tracks.

Modern and spacious, this converted industrial complex is perfectly outfitted for electronic-dance enthusiasts, but attracts a far broader spectrum of casually clubbing young decadents. Little wonder, as each...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/12/2005
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User Reviews of Bongos Nightclub

3rd time's the charm...?

The very first time I came to Transit was for NYE 2004/05. That night was a really fun night with champagne and all. The next time I came was for the Valentine's party that same year. This night, however,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Beware of Host Brad Altman and his Saturday "NIGHTMARE"!!!

In the mood for HUMILIATION, ANGER, EMBARRASMENT,and BETRAYEL all while dressed in your Saturday Night Finest?! Ready to recieve dozens of angry text messages and phone calls from people who wasted their gas...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Worst place ever!!!!!!!!!

Transit sucked last saturday 11-11-06. Had attended a bday party here in April, it was awesome. VIP area was actually VIP. We had a reserved spot in the marquee room, accesible with bracelet only. Had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Skanks everywhere.

I have been to transit several times but every time I go it is just packed with skanky girls trying to look like strippers up on the poles. I would not go there on a date. Very packed, dancing is good. I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Not so great a place anymore

Use to come here and the music and the crowd was great. Now it's crowded with guys standing around staring and couples that need to get a room. Music isn't so great anymore and people seem to like to stand on...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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TRASHY CROWD AND VERY IRRESPONSIBLE CREW MEMBERS - SAFETY PROBLEMS

TRASHY CROWD, VERY IRRESPONSIBLE CREW MEMBERS, SAFETY PROBLEMS, NOT A GOOD FOR SOPHISTICATED CROWD, NEVER EVER RECOMMEND TO ANYONE TO GO THERE. PEOPLE ARE NOT HELPFUL WHO WORKS THERE, SURROUNDING IS NOT CLEAN...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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Worst Night Club ever

Would not allow in because of gym shoes, sandals fine but no gym shoes and they insist that website has dress code. Where? Also says ample parking, ya goodluck waiting in parking line for an hour. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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Worst experience of my life!!!!

I booked my birthday party there and I did not get anything I was promised. I did not get a section, I was promised my friends would get in free until 12:30 a.m. they were charged full price. The bouncers told...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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VIP

I've been to many clubs in Chicago... and i've been going to Transit for about 2 yrs... this club is by far the best and only one i go to every thursdays and saturdays... if you haven't been here yet... i...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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don't waste your time!

A caveat: my friends and I did not actually go inside this club. They must have a new doorman since 2003, because the current doorman is a blowhard. I'll spare the details, but suffice it to say that there was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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Great Dancing...

This is a great place to go that I've been to in Chicago to dance the night away to great house tunes. The DJ played a great mix and the martinis were pretty good!! Interesting female dancers on the blocks...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2003
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There are better places to spend your $$

This place has pretty good decor, but I wouldn't go again except for a Thursday when a real DJ is there. As another poster stated, the DJ really needed to update his vinyl -- I'm sorry, but I'd like to hear...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2003
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SUCKED

BOUNCER WAS NICE, BUT AFTER THAT THE NIGHT WAS A DRAG. COAT CHECK PEOPLE WERE SLOW, AND UNFRIENDLY, BARTENDERS WERE COCKY, MUSIC WAS FROM TWO YEARS AGO, CROWD WAS BORING!!!!! MY GROUP COULD ONLY STAND AN HOUR...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2003
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GOOD ASS DANCERS

GOOD DANCERS VERY COMPETIVE AND VERY GOOD MUSIC AND PARKINK FOR ME THET IS!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Fabulous

Saturday nights Flo at Transit w/Tommy Z Productions is the best danceclub in town. Great hospitality from front door man Joe Spice and awesome service at the bar. No long lines and the club is filled...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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Transit ghetto

Ghetto neigborhood, mine and my friends car got broken into on two diffrent visits.(police said it happens to about 6-10 cars a night there)Bad attitude from barstaff. Door guys were pretty cool though,nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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Groovin Hot Spot

Nice set up. Bars are placed strategically. Comfortable kick it spots throughout to chill with whoevers especially in the Back Room area. Great dance space. DJ's totally hittin it on Thur and Sat nites. While...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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