My partner and I had a blast! We got there right when they opened and headed straight to the back, so it was almost like we had the place to ourselves for an hour. As two adults without children, it was also great to be there when there were no kids there, honestly. Lots of cool stuff.

Go for trap

Tried to charge a $75 per person cover for a basic nightclub that looks like your standard college age nightclub with a DJ and dance floor. It’s definitely not worth the money and probably not even worth it for no cover.

Great shop, lovely employees. Angie and Sofia are the best!!!

I will never come here again. i had the worst experience. A security guard (Rudy) , an African American male , decided to call one of my friends ghetto because she wasn’t wearing heels. Meanwhile, the condition that she is in does not allow her to wear heels. I never been so disrespected before and coming from my own race, a black individual, I am appalled. Then, another security guard had the audacity to ask us if we ever been molested. We have to do better. I am so disappointed. Get better security guards or shut down. Thank you.

Went here for allstar weekend with two of my girlfriends and we will not be patronizing this place again. The event was not as advertised. One celebrity (2chainz) stopped by for about 15 minutes. It was extremely disorganized when attempting to get in, even if you had tickets. One must enter through an alley with holes in the ground, unfortunate for those wearing heels. The bouncers are rude and physical when clearing the way for a celebrity or dope boy. I wanted to like this place but at $100 a ticket, I expected a better outcome. Patronizers beware, especially women. The bouncers will shove you around like a rag doll for being in the path of someone they deem more important than you.

No standards for dress codes listed anywhere, no advertisment of cover fees. Shouldve listened to the reveiws on here. Was told it would be 75$ per person for me and my girlfriend. Ruined our night and we just turned around and went home. Highway robery seems to be the standard consensus. Beware.

LITE is the place to be at! Never had a bad experience. The music is great and the drinks are good. Always have a good time every time I go. Bottle service is amazing and of course the bottle girls are beautiful. Fun atmosphere. Definitely recommended.

Went to lite Tuesday for my Birthday, had no problems. My friends and I always have an amazing time. Staff is great, owners are good people. I bring my friends here all the time and we’ve always went home happy. Definitely will be coming back no doubt.

Lost credit card and have been calling for days no answer. also the club was awful while i was there.

Will never recomend this place ever!!!! The bartander in hat and a beard is super rude and if you tell him that he should be polite he will just call security... Bouncer will come and like a robot with no brain will get you out despite that you already wanted to leave that horible place. Oh, and they dont care, that it is cold outside and you have only shirt, all the clothes in the wardrobe. If I could, I would put minus 10 stars. Next time, I would definitely make a recording of all rude talkings and show everybody how this place treat customers that bring money.

Ha! What can I say? Ive enjoyed this venue on more than one occasion with my best friend. Good times and fancy wines! Champagne and photo ops! Brought in the New Year at this spot. But there was one thing that happened by mistake; they charged my card with someone elses bill and it took weeks to be reimbursed.

Very rude bartender with hat and afroamerican male sucurity guard. The worst night club ever.

Discrimination!!! My girlfriend can’t wear heels for medical reasons! Your “ dress code” This is a sexist violation of the rights as a woman. She is dressed better than 1/2 your patrons. Your establishment objectifies women and discriminates against women with disabilities.

Celebrated a birthday here, first time at this place and also last time. The celebrant never received the wristband she was promised. Ornaldo kicked my party out of the table because I did not buy 3 bottles when he never mentioned to me that that was a requirement and we had been talking for a week. There were other tables open but he decided to kick us out. He promised me a free bottle next weekend and I will be able to stay all night at the table. He is a joke. The DJ that was there that night played good music, hope he has other places to play at so he can ditch this place. The overall look inside LITE is kinda ratchet, old, dirty. They are trying to be upscale when the vibe is the opposite.

I’ve never had a bad expierence! The music is always lit, drinks are strong, it’s always an amazing night!! Bottle service is always worth it

This place is shady and a waste of time , the staff will ruin your fun night out .Warning do not go to this place if you are with your friends looking to have a positive drunk night out . The bouncers all of them have bad attitudes and they are very judgmental of mostly men attire if you don’t have on any name brands that they are aware of they will tell you that it is not in dress code I watched them one bouncer kinda went down the line scoping out attire and came back to the other bouncers at the Door and talk so badly about what people wore. Although I was able to get in after waiting like 45min in line everyone’s mood was off and awkward including ordering a drink with the bartender , no blah will never be back.

Absolutely love LITE. My friends and I have been numerous times this year and it’s always a good mf time! Owners, Security, & bottle girls are super friendly. Bottle service is the BEST here. Anytime someone asks where’s a poppin place to go out to, i ALWAYS mention LITE! Great music, fun atmosphere, and good priced drinks! Def a 10/10

We celebrated my best friend’s birthday here last night and we did NOT have a good experience with this place. First, they tried to deny my friend THE BIRTHDAY GIRL entry even though she had made a reservation for a table in advance! They told our whole group we could not get in and the security guy (tall, bearded, rude) even made her show extra identification, and pull out her phone to show him the confirmation email. After this he called the host of the club and berated him for allowing us to reserve a table (we ended up being the only black people with a reserved table for the entire night). Also, our male friend got turned away at the door, with brand new Nike’s on, because the same security guy said they have a strict no gym shoes policy. This would have been a little more understandable, but once more people started coming into the club we noticed that the white and latinx males ALL had on gym shoes.

Security is a complete joke. Totally unprofessional and rude. They supposedly have a “off duty Chicago police officer” working at the door by the name of jimmy, who talks to people with no respect or decency.(If allowed)I know & associate with many people on the force, and never have I seen them conduct themselves in the capacity this guy did. Makes me wonder how did he even get on the force. I was paying for 4 of us to enter the venue and he rudely interrupted my conversation I was having with the young lady collecting money. She was polite in the matter, but he had no place getting in my business about what I was paying to get in.

It was pretty fun for a Tuesday night but they kicked everyone out around 1:30 and wouldn’t let us use the bathrooms even though they were open til 2. We both several bottles and tipped well- you think they’d at least let the ladies use the bathroom before leaving. I asked if there were any bathrooms nearby and the bouncer had a serious attitude. It’s fun if you don’t have to use the bathroom lol

I came last night, December 22nd, for a girls night out with my friends and we had an amazing time! The music was great. If you’re looking for a spot that plays current music with no EDM which what you find in most other clubs downtown, LITE is the place for you! The atmosphere was amazing. The bottle girls were beautiful and the bottle service was a show in itself. Can’t wait to go back! They definitely gained new customers.

Terrible place. Do not go here

Lit af here always have an amazing time here with my friends

Security’s in every corner hauling the ladies can’t even dance cause you feel there thirsty vibe we had an issue with one trying desperately to get in back of one of our girls that was dancing spent over a grand, when we left because of us telling the security to chill out with what he was doing they felt some way wouldn’t let us out thru front left thru back had to walk blocks to car as it was in the front of place anyway the music And mixes where really off the vibe is creepy as for security bunch of no shame pervs bottle service ladies are very nice and professional with all sincerity NEVER AGAIN!!!

I didnt like this place, horrible music, the staff had no idea what their job was. The worst.

Rude staff, and tried to overcharge me.

Lost my phone and the staff neglected to help me find it. Honestly, it seems like they stole it. This was devastating because I live out of town. You would think that they would have been more considerate because my group ordered bottle service and brought in over 20 girls. In addition, I have tried calling and emailing multiple times and they have not responded to any of my messages. Terrible experience and customer service.

Bottle service ladies are beyond beautiful and the atmosphere is great I really enjoyed myself when I came here good music

2 out of 5. Why? It was mine and my girlfriends first time there. The club was barely half full till closing (not much going on for a weekend,) the drinks were over priced, bartenders were extremely rude (if anything.) I wouldve given this place 1 star, but the area was good and ladies were free.

Not mixed couple friendly , no black dollars , which is so stupid you got all these people hanging around not spending money , but the people who are you wanna over charge because of there color WOW!!!!! I didn’t know this blatant racism in downtown Chicago was still allowed. So bad that if I see anybody I know in line to go to this place I will never associate with them again. I don’t know or associate with anybody who judges people in anyway. Sad to say if they stay open long it lets me know things are not changing only getting worse

Everything was great from bathroom, bar, seating, and most importantly great music. Definitely will be coming back!

I went to LITE on a Friday night. I got there around 11pm, and the place was empty. After a while, it got better. I liked the music but all they played was Bad Bunny. The drinks were $7 not too bad. When the night was almost coming to an end, security was kicking us out before 2am. My friend and I couldn’t even use the bathroom before leaving. Overall, I had fun with my friends but I WOULDN’T come back.

Best club in the city always poppin

Wow... the absolute WORST staff in the history of night clubs and I have clubbed all over the world. 1st visit I chalked up as a fluke. 2nd time, I was disrespected by THREE white staff members because one of them ditched my unfinished drink by accident and I spoke up. Was told I had a bad attitude because I wouldnt let them ignore me and had the nerve to ask for a manager. Promised myself to protect my BLACK DOLLARS and not spend another dime there. Tonight I reluctantly returned to this grimy hole for a birthday party.The bouncer was drunk off power and talking down to us from garbage heap throne in a stinking alley. He was black so at least I cant say the staff is racist. Ill take my money and time elsewhere. Work too hard to waste either in that dump. I give management a year before it closes.

This was was just ass, terrible music, weird awkward vibes, strict ass dress code, and pricey ass drinks, and pretty much no room to dance. I only came thru because a friend really wanted to come.

The entrance is found down a sketchy back alley. Upon arrival there was no line at 10pm on a Tuesday evening which was to be expected. Upon entrance the bar is located on the upper level and restrooms on the lower. Spent about an hour here as we were told more people would arrive longer into the evening. I had done a google search and it listed that Tuesday night would be a 90s playlist. While being one of two groups in the entire bar (besides the staff) for well over an hour I came to the conclusion that this place was very unkempt and nothing spectacular. Being from out of town and wanting to find a nice atmosphere look anywhere else but here. The couches have numerous wear and tear signs, the staff was very grimy, and there was absolutely no 90s music. All the workers were either on their cellphones or conversations with each other. I did notice what looked like a worker in the corner with another worker ? (Uncertain) taking pictures of herself. And some ladies were hanging balloons. Not very welcoming and not very friendly. I did not have to wait long for drinks and the received a good recommendation from a male bartender. However at the price of $40 for two single drinks and two shots .... not worth it. And I am not one to be cheap typically. Also I had included my info and a special request online for a birthday with zero acknowledgment. I would never recommend or plan on returning. It’s a shame and waste of space. Lesson learned! Stay away ! — my only positive experience was with the lady working in the restroom .. very pleasant and very sweet. She deserves a raise !

Be aware this club is shady. They will take your money on a night when the club is empty and wont give you your money if you leave immediately. I lived in LA for 7 years if you go into a club and its empty and you come out they give you your money back.

Usual mix of current/throwback tunes, over priced drinks per the nightclub echelon, somewhat mixed crowd but face it; times have changed. Couples go to the club together, women cluster up and dance amongst each other, while the ballers dance foolishly amongst one another, the creeps and introverts find a wall or spot on the bar to park, until a falsified opportunity to greet somebody becomes available. Mingling here is obsolete. Dont buy her that $14 shot because shell disappear into the crowd faster than that register closes.

Overpriced drinks and the bartender charged my card an additional $25 after I signed the receipt for the total amount. Good thing I kept my copy. I guess he forgot that I had already tipped him $25 in cash (although tips are not mandatory). Toward the end of the night it was over crowded and uncomfortable. Otherwise the music was good, nice look and plenty of security.

So I went to the lite last weekend and I just have to say after reading the reviews I was very skeptical on going. But it was quite the opposite my girlfriend got out of hand and the bouncers were very kind and nice. They told me politely she had to leave when she was outside and I was inside. Sought me out to tell me. Then they helped me with her to ensure her safety. I would give 5 stars for the staff but I gave it four because there isnt much room to dance. And the only place to sit if you dont have a reserved table is in the middle of the dance floor.

Interesting place. I almost missed it while walking down the street. The events inside switch really quickly.

Horrible service ! With bad attitude! Dumbs down

Do not go to this club. I spent $60 on NYE tickets for my friend and I but was turned away at the door for not following the dress code. While I was in accordance with the dress code as it appeared online, apparently they had changed the dress code without notifying any of their patrons. The bouncer told me to speak to the promoter. The promoter told me to speak to the bouncer. I was not refunded.This club is a garbage establishment staffed by garbage human beings.

Celebrated my daughters Sweet 16!

Let’s begin with the line outside. The bouncers take their jobs to another level. Being rude and over controlling when all we were doing was standing in line to get in. The cover charge is over the top for the club to have lame DJs and bad service. There is a lot of random favoritism meaning that if you know someone the line and dress code doesn’t apply to you which defeats the purpose of an “up scale” club. They say they close at 2AM, but music ended at 1:13AM.

Me and some friends from out of town went to LITE for NYE after purchasing pre-sale tickets for the CIROC party. We got there at 11p and had to wait in the line FOR OVER AN HOUR all because the bouncers were wanting to have a power trip. One even told another bouncer checking IDs to not let us in before midnight- purposely making us miss the “ball drop.” We were threatened and antagonized by the bouncers that if we didn’t “shut up” they would close the line down completely. The party was promoted to end at 2am, which is what time the club is supposed to close, however the lights came on at 1:20 and the bouncers were pushing people out of the club forced to wait in the cold for their rides. This was the most unorganized and unprofessional place I’ve ever been too. Management really needs to get it together, because it won’t be a place we visit again.

“Strict” dress code, they choose who to let in.

They open their doors late which blows. The bouncer at the door has an attitude problem. Totally unprofessional! They better get it together because there are TOO MANY other nightclubs to go to. Competition is serious and peeps are NOT going to go to an establishment that doesnt treat their customers as they should... :p

Very unprofessional they kicked my man out for smoking a cigarette but he had it in his hand while we were going in. They patted me down and checking me extra close but no one checked him about his cigarette that was in his hand while we were entering. The whole staff was rude and tried to charge us $100 a piece for a club they just let us in for free 20 minutes prior to kicking us out. Will never return!

Great club awesome Bad Boys Live Show!

I live next door, constant noise, cursing, vomiting in my alley, honking, unruly people all day and night long. I hear the bouncer use racist words and call women names.. Cant wait until the alderman takes this place out

Little asl and dark

Dress to impress! Saturday nights are mixed crowd. They play everything from hip hop to rnb to house to latin music. Drinks are on par with the rest of river north. Go see maria in the back bar. Shes the best!

Horrible...First off it says clear as day WOMEN for before 12 when it came time for us to get in some lady told my friend it’s 20 but it wasn’t even 11:30 yet but I had already read a previous review about this and well I’m not blind so I set in to say doesn’t your wet site say it’s free etc she god on to say that’s just factsbook I said no it’s on you alls main site and she says flat out no I then said is this false advertisement she then directs the guy with the marker to let us in finally after debating a few times. A few females and I went here for a bday celebration and it was small the setting was cute for the few pictures and snaps I did get the drinks where sweet and watered down. Once we were seated we sat iur drink on a table another girl with a sparkling dress come over to Fox the table cloth as if 3 full drinks weren’t sitting in the table so that was strike what 3 I then noticed a BIG GUY standing near our table and another girl with a sparkling dress on the other side of the table that was strike 4. After realizing this wasn’t the place for us we went to the bathroom aka photo booth this place was boring. When leaving bathroom we heard some okay music finally but I thought to stay for a few more songs but it quickly switched from hip hop to start Mexican music now was this done purposely to get us to leave because before we went to the bathroom the music was garage then coming back and while in the bathroom we heard good hip hop / mixed type music... this place was a vibe killer and they tried to make us pay before 12 when it’s free will NEVER come here again

Do not go without being sure of your safety. There was such a terrible incident going on where people were getting jumped and attacked and there is just no control of the people there. It was really upsetting that instead of the staff stopping the fight their insinct is to jump in and fight hoping to k.o a couple of guys. Multiple had to go to the hospital that day. My friend personally had to get surgery over this issue. Never again.

Enjoyed every minute of it.

Good ambience, small but cozy club/ bar setting.

Great vibe on Tuesday NIghts. Throwback hip hop night.

I had a horrible experience!!!! When we get to the club they announce anyone wearing flats are not coming in so we had to wait and wait . We got let in for other reasons and the bouncers let the girls I was with go in but not my African American boyfriend. They are sexist and racist to the extreme! I highly recommend not going.

Was here with a group of 8 people. Music was really good, did not hear the DJ repeat ANY songs the whole time we were there. I dont drink so didnt really pay attention to prices but I do know the waitresss were very attentive to making sure we had enough juice, lemonade, soda water and ice. Celebrated my husbands 26th bday here & would definitely go back! Crowd gets crazy after midnight-ish. Photographer got some really good pics and was really nice! Overall pretty good experience!

This club creates the most havoc Ive ever seen on the streets and sidewalk. For the past couple of weekends in a row Ive witnessed actual fighting in the streets and alleyway between Eerie and Ontario. It seems the owner, bouncers, etc do not give a flying flip about noise ordinance or public safety. People shouldnt be acting crazy in the streets going to and from a club much less screaming and fighting. Its ridiculous and unnecessary and no authority figure does anything about the noise or the fighting. The worst disturbances are on Sunday and Tuesday nights.

I attended this club the other night and my friends and I were singled out because we were African American. The bouncer at the door was extremely rude. We came to celebrate my bestfriends birthday and they tried to tell her she couldnt get into the club because she had sandals on, but the Caucasian woman in front of us had on flip flops and he said nothing to her. My friend made reservations a week prior to us coming and her name wasnt on the list when we got there. They tried to make her show proof of said reservation as if it was her fault. The drinks are overpriced. The space is quite small. I would not recommend this club to ANYONE and I wont be returning ever.

My boyfriend and I went to Lite (feb 4) for his friends bday celebration ( which he had a VIP table) when we got there the two bouncers by the doors were very nice and polite when we asked them a question and directed us to where we had to go,as we were waiting in line the African American bouncer ( the boss from what the bouncer at the door told me ) was very rude and very ignorant I guess he wasnt having a good night himself ? But anyways as we were about to enter the building/club he stopped my boyfriend and told him hey bro open up let me see your shirt my boyfriend did as he asked so then the African American bouncers turns and looks at the bouncer by the door ( the one checking ids) asked for his opinion ,the bouncer by the door said he was good to go in so I simply said thank youuu . (I Said thank you because I was cold and I had to use the washroom) The African American bouncer got offended and claimed I was being a smart ass which I wasnt so I politely asked what was going on because I did not comprehend the problem he had,he was very rude and unpleasant! I completely understand that hes a bouncer and sometimes dealing with a big crowd or drunk idiots might get overwhelming but thats no way to treat people the way he spoke and acted towards me ! I been to lite plenty of times and I must say this is indeed by far the worst I have ever been treated , I felt like a criminal ! It was embarrassing . I been to high end clubs/bar and Ive never been treated like I was treated tonight !! Our friend that had table came outside to ask them to let us in and once again the African American bouncer was very rude told him to go back inside and if he came outside one more time he couldnt go in at all! Is this why you guys have a 2.7 rating? Sad thing I actually like Lite , the music is great! But tonight was a horrible experience!

Absolutely horrible place to party. Worst night ever. I will never visit this place ever again in life. Dont waste your time

First time in Chicago for New Years and decided to attend LITE Chicago with some college friends to bring in the New Year. Upon our arrival we were greeted with rude and disrespectful hosts. My friends came dressed to impress and for some reason the host decided to not let us enter the club due to other personal prejudices and our dress code. After tons of negotiating with the host in the freezing cold weather they finally let us in and couldnt explain why they wouldnt let us enter initially. Once we entered I was surprised to see a mandatory coat check that you must pay for after freezing outside. Along with other dress code violations that they initially wouldnt let us in for. Upon departure the team at LITE was very rude and disrespectful in their approach in evacuating the facility. Overall it wasnt a great experience and I hope management can work on their managing of the club because I can tell you they lost out on a ton of guest in the future from our experience on New Years Eve.

Solid music and place gets bumping after midnight. Solid bartenders and drinks are not that over priced

I went for their Saturday night event and it said ladies free before midnight while it was 11:30 and I still had to pay $20. Then they didnt let my cousin cause she had on flats and was told she needed heels and that was neglected to be mentioned on the site and bouncers very very rude.

This place is the best.

It was cool. The secirity/bouncers are rude as hell though

Had a great time!

EVERYTHING THE VIBES WAS AMAZING

How much to get in ?

Terrible service I traveled all the the way from crown point indiana to experience the club and they kicked me out for smoking a cigarette even though I walked in the door with it I will never go there again

Bouncer at the door was super rude to me and my girlfriends for no reason

Friendly environment

Discriminated by the bouncers

Trash

Had everyone waiting in line for a hour in the cold just to tell us we’re not getting in......on free Tuesday

Amazing

JUMPING VIBE

Terrible service at the bar (drinks seem water down), security seemed incompetent and rude to customers and doorman turned many away for little to no reason.

Too small

Two wordsWorst experience..

Felt like a typical high school party

The bouncers made rape comments and jokes about an intoxicated woman as she was leaving the bar.