Fame Nightclub

157 W Ontario St, Chicago
(312) 972-6288

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Bridget Tucker

Drinks were good and the music didn’t disappoint. Fun night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Addyson Sutton

Fun atmosphere with good music all night. Great overall vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucy Vang

Great vibes and music here! The crowd is lively, drinks are good, and the atmosphere is stylish. Fun night out in Chicago!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rutvik Tamakuwala

I wish i can gave negative reviews, i had been into worlds best well known clubs and this one is worst ever experience i had.

Very bad experience. They don’t have a smoking room inside. I asked for one, and the bartender suggested I go outside. When I stepped out to smoke and tried to re-enter with a stamp on my hand, security still made me wait in the regular line. I ended up waiting for more than two hour just to get back in and rejoin my group. I just wanted to get inside because my whole group is inside. Else i left that place immediately.

On top of that, the drinks are very expensive, the music isn’t that good, and overall it felt like a complete waste of time and money. Please consider other clubs if you don’t want your night spoiled.

Atmosphere: 1

arun dharmapuri

Fame Nightclub: A Disappointing Experience marred by Unprofessional Bouncers
My recent visit to Fame Nightclub was unfortunately soured by the incredibly rude and unprofessional behavior of the bouncers. While I had hoped for an enjoyable night out, the aggressive and dismissive attitude of the security staff made it an evening I'd rather forget.
From the moment we approached the entrance, the bouncers exuded an air of superiority and disdain. There was no friendly greeting, no clear instructions, just a cold, almost confrontational demeanor. When we had a simple question about the entry requirements, we were met with eye-rolls and curt, unhelpful responses. It felt as though we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers.
Throughout the night, I witnessed several instances of bouncers speaking to other patrons with similar disrespect, often raising their voices and using condescending tones. There seemed to be a complete lack of understanding regarding customer service, and an overzealous application of authority that bordered on intimidation. At one point, a friend accidentally bumped into another patron (apologizing immediately), and a bouncer was instantly on their case, delivering a stern and disproportionate lecture that left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
It's truly a shame, as the club itself seemed to have a decent atmosphere and music once inside. However, the initial and ongoing interactions with the bouncers cast a dark cloud over the entire experience. A nightclub's security staff should be there to ensure safety and maintain order, but they should also be capable of doing so with a degree of professionalism and respect. At Fame Nightclub, this was sorely lacking.
Until Fame Nightclub addresses the clear issue with its bouncer staff and implements some much-needed customer service training, I would strongly advise against visiting. There are plenty of other establishments where you can enjoy a night out without being subjected to such an unpleasant and unwelcoming reception.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Hailey Jurasz

Me and my group of friends stopped in here for the St.Patricks Day bar crawl because the line was very short ( should have been the 1st red flag), they charged me and ALL of my friends for our drinks the day of the crawl and then ran our cards AGAIN around April 8th???? Calling them tomorrow when they are open and disputing with my bank. DO NOT go here. Who knows how many people they are doing this to..

Nicole Albanese

My friend group went here on St. Patricks day and had a great time. But afterwards, my entire group noticed we were getting recurring charges. Every single person with me has had duplicate charges pushed through, roughly every few weeks to a month.

Darien Boyd

My experience was fine. We went for St Paddys, and it was fun. Bartenders seemed a little slow, but it was packed and loud so I didn't mind asking for my drinks more than once.

What I do mind is 3 weeks later getting a charge on my credit card for the exact amount I spend St Patrick's weekend, with a transaction noting it was online, over the phone, or mail rather than an in person transaction. As a bartender, I'm familiar with how transactions ring. This was not a glitch. Someone had to rering the transaction and type in my card information. This is a common scam, but no less disappointing. The worst part? It happened to ALL 5 OF THE PEOPLE I WAS WITH. Check your accounts, folks, and keep checking.

Dylan Cohen

Super super weird security man who who got mad at us for asking to get our jackets behind a door and made us all say we take accountability in unison????

Kristy Gray

Good music! We got bottle service and I have to say I would do it all over again. As many times as they came to check on us and pour our drinks for us. It was a great time.

Viviana Soto

This place is dead af on a Saturday night! Boring!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 3

Yeseul Choi (Aisha)

I was traveling Chicago & looking for some fun and this was the only club that opens on wednesdays. So me and my friend went here before midnights and it was literally empty. There are only some people who look like close to bartenders and bouncers. However the bouncer was so kind and warm. The nicest bouncer I have ever met.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 5

Chester Smith

Decent vibe but they told me it’s cash only . I had to walk to the gas station to get cash because of course they don’t have their own ATM. Vibe was ok I spent over $100 in this club but I was approached aggressively by once of the servers /attendances for talking to his gf who I don’t know at all of who he was referring to . It’s completely unacceptable to mix business and your personal life especially when you’re the host ! This could have ended easily with someone hurt so I WILL NOT BE BACK !

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Franklin Nyenke

Trash! Never go here! The front door told us that it was worth going in. Paid and feel completely ripped off. We were essentially the only people in there. Definitely do not recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The Mamba

Horrible customer service, the front door will leverage access and lie to hype the environment to get a front door fee when no one is here. I’d stay away.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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