This place is notorious about stealing phones. I went with a friend and was dancing and having fun taking pictures, and I know last I saw my phone was in this club. Manager let me in to look for my phone next day and I looked every corner. I had it the whole time at night, except when I left it in my jacket on a sofa. I know someone took it out as I saw the last location of my phone before it died the next morning. Maybe it's the staff or regulars that target young people with good phones. This is for real, be very careful. It's been 2 weeks and I still don't have my phone. They said they will call if they find my phone. Not heard yet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bryan Duran
$78 for 2 well tequila soda doubles, no rooftop access since it was early January when we came. Music was mid and security is a sad excuse for a groping session. Don’t recommend
Liz Piazza
This bar lost my brand-new $400 coat during coat check. Instead of taking responsibility, staff turned the situation around on me, treated me like I was the problem, and even threatened to call the police when I pushed for answers.
To make things worse, they attempted to “resolve” the issue by giving me a $100 gift card — which turned out to be empty. Zero balance. I was literally handed a worthless card after their mistake, which felt insulting and deceptive.
This whole situation felt especially disturbing given that I was a young woman who had been drinking — the lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic decency was shocking. Losing someone’s property is one thing. Gaslighting them, intimidating them, and then handing them an empty gift card is another.
If you value your belongings or expect respectful treatment, do not trust this place with your coat or your safety.
Mia Colone
Coat check conveniently lost my $500 jacket and took no accountability. Forced me to tip prior to the fact. DO NOT use their coat check service.
Kaylee
Horrible experience here. The crowd is super childish and people were getting turned away at the door for fake IDs, so not a very classy crowd. The staff is also extremely unfriendly and not helpful. My friends lost their high-end jackets and we asked a total of maybe 5 different staff members for assistance and they all could’ve cared less. At the end of the night I politely asked to stay with my friends, for safety because my phone was going to die, while they stayed behind to look for the jackets and I was kicked out and forced to stand on the street in the subzero weather. I love Chicago and this place is a disgrace to the city.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jade Blackburn
The DJ played a great mix of hits. Definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Bibbs
Went here for my friend‘s birthday and I was told this was a super fun place and really exciting… (no it’s not )
As soon as I’m greeted at the door, I’m disrespected by security and they’re extremely rude to me. ( And let me preface this — I don’t drink , I was just going to have fun for my friend’s birthday, so I was not drunk or inebriated the entire time )
Then I get into the club and it seems like no one works there & When I asked the staff a question, he rolled his eyes at me and walked away. I asked where the bathroom was…
The place was filthy, the staff is rude, spend your money elsewhere . I am so glad I didn’t buy anything because I don’t like spending money where I’m not respected.
Also, A stranger pushed me onto the floor, and I fell down a step and security looked at me like I did something wrong. I understand it’s a club and people get pushed and moved around, but they could’ve at least asked if I was OK.. The security guard saw the whole thing and just walked away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anna Dima
Went out for Halloween weekend, with ticket was a free drink but did not receive the free drink. They said they weren’t doing that anymore. Also way too many underage kids, saw bouncers hitting on said underage kids. If you are of age I would skip this bar. They only want to get young girls drunk and take advantage of them.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Chase
I saw the bouncer handing a girl very physically and inappropriately in line. Ladies beware
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeremy Porter
Rude staff, terrible drinks and food, dirty bathrooms, discriminatory security guards. Why hasn’t this place been shutdown yet? Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Thank me later.
The crowd is mostly very VERY young frat boys. Music is alright, drinks are good. If you are looking for a pre club space, this might be a good spot, but if youre looking for a more elevated club experience just skip it. Maybe fun for your first time at a club with no experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
Kaiser Hamid
I was confused by the mixed reviews, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. I'm so glad I did! I got into Bollywood Night, and it turned out to be the best party I've ever experienced. To me, everyone was so friendly, and the vibe was completely positive.
Cynthia O
Went for Octoberfedt and the bouncer was on his high horse distracted by someone trying to enter with food yet had already check my partner’s ID and then asked for it again. My partner show he’s ID again but before doing so, reminded him that he had already checked it and gave him the green light and got so pissed my partner made any remark that he didn’t allow them to enter. When you give a man a little too much power he thinks he’ll all that and then some. Sit down child. Will never return here if this is “Joy Hospitality”.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carl Czajczynski
Myself and a few friends stopped in during the Octoberfest on Saturday. We had purchased tickets and had a ticket for a drink at Joy. Entering we were physically patted down. None of the other bars required this. Once in we presented out drink tickets to the bar tender. She got the drinks and then tried to charge us for the drinks. I reminded her that we gave her the drink tickets and she acted as if we were trying to get a free drink. The bouncer didn't like one of my friends and my friend said something negative when leaving that the bouncer overheard. The bouncer then followed him out to the street where the fest was going on and attempted to kick him out of the fest. He even called the cops. Cops showed up and let him stay but sounded like the bouncer was in the wrong profession if he can't handle a negative comment at a bar. Wasted CPDs time. Will never go back.
Service: 1
Phillipe Sobon
Racist security guard. Refused entry because I'm white.
This place is notorious about stealing phones. I went with a friend and was dancing and having fun taking pictures, and I know last I saw my phone was in this club. Manager let me in to look for my phone next day and I looked every corner. I had it the whole time at night, except when I left it in my jacket on a sofa. I know someone took it out as I saw the last location of my phone before it died the next morning. Maybe it's the staff or regulars that target young people with good phones. This is for real, be very careful. It's been 2 weeks and I still don't have my phone. They said they will call if they find my phone. Not heard yet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
$78 for 2 well tequila soda doubles, no rooftop access since it was early January when we came. Music was mid and security is a sad excuse for a groping session. Don’t recommend
This bar lost my brand-new $400 coat during coat check. Instead of taking responsibility, staff turned the situation around on me, treated me like I was the problem, and even threatened to call the police when I pushed for answers.
To make things worse, they attempted to “resolve” the issue by giving me a $100 gift card — which turned out to be empty. Zero balance. I was literally handed a worthless card after their mistake, which felt insulting and deceptive.
This whole situation felt especially disturbing given that I was a young woman who had been drinking — the lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic decency was shocking. Losing someone’s property is one thing. Gaslighting them, intimidating them, and then handing them an empty gift card is another.
If you value your belongings or expect respectful treatment, do not trust this place with your coat or your safety.
Coat check conveniently lost my $500 jacket and took no accountability. Forced me to tip prior to the fact. DO NOT use their coat check service.
Horrible experience here. The crowd is super childish and people were getting turned away at the door for fake IDs, so not a very classy crowd. The staff is also extremely unfriendly and not helpful. My friends lost their high-end jackets and we asked a total of maybe 5 different staff members for assistance and they all could’ve cared less. At the end of the night I politely asked to stay with my friends, for safety because my phone was going to die, while they stayed behind to look for the jackets and I was kicked out and forced to stand on the street in the subzero weather. I love Chicago and this place is a disgrace to the city.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
The DJ played a great mix of hits. Definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for my friend‘s birthday and I was told this was a super fun place and really exciting… (no it’s not )
As soon as I’m greeted at the door, I’m disrespected by security and they’re extremely rude to me. ( And let me preface this — I don’t drink , I was just going to have fun for my friend’s birthday, so I was not drunk or inebriated the entire time )
Then I get into the club and it seems like no one works there & When I asked the staff a question, he rolled his eyes at me and walked away. I asked where the bathroom was…
The place was filthy, the staff is rude, spend your money elsewhere . I am so glad I didn’t buy anything because I don’t like spending money where I’m not respected.
Also, A stranger pushed me onto the floor, and I fell down a step and security looked at me like I did something wrong. I understand it’s a club and people get pushed and moved around, but they could’ve at least asked if I was OK.. The security guard saw the whole thing and just walked away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went out for Halloween weekend, with ticket was a free drink but did not receive the free drink. They said they weren’t doing that anymore. Also way too many underage kids, saw bouncers hitting on said underage kids. If you are of age I would skip this bar. They only want to get young girls drunk and take advantage of them.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I saw the bouncer handing a girl very physically and inappropriately in line. Ladies beware
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rude staff, terrible drinks and food, dirty bathrooms, discriminatory security guards. Why hasn’t this place been shutdown yet? Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Thank me later.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The crowd is mostly very VERY young frat boys. Music is alright, drinks are good.
If you are looking for a pre club space, this might be a good spot, but if youre looking for a more elevated club experience just skip it. Maybe fun for your first time at a club with no experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
I was confused by the mixed reviews, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. I'm so glad I did! I got into Bollywood Night, and it turned out to be the best party I've ever experienced. To me, everyone was so friendly, and the vibe was completely positive.
Went for Octoberfedt and the bouncer was on his high horse distracted by someone trying to enter with food yet had already check my partner’s ID and then asked for it again. My partner show he’s ID again but before doing so, reminded him that he had already checked it and gave him the green light and got so pissed my partner made any remark that he didn’t allow them to enter.
When you give a man a little too much power he thinks he’ll all that and then some. Sit down child. Will never return here if this is “Joy Hospitality”.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Myself and a few friends stopped in during the Octoberfest on Saturday. We had purchased tickets and had a ticket for a drink at Joy. Entering we were physically patted down. None of the other bars required this. Once in we presented out drink tickets to the bar tender. She got the drinks and then tried to charge us for the drinks. I reminded her that we gave her the drink tickets and she acted as if we were trying to get a free drink. The bouncer didn't like one of my friends and my friend said something negative when leaving that the bouncer overheard. The bouncer then followed him out to the street where the fest was going on and attempted to kick him out of the fest. He even called the cops. Cops showed up and let him stay but sounded like the bouncer was in the wrong profession if he can't handle a negative comment at a bar. Wasted CPDs time. Will never go back.
Service: 1
Racist security guard. Refused entry because I'm white.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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