ĒLA · Nightclub · Chicago
A River North club built around deep, percussive sound.
ĒLA opened on Ontario Street as a River North club with a stated preference for deep, percussive, hypnotic music, and it books accordingly. The room is kept dark and the lighting restrained, with the club's hexagonal mark picked out in neon as the main visual anchor rather than a wall of screens.
The layout puts the floor at the centre with table seating ringed around it, which suits a crowd that intends to dance rather than sit. Thursday through Saturday are the core nights and the room runs late, with ticketed events alongside table reservations.
ĒLA sits a short walk from the Hubbard Street and Kinzie Street rooms, so it slots easily into a River North night that takes in more than one venue. It is a newer addition to the area and has built its following on programming rather than spectacle.
Bottle service is available for groups and tickets are released ahead for individual events. Our Chicago team arranges tables and can confirm what is on.
Address: 222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
Reserve a VIP table at ĒLA through our concierge team. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. our Chicago team handles reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 22:00 - 02:00
- Friday: 22:00 - 04:00
- Saturday: 22:00 - 05:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about ĒLA
How do I book a table at ĒLA in Chicago?
Submit the reservation request on this page and our Chicago team confirms your table, quotes any minimum spend in writing, and coordinates arrival before you commit. Your host opens the door on arrival so you walk straight to a ready table.
How much is a table at ĒLA?
A table at ĒLA depends on the night (weekends and event dates price highest), your group size, and where the table sits relative to the DJ booth and dance floor. Rather than a price that changes weekly, our Chicago team quotes your exact minimum spend in writing when confirming, so you know the cost before you arrive.
What is the dress code at ĒLA?
ĒLA keeps an upscale nightlife dress code: stylish, dressed-up attire. Avoid athletic wear, gym shoes, and overly casual looks. Your host manages the door with your table, and we confirm the current policy with your booking.
What time should I arrive at ĒLA?
Table guests generally arrive as the room fills, with the peak on weekends. Your MyRSVP host coordinates a specific arrival window so you are not waiting in line.
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