Sound Bar · Nightclub · Chicago
20,000 square feet with nine bars and a 4,000 square foot dance floor.
Sound-Bar spreads across 20,000 square feet of River North, one of the city's biggest club rooms, and it has run at peak polish since opening in 2004. The European-inspired design reads modern and deliberate rather than overwrought.
The layout gives you room to move. A 4,000-square-foot dance floor anchors the main room, while nine bars and four boutique lounges spread the crowd out and shift the tempo depending on where you stand. Laser lights, flat-screen monitors, and a high-end sound system keep the focus on the DJs, who rotate through house, EDM, and techno across the week. Recent headliners include Cosmic Gate, 4B, Nero, and HEYZ, and the room has historically booked Bassjackers, Coone, and Sidepiece.
The door is selective and the dress code is enforced: collared shirt or sport coa
Address: 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
Phone: 7023788408
Reserve a VIP table at Sound Bar through the MyRSVP concierge. 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. MyRSVP handles Chicago reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 22:00 – 04:00
- Saturday: 22:00 – 05:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Sound Bar
How do I book a table at Sound Bar in Chicago?
Submit the reservation request on this page and the MyRSVP concierge 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 Sound Bar?
A table at Sound Bar depends on the night (weekends and event dates run highest), your group size, and where the table sits relative to the DJ booth and dance floor. Rather than a price that changes weekly, MyRSVP quotes your exact minimum spend in writing when confirming, so you know the cost before you arrive.
What is the dress code at Sound Bar?
Sound Bar runs an upscale nightlife dress code: stylish, dressed-up attire. Avoid athletic wear, gym shoes, and overly casual looks. Your MyRSVP host manages the door with your table, and we confirm the current policy with your booking.
What time should I arrive at Sound Bar?
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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