Sound Bar · Nightclub · Chicago
A two-level River North nightclub with nine bars, four boutique lounges and a VIP room.
Sound-Bar is a two-level River North nightclub at 226 W Ontario St, spread across 20,000 square feet. The European minimalist design reads modern and clean, with flat-screen monitors, laser lights and a high-end sound system keeping the focus on the DJ booth.
The layout gives you room to move. A 4,000-square-foot dance floor anchors the main room, while nine bars, four boutique lounges and an exclusive VIP Room spread the crowd out and shift the tempo depending on where you stand. Floor-to-ceiling video projection walls carry visuals through the club, and each area can also be rented out on its own for a private event.
Touring DJs headline Friday and Saturday nights. Recent and upcoming dates include Fedde Le Grand, Krewella, Cat Dealers, Goddard, Elephante, Modestep, Pawlowski, James Carter and Bassjackers, and select Saturdays add daytime events that run from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Sound-Bar runs Friday 10 PM to 4 AM and Saturday 10 PM to 5 AM, closed Sunday through Thursday. Tell us the night and your group size, and our Chicago team will arrange the table.
Address: 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
Reserve a VIP table at Sound Bar through our Chicago 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: 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 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 Sound Bar?
A table at Sound Bar 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 Sound Bar?
Sound Bar 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 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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