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Spybar

Spybar is a basement nightclub at 646 North Franklin Street in River North, Chicago, near the corner of Franklin and Erie.

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Sound: House

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At the door 21+ · Street fashion, creative club or party wear Rules

Spybar: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: 646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States Directions
Opening hours: Friday 22:00 to 04:00 and Saturday 22:00 to 05:00, with some Thursday events
Rooms: One room of about 4,500 square feet
Age limit: 21+
Dress code: Street fashion, creative club or party wear; no flip flops, open-toed footwear or work boots
Tickets: Dice tickets for October 2026 were USD 15 to 30 (Kevin Saunderson on 16 Oct 2026: USD 25); door tickets are also sold, with prices that vary with demand
Cloakroom: Mandatory because of limited space, USD 5
Sound: House, Techno, Tech House

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About Spybar

Spybar is a basement nightclub at 646 North Franklin Street in River North, Chicago, near the corner of Franklin and Erie. The club calls itself the small room with the big sound: it covers about 4,500 square feet with minimal decor and few tables, so the crowd stays close to the DJ. It has run for more than 25 years as one of Chicago's main underground house and techno rooms, mixing touring DJs and producers with resident and regional DJs, and festival and label brands regularly host nights there. The autumn 2026 programme on Dice includes Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson, Jazzy, Effy, Joss Dean and Hans Glader, plus the Inphinity & Beyond night hosted by longtime resident Inphinity. The club does not publish set times, since headliners usually close the room. Events are 21+ and coat check is mandatory.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

21+ events. The door asks for creative club or party wear rather than sloppy clothes: no flip flops or open-toed footwear and no work boots, and LED accessories may be held at the door. Coat check is mandatory (USD 5).

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646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

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Frequently asked questions

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Does Spybar Chicago have a dress code?

Yes, a loose one. Spybar says the crowd mixes street fashion, creative club and party looks, so express yourself but do not look sloppy. Flip flops, open-toed footwear and work boots are not allowed, and LED accessories may be held at the door.

Does Spybar Chicago have a coat check?

Yes. Because the club is small, coat check is mandatory and costs USD 5 if you bring a coat or bag. On festival weekends, water backpacks are allowed if they are empty.

How much is the cover at Spybar Chicago?

Advance tickets on Dice for October 2026 ranged from USD 15 to USD 30, for example USD 25 for Kevin Saunderson on 16 October. Tickets are also sold at the door, but door prices vary with demand and space, so buying early is cheaper.

What are Spybar Chicago's hours?

Spybar's regular hours are late nights on Friday until 4am and Saturday until 5am, and Dice events start at 10pm. The club does not publish set times, but headliners usually play the closing slot.