BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO image

BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Event venue Lounge Recording studio

Narrow, brick-clad lounge & cocktail bar featuring specialty drinks, performances & live music. People often mention drinks, music, great, event, nice, people, time, security, good, Great,


Address

2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

Website

www.basslinechi.com

Contact

+1 312-835-0498

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (693 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 5 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 5 pm to 3 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (13) music (12) great (12) event (9) nice (9) people (9) time (8) security (8) good (7) Great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tara Allen 5. 3 years ago on Google • 586 reviews
    Such a fun place, very safe as far as Covid19 precautions. They disinfect between customers and do temperature checks. The drinks are amazing and the Rabbit Hole experience was so much fun! The decorations were so fun, cocktails were fun, and entertainment top notch. I would recommend this event and location.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Went here for Reggae Sunday. The music was bangin', the drinks were a bit expensive, but the overall atmosphere was off the chain. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 b0dybagz 2 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Went here for a private THC event and loved it!! Would have taken more pictures but after eating and drinking my wife's portion and mine of THC infused snacks and CBD infused drinks my phone got put away rather quickly as I was happily buzzed. Nice size bar and dance floor with a hidden room in the back (that's where the free dabs were and they had a stundenglass gravity hookah if the dabs were too much and you wanted some weed instead). Great atmosphere, it wasn't hard to find cheap parking and the security was on point.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle S. 8 months ago on Google • 605 reviews
    I went for a prude event. It was a younger crowd. It was pretty cool. Cool art decorations on the wall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Julia C. 8 months ago on Google
    very unprofessional security. One of the guards took my mace while checking my bag and told me I could get it back once I left. When I tried to retrieve my personal protection, none of the security were willing to go get my item... very weird. If I couldn't have it and they didn't want to hold onto it, they could have just said that and I would have removed it from the premises. Watch your belongings if you plan on going to this place because security might steal it and NONE of them care about protecting young women. Also, the (1) bartender seemed very overwhelmed with the crowd. I stood at the bar unacknowledged for about 10mins before I had to just make my way to the center of the bar to get served. Great DJ, poor staff members. The Bouncers were also very weird, allowing the security guards to just take my stuff like that.. poor attitudes and energy all around.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lovea S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're 30 and up, go where you're used to going. $20 cover? Why to just have drinks? I'm not used to paying to get in. Place is really nice and spacious though. Crowd is younger than I'm used to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 E D. 7 months ago on Google • 347 reviews
    I was an all white party. Drinks were a bit pricey like they were making prices as you ordered. The place was great. Spacious , clean restrooms and the DJ this night was lit. Really enjoyed myself

  • 5/5 Darlindra C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lot of stairs to walk up in heels but the environment was nice. Couches for seating. There is a coat check area. Bar charge about 14-16 bucks for a small cup of liquor. There is security guards. Our DJ for our private party was awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristen J. 10 months ago on Google
    Bouncer was rude, didn’t let us in because they were “about to close” but let in 2 other groups of people that came by right after us. Also in a shady neighborhood, one of their patrons was rude to our group before we went in, in a really aggressive way. I hope searches and pat downs are mandatory because I wouldn’t be surprised if their patrons are carrying weapons with the overly aggressive attitude and vibe of the space.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bella S. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks were rediculously priced and they tow on the whole block starting at 10 but the staff didnt tell anyone that and there arent any signs. You will have to walk to get here if you dont want a ticket nd you want your car to be there when you leave. The space is pretty though, Djs were good, and the bathrooms were clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Markesha H. 11 months ago on Google
    Music is just amazing. Staff and drinks are awesome. It is such a great place to listen to music, drink, and just vibe. Much love ❤️ for this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mz K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a blast reggae night Sunday.. It was a fight but security handled it very well barley even knew!! Keep the bs at home some of us really want to have a nice time.. I will be going back oan the dj was cracking 👌 👏 🙌 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 melzenia l. 1 year ago on Google
    I've attended 2 Parties here and had a wonderful time both times 🙏🏾😊. Drinks are a lil pricey but the club itself is a nice one..I must say to get to the second and third floors there's a lot of stairs to climb.once you're up there it's very nice and cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allison M. 2 months ago on Google • 294 reviews New
    This was a spur of moment event for me and I had a wonderful time! 😊 The Dj's were amazing I danced from the time I got in until the time I left!! #Changalang 💯🥰

  • 5/5 Marie M. 2 years ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Madhatter was a great well thought out event! Energetic, great space, amazing drinks! Fun and sarcastic/witty humor with a great alice in wonderland twist!!

  • 3/5 Meka J. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I went for Caribbean night. It wasn't much going on the music was okay but the DJ wasn't good. I ended up leaving after 1 hour and going to Primary for Afro Beats night. I think if you like a Caribbean vibe on Sundays they have it. but don't expect to see alot of Caribbean people there.

  • 5/5 Basmatics 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Great place and the live music I saw was amazing @walkonmarsband @this2official @davidmichaelfrank @riothousehq

  • 4/5 Nikki N. 4 months ago on Google
    Really nice and cool place as long as you can go upstairs... Drinks are kind of pricey

  • 5/5 LuVal J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, plenty of space on the second floor

  • 5/5 Dunn Success F. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice place to have a private event. Loved the layout and location. Easy to get to by public transportation.

  • 5/5 Elettra F. 10 months ago on Google
    I've been there twice and it's a great spot to rent for a party or live music event. I absolutely love the decor and the drinks aren't that pricey

  • 3/5 Righteous R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibe.. Great environment.. The bartender has never heard of hospitality unfortunately. I enjoyed the music but most people came to pose and and not dance and enjoy themselves so I felt overall I would NOT go to this spot again. Over priced drinks so avoid ordering if you care about not being robbed.

  • 4/5 low w. 1 year ago on Google
    It's pretty cool. Good music and good people. The only problem I had was the temperature and lack of food. You felt EVERYTIME someone came in in the winter. It's fine though fo stars😂

  • 1/5 LaNee C. 1 year ago on Google
    Rude...just rude! I came here for an afro beats night on Friday. I was invited out and told to rsvp for free entry since the flyer said it was free until 1130pm I said I would go. I RSVPd and then left work and told 10 people to meet me there. I arrived at 1110pm and the chick at the table says $20. I advise her I RSVPd give me a sec to pull it up. She says RSVP was only until 10pm. I advise her mine says 1130pm. I text a friend to bring cash to the door since I didn't have cash. I look at my email and the flyer and they say 1130pm. I show the lady and she says, Oh yea that's a typo"....I'm like wait a min you have to honor what was sent to me. She refused. I called my friends who were inside and advised I was leaving. I also, called the 10 people who were coming and told them turn around. Mind you they didn't RSVP because I told them shortly before I left. The lady being rude and acting like I was crazy and then KNOWING she was wrong and that they had made a mistake just made them lose out on money! We would have spent a ton at the bar...but poor customer service and her bad attitude and lying to my face...I WILL SPEND MY MONEY HERE...there were maybe 25 people inside at the time too.

  • 3/5 Borris 1 year ago on Google
    This is a bar! Not awful, not spectacular, depends on who is having an event. Odd acoustics seemed really loud and I like to go out and hear great music. Hmmm?

  • 4/5 Ria G. 1 year ago on Google
    Venune is nice. Food truck that sits in the parking lot was a bang. Drinks was fye . Security can do a better job at patting down . Only pat down men not women how do you all know what’s being brung inside?

  • 5/5 Jeannette H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had Fun. Great DJs and DJ Ringo Not too packed like sardines 😂. Door fee was around 20$ Parking lot fills up fast. We arrived at like 1am. 😅

  • 5/5 bee p. 1 year ago on Google
    The atmosphere was great and 3 levels is definitely a must when your partying with a large crowd......The music was on point the bartenders was very welcoming and made great drinks

  • 3/5 Angelia s. 2 years ago on Google
    It ok but they be over charging. Drinks are to much they give you a little cup. I feel they can do better.

  • 3/5 kymar g. 2 years ago on Google
    It was cool, the mixing DJ was good. I didn't care to much for the Mc who talked threw every song all song long. A good DJ doesn't need interference. But it was cool overall.

  • 5/5 Blowbak tv Blowbak T. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is always great .nice space to rent for your needs

  • 5/5 Windsor S. 2 years ago on Google
    I attended a private event hosted by Mocha. It was sophisticated, fun and a great time. Everyone wore masks and the entertainment was off the hook!!!!!

  • 2/5 Milan 0. 1 year ago on Google
    The club dj played good Caribbean music. Not a big Crowd on Friday. Not popular club unfortunately.

  • 1/5 Tyzanae H. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrible bartender for the private party I went to! Tooty from englewood was rude and over charged open tab by the end of the night as though I wouldn’t remember. Also argued once I corrected her for my bill. Tries to get over for money. Super unprofessional. And terrible drink maker.

  • 1/5 Deizuna A. 2 years ago on Google
    i wanted to give this place 0 stars. HOWEVER the bartender tutu or tooty gave HORRIBLE services. drinks were overpriced and watered down and to top it off she overcharged me and tried to argue with me. how is she still a bartender? terrible customer service skills. not only did she do that to me, she did it to a few people in our group. never again.

  • 5/5 Clint P. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoy my b-day at Baseline line my only negative is the bottles are very high but other then that I had a ball

  • 1/5 Brittney Y. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a great establishment, but the bartender who went by the nick name “Tooty” cheated more than half the guest on their bill. I ordered 2 drinks and paid $42 she charged me for drinks that others bought me and charged their tab as well mine so basically one drink went on two different tabs when we called her out on it she had to mention that she had been doing this for 12 years , does that mean she’s been cheating people for 12 years . I’m confused

  • 3/5 Carla J. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place but the male security was a little weird and they are slow as hell. The dj petty for talking too much and stopping the music but he played good music. Overall it was a nice place to mingle and dance.

  • 1/5 Lamont D. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    This was the worst club I ever been to I will not recommend nobody to come there I had a wife a party and it suppose to been free before 12 and they was changing $25 before 12 she’s very unprofessional. Also we didn’t get out to smoke a cigarette and they did not let us back in at all after we paid our money the drinks was over pricey just for a Long Island was $15 in a small cup that you get from a liquor store, I recommend nobody to come here.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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