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Bordel

Bar Event venue Cocktail bar Live music venue Cabaret club

Craft drinks fuel the vibe at this bordello-inspired lounge offering a variety of live performances. People often mention show, great, night, drinks, good, vibe, time, experience, staff, evening,


Address

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

Website

www.bordelchicago.com

Contact

+1 312-487-1236

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (448 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 6 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm to 3 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: show (33) great (11) night (11) drinks (10) good (10) vibe (9) time (7) experience (7) staff (6) evening (6)
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  • 5/5 SPICY 2 years ago on Google • 990 reviews
    Second floor from Mama Delia restaurants and entrance door behind the green grass wall. Seat so comfortable but for drinks not for eating food and food brings from downstairs restaurant. Really good cocktails and mocktails. Intuitive and fast services. Price was not bad at all but charging 3.5% credit card fee. It's look better than staff support🤣
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Briana H. 2 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Such a great night out! My sister and I stopped by Bordel on a Saturday after hearing about it from a friend. The vibe is intimate, seductive, and straight up fun. The drinks were really well done, the staff was chill and attentive, and the DJ, THE DJ WAS LIT. At one point I think they mixed Outkast with a techno beat, which blew me away. Bordel is definitely a vibe. Missed the show this time, but I'll be back soon enough.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mona 2 years ago on Google • 508 reviews
    Its a little hidden intimate place. We had a wonderful evening sipping a very delicious and addicting cocktail, tried some very tasty food, while listening to some live music and saw a performer who did two 5 minute acts. Our waitress, whose name I am forgetting but she was from Florida, was such a gem and accommodated us for many hours. We randomly met another wonderful couple who was from Florida and had a very enjoyable evening. The only negative is that the late evening entertainment could have been a little more exciting and a bit longer of a performance.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankit C. 1 year ago on Google • 688 reviews
    One of the exclusive bars in chicago land. Definitely you need a reservation here. We got late night at 1045 and got to see the 11 o clock show. It was definitely worth it. Parking is limited nearby, and they add 30 bucks to the bill. Vibe is crazy! Def recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gary M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not what we expected from the site and pictures. The place definitely has more of a club than a lounge feel with very loud music and crowded spaces. It was difficult to have a conversation, but there really wasn't much else to do. The show was also not what we expected from a cabaret, it was flamenco dancing, which was nice, but not as extravaganza as what was advertised. It was also a fairly short show, not to mention difficult to see due to the layout of the place. The drinks were well mixed, but the selection was a bit limited. We were also expecting a lot of firey mixes that were shown on the website, but didn't even see a smokey cocktail. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall an interesting experience, but did not live up to our expectations.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool vibe in there. DJ was great and cocktails were great. Biggest disappointment, however, was the fact that they advertised “shows” yet only 1/4 of the capacity can actually see said show due to the poor layout. Our group was seated in the second room and you could not see any of the show. When you try to stand and come up towards the front, the staff yells at you. Maybe reservations should make it clear if you have a show view or not or at least have separate shows for both seating areas
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth-Ann Y. 1 year ago on Google • 170 reviews
    Fabulous evening out. Come before the show to start your imbibe. Mingle, snack, dance, and enjoy the performance. Thursday is burlesque and the performers certainly grabbed the crowds attention. Live DJ between show times. Every performer and staff made sure to find me during the evening to personally wish me a happy birthday. The space is sensual and attractively decorated. Drinks were consistently delicious, so I tried as many different ones as I could.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonia A. 5 years ago on Google • 360 reviews
    Went here for a cocktail after dinner down the street and it was a pleasant surprise. Enjoyed the punch drink and several other drinks with friends. They had a live DJ that played very good music and the bartenders were very pleasant. Cool space would return.

  • 2/5 edddie S. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    The drinks and service were fine. The venue itself is really sexy and cool. My issue was with the show. Came here for my wife's day and really wanted to like it. We both like burlesque but this wasn't it. The website said the show was from 8-9. It started at 815 and ended at 845. There was only one act other than the host, and they took a 5 minute break for some reason. The host was fine, she was personable and friendly, her performance was OK. Nothing great, nothing bad. The only other act was a drag performer and same thing, it was just OK. But that was it!! Two performances including the host for what was supposed to be a one hour show?? And its $10 a head for that? Very disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jerard H. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I’m opened-minded to try this again, but my first experience wasn’t the best. It was me and my plus one. We reserved a table not realizing the last show was around 8pm or 9pm so we caught the last of it. It was jam packed until the show was over, then half the bar cleared out. Service at the bar was fast and decent, so we sat there until our table was ready. The waitress that served our table was HORRIBLE! She took our order for two drinks and that was it… LITERALLY!! I ordered a double shot, and she brought back only one shot but claimed it was two. We drank the first round, we were ready for round two and she never came back to the table. We’re sitting for 30min at a non-crowded bar only for another waitress to come and ask about ordering more. I ordered a mixed drink this time and the original waitress we had brought the drinks and gave them to another couple next to us. The atmosphere is sexy, but the DJ could have switched up the music to cater to a diverse crowd. He played mostly house music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen A. 11 months ago on Google
    Friday night dancers were STUNNING. I can’t recommend this place enough. Music was also pretty diverse, DJ definitely read his crowd. Drinks are pricey but strong. Ambiance is unlike any other. Need to come here more often!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikey B. 6 months ago on Google
    Where do I begin? It's cool. Hard to find but when you do, you feel like you accomplished something, like unlocking a secret level in a video game. On a map it's in between Little Victories and the Tailored Co. Protip: it's above Little Victories up a long staircase and behind an unmarked door. Then it's all the sexy red room vibes you can handle. Had a great experience here. Bartender was awesome and super nice. Our servers acted no less different. All good. Went on a Wednesday evening. No performers this night buy they stay still had a dj and the vibe was 100. Absolutely 10/10 recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tee B. 8 months ago on Google
    Place is a hidden gem, atmosphere was cool, service was whack, and dancers were whacker. There were 3 and the show was supposed to start at 9"30 but didn't start till 10"30, so we sat there for an hour waiting not knowing when or if the show would start. But we were instructed to be there on time! show started and one dancer had what looked to be an open wound on both of her breast, may be wrong but pretty sure it was an open wound or healing wound. That was totally effing disgusting! The other dancer was ok, and the headliner was the best! Overall good time but never sacrifice the customers experience for a few dollars, just cancel the shows, until you get someone decent to perform. Love the women's effort, but Bordel could do better, drinks also were terrible, get better brands of liquor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle Woodbury C. 2 years ago on Google
    Come here. You'll feel like you're transported to a Paris of long ago. The decor is over the top in a good way, and the drinks are pretty good, most priced around $15. The night I was there was a great DJ and we were able to see some tap dancing performance (it was cool). Definitely a romantic vibe. There is walk-in bar seating available. Staff seemed to be having a great time and the vibe is very energetic, definitely recommend checking it out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 nataly v. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We went on a Thursday for the show I was disappointed in that it was a super short show and that’s something that’s advertised as their main thing and on top of the show being short and underwhelming we got charged the stage seating fee of 10$ . Honestly the only two best things were the host/server’s service she was very attentive and the whiskey sour. The food (I got the filled dates) is also underwhelming and I believe overpriced for what they are serving I never mind paying anything as long as it’s good and it simply wasn’t. Overall it was a meh experience it’s not what it used to be and I felt like we over payed for such a meh time probably won’t be returning.

  • 4/5 Rosanna �. 1 year ago on Google
    Its very sexy, dark with red lights, a hidden gem, perfect for a date or going out with friends and dressing sexy. Now the food on the other hand is Totally different. I did like the ham sandwhich, that was Brought out different too, but it did taste good. The tap dancer was good too. I would Definitely come back with more people or just another date night.

  • 2/5 richard k. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked a reservation for 1130pm on a Thursday night to see the show! Flew in from Austin, Texas to see this. We showed up a little early 1115pm to find a show was already happening. They sat us and had our drinks rather quickly. Asked if we were watching the end of a show and if there will be another one. To our dismay there would not be another show, this was it. Why in the hell would you make someone reserve a table for a time that there would not be a show?? Kinda ruined our night for an hour or two but luckily Chicago has plenty to offer. DJ was really good.

  • 5/5 Valentina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this place! The performers were amazing. The staff was very kind and welcoming. The atmosphere was great for a Thursday night. Ordered a drink each to enjoy during the show - they were delicious!Would definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Martina R. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this spot and the vibe. It’s classy yet very different from the typical chicago bars. The decor alone can keep you entertained for half an hour and the music is always 🔥. I tried the cocktail with mezcal and it was strong and well made. They have a dj and on the Saturday night when we went, they also had a burlesque show.

  • 1/5 Brooks Z. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the worst old fashioneds I've had. The burlesque show was closer to a drag show than a burlesque show, which is fine, if that's how it was advertised. Felt like i was at a bachelorette party with entertainers crawling on the crowd and hustling for tips rather than a burlesque show. Paid for the stage setting and couldn't even see the stage from where we were sat. Overpriced and mismarketed. Performers WERE fantastic, just not the vibe they are putting out there.

  • 5/5 Isaac P. 5 months ago on Google
    Great service from Mirella! She took care of us throughout the night. She’s absolutely a smoke show and very attentive to any demand! This club is a vibe!

  • 5/5 Carly C. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Based on my experience here, I’m shocked this place has any less than five stars! The ambience was great; exactly what you want out of a speakeasy experience. The DJ was great. The service was great! Our waitress walked us through all the cocktails on the menu, where the bathrooms are located, etc. We only had one app, the croquetas, which were delicious. The cocktails were also excellent. And the show was next level! Will definitely come back here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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