Fast family friendly and food just like wela or tia made it!!!

Coolest bar i have ever been to! The vibe is great and i love the music they play and the movies they play. Staff was very interactive and super chill. Cant wait to go back!

Cool place but...There is a security guard at EXIT, long hair doesnt shower I think Hispanic, he doesnt have a shirt on at timesHe grabs you for no reason, he grabbed me once I didnt even drink at the bar but I dont know if its because of the way I was dressed he just grabbed me to feel me up. Look out for that guy, long hair, smells bad possibly Hispanic dont let him feel you up

This place is so cool! The atmosphere, the music, the people? amazing; definitely coming back when I visit again

Where else can you request Hold Your Children Close and Pray For Oblivion on a Sunday night and have it playedExcellent ambiance

The best alternative nightclub in Chicago. The scene is always different, accepting, and ready to get weird. Never had a bad time here. Show up late. Go upstairs

So much fun... Next time I need to get chained up as well! They know what theyre doing and how to have a good time with it. The bartender was also very sweet and friendly. I will definitely be back and soon.

Everyone was super nice & welcoming! Great atmosphere

I love this place, it reminds me the 80s

I went there last Saturday night and paid $10 to go upstairs. It was dead so my friend and I went back downstairs to ask for our money back so we can go somewhere else. The bouncer kept refusing to give our money back even though we were only there for 5 minutes. He told us it would be another 2 hours before it would start picking up, but we didnt want to waste our time. We asked for a manager and he never called for one and was only on his phone trying to ignore us. We spent more time asking for a manager than we spent upstairs. Then he eventually told us he will give us back $5 each. I was highly dissatisfied with the customer service that night. This place looks cool, and it seems like it could be fun. However, based on my experience that night Im giving it the lowest rating. Paying $10 to walk up and down the stairs is ridiculous.

If you love dark creepy bars that play good music, then you will love this place.

This place is always a great time! One of the last of its breed. If youre looking for out of the ordinary night out definitely hit this place up.

Super cool dive bar. Open late with a great atmosphere. The staff here are super nice and very tolerable of your foolishness once you start drinking. Theyve got some pretty tasty drinks as well. On top of all of that they also play awesome music. This is my favorite bar hands down

Love the music. Different scenery on different days. I always have a good time here. A bit pricey but still fun.

One of the best bars in town

Oh the Exit, this place has been going for years. Not for the faint of heart, this old school club/dive bar is still going strong after 30 years. Nothing fancy here but they do have some decent craft beers on tap. Dance the night away listening to Danzig, Nine Inch Nails, Misfits, they might throw in some old school industrial,metal, or punk rock. They have all kinds of happenings upstairs, from blacklight parties to S&M nights, a few weeks ago we checked out one of their bondage parties. I love this place and I hope it rocks on for another 30 years.

Exit is a wild place my group often calls it the black hole because you can easily loose track of time and spend the whole night here whether its on the top floor with the dj or on the main floor rocking out to classic tunes this is amazing place and everyone should go atleast once in there life time

Sticky floors, expensive drinks, and loud music: the three components of any good Chicago bar. I love the dark industrial/metal music playing downstairs. Might as well play some pool while youre there.

Went there for my birthday on Saturday night. The bouncer at the door tried stealing my birthday gift, and put his hands on a girl I was with. Very disappointed, I use to go here all the time, I have never dealt with a doorman like this.

Went to a deep dub/space music show in the upstairs area at Exit last night. It was my first time anywhere near this place. The sound wasnt great, the drinks were meh, and the place was grimey as hell. But I definitely still had fun

The atmosphere is great for the punk, metal, biker scene, theres 2 different floors, drinks are moderately priced(its in crook county) I havent had a bad time there yet

This place is POPPIN. Atmosphere is awesome for those into the metal/punk/hard rock scene. Drinks are decently strong, but its all about the performances going on! Check it out!!!

Late bar that’s open pretty late but can be a bit weird.

Crazy place! We were in town for Riot Fest and looking for something similar to what we would do at home. FOUND IT! Definitely on our list of places to go when we’re in Chicago!

Love the family friendly Atmosphere here! You can even slide down a fire poll here!!!

Such a fun place for some of there late night events

A good loud punk rock bar. Cheap drinks, great music, fairly clean bathroom. Several bartenders, so getting a drink is no problem. Parking could be tricky, Uber or try your luck on one of the side streets. Do not park at the home depot.

Great bar, awesome music taste, crazy fun people.

Went during techno night and had the greatest night ever! Atmosphere was inviting, the bartenders were patient, entertainment [go go dancers] were so fun that I wanted to join them, and the price for the upstairs wasnt expensive at all. I cant wait to go back, whenever that is!

Great music and drinks. The serving staff has always been excellent and they always draw a good crowd for any event. Best night is Thursday Bondage a Go Go, but at any time you can go there and find something interesting!

Its ok. If your looking for something different/wierd, this is the place.

This is one of my favorite bars in the city. A dive Metal/Punk bar hidden behind a metal door adorned with graffiti. The inside feels like a descent into hell in the best way, with skulls across the walls and dark Amber lighting. Upstairs is the club where every Thursday they have BDSM nights for those who are looking for something more adventurous, you can even voulenteer yourself to be punished. Playing industrial and metal bangers until 4am Exit is my favorite haunt for good music, good people and hellish vibes.

Ive been here about two or three times now on Thursdays. Would like to check out one of their metal nights but my friends always insist on Thursdays for the BDSM night that happens on the second floor. The music is always banging though and their drinks are reasonably priced. Even got free pizza from someone once. Its definitely my type of bar and the crowd is always really cool. Its a little bit out of my way but I always have a great time. Definitely going to continue going

Cool punk and metal bar, cool events.

Music was very good! Reminded me of my high school years, alternative music...

It was definitely different punk kind of bar not somewhere to dress up or go dancing but met some pretty cool ppl there

What a wonderful show. Came to the Superhero/villian night, one of the many themed nights you have, and it was a treat for my first time coming. The demonstrations were great. Service was fairly quick and friendly up in the cage, not sure about the other bars, but she was rocking it. Upset that I came in costume, but still had to pay the cover charge despite advert saying otherwise.

Really Cool

We celebrated our friends birthday very recently and have nothing but great things to say. We hit the upstairs dance floor and were immediately swept up by the music and energy.The bar staff was very friendly and ensured we all had a good time, keeping us properly hydrated as we worked the dance floor.Thank you, Exit!

If you like leather, metal, dark styles, this is the place for you. Even the weekdays are a lot of fun, but the weekends are even crazier. Gets a bit crowded then, but people love the joint. They have a pool table as well and two floors. Open late. A lot of fun!

Dark and loud. theme nights. late hours. if you normally work late and are into punk, youll love it here. never been here before 12 tho tbh

Great people, great fun scene!

Interesting place ...upstairs hip hop scene surprisingly a dope little spot also holds a pool table

Had a great time. The DJ, Rodney, was the best.

Best crowd to be around, when it comes to industrial, metal, and all in-between.

Always a good time !

Never noticed a more eclectic or diverse group of people and it was awesome! Drink prices are up there, but I believe its cuz its open til 4am EVERYDAY!

Was there for the first time last night. Had a great time! Music and atmosphere was great

My favorite industrial punky dive

Hot topic with beer, grimey industrial feel. Kind of awesome, not for everyone.

Not as cool as it used to be. Its more of a night club with a very contrived, pop music-infused commercial flavor to it now. Not a punk bar anymore.

Had a blast at Saturday nights show. Me and my friends where in heaven. Jules is the best thanks for the memories everyone.

Simple rock bar place with paper shots and plastic cups. Lots of fun!

Great place, one of the spookiest toilets in Chicago!

Had a lot of fun there my first time. Hope 2 play there again soon. Shouts out 2 the iHeartTechno crew.

Cool place. I love the love shows. Decent prices. Bartenders are pretty cool too.

The best

Absolutely loved this place. Loved the vibe. Seems almost hidden with the giant metal door. Two areas down stairs and upstairs. Each with its own vibe, that changes every night. Drinks are extremely well priced. PBR tall boys are between 2 to 4 bucks. Sure theyre cheaper at stores but its a price Im OK with paying. Compared to other bars Ive been to.I was visiting Chicago for a weekend and I had to come back twice. Sadly we dont have anything like this in Arizona and I truly wish we did. If I do go back to Chicago Ill definitely be coming back to this place.

I loved this place!!! The club upstairs had only a $5 admission and was wild. I’ll be back again sometime soon.

Went there last night this bar is pretty cool never been upstairs to the bondage show or whatever they have up there I was very upset Because one other security was very rude and threatened to break my phone because he thought I was taking pictures first of all if they don’t want you to take pictures up there they should have a sign I was new to this bar and had no idea you couldn’t take pictures Up there, there was no need for him to be that rude aggressive hostile He also got in my face and yelled at me this is very unprofessional they should really rethink about how they talk to their customers because after all we are bringing them business! They’re lucky I didn’t file a harassment complaint against him! Never again going to this Bar where they treat people so rude &disgusting they should really should fire this guy!!

Such a seedy underground club full of history... Great techno nights by Ihearttechno crew.. Drinks are priced competitively

Easily my favorite dive bar in Chicago. They have great music downstairs and lots of variety upstairs including events throughout the week. Heads up the vibe is not for everyone but youd never feel unwelcomed.

Great place for music. The upstairs is spacious. Theres 3 bars all together, cool staff, and dope art everywhere.

Literally a rock bar, with a second floor playing 80s jams. Not too bad. The crowd could be a little different if your not used to that kind of vibe. Overall good experience.

Loved the atmosphere, very biker-esque. Definitely a good choice for those of you who enjoy hard rock music and hole-in-the-wall bars that offer far more than first glance. Come for the retro video gaming if anything! Totally worth it!

Pretty cool

Totally greatness!! Punk meets a grimey soul full of cheap drinks and satisfying fun

Chill vibe. The best time to go is after 12 unless you like being in empty bar. Drinks very from $4-$12 also if you use credit card its $20 minimum +tip

Love the vibes here! The bartender Kari is amazing!

Looking to rock out in chicago. One of the best places to go to.

Not a bad place! Good crowds and drink list isnt isnt too terrible either. Suggestion from friends though... Dont touch the walls :) ;) definitely contains years of...interesting

Still love hitting up Exit every now and then; not quite what it was but its still a good time!!

It is dark and charming as hell.

This place has seriously lost its luster.. I used to love this place. But I doubt Ill ever go back now.

I was expecting a bustling live music scene but was sorely disappointed. The bar was all but empty the entire time we were there and there was also no live music at all. The bar tender was very friendly though and did his best.

Would’ve given the 5 stars but the night I went there after about 3 drinks I went outside for a cigarette, when I tried to come back inside the security guard had said I was outside drinking a bottle. (I didn’t even have water with me when I went outside). He said they had it in the camera but when I asked him to show me he just ignored me and kicked me out.

One heck of a nice place amazing and strong drinks will be going back

Great place to have some drinks and have a great night. Staff is mostly friendly. Parking area not far and theres usually open spots. Rock and roll section downstairs and techno upstairs.

Home sweet home.

This bar will always be awesome!

Black light black out was fun

Great hole in the wall former biker bar. Good people. Unique atmosphere. My favorite small bar/club to hit up on monday night.

Last of the great metal bars. Great 90s vibe, and staff are great. Check this place out.

One of my favorite places to go out on Thursdays or the new event every second Friday.

My kind of joint. Been a long time regular since it was at North and wells.

Lots of dark lighting and loud rock/industrial/punk music. Cover charge for the upstairs after 12, but it was only $5. Great place if you understand why youre going there: to drink and rock out.

Best alternative bar in Chicago! If you like Rock, Metal and Punk this is the bar for you!

Great venue. Always doing something throughout the week. Come out to free Wednesday nights at 11!

You like grungy, underground bars? This place is for you! My first time there I got to watch the movie Train Spotters and some strange pornography followed. Never have I been to a bar like this. The upstairs is a dance floor and two bars. The upstairs bathroom is was nicer than the downstairs one too, just a heads up there. Overall, its worth the trip. Even if its not your typical place, I recommend going just to get a taste of what Exit is like.

Great sound and loved the upstairs

Best place in Chicago for rock on the first floor and house and techno and new wave upstairs

Went on Saturday with 80s music on the second floor. Was the best fun I had in a long time, will be visiting again. Only thing its $5 to go upstairs to the dance floor. Just a heads up about that.

Awesome place to go even on a week day . great music good beer .

Always a fun time. one place i stop every time im in chicago

Interesting place to visit if you are looking for something different to do your Thursday night :)

Pretty cool place! Visiting from L.A.

The inside of this place is awesome. The music is thrash as well. Hellava place to hang out, drink, and rage.

Make sure you have a your shots. Lol

Such a fun heavy metal/punk bar!! Love the vibe. If you like heavy music this place is great.

Staff has been always super friendly & has awesome character!!!