Blue Light

The Blue Light it is under a new management and has a new and better look .The bar it is clean and the bartender was friendly. The drinks are high quality and the cocktails are made with fresh fruit and are delicious. We will be back for another drink.

Came on a Tuesday for Tequila N Chill, super relaxed and the drinks were delicious try Daddy Issues you won’t be disappointed.

This is a message to the owner jesse. c, please train your security/​doorman staff to be friendlier and more hospitable to the good paying customers in this establishment. A few friends and I walked in and chose your bar over many others we could’ve attended. Spent some money and weren’t aloud to finish our drinks at the end of the night. The doorman walked up to us and asked us to finish our drink and leave. with we agreed to and started to finish them, he then walked up to us a second time a few minutes later and asked, my colleague hadn’t finished his yet was a few minutes away from finishing his beverage. i asked the doorman why don’t you ask any of the other 20 patrons in the bar to finish there drinks why us he then told me they where all with the DJ. he began to say i was arguing and shoved me out of the door. mind you i am a doorman myself for a high end rooftop lounge at a hotel in river north. Your doorman had no right to put his hands on me and shove me out of the door the way he did that has never happened to me. I would like to attend your venue and say great things about it but the service I received from him was uncalled for. check your security cameras on ⁰⁹⁄₁₈₂ 015 @3:50am and you can see for yourself. I would never put my hands on a customer unless it was absolutely necessary and yes i did challenge his request by asking him why he didn’t ask any of the other patrons to leave except for us, but nonetheless he dint have to respond with aggression and put his hands on me and shove me out the door it was uncalled for. I hope you read this and please contact me directly as i have never been treated this way anywhere in the city.

I’ll start off by saying that I have been to blue light before a few times with friends and for it being probably one of the few bars open late it’s been pretty fun, until this past Saturday.
My cousin’s in from Cali so I went with him and another cousin. We were by the bar and my cousin was trying to order some drinks, but for some reason couldn’t place the order, he handed me his card and said «here you order, this guy’s not going to take my order.» He was speaking about the bartender, which I believe his name was Julio. Long story short I think he might have bothered Julio, not sure maybe if my cousin wasn’t ready with his order or didn’t know how to order, since it was Saturday, maybe the bartender thought my cousin was wasting his time. My cousin has a distinct personality so maybe he rubbed the bartender the wrong way, regardless now I was going to try to order.
I saw the bartender was busy, but did try to let him know I wanted to order. He clearly saw me, but once again I was aware he was making drinks already, so I figured I’d wait, while I’m waiting he knocks down a cup filled with those cocktail mixers and crushers with what I’m assuming was water mixed with residue of drinks. Luckily I was paying attention and stepped back but some did manage to spill on my shirt. Julio the bartender proceeds to keep mixing the drink and doesn’t bother giving me a rag, napkins or even picking up the cup. I grab my own napkins put some on the counter to stop the leakage off the counter and to dry my shirt. My cousin then goes to pick up the cup which was still just laying on the counter and then the bartender reaches for the cup and napkins, my cousin then tells him, «you know you knocked this down and it spilled on my cousin», the bartender glances at me and answers back «Ok and? What do you want me to do?» My cousin then says «well you could at least start by apologizing» the bartender then looks at me unapologetically and gives me the most fake apology of my life. That was probably the worst service I’ve ever had at a bar. Needless to say we didn’t order anything from him. I probably won’t be going back to blue light anytime soon. I really didn’t appreciate the service or actually lack thereof. I think this bartender needs to learn how to be patient with his customers or at least be considerate and apologetic, when something’s clearly his fault.

Pepino drink is on point there. Good place to end the night…

This is a fun place
Don’t be there early, unless you want to sit down and chill in nicely light quite bar. If you are there for the party then be there around 11 – 12 on Friday nights. Pepino drinks are good. Good music hip-​hop and other trendy music.
guy ratio is ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ that’s always good. But there always seems to be a couple of idiots in the crowd. With my luck I always bump into them.

Bluelight has change through the years. Bluelight is the spot to go if you want to go to a not so crowded bar from 9pm to 12pm. Bluelight is the spot to go if you want to have some fun drinking and dancing after 12 pm.
Keep in mind one of the few bars in the city that closes till 5am on saturdays.
They have a great selection of beers… my favorite MILKSTOUT.
if you go to bluelight you got to try there famous PEPINO DRINKS… DELICIOUS.
There raspberry and strawberry mojitos on point.
Everyone is very kind and even the owner is out there helping out on drinks and taking care of people.
Bluelight is not ghetto anymore how its use too.
Check it out…

Blue light is a OK bar. Parking in their lot was 5 bucks, which I’m fine with. There was no cover or nothing. (Saturday). If you really want a bar seat, get there early. Because it does packed in the after 2. I had no problem with security. There was the «Ghetto» crowd there. However, they didn’t bother anyone. The bartender «Adam» was awesome. Don’t order drinks from the bartenders assistant or whatever they are, because they’ll Puck your drink up. Music sucks at times.

Are you a lady that needs a confidence boost? Come here, if you don’t value yourself whatsoever. However, it’s best experienced wasted. That’s what I’ve observed, anyhow.
My favorite time here was the last time I was here. My friend isn’t the friendliest. I don’t know why she let some drunk white girl sit down with us, let alone talked to her, but she did. (For the record, I’m the only drunk halfie she likes, and even that’s debatable.) I was just sitting there quietly enjoying my beer when she pointed at me and started crying, because I didn’t like her. Our conversation went something like this.
(Looks at my friend and points at me) «She doesn’t like me.»
«…uh, I didn’t say anything to you.»
«YOU DON’T LIKE ME!!»
«…alright then.»
Somehow, I ended up the shoulder she cried on when the guy who was getting her wasted and grinding on her left her for another girl. «BUT HE TOLD ME I WAS PRETTY!!!» Seriously, I don’t know why my friend let her sit down with us.
I may have inadvertently started a couple fights here. My bad? As long as you leave fast enough while guys are fighting, you’re good to go. Other than that, Blue Light isn’t completely awful. Sure, the beer is somewhat overpriced and the shots, forget it, but at least they have craft beer. They clearly attract a certain clientele, I just come for the entertainment, and because it’s not my choice if I’m not driving.

I really had a good time here. The bartenders were super friendly and talkative. They invited us to come out a few days later for an event they were having. They were super generous with shots and drinks and everyone around us seemed to be having just as much fun.
Looking forward to checking it out again.

HOLY MAKEOVER! So I guess this place has new ownership or management or something awesome, but I walked in and didn’t even recognize it! They took down whatever was behind the bar and also expanded the space between the front and back bar by the restrooms; taking down the awning like doorway that was in front of the mens bathroom. Great idea, because trying to get to the back bar before was such an issue where as now its open and easy to walk from bar to bar.
Also, the MUSIC! Holy wow. I have met two of their newer DJs one was DJ Mr West and the other Flo-​zilla. I mean, they both know how to get the party started and their range of music is amazing! I felt like I was listening to music I knew and then there would be a track I had never heard before but still was awesome and then back to my favorite jams. Awesome!
Also I have to say I am a fan of the back bar on the weekends and they have a bartender Ozzy back there. I dont know how he does it! It is so packed on Friday and Saturday nights but somehow he whips up everyone’s drinks and keeps everyone happy. He has great service and most importantly speed when it comes to bartending.
Lastly, I have been going to this place for YEARS! I have seen my fair share of fights in this bar which is pretty typical for a four am bar, it just happens. However, and this is big, but I have not seen one fight or even disgruntled argument in the past three months. I dont know if there is new security with the new ownership or something but this makes me feel safer and want to go there more often
All around this place has gotten a hug face lift and I am not only happy to go there but happy to bring friends there. From the bartenders to the music to the fun atmosphere this place is changing and definitely for the better!

For some reason Unilocal won’t allow me to reply to your message so I’ll write it on an «update»:
Jesse,
I must say that taking on a bar like the Blue Light is going to be one of the toughest projects you’ve ever encountered. I hope you’re up to the task. The bar needs a COMPLETE overhaul in staff, clientele, security, and environment. There’s a saying, «The fish starts rotting at the head». I hope that you, being at the head, won’t allow your fish to rot. In my opinion all of your problems would be solved by just tearing the place down and starting fresh but I understand that can be costly, I just hope that you do a better job than your predecessors. Maybe I’ll bring my friends over the summer to see if you’ve kept to your word and the place has drastically improved but as it stands I find it hard to want to return. Good luck.

So my ex used to go to this bar with coworkers (amongst other people I DIDN’T like), so he soured my taste for the place, but the new owners are awesome! The bartenders make my drinks just the way I like them. Most of the old locals were SUPER friendly, so I hope they stay and bring more of the same there. Despite their intimidating size (& glad of it ‘cuz they keep the peace), the security guys are teddy bears! The new crowd is not much to my liking right now, but I’m hoping that’s only temporary. Once a bar has an established name, it is infamous for it so I hope in their case it isn’t known as the TROUBLE bar.

Meh. It’s a late nigh hookup bar/​dance club. If that’s your sort of thing, then it probably merits four stars. I came in here looking for a drink after a long night of work, and wasn’t really impressed by the place.
I can attest to the fights here that another reviewer mentioned though. Last time I drove by here late at night the cops were breaking up some major stuff from the bar. If you’re looking for a more blue collar vibe, wander on down to Liberty Lounge. If you’re looking for a more hipster scene nearby walk on down to underbar.

If you have to open up your review by warning people not to bump into someone, you might be in the wrong place. Shootings and stabbings have occurred within the vicinity of Bluelight over the past couple months as people leave the bar. So if you want to get drunk, wander outside and get shot, by all means, Bluelight bar it is! A bar packed with ghetto thugs is not a recipe for a fun night.
Why do you think everyone is salty at this place and ready to fight? Because there are 15 creepy dudes for every 1 girl wearing heels in the backroom. Enjoy at your own misery…

I’ve seen this place’s cool sign from the Western overpass for years. I decided to stop in Tuesday night yesterday after leaving another bar. Me and my buddy were going there for the first time to check it out.
I waited at the bar to place a drink order but the bartenders were too busy on their phones or chatting up their buddies to notice. Place was not that busy either.
After a few minutes of waiting I just wanted to order a water, take a piss and go somewhere with better service, but I noticed it had been another 10 minutes and neither of the skank bartenders had asked what I wanted to drink yet… fail bar.
First time was my last time.

Came in for a drink and a shot and I was charged $ 16 and this dump…
Wtf…it was a draft and a shot… Not a club in downtown… then my buddy orders the same except he was charged $ 18…
Don’t count on their music. Comes from an Ipod!

I’m the duke! for right now anyway. I wonder if this means some caliente mamacita in 4″ heels and a skin tight mini might entertain the notion of a drink with me (?). Probably not, but bring your A game and you could dance the night away in the back with a nice one. Just don’t bump any of the thugs. I say this tongue in cheek. I’ve never seen anything go down here, though most that dislike it would think otherwise. If you bump someone don’t be a dick about it, just say sorry and keep it moving. Most people are cool.
It can be sweltering at times. The dance floor err meat viewing room is in the rear. So typical; people come out and onto it and then graze and gawk for too damn long. What to do when it’s late night and your on the prowl. Right ?
Great people watching. My favorite perch is a table which is opposite of the ladies room. Although as the night moves on, the chorizos are alert to it and then line up the hallway blocking view. WTF. Weekends are often filled with ladies in scantily clad outfits and legs for days. I said great people watching right? You will see the best and worst lines thrown at ladies. The best yet:

Guy: Where you goin’ girl?
Gal: Home
(The space between them now halved)
Guy: Can I come?
Gal thrusts her arm out and grabs his undershirt through an opened button. She tugs the shirt and him out the door.
DAyum!: His boys in disbelief.
The lights go dim when the night lingers onwards so make sure your beer goggles are clean and working. I’ve seen some potential hookups end at the doorway. There is a bright light out there for the door man to check IDs. Plus, the entrance is right on the street, so one could spill out onto oncoming traffic. Try not to drink too heavily. There are a couple awesome bartenders which will give you a gracious pour for your cocktail. This spot is on my to do list when the night is late and I can do for one more drank. (That was on purpose)
The weekend DJ is nutty bumpkins, son. That means the mix he’s throwing out is off the chain. Usually something you could get out of your seat to move to or bob your head to.
It alarms me a bit when some bars get a shitty record on Unilocal.Like is it really that bad of a place or is it something else. Let’s recap, heavy pours, decent prices, peoples of all colors which is not the typical Chicago bar crowd, whatever that is. What makes it more crappy than some of the other bars of different hoods which should be deemed douchebag bars? Ah fuck it, like it or don’t. It’s a 4 am bar, so hit it or go home solo.

Be jealous.
Review #600 right here.
And what better establishment to cap off this milestone? That’s right, Blue Light.
Blue Light and I have the quintessential love/​hate relationship. Every time someone suggests heading here, I groan, scoff, make a face — you name it. Yet, despite all my whining, I still end up going.
And, you know what? It’s never THAT bad. To be honest, it’s almost always quite amusing. (Well, I should disclaim that you MUST be somewhat inebriated to enjoy this place. Anyone completely sober should just avoid this place completely.)
The people that you encounter here provide great material for stories for generations to come. In the past, we’ve met Joakim Noah look-​a-​likes, people who claim their name is Joe DiMaggio, men who apparently leave their cell phones in their cars, cops who bring their weapon into the bar and the best Cali Swag impersonators who happily taught my friend how to do the dougie. Also, if my friends and I are ever feelin’ like undergoing an impromptu high school reunion, we’re sure to run into a billion people we went to school with here. (Bengals, what?)
See? Top-​notch entertainment right here. And… the music is always good.
Shout-​out to the best bartender, Meg, and best doorman, Vinnie, for being friendly faces to our usually hot mess selves.

Blue Light, oh Blue Light, crazy, crazy, Blue Light.
Oh what trip to Underbar is complete without taking a step into the wild side into Blue Light? While my friends were smoking, I peeped cross the parking lot and saw a stack of dudes outside Blue Light smoking while a girl in a white cocktail dress came out of Blue Light looking like she got out of Studio 54 or some jazz.
A bit more motivated, we marched in to Blue Light and met great opposition when we got inside as this bar was loud blasting B96 tracks with the peacoat mafia shuffling in and out and rubbing up on everyone. At one booth featured a girl giving a guy a lapdance while pregnant girls were abound hopefully NOT imbibing alcoholic beverages. Ethnicities of all kind were represented and Blue Light had a tinge of the UN all over it with a chance of international incidents.
Despite the chaos and pandemonium, the bartender was quick to ask for drinks and I made note even though I am on drinking hiatus until April 2^nd. We got our drinks and speared ahead forward into the vice locked line to push to the back room and the dance floor. It was even tighter there as one guy was humping his less than attractive date using freakdancing moves in the confined space.
We pushed and continued to the very back where we found seats and room to breathe. Eventually the monkey show started to abate and there was actually room to dance. Unfortunately, no one in this bar was going to dance as it was a total sausage fest with an estimated 12 guys for every girl. Good for the ladies, bad for An Unstoppable! In the corner where some people dancing in their seats, too lazy to get off their ass while someone left a giant, giant stein filled with margarita.
When the lights came on and the bouncer started yelling for everyone to get out it was as if someone had unleashed a torrent of cockroaches out who all were scurrying to get away. The music was off, the lights were on and it was everyone’s last chance to take off their beer goggles before making the wrong decisions that define drinking as dangerous. While waiting outside ugly dudes were hopping into cabs with ugly girls looking as if they had won the lottery. I couldn’t help but wonder what the morning would bring them!