The Mid

If you are looking for best DJs that’s the place you need to go to.
Also you can find there drugs. A lot of drugs.
I was there with my friends and got offered by random guys like 3 times Moley or shit. It’s a good place to go after hours cause they work till 4 am. Price wise are okay as all other clubs. Interior is okay. ⁴⁄₅.

Honestly one of the lamest bars in Chicago. Shitty drinks, awful service and just an overall underwhelming night in every category imaginable.

I really want to like this place, I do. They book really great talent pretty frequently, but the atmosphere is just terrible. The crowd here makes me want to gauge my eyes out. I’m a relatively easygoing, keep to myself kind of person but every time I’ve been here, I have had some sort of confrontation with another person.
I came here for Snakehips this summer and dealt with the utmost disrespect. An extremely intoxicated guy was falling all over me on a crowded night and I politely asked if he could be more careful because Snakehips are my favorite producers and I was really excited about this show. In turn, he told me to «F*** off» and purposely started pushing me around and elbowing me, so I grabbed security and he took off. Security told me to get them if he started giving me problems again, at the end of the night, I almost forget this whole thing happens. Until I feel someone take my hat off my head and pour their drink on me. Low and behold, it’s the same d-​bag who was harassing me earlier in the night. He starts cursing at me and I try to grab security, and since it’s the end of the night, they don’t really care anymore.
All in all, maybe it’s not the venue that’s all that bad, but the people who come here ruin it every time.

Everytime I go to The Mid, I tell myself that I will never go to The Mid, not ever again… but then they bring some DJ that I can’t say no to, and I’m stuck going again. Bouncers can be pretty difficult. I understand a little bit of a dress code to keep away «thugs» or «bums», but nowadays, a lot of people wear gym shoes to «dress up». One can definitely look more done wearing J’s than another wearing dress shoes. I just feel that not letting someone that has traveled however far to come to the club in is kinda rude. After all, as long as they pay the entry fee, why should it matter? Not that any of this affects me, as I am a girl, but I’m jusssst saying…
They do hire people that take really good care of the club throughout the night. The bathroom lady is the sweetest and does a great job at stocking and there was always someone there sweeping and cleaning up spills. It was almost annoying, but at least the place stayed clean. I learned my lesson and do not stay on the main floor due to crowding (I’m too old for that crap!), so I do appreciate that there is a second floor balcony where you can still see the DJs. The bartenders do a good job, know what they’re doing, and are fast. I know that it is a bar/​club or whatever, but drinks are really expensive!
I give 2 stars because the very last time I was there, the opening DJs sucked. Like plain sucked. The same song/​beat/​drop was played over and over again. And I am NOT even kidding nor lying. My friends and I tried to have fun, but it just got annoying hearing the same thing over and over again. What made it worse was when Yellow Claw finally came on, they did the same thing. Do NOT build climax to a song, let the beat drop, then just cut the music while everyone is trying to enjoy the drop. Horrible. And I know this isn’t supposed to be about the DJs themselves, but if The Mid is keeping those opening-​house DJs, they are seriously going to lose a lot of business.
My friends and I were fed up and actually left early.

No matter who the artist is, even if they offer you free tickets to the show, do not settle on going to The Mid.
I went to The Mid last Friday to see Jody Wisternoff (as part of the Ajunadeep tour) and I was so excited because I absolutely love trance. It’s my favorite genre of music. However, as soon as I arrived at the venue, I could tell that others were not necessarily there for the music.
Dressed up in my normal rave gear, I felt like the odd person out while waiting in line. No one else was dressed up in traditional rave clothing. Everyone was wearing regular club attire — tight dresses, collared shirts, you get the picture. I decided to accept the fact that people were there to party rather than listen to good music and dance, and I decided that I wouldn’t let that make my night any less enjoyable.
Going inside the club, my bag of course was searched. No biggie. That happens at every club and I’ve come to expect it. Once I pass security, I start roaming around the venue with my friends. It was kinda crowded and, like other reviewers have written, the couches take up a lot of space downstairs. But, in general, it didn’t seem like a half bad place to host Jody Wisternoff. My friends and I went upstairs where it was less crowded so that I could give people light shows and dance. However, as soon as I finished giving my first light show of the evening, a security guard came up to me and told me that I couldn’t have my lights out because «messed up people would pass out» from the lights. This was the reason given even though the club itself had a few lasers going. So I got the name of the manager (Rene Garcia in case anyone’s interested) and put my orbital away.
This definitely dampened my spirit and the good vibes disappeared. So, I halfheartedly continued to dance. Eventually I got thirsty and decided to fill up my camelback with water in the lady’s restroom (note that this camelback was searched by security when I entered as well). The Mid has very nice restrooms with attendants to hand you paper towels and there wasn’t a long wait to get in either. After I left the bathroom, my friends and I talked with a few other people and then decided to head downstairs to get up close to the stage. However, security stops me again at the bottom of the stairs and tells me that I have to check both my camelback and my bag in coat check. Being that my camelback was my only source of water, I asked them why I couldn’t keep it and if they offered free water to those who need it. The security guard told me that they sell water for $ 3 and that I would have to buy it if I wanted water. I asked to speak to his boss, and that’s when the guy next to him tells me that they do give out free water if people look like they need it. Enraged by their lack of understanding of how dehydration works, I quickly asked if they knew a Rene Garcia (just to confirm the other security guard didn’t make up a name) and, after they confirmed, I left the building.
Due to this experience, I will not be coming back to The Mid again… no matter what free tickets they may offer. I would advise others to stay away as well if you’re more into the rave scene than the club scene.
TL;DR — The Mid will not advertise their free water and will make you check your bags in coat check. They will not let you have any kind of lights (glowsticks, orbitals, etc.) either. This is a typical club scene and you should avoid being lured here with free tickets unless that’s the kind of scene you like.

Ok so after going to the Mid last night i realised it is one of the crappyest venue night clubs in Chicago. I have been there 2 time and they both were let downs. Like i had fun but no. the bouncers are big hippo ass hats with lil tiny dog brains. no room to dance and everyone that worked there but one bartender had a bad attitude with sky high egos.
Also i open a tab at the bar, it was 70 bucks and i tipped 20 on behalf that she was the only one there who showed me an ounce of respect. I check my bank account and aparently this place charged you a preauthorization fee. they not only charge me with this once but 4 different times. I only opened up 1 tab, tell me the logic behind that? So I call them in and I get this rude woman on the phone who says that its only pending and I will be back in my account soon. My problem with this is how can they charge me four different times when I only open up 1 tab. Its $ 60 bucks. This place is a joke I will never come back to this establishment ever again in my life and I will talk horribly of this place for the rest of my life.
So save your money and go somewhere that you will get respect and head ten minutes up Halsted to boystown.
I wish i could give this place no stars.

I came here on Saturday to see Late Night Alumni. Got a few drinks while I was waiting… pretty pricey although the bartender was pretty heavy handed with the liquor. Then when we asked for water, they told us that it was bottled water only which is $ 5! I’ve never experienced that ever. Then, when LNA came on the acoustics were terrible. Becky Jean’s voice was muddled compared to the sound of the loud accompaniment. You would think a big club like the Mid would have a better sound system. However, It is a small, intimate venue which I liked.

Probably the most pathetic establishment I have stepped into in a while.
Things that are more fun than being at The Mid:
1. Sitting in traffic.
2. Allergies.
3. Burning your money.
4. Mondays.
5. Popping a tire on the freeway.
You see where I’m going with this.
Maybe if some huge name DJ is playing, then yes, it would be OK. Maybe.
Drinks are shit. Security is runny diarrhea. Music: I would gladly have gone deaf for an hour. Crowd: those people who haven’t explored what Chicago has to offer. Don’t get suckered in by the free guest list.

You will find all the things that are awful about nightclubs at the Mid. This is the type of place where everyone acts like they’re doing you a favor for allowing you to pay $ 20 cover and buy $ 10 drinks. Arrogant, aggressive, and miserable staff; claustrophobic, cramped space so that they can set up tables and sell bottle service; poorly staffed bars, and an abundance of douchebags and assholes of both genders. They do have a great sound system (funktion one) and book some great acts musically but in terms of the atmosphere and experience they deliver this could not be more of a shithole.

Welcome to d-​bag central, eh, ur, the Mid. Prepare yourself if you plan to go here and have an IQ above 99, you’re in for a rough time. At the door you’ll get a taste for what to expect as you choke on bad cologne, too much perfume and the exhausting drama of having Mom and Dad’s credit card with only a $ 5000 limit. The majority of the door men are dicks with the exception of this one handsome Ukrainian (I think he’s from Ukraine, I forget) who actually treats decent people with decency.
Inside the place is divided into three floors: basement for bathrooms, first floor for dancing, and third floor for gawking and more bathrooms. There are three bars, two on the first floor at the north and south sides of the building and one on the third at the south side of the building. The first floor has couches towards the back which is a major amount of wasted dancefloor space. When the club is busy just trying to navigate on the floor is a death trap. Prepare for bitchy privileged girls snarling as you try to excuse yourself through and the incredibly horny bros plotting their next roofey attack victim. When you finally make it to the bar prepare to be ignored by those same types of people until you flash a c-​note their way. Heads up, they won’t serve you iced water and if you try to refill the $ 5 bottle of water in the bathroom they’ll make you throw it away. Once you get the holier-​than-​thou bartender’s attention scream your drink because you and they can’t hear over Becky’s cackle or the rough EDM build that’s been happening since you walked in. Get your drink and begin the game of avoiding the person next to you to ensure it doesn’t spill. Venture upstairs to get a view of the calamity down below and you’ll get your first moment of peace. This is soon interrupted as one of the tools orders a $ 300 bottle of shitty vodka to show off how well his parents support him. The venue, in true d-​bag fashion, attaches a sparkler to the bottle so everyone knows who’s wasting money to show off their high bank roll.
The only bit of reprieve you can get is in the VIP section, behind the DJ booth. Sadly it’s full of the worst of the worst of these people, all clamoring to show how important and connected they are. Do yourself a favor and if you managed to get back here, ignore them all — you’ll be lucky if one has quality of character.
The music they play is often that never-​ending build and drop EDM. The people who hit the club are very much those build and drop tards too. It’s pretty fun watching them nut in their pants when the bass releases for the same predictable format over and over and over again. Sadly, the venue gets it right on occasion and books incredible talent like Colette, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, and Derrick Carter. Original Chicago players who play house music and know how to manipulate and control a room without perpetual builds and drops and a uniquely Chicago sound.
The Mid is a nightmare. It definitely attracts a lot of physically attractive college, bro and guido type men, don’t get me wrong. Quality of character within said men, not so great, and their creep meter is set to max. On the side of girls, it’s the privileged, move out of my way I’m 4’11″, heir to the Pritzker’s and bathing in peony slags. When it comes to the employees they are no better than the patrons (sans hunky Ukrainian door man). One in fact told me I couldn’t use the bathroom at closing time unless I paid him to do so — no, I’m not kidding with you. So, if you are a girl eager to get drugged and fondled or a guy itching to prove your 3″ dick isn’t all that defines you, look no further, heaven is waiting for you. If you are going to dive into the viper pit, ensure one of those bangers I mentioned is playing otherwise prepare to tranquilize yourself before going.

First off, when you go to a club downtown expect to pay up. There’s a reason places like the mid will treat you how you needed to be treated. They book the best dj’s, has a very fast paced service when it comes to the bars and with their bouncers/​security you will surely feel secured. If you’re cheap who doesn’t tip, whines and complains then expect to be treated cheaply and rudely because the people who work at the mid value the real customers that they have. When the party’s done, cabs are readily available. The security will even help you look for your über. Booked a table with our VIP host TONY on the aoki after party and he was amazing!

Ok– so while you will run into your bro douche bag types here, going out and partying in the city of Chicago isn’t really for people who don’t have the $$$. For 13 $ you’ll get a decently poured goose on the rocks and got to say it rivals Gibson’s quality.
The stage is extremely up close and personal. How cool is that. Nothing beats standing on top of your favorite DJ’s without getting pummeled in the face by 17 year olds. Woooohooo. Plenty of seating to go around. Reason for not a 5^th star– the bottle service which i was about to gladly pay for was a 1000 $!!! Knock the price down to what it says on the card 300 $-500 $ and I think you’d have a lot more people giving 4 – 5 star reviews and less ‘Gold Coast douchebags’. But what do I kno I’m from the burbs lol

Unless you personally know the DJ or someone worth showing up for is here, steer clear.
I’m not sure what was worse, the generic house music blaring throughout or the overpriced sip of vodka red bull I had. There are much better clubs in this city, and I strongly advise that you take your business to them instead of to this glorified frat party.

I honestly have no idea why this place is rated so poorly. My boyfriend took me here last night to see Dr Fresch and Sleepy Tom. At first I was a little hesitate when I found out that there was a dress code and it was an actual club rather than a music venue such as Aragon or Concord.
To my surprise, I had one of the best nights of my summer thanks to The Mid. It was incredibly easy to get into the venue. No lines and I wasn’t even searched. Once inside my boyfriend and I went right up to the bar. We were greeted and had our drinks within a few minutes of stepping up to the bar.
Once on the dance floor we slowly were able to make it up to the front of the club and my boyfriend was even lucky enough to have Dr Fresch pour some gray goose straight into his mouth.
After an hour of dancing it was finally time to drain ourselves. Being accustom to Aragon I was expecting at least a 5 minute wait. To my surprise, I walked right in and was able to plant my cheeks right onto the seat. Once done, there was someone waiting to apply soap to my hands and paper towels once finished.
Back upstairs my boyfriend and I went back to the dance floor. All in all I had a great experience at the club. Besides the drinks being a little pricey which is to be expected at a club in Chicago, I had a phenomenal night at the intimate club. I will definitely be returning!

Read all of these terrible reviews about the MID which made me apprehensive to go, but I’m glad I did. I went to see Dr. Fresch and Sleepy Tom and the sign said «no dress code.»
The bouncers were helpful, quick and not invasive. I went inside to see a very cozy venue with a good crowd, a few bros but that’s to be expected. I could tell everyone there was there for the music. I ordered two $ 5 PBR tall boys and the bartenders were on it.
The sound system was good and the bathroom attendant was a really cool touch. I think the MID’s management read some of these Unilocal reviews and tried to change the management around.
Ultimately, the experience depends on the show. If you’re seeing Tiesto, the bouncers will be douchier, the bartenders will be slower, and there will be more Gold Coast fratters doing lines off each other’s penises.
Just come looking decent and equipped with some money if you want drinks. My first MID experience was pretty fun, and I’ll return.

Went to see Mord Fustang play on Friday, July 3^rd. The flyer for the event said «NO DRESS CODE» but according to a few Unilocal searches there is a base dress code. Wear a nice shirt and pants.
So the night starts off. My girl and I are waiting to get in. There’s a party of 3 guys ahead of us. Once we get let in to the main entryway, the guys assess themselves and talk about some other venue. Then they psychologically pump themselves up and say «Alright boys. Let’s go get us some hoes!» My girlfriend and I almost laughed behind them. So far the staff by the ropes were decent. A little uptight, but I understand that’s the vibe their selling: Exclusivity.
Inside it was a classic venue. Center floor surrounded by pillars with two bars on each side of the stage. Not to big. Not tiny either. Real estate agents would refer to this size as «cozy».
Sounds system: Fair. They seemed to have the system configured for general house music. High on the bass and treble. Easy on the mids.
Bartenders: I was served by an all-​female staff. They were polite and super freaking attentive. I was very impressed. Then again, I dressed nice and had the cash to throw around that night. Money talks. They were all ears.
Bouncers: No issue. They were very polite and made sure to say «Have a good evening! Get home safe! Happy 4^th of July!»
Either the club owner has taken notice of the recent Unilocal reviews and has taken action to turn things around or I had good luck and was there on a really good night. My recommendation is to get there early, balance your beers/​liquor with water (1:1 ratio), and bounce before morons get too drunk.

I’m a big fan of EDM, and have been to my share of concerts. Typically, when I come to Chicago I would go to Studio Paris or the former club The Castle for big shows. When I had heard that Eric Prydz was playing at The Mid I was excited to have a chance to see him.
When we had gotten there, I had really tried hard to like the venue. It’s a little cramped, has no seating, and has a really small stage. It was really weird to me that such a big name would play at this place. There wasn’t anything to add to visual effects. The sound was a little awkward too. The worst part was that the crowd was awful. The majority of people were really pushy, negative, and didn’t dance too much. It also took a million years to get drinks, because you’d have to somehow get through an unwilling to move crowd that was pushy and then wait in a long line. I couldn’t even get drunk if I wanted to.
By the middle of the show, I felt drained from trying to like this venue– and left. I am such a big fan of Eric Prydz, and tried really hard to keep going. I just was exhausted g this point. A bad crowd and venue can ruin even the best shows. I’m really disappointed that I couldn’t see Prydz in a better light (literally, I could barely see him with how dark it was.)
I gave this place two stars, only because I wanted to give props to the great shows they book. I might give it another shot, just to see what it was like on a different night.

Chicago club. Friendly enough bouncers.
Drinks as usual are overpriced, but the bartenders sucked donkey balls. For example, my GF ordered a Long Island Iced Tea and a friend ordered a Ginger Whiskey, but they couldn’t distinguish between the two. The LIIT tasted like Sprite. Fancy paying $ 10 for a tall glass of ****** sprite. I got a beer, can’t go wrong with that.
The main floor DJ sucked as well, playing the most insipid house music I’ve ever heard. It couldn’t even be called music…
As we were leaving, the coat lady guilt-​tripped us for a tip. We had ran out of small bills because it was $ 4 per coat and we had already paid $ 12 to check out coats. Guilt tripped us for not tipping. And you tell me that out of that $ 4 you can’t get a tip. Well, either the management is screwing you over or you’re lying.
The only redeeming factor was we got in free.

EVENT (Nightmare Before Christmas) — a 15 min show that started at 1:20 am. The Go Go Girls looked great!
BOTTLE SERVICE — the only worthy location is at the end of runway, or the center of venue. The side seats is awful as standing patrons will be in front of you and you can’t see the show.
MUSIC — the common mismatch of rhythm prohibits a successful continuous dance work out.
VIBE — suburbia.
CROWD — old guys 30 – 45 yo who can’t dance but the Roof Is On Fire. The young short dude is missing his front tooth. Bar fight? One breast of a nicely dressed girl popped out. NOBODY dances.
DRESS CODE — strict adherence didn’t make the crowd better looking.
$ 4 MANDATORY COAT CHECK — ouch! Plus tip.
BATHROOM — only 3 stalls.
MIBs and BOTTLE GIRLS — decently put together. Attractive sexy girls.

Great place for an intimate show. Saw Tiesto here and I was literally up front and one person away from him. Club closes at 5am so come ready to rage!
Good times…