Most Exclusive Chicago Nightclubs

Chicago has always had some of the best nightlife in the US and plenty of clubs for highbrow pursuits. Here's a list of the most exclusive nightclubs in Chicago where you need to dress to impress and be on a list to get in.

Sub 51

51 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL
(312) 828-0051
www.sub51.com

SUB 51 is beneath River North hotspot HUB 51 and is an intimate exclusive club designed by DJs for DJs. Table reservations are always required for entry into SUB, and the dress code is strictly enforced. Recent celebrities that have partied here include the Bulls' Carlos Boozer, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and a few of his players, including Freddy Garcia and Carlos Quentin, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The Chicago Blackhawks players Troy Brouwer, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Brian Campbell even brought the Stanley Cup here.

Manor

642 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL
(312) 475-1390
manorchicago.com

Manor offers a Chicago club experience like no other and always has some sort of event or celeb coming into town. This explains why it's so hard to get into. You must be dressed to impress or on the list to get in, plus be ready to spend lots of money. It closes at 2AM, so you'll need to go somewhere else to party afterhours. Hot music stars like Katy Perry, Travie McCoy, and Good Charlotte have hit up Manor.

Cuvee

Private Alley Entrance
308 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL‎
(312) 202-9221‎
www.cuveechicago.com

Located in River North, Cuvee is a club and ultra-lounge specializing in champagne cocktails. Although it is brand new, it has already become a hotspot for celebrities and trendsetters. Many pro hoops players visiting Chicago come here to party. The most recent celebs spotted here include The Bulls Joakim Noah, the White Sox's Manny Ramirez, Nick Cannon, Michael Bay, Kevin Dillon, and Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill. Expect to wait in line and drop a lot of dough here.