Good Night John Boy Chicago

We were only planning to stop by for a bit after our dinner as we had a few other spots we wanted to hit up and ended up staying all night!Got there quite early so it was pretty empty dowstairs. Went upstairs and the DJ was spinning a mix of disco/pop/EDM so it's not a true disco bar if that's what you are expecting. Beginning of the night it was a bit of disco with some nu-disco/house, and then as the night went on, some modern pop and EDM were mixed it and It worked quite well and the crowd was very into it, including me! It definitely got packed and heard there was a line outside as people were trying to get upstairs to where the party was! Also just a warning, it is loud. Upstairs, your standard bar where people go to party so it was easier sticking to the simpler drinks. Not a fan of the tiny shots they had and gotta say, the price is quite high, but I guess it's the tax of the neighborhood we were in.There's also tables where you can get table service.Overall we had a ton of fun but just be prepared for your wallet to take a hit!

Dropped in after brunch just to get some fun dancing in and had such a blast at Goodnight John Boy. Although it was pretty quiet upstairs, Jimmy R made sure our birthday group had an incredible time. To keep with the disco, 70s theme, I ordered a burger and was super excited that the meal also came with a toy!Overall, the entire experience was fun and enjoyable. I'll definitely be returning for our next party adventures!

My friends and I came here on July 13th. We know it's a popular place, so we expected to have to wait in a long line. That was fine. After a few minutes, it started POURING rain to the point where almost everyone got out of line. They either left or stood under the covered patio in front of the building. Security had basically stopped letting people in even though we could see many people leaving from inside. After about 15 minutes of standing outside, drenched in the rain and freezing, I went up to one of the security guards (the short one) and asked if people were still allowed in and if everyone standing under the patio would be able to "stay in line." He replied and said yes, both the actual line and everyone under the patio were still considered in line. This was great news because none of the staff had said anything to anyone. There were at least 25 people standing under this patio hoping to get in. After another 15 minutes, they still hadn't let a single person in from the patio. My friend went up and asked when we could get in. They told her they weren't letting anyone in who didn't have a table. We were all confused because why would they not tell us that? They could see 25 people freezing under the patio but decided not to mention that to us?I went up to the man standing at the front door wearing a red/purple suit. I asked him if I could speak to someone, and he clearly did not care to hear what I had to say. He lied to my face and told me he was only the "bathroom attendant." I spoke to him anyway because it was clear he was the one in charge outside. I told him it was extremely rude and unprofessional the way they were handling this. I made it clear we were leaving and were not trying to get in; I just wanted to share how horribly they handled the situation.I COMPLETELY understand that they cannot control the weather. But all they had to do was come over to the patio and inform everyone that if they didn't have a table, they would not be able to get in. They claimed they came over to the patio and told everyone that, but that was 10000% not true. Even the short security guard butted in when I told the red suit guy that the short one told us we were "in line," which was clearly not true. Both men got VERY aggressive and extremely angry very quickly. I said it would have been very nice and respectful to inform all the soaking wet, freezing people under the patio that we would not be let in, and then they started yelling at me, "then go home! Then leave!" like little kids. I don't think I've seen a grown man act like that in a LONG time.I have lived in Chicago for 5 years now, and this is by far the WORST hospitality/customer service/staff I have EVER encountered, which is very sad because I am from Cleveland and love their location there. I am still in absolute disbelief at how they handled the situation and how they reacted when I called them out for being rude. If we had known AGES ago we wouldn't be let in, we would have left 30 minutes prior.I am a very introverted person who never complains about staff even when the service is bad. So for me to go up to them, the situation had to be THAT bad. I do apologize for calling the security guard "the short one." I think he had a hard time hearing that and took it out on us. But I do hope the owner of this location sees this review because it really is a great place; you just need better staff who have at least SOME hospitality training.

The worst bar ever, imagine waiting in line for 2 hours to pay $25 to get in and then waiting in another line to go to the upstairs, and then don't forget about the expensive drinks. Don't come here

Went to a private event, very nice service and good food.Minus = use of plastic ware instead of reusable glass and china

My lovely wife and I had Good Night John Boy on our list, as we heard about its wacky disco vintage reputation. Sure enough, we went to visit GNJB right before Christmas. There are two levels, but we only experienced the upper level. We hung out on a vintage-y sofa overlooking a disco dance floor, and then we bellied up to the bar to watch a stream of old classic TV commercials that you may have seen during the holidays when you were young. It was interesting to me that the disco tunes that were played were not the most common cuts - we only recognized a handful of songs during our visit. We did not try the food, but we certainly enjoyed drinking beers and soaking in the good ol' vibes of this retro setting.

As a lover of all things vintage, I adored was all about Night John Boy. I have gotten into The Waltons due to it playing at work. I thought there would be more Waltons memorabilia, but we were upstairs, so maybe there is some on the first floor? The vintage vibe is in overdrive here, and we had a great time sipping a beer and taking in the vintage holiday ads on the multiple televisions. We were there early, so the place was not too crowded, but it became busy at the end of our visit. I'm always on the lookout for places to take visitors, and this is at the top of my list for the future!

The dance floor and atmosphere are fun but I think it's pretty ridiculous that they make men pay a $20 cover. Beware that if you're a man you'll have to do that to get in, it happened to my male friends and other guys in line both times I've been here. Drinks are also super overpriced.

I've been here twice; once at night in their more party vibe upstairs during their busy hours, and once during their off-peak hours for a drink with a friend at their downstairs bar. I had a good experience both times! I did prefer coming here during their off-peak hours and chilling at the bar. This place is super retro with 70s decor all over. It's a total vibe! I love how it looks like. The bartender, John, was incredible. He made the best espresso martinis my best friend and I have ever had. They came with a roasted marshmallow on top, too. John was personable, super easy to talk to, and was skilled at making cocktails to say the least. He was great! The drinks are a tad expensive; they range from $14-18 I believe. Our espresso martinis were $16 each and then we got white tea shots which were either $13 or $14 I can't remember. When I was here at their upstairs during their busy hours, there was a line to get upstairs and it definitely gets crowded (the establishment itself is not a huge place, but the upstairs is a larger area). The dance floor is fun but it was too packed so we were dancing and hanging out on the outskirts of the dance floor by the windows and bar. I recommend getting here a little earlier so you can just go straight up and avoid the lines. Also, girls were free but guys were charged a $20 cover. Side note: my friend lost her Apple Watch when we were here the first time at their upstairs bar. She ended up emailing them and they were pretty responsive and found the watch! They held it for her and we picked it up. Super nice of them! I would totally come again to chill at their bar for a drink.

Awesome 60's/70's themed cocktail bar! Staff is friendly and attentive! Atmosphere can't be beat! This is such a fun place! Come here to dance on their awesome light u dance floor!