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| - This isn't even up for debate - The Den is the shit. I have had both awesome and average nights there, but not once have I gone and regretted going after. Since I discovered it, I go almost every Thursday that I can, as Thursday is student appreciation night. I can't speak for how it is on the other six days of the week, but on "Thursden", this place is off the chain.
A mini-pitcher of a triple mixed drink or a regular sized pitcher of beer is around ten bucks, so it isn't even a requirement (let alone smart) to pre-drink before going.
The top floor has more of a pub atmosphere (booths, tables, lights on, quieter music, etc) and the bottom floor is more of a club with dark lighting and a dance floor. This works perfect because you can go with your friends, sit at a table upstairs, get your pre-game on, and when you're ready to roll, go straight downstairs to the club. The top floor is my personal favorite. Because the music's not blaring and the lights are on, it creates relaxed vibes and you can actually have a real conversation with friends/new people, as opposed to dumb club talk about nothing.
The Den has a rule that you must be a student with a valid ID to come in, and if you're a U of C student, you may bring in one guest. As much of a pain in the ass as this is, as I am not currently a student, I wouldn't change it if I could. This rule keeps out (with minor exceptions), creepy people, older people, greasers, etc. Another thing I love about The Den is that unlike a lot of other clubs, the girl to guy ratio is usually pretty even. A lot of the clientele are U of C students living on res who came straight from class to go have a few drinks. With the population mainly being students, a lot of people are from other places and haven't met a whole lot of friends yet. This means they are a lot more likely to be outgoing, step outside of their clique, and are used to meeting new people. It's just like the socialization in a hostel when you're traveling! Everyone's got a different story!
The three cons of The Den are 1. The lineup, 2. The smoke pit, and 3. The dance floor. If you go to The Den after 9pm on a Thursday, the lineup can get up to over an hour long. I once waited for 95 minutes. Waiting in line has got to be the most buzz killing activity there is. When you finally get in to the place, you're tired and lethargic, so get there early to avoid this! I would recommend showing up before 8pm on a Thursday.
The smoke pit has a restricted capacity, and therefore, also has a lineup, which is extremely annoying. They require you to leave a piece of ID with them when you go outside. This lineup can be around 15 minutes sometimes. Normally the smoke pit is my favourite place to pick up chicks; a breath of fresh air, zero music, and the "cigarette exchange" probably sparks more conversations than anything when I'm out at the bar. A simple "Hey, do you have a lighter?" can turn into anything. But with a lineup, usually only guys are dumb enough to wait 15 minutes for a cigarette.
The Den's dance floor is one of the biggest battlezone's I have ever seen. It always seems like every girl is already taken, and to make matters worse, there's a bunch of guys just hanging out there too. You're often pushing through a sea of dudes and couples making out, trying to find the diamond in the rough. THAT BEING SAID, it is very easy to meet girls in this place, and bring um on the dance floor.
All in all, Den, you get five stars from me.
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