Brando's Speakeasy

Category: Karaoke bar in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 343 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 5PM–2AM

Monday: 5PM–2AM

Tuesday: 5PM–2AM

Wednesday: 5PM–2AM

Thursday: 5PM–2AM

Friday: 5PM–2AM

Saturday: 5PM–3AM

Reviews

Ryan Cassady

Sep 27, 2022

Jose, the doorman, was absolutely awful and discrimatory. We had a friend in town visiting from South Dakota and he would not let her in claiming her ID was fake. We are in our late 20's, so you can imagine our surprise when this happened. We offered to call the police and have them check it but he refused. This was abolutely uncalled for and really turned me away from ever wanting to visit this place again. Edit: Well, obviously your employee lied because that is what he told us his name was. Not sure why you'd think I would lie about something like that.

Meghan Kennedy

Sep 23, 2022

Atmosphere was awesome, pizza was delicious. There were people who were paying to bump others on the karaoke line up though, which was super annoying.

Yurani Gee

Sep 22, 2022

I always wondered if this was named after Marlon Brando 🤔

Andrew McGibbon

Sep 21, 2022

Friendly staff, great drinks and a lot of fun to karaoke. The crowd and everything was great. Drinks are not expensive.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a good place for low key karaoke in a small group?

Gabriela Perez | Sep 28, 2018
D Clay | Sep 28, 2018

Excellent for Karaoke. But the earlier, the better.

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Is parking available?

Mama Joy | Sep 28, 2017
Delyonia Sutton | Sep 28, 2019

You have topay for street street parking and irs pretty expensive I suggest Uber

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Is there a dress code

Sylvia Crews | Sep 28, 2019
Jeffrey Cohen | Sep 28, 2019

No. smart after work urban casual

What's The Dress Coee ?

Marterio Hall | Sep 28, 2017
Laurie Ramirez | Sep 28, 2017

No sweat pants, no jerseys unless on game day, no open toe shoes, No Hat's

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What is being done covid wise? R mics sanitized after each song? Is there a limit to how many people can be there?

DEANNA Goerres | Sep 27, 2021
Elle Michelle | Sep 27, 2021

Hey! So, the mics are being sanitized after each use and you must wear your mask while singing. The restaurant requires you to wear your mask if your standing and moving around, but seated at a table, you can take it off. There are also clear plastic screens in between each table in the front area, but not sure about the back room as I did not go back there. I'm also not sure about capacity, but I didn't feel crowded there at all. 🤗

Is there a cover charge and what time does it start?

Lashon Jackson | Sep 28, 2018
Corey Taylor | Sep 28, 2018

Usually there is no cover charge at all, no matter the day.

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Is the place kids friendly

Janello Dungca | May 30, 2022
Asia Cartwright | May 30, 2022

🤔 no

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We are here with our kids. Do they allow kids at this place

Janello Dungca | May 30, 2022
Jonathan Goetz | May 30, 2022

They check ID at the door, so I doubt it. Also not the most kid-friendly place, given it's a crowded bar and dimly lit.

Do you have to be vaccinated to get in here?

Amyla Smith | Mar 1, 2022
Terrill Kirk | Mar 1, 2022

Yup

Do you have Karaoke? If so what day is it on?

Liz Banks | Sep 27, 2021
Joseph Castillo | Sep 27, 2021

I believe it's everyday

Is this place handicap accessible?

Lisa Kee | Sep 27, 2021
Emmanuel Leonard | Sep 27, 2021

Yes, it is.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 27, 2022
Brandos Speakeasy | Sep 27, 2021

We follow the precautions laid out and required by the City of Chicago.

Do we need reservations for a group of 4 during happy hour?

Lauren Gonzalez | Sep 27, 2021
Sonya Grant | Sep 27, 2021

No, they have plenty of seating for anparty of 4.

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Are there songs in Spanish to sing?

Canceles Aga | Sep 27, 2020
Crystal Blunt | Sep 27, 2020

And

Is There A Cover Charge To Get In Do We Pay To Reserve Tables ?

Jasmine Young | Sep 27, 2020
Vishal Vishal | Sep 27, 2020

No cover charges

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Karaoke on Saturday nights?

Stephen Koehler | Sep 28, 2019
Lance Evans | Sep 28, 2019

Seems like every night if someone is willing.

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Do they have Karaoke on Saturdays?

Darian Sims | Sep 28, 2019
mitzy allen | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

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Is there a cost for Karaoke?

Romana Avila | Sep 28, 2019
Tina K | Sep 28, 2019

Nope.

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What's the dress code?

Nashira Roberson | Sep 28, 2019
Tiffany Bean | Sep 28, 2019

Yeah, no one is dolled up. It's really relaxed

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Is it black people friendly?

Shaunna Abuya | Sep 28, 2019
jackawoo pugh | Sep 28, 2019

When I was there it was. My girlfriend danced with a gay black guy, so pretty sure they are cool with everyone.

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how is this place on a friday night?

Kimberly E | Sep 28, 2019
Tiffany Bean | Sep 28, 2019

Crowded in a good way. The After Work folks have it crowded early evening and then around 7or8 there's a lull until the Night Out Crowd moses in about 9ish. If you want to get seating come in during that 7-9 window or share tables, everyone is really friendly

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What time does Karaoke start on Saturdays?

Ellen Sidorski | Sep 28, 2019
Karla Jordan | Sep 28, 2019

6pm I think.

Under 18 allowed?

Jeep Life | Sep 28, 2019
Christopher Marysz | Sep 28, 2019

No under 21 allowed.

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Is there valet parking?

Shevon Johnson | Sep 28, 2019
Brando's Speakeasy | Sep 28, 2019

We do not have valet but there is street parking across the street and several lots in the area including 318 S Federal!

What is the age of the crowd on Saturday nights?

Benita Mcnutt | Sep 28, 2019
Carlos Gonzalez | Sep 28, 2019

30, is average.

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Do everyone from our group need a id

Marissa Melecio | Sep 28, 2019
Renee Ashe | Sep 28, 2019

Yes. Id's ate checked at the for or by the Bartender/Server. It's a bar. ALL patrons at a bar Must have an ID no matter the age.

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How much are the ticket abd do u need a Id to enter

Marissa Melecio | Sep 28, 2019
Brett O'Brien | Sep 28, 2019

There is no cover. But yes, you need an ID.

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Are there private karaoke rooms, or is it one main karaoke stage?

Liza B | Sep 28, 2018
Leo R. | Sep 28, 2018

One main stage. Cozy crowd though

Is karaoke only on certain days

Melissa Blanchard | Sep 28, 2018
Libby Hein | Sep 28, 2018

Every night!

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Is it 21 and up or 18 and up?

Mary Yates | Sep 28, 2018
Kelly Ferrari | Sep 28, 2018

It is a 21+ bar.

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What kind of music do they play here

Maria Puga | Sep 28, 2018
Ranesha Woods | Sep 28, 2018

It's karaoke, which means different kinds of music. But beware those karaokers (made up word) are serious about their songs so don't take too long at the board lol.

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I would no go back they were charging cover but to only some of the people that were entering

George Sullivan | Sep 28, 2018
Aria N. Wint | Sep 28, 2019

Cover is after 9 i think

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Can I hangout by myself or do I need to come with a group? Is there an open bar?

Medardo Jurado | Sep 28, 2018
Quiana McKenzie | Sep 28, 2018

You can totally hang by yourself but I have found folks to be pretty friendly. It's not an open bar but they have great happy hour specials.

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Do u gotta pay to get in

Matthew Brown | Sep 28, 2018
John Michels | Sep 28, 2018

No.

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