Republic nightclub opened its doors to the city of Chicago at the beginning of the year with promises to revolutionize nightlife as the city knew it. The owners described a new spot that would be everything club-goers could want in a club, Republic was their answer to a decline in the quality of nightlife.

So what could a new club possibly offer up that could be revolutionary to the nightlife scene? And will this revolutionary atmosphere be able to make it in a city that sees new clubs come and go within a year?

One of the first things that you notice when you enter Republic is the size, it is just as big as the rest of Chicago’s super clubs. The only difference with Republic, and other clubs of comparable size, is that all the action takes place on a single floor, rather than two to four floors. Even with such a huge space, the layout of the club creates several different atmospheres within the space itself, dividing the room in two with a curtained wall and bar divide.

The smaller of the two rooms, and the first one upon entering, is a haven for lizard loungers and those who crave a spot to people watch. The bar opposite the enclosed seating serves to enclose the area and channel crowds to a small, circular dance floor in the back. If you are out for a night of dancing this small dance floor is the place in the club to do your dancing. The resident or visiting Dj will be playing a mix of hip hop, house, and latin beats to keep the dancers and wannabe dancers moving.