The Shrine (CLOSED)

Channeling the spirit of the late, great Fela Kuti, this South Loop night spot serves as an ideal place of worship for music heads and lovers of everything from house to hip-hop and soul to Afrobeat. It houses two DJ booths, a live stage overrun with boast-worthy talent and cozy seating for those who trade in dance-floor exploits for bottle-service boozing. Joe Russo's vision of a DJ-driven club with an Afrocentric vibe has blossomed. It's also a legit venue for touring rap and funk acts.