The Forge - Joliet

It was just okay! My friend and I decided to go just to have a night out. The cost was $18 for general admission. The show is not quite what we were expecting. We thought there would be guys dancing and sort of stripping which did happen but it was mostly women paying to get on stage individual lap dance time with the men. Although, this was fun to watch it got overwhelming after the first group of women. The whole pretend to be doctor skit was a negative for us. Overall, a money making performance even for those who paid for an upgrade in a ticket. The water bottle at the bar was $4 and not sure the cost of drinks we did not drink. Overall, the guys seemed into it and it was a good time. I think we probably would not go back but again a fun time for a birthday, bachelorette party or just a girl's night out. Tip get there early the line was very long when we arrived and 40 mins early.

Smaller venue which means no bad spot to be! We had balcony seating and were right above the performer!Drinks were typical price for a small concert, but the bartender we had was incompetent! Told me she didn't have the alcohol I wanted, I had to point out the 2 bottles of it on the shelf. Then brought my drink that was supposed to have diet coke in it, and my drink was clear colored..... when I questioned it she told me it was diet! Ummmm no! She did remake my drink but I can't fathom how she thought I would be ok with carbonated water instead of diet soda and acted like I didn't know what i was talking about!

Really nice place to have some food/drinks and see live music!

Great venue! I've been going to shows here since 2012 and they never disappoint. Staff is kind and the overall environment is positive.

Saw Bang YongGuk there and had a blast! It was a lovely, almost intimate experience, and definitely a great venue that I'd like to visit again.