East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 527-5800
Website
Hours:
Merchandise Mart (Purple Express
Brown)
Clinton (Pink
Green)
Neighborhood:
Near North Side
Wheelchair Access: no
Good for groups: no
Good for kids: yes





east bank club is fantastic and this place was definitely designed before the current trend in health clubs to incorporate that weird, utilitarian and sleek wood/metal look--thinking sport club or equinox. It was undoubtedly the height of 80's interior design when it opened 30 odd years ago. Loved, loved the indoor tennis courts, the adorable driving range and the massive cardio room, which, viewed from the second floor restaurant, reminds me of that scene in the Matrix where the heroes come upon the fields of human pods. this place is incredibly well maintained and if I lived in Chicago, I would absolutely be a member. I only wish such a health club existed in LA.