theUNDERGROUND
The basement-level house music room inside the 56 ByWard complex (alongside Berlin Nightclub and KRUSH Cocktail Bar). Resident DJs playing house, techno, and D&B.
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About
theUNDERGROUND is the basement-level room of the 56 ByWard complex — a three-floor venue that also houses Berlin Nightclub (main level) and KRUSH Cocktail Bar. Each level caters to different tastes: while Berlin handles EDM and KRUSH is the cocktail room, theUNDERGROUND is the sophisticated house music room with resident DJs covering house, techno, and drum & bass.
What to Know
- Level: Basement (in 56 ByWard, a 3-floor venue)
- Music: House, EDM, techno, D&B
- DJs: Resident DJs nightly
- Complex: Part of 56 ByWard (Berlin + KRUSH + theUNDERGROUND)
- Cover: Typically applies after 10pm on weekends
- Last call: 2am (Ontario)
Visitor Information
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Good for: House music heads, late-night dancing, DJ-first nights
Getting There
- Address: 56 ByWard Market Square (basement level)
- Transit: Close to Rideau Station
- Parking: Street or nearby Market garages
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