\"The Noo\" as it was first mentioned to me is a classic place that probably peaked in terms of style and clientele at some point in the early 70's.  It's a nondescript little building at the corner of Indian School and 7th Ave that's in enough of an iffy neighborhood that you're not really sure what you're getting yourself into.  \n\nFirst impression: This is darkest bar I've ever been to.  The night I went, a live band played some funky soul, but I don't recall the stage being lit at all.  Combine the lack of lighting with the black leather stools, booths and dark wood paneling and it really feels as if you've stepped into a cave.\n\nNormally, that's not my preference, but Chez Nous makes it work.  The funky black lights, relatively cheap drinks and interesting crowd make it a place to enjoy a drink and the scenery.  The hipster quotient is a bit lower than the Bikini Lounge, the closest comparison I can think of.  \n\nIt's a place that I often won't think of for a night out, partly because it's fairly isolated, but whenever I go, I invariably walk out at 1 am loudly proclaiming my love for the Noo.