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Andersonville Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife

24+ spots · 24 events. Bars, late dinners, rooftops, and one-offs.

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Always, Sometimes, Maybe
Wednesday
7:30 PM

Always, Sometimes, Maybe

Redtwist Theatre

Always, Sometimes, Maybe is an award winning, internationally acclaimed solo show about a janitor so lonely she makes her friends out of...

Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”
Thursday
7:30 PM

Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”

Redtwist Theatre

Live theater at Redtwist Theatre in Andersonville.

$50
Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman
Thursday
7:30 PM

Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman

Redtwist Theatre

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces the cast and creative team for ‘night Mother , April 16 – May 24 , by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder”
Thursday
7:30 PM

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder”

Oil Lamp TheaterGlenview

Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thriller gets a modern twist that no one sees coming.

$55
Gladiator Fright Night
Thursday
8:00 PM

Gladiator Fright Night

Bramble Arts LoftAndersonville

Halloween event at Bramble Arts Loft in Lincoln Park.

The Infinite Wrench
Friday
7:00 PM

The Infinite Wrench

The Neo-Futurist Theater

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by

Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman
Friday
7:30 PM

Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman

Redtwist Theatre

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces the cast and creative team for ‘night Mother , April 16 – May 24 , by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder”
Friday
7:30 PM

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder”

Oil Lamp TheaterGlenview

Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thriller gets a modern twist that no one sees coming.

$55
“One” and “Blood Spill” Double Bill
Friday
7:30 PM

“One” and “Blood Spill” Double Bill

Open Space Arts

ONE is Jeff Hagedorn’s groundbreaking solo play about a young man attempting to understand and confront his AIDS diagnosis at a time...

$30
Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”
Friday
7:30 PM

Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”

Redtwist Theatre

Live theater at Redtwist Theatre in Andersonville.

$50
2026 Shadow Carriers: Andersonville Ghost Tour
Friday
7:30 PM

2026 Shadow Carriers: Andersonville Ghost Tour

Boniface CemeteryAndersonville

Halloween event at Boniface Cemetery in Andersonville.

The Infinite Wrench
Saturday
7:00 PM

The Infinite Wrench

The Neo-Futurist Theater

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by

Venues in Andersonville

Anteprima

Anteprima

Italian

Andersonville's rustic Italian BYOB changes its menu weekly based on what the farms are growing -- it's seasonal cooking at its most honest. The intimate dining room and bring-your-own-bottle policy make it one of the best date nights on the North Side.

Bar Roma

Bar Roma

Italian Wine Bar

This Roman-inspired wine bar on Andersonville's Clark Street strip pairs house-made pasta and wood-fired dishes with Italian-focused craft cocktails. The daily happy hour pulls in the neighborhood crowd, and the candlelit dining room is a proper date-night spot.

Big Jones
all ages

Big Jones

Southern/Cajun

Big Jones in Andersonville serves refined Lowcountry and Cajun cuisine sourced from 40+ local farms, delivering authentic Southern comfort with serious culinary chops. This farm-to-table gem is where Chicago's food-obsessed locals go for heritage recipes executed at a level that respects both tradition and technique.

Boniface Cemetery

Boniface Cemetery

Venue

Venue in Andersonville at 4901 N Clark St..

Bramble Arts Loft

Bramble Arts Loft

Venue

Andersonville newest gem for arts and culture. The Bramble Arts Loft occupies the second floor of the historic Capital Garage building on Clark Street, featuring The Beatrice (101-seat thrust theater), The Berry (900+ sq ft black box), and The Cabaret, a cozy intimate performance space. Home to Bramble Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — 100% of venue profits support equitable arts access across Chicago.

Chicago Magic Lounge

Chicago Magic Lounge

Speakeasy / Magic

Chicago Magic Lounge is a one-of-a-kind speakeasy-style magic club in Andersonville where craft cocktails, small plates, and world-class illusions collide. Guests 21+ explore three distinct environments — the main stage, the bar, and intimate close-up spaces — where rotating professional magicians perform throughout the night. With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, this is consistently rated Chicago's most unforgettable night out for dates, groups, and anniversary celebrations.

Dispensary 33 - Andersonville
21+

Dispensary 33 - Andersonville

Both

Andersonville’s north stretch buzzes with a hip, laid-back crowd drawn to Dispensary 33’s dual role as Chicago’s pioneering medical hub and a go-to spot for rec users seeking quality products. Locals praise its friendly staff and the neighborhood’s quirky, cannabis-friendly vibe—think indie shops and late-night chatter on Clark Street.

Eli Tea Bar

Eli Tea Bar

Bar

Bar in Andersonville at 5507 North Clark Street.

Elixir Andersonville

Elixir Andersonville

Cocktail Lounge

Intimate Andersonville cocktail lounge celebrating the art of the cocktail with fresh seasonal ingredients and elevated small plates. The moody ambiance on Clark Street is built for lingering over a well-crafted drink.

Hopleaf Bar

Hopleaf Bar

Belgian Gastropub

An Andersonville institution with one of the deepest Belgian beer lists in the Midwest and mussels-and-frites that could hold their own in Brussels. The cozy upstairs dining room makes it one of the best date-night bars on the North Side.

JB's Deli

JB's Deli

Deli

4.4 stars, 486 reviews. The combo pastrami and corned beef is legendary. Andersonville deli.

Lady Gregory's

Lady Gregory's

Irish Gastropub

Named after the Irish literary icon, this Andersonville gastropub elevates classic pub fare with a smart whiskey list and a warm, wood-paneled room. Weekend brunch packs the place, but weeknight dinner with a proper pour is the real move.

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