Edgewater Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife
17+ spots · 24 events. Bars, late dinners, rooftops, and one-offs.
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Gay Singles Meet Up (21-35 and 36-50) October- Chicago
Meet us at the Andersonville Farmers Market to pick up some snacks for a picnic at Hollywood Beach.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
Halloween Bonfire Mixer
Halloween event at Edgewater Dog Park in Edgewater.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
Queer Halloween Bash
Halloween comedy show at Whiskey Girl Tavern in Chicago.
A Masquerade Gala at Colvin House
You’re Invited: A Masquerade Gala Turned Murder Mystery.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)
Lavender Laugh Lounge books Chicago's best comedians and celebrates the talented women and LGBTQ+ performers in the city.
Festa de Boteco
Event at The S.J. Gregory Auditorium in Edgewater.
King Hedley II
King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store.
Venues in Edgewater
Andersonville Farmers Market
Venue in Edgewater at 1500 West Winona Street.
Boukarou Lounge
This energetic spot on Clark Street doubles as a lively neighborhood community lounge serving classic Cameroonian and Central African street food staples, including seasoned grilled brochettes and roasted fish. Open late into the night with weekend music mixes, soccer match watch parties, and smooth lounge vibes — a fantastic social hotspot to share a drink and enjoy deep, savory finger foods into the early morning.
Broadway Armory Park
Broadway Armory Park in Chicago stands as an iconic venue, blending historic charm with modern sophistication, offering an unique experience for discerning patrons. Its exclusive events and lively vibe make it a top for Chicago's elite nightlife scene.
City Lit Theater
City Lit Theater is a Chicago theater company dedicated to adapting literary works for the stage. Housed in the Edgewater neighborhood, the theater produces world topes and reimaginings of novels, short stories, and poetry collections, championing storytelling through innovative theatrical productions.
Colvin House
Music venue in Edgewater at 5940 North Sheridan Road.
Edgewater Dog Park
Venue in Edgewater at 5800 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive.
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar
Run by legendary Chef Almaz Yigizaw, this brightly decorated Edgewater venue delivers an exceptional, interactive Ethiopian feast. Diners share massive communal platters lined with spongy injera bread and savory heaps of doro wat (spiced chicken stew). The attached bar section features live music, traditional coffee ceremonies, and great weekend evening drinks — widely celebrated as one of the most culturally engaging, welcoming date-night spots on the far North Side.
Experimental Sound Studio
Venue in Edgewater at 5925 North Ravenswood Avenue.
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
One of Chicago's oldest continuously operating taverns since 1904, Fireside serves Cajun-accented food, ribs, and pizza with a spacious beer garden in Edgewater. The 4am license makes it one of the few late-night options this far north.
Hamburger Mary's
LGBTQ+ gourmet burger joint and drag show venue reopened in Edgewater in 2025, bringing back the legendary entertainment that made it an Andersonville icon for 14 years. Dinner, weekend brunch, and drag performances that pack the house.
Loaves & Witches
Comedy club in Edgewater at 6034 North Broadway.
Mas Alla del Sol
Mas Alla del Sol is a modern mexican in Edgewater, serving Chicago's north side.