River North Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife
24+ spots · 24 events. Bars, late dinners, rooftops, and one-offs.
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OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
He has worked in many different areas of the entertainment industry, including stand-up, improv, radio, hosting, producing, acting...
Chicago Singles Wine and Speed Date - Millennials and Gen Z
Chicago Singles - Millennials and Gen Z - Meet someone amazing the modern way.
Laretha Weathersby and Stefan Hillesheim Band
Blues show at Blue Chicago in River North.
Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour
Doors open at 7PM.
Zar the Star
Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago.
Zar the Star at The Comedy Bar
Zar the Star is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and content creator whose sharp wit, bold storytelling, and unfiltered takes...
Demetria Taylor and Mike Wheeler
Blues show at Blue Chicago in River North.
Parlay River North Ultimate Halloween Party
Halloween event at Parlay River North in River North.
Trick or Drink: Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days)
Barcrawlerz is taking over Chicago this Halloween.
The Wrecks - Finally : Outside Tour
Live music at House of Blues Chicago in River North.
River North Halloween Crawl
Photographs from Crawlloween 2025 in River North.
Zar the Star at The Comedy Bar
Born in Tajikistan to an Afghan father and raised in Toronto, Zar brings her Afghan, Tajik, and Muslim identity into every punchline...
Venues in River North
10pin Bowling Lounge
River North's slickest bowling spot pulls off the impossible—craft cocktails and proper lane-side dining without the kitsch. The vibe skews upscale with a swanky bar anchoring the room, ping pong tables for when you need a break, and late-night hours (2 AM weekends) that make it a legit nightlife destination, not just a novelty.
60out Escape Rooms
engaging escape rooms in River North. Themes from horror to heist. 2-8 players, 60 minutes to escape. BYOB allowed in some rooms. Book ahead — sells out on weekends.
Ace Bounce
The only U.S. location of its kind — a bar, restaurant, and ping pong playground that draws a diverse crowd every night. No dress code, no bad vibes, and a very refreshing alternative to Chicago's club scene.
Activate Chicago
Activate Chicago blends laser tag, escape rooms, and arcade gaming into one high-tech unique experience with interactive challenge rooms. It's the kind of competitive group outing that actually lives up to the hype — and makes for a killer date night.
Andy's Jazz Club
Classy and energetic River North jazz club with excellent drinks paired with blistering, fast-paced traditional and modern Chicago jazz performances. A full dinner menu complements nightly shows.
Arbella
Arbella in River North is your after-hours playground—globally inspired cocktails and small plates that keep the kitchen humming until 3am on Saturdays, because sometimes dinner isn't the main event. The moody, sophisticated space shifts effortlessly from early evening dining into full-throttle nightlife mode, drawing serious drinkers and late-night food enthusiasts who know the difference between a cocktail bar and a *cocktail bar*.
ART on THE MART
The world's largest permanent digital art projection platform, mapping contemporary art across the 2.5-acre river-facing facade of theMART. Best viewed from the Chicago Riverwalk seating areas.
Asador Bastian
Asador Bastian in River North, Chicago, offers an upscale steakhouse experience with a lively, lively ambiance that blends fine dining with a dynamic nightlife scene. Its sizzling USDA Prime steaks and inventive cocktails make it a worth visiting for those seeking indulgence in a sophisticated, energy-filled setting.
Ascend Cannabis - River North
After-hours access to River North’s top-rated dispensary on Ohio Street—open Fridays/Saturdays until 10 PM, perfect for late-night exploration in the heart of downtown. A must-stop for curated cannabis experiences without the tourist traps.
Bamboo Room
A tropical speakeasy tucked inside Three Dots and a Dash in River North. Strong tiki drinks, an intimate basement setting, and some of the most flamboyant cocktails in the city. Enter through Three Dots at 435 N Clark St.
Bar Moxy
Bar in River North at 530 North La Salle Drive.
Barrio
Barrio is a modern mexican-american in River North, serving Chicago's downtown side.