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West Town Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife

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

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The Black Keys: Peaches 'N Kream
Today
7:00 PM

The Black Keys: Peaches 'N Kream

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Originally a raw, visceral blues-rock outfit inspired by the likes of such juke joint rockers as, the Black Keys have expanded their...

The Black Keys: Peaches 'N Kream
Tomorrow
7:00 PM

The Black Keys: Peaches 'N Kream

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Originally a raw, visceral blues-rock outfit inspired by the likes of such juke joint rockers as, the Black Keys have expanded their...

South Asian Singles Mixer | Healthcare, Tech & Finance Professionals
Thursday
6:00 PM

South Asian Singles Mixer | Healthcare, Tech & Finance Professionals

Barcocina - West TownWest Town

A curated South Asian singles mixer for healthcare, tech, and finance professionals featuring icebreaker games and bingo speed dating.

Spooky Burlesque Cabaret
Thursday
7:00 PM

Spooky Burlesque Cabaret

DorothyWest Town

The Velvet Vixens return for a night of burlesque and cabaret to kick off the Halloween spirit.

$23.16–$28.4521+
Sylvan Esso
Thursday
8:00 PM

Sylvan Esso

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Sylvan Esso — Pop, Electro Pop at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago. Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporti

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt
Friday
8:00 PM

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one an

Sammy Rae & The Friends - The Album Tour
Friday
8:00 PM

Sammy Rae & The Friends - The Album Tour

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Live music at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in West Town.

Grabbitz
Friday
10:00 PM

Grabbitz

OutsetNoble Square

This is an AGES 18 AND OVER event.

Nice as Fk - (Early Show)
Saturday
6:00 PM

Nice as Fk - (Early Show)

OutsetNoble Square

This is an ALL AGES event.

Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez
Saturday
8:00 PM

Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez — Pop, Rock at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago. The midwest, particularly the part of the midwest Eric D

Nice as Fk (Late Show)
Saturday
9:00 PM

Nice as Fk (Late Show)

OutsetNoble Square

This is an ALL AGES event.

Sleeping With Sirens: An Ending In Itself Tour
Sunday
7:00 PM

Sleeping With Sirens: An Ending In Itself Tour

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show. This show will be taking place inside the Shed.

Venues in West Town

Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park (West Town Location)
21+

Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park (West Town Location)

Venue

Venue in West Town at 404 North Armour Street.

Andrew Rafacz

Andrew Rafacz

Music Venue

Music venue in West Town at 1749 West Chicago Avenue.

Barcocina - West Town

Barcocina - West Town

Mexican

Barcocina brings lively Mexican coastal cooking to West Town with a standout bottomless brunch featuring two hours of unlimited drinks alongside birria tacos and fresh ceviches.

Cleo's
Late

Cleo's

Sports Bar

Cleo's is the West Town sports bar that's always the right call — whether you're cheering on your favorite team, grabbing drinks with co-workers, recovering from a breakup, or just because you want a good pour. With a full food menu and a bocce court to keep things interesting, Cleo's brings laid-back neighborhood energy with enough personality to keep you coming back. It's the kind of spot where everyone feels welcome and the vibe is always on point.

Diego
21+

Diego

Mexican / Mezcal Bar

High-energy, dimly lit street-style cocktail den catering to late-night crowds and industry workers. Crispy Baja Fish Tacos, Spicy Micheladas, Craft Mezcal Cocktails, Elote Fries.

Dorothy
Late21+

Dorothy

Bar

Dorothy is a Chicago bar hosting community events, fundraisers, and themed nights in a welcoming atmosphere.

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

Botanic Brewery / Brewpub

Voted number-one brewpub in America, Forbidden Root is Chicago's first botanic brewery crafting beers infused with herbs, spices, and botanicals on the West Town strip. The full dinner menu and unique pours make it a standout on any night-out itinerary.

Golden Years
Late

Golden Years

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

This West Town cocktail bar channels 1970s rock-and-blues energy with throwback vibes, creative drinks, and an atmosphere that feels like the golden age of vinyl. The Chicago Avenue strip location keeps it buzzing late into the night.

Intuit Art Museum

Intuit Art Museum

Museum

Museum in West Town at 756 N Milwaukee Ave.

Jordyn's Soul Cafe — Grand Ave

Jordyn's Soul Cafe — Grand Ave

Soul Food

Black-owned soul food restaurant serving comfort classics including housemade mac and cheese, oxtails, and Southern-inspired dishes. A beloved neighborhood gem in West Town.

Lemon

Lemon

Venue

Venue in West Town at 1600 West Grand Avenue.

Moon's Sandwich Shop

Moon's Sandwich Shop

Sandwich Shop

A West Town sandwich counter on Western Ave that's been quietly making some of the best corned beef sandwiches in Chicago. Moon's doesn't do flashy — just fast, reliable, stacked sandwiches at prices that remind you not everywhere in this city has gone premium. Nearly a thousand reviews and the consensus is clear: the corned beef is the move.

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