For venue owners
Put your venue in front of Chicago's night owls
ChicagoAfterFive is where Chicagoans discover nightlife, events, and going-out plans. Promote your venue to the audience that's actually going out tonight.
Free
Get listed on Chicago's nightlife guide
- Basic venue listing
- Name, description, address
- Hours and weekly events
- User reviews and comments
- Appear in search results
Trial
Test drive promoted features at no cost
- Everything in Free
- "Featured" badge on listing
- Boosted visibility in search
- Priority in category results
- 14-day free trial, no card required
Promoted
Sponsored placement across the platform
- Everything in Trial
- "Sponsored" badge on listing
- Priority placement in category pages
- Boosted search ranking
- Analytics dashboard (views, clicks, saves)
- Dedicated support
Premium
Maximum visibility across all channels
- Everything in Promoted
- "Featured" badge (gold tier)
- Homepage feature rotation
- Push notification mentions
- Newsletter inclusion (Weekend Drop)
- Priority support and account manager
Trusted by venues
What venue owners are saying
“Our Tuesday bookings jumped 30% the first month. The audience here actually goes out.”
— River North cocktail bar
“The analytics alone are worth it. We finally know how many people see us each week.”
— Wicker Park live music venue
“Started with the free trial, upgraded to Promoted within a week. Best marketing spend we've made.”
— Logan Square restaurant & bar
FAQ
Common questions
What happens when my trial ends?
Your listing reverts to the free tier. No automatic charges. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard at any time. Your promotion stays active until the end of your billing period.
How does sponsored placement work?
Promoted venues appear higher in search results and category pages. On the homepage, Premium venues rotate in the Popular Venues section. We label promoted results with a subtle 'Sponsored' or 'Featured' badge for transparency.
What analytics do I get?
You'll see total impressions (how many people saw your listing), outbound clicks (to your website), saves (users bookmarking you), and 30-day trends.
Do I need to own the venue?
You need a ChicagoAfterFive account to start a trial. For paid plans, you should be the owner or an authorized representative of the venue.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards via Stripe. Payments are securely processed and PCI compliant.