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53 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.

10pin Bowling Lounge

Upscale Bowling / Lounge · River North

Upscale bowling lounge in River North with laneside food and cocktail service, ping pong, and a swanky bar scene open until 2 AM on weekends.

330 N State St, Chicago
312-644-0300

Adalina Italian

Italian · Gold Coast
all ages

Michelin-starred Soo Ahn's glitzy Gold Coast Italian with crystal chandeliers, A5 wagyu, caviar service, and a hidden cocktail den downstairs for after-dinner drinks.

912 N State St, Chicago
312-820-9000

Arbella

Mediterranean small plates · River North
Latenot stated

Globally inspired cocktail bar and small-plates den open until 3am Saturdays, with a moody River North vibe that transitions seamlessly from dinner to late night.

112 W Grand Ave, Chicago
312-846-6654

Ascend Cannabis - River North

recreational · River North
21+

A highly rated recreational dispensary on Ohio Street with Friday and Saturday hours until 10 PM, ideal for a River North night out.

216 W Ohio St, Chicago
(312) 638-5678

Birdman Ramen

ramen · Streeterville

Streeterville's dedicated ramen counter delivering focused tori-paitan and shoyu bowls to a neighborhood starved for legit noodle shops east of Michigan Ave.

212 E Ohio St, Chicago
(312) 579-4459

Buddy Guy's Legends

Blues Club / Live Music · South Loop

Legendary blues club owned by the guitar icon himself, featuring live blues nightly, Southern comfort food, and a full bar open until 1:30 AM on weekends.

700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago
312-427-1190

Butch McGuire's

Irish pub · Gold Coast
Late

Kitchen closes 9pm Sun-Wed and 10pm Thu-Sat, so late-night is mostly drinks.

20 W Division St, Chicago
312-787-4318

Chicago Food Truck Fest

Festival / Food Market · The Loop

The City of Chicago's Chi Food Truck Fest at Daley Plaza, running Fridays from May through October. Features rotating lineups of Chicago's best food trucks with street food, live music, and outdoor dining in the shadow of the Picasso sculpture.

50 W Washington St, Chicago

CIBC Theatre

venue · CIBC Theatre

Experience the revolutionary musical 'Hamilton' at the historic CIBC Theatre. This Broadway sensation brings the story of America's founding fathers to life with a modern twist.

18 W Monroe St, Chicago

Ciccio Mio

Italian · River North
all ages

Theatrical River North Italian with plush booths, truffle mozzarella sticks, and rom-com energy that makes every dinner feel like a main-character moment.

226 W Kinzie St, Chicago
312-796-3316

Daley Plaza

venue · Daley Plaza

Experience the charm of a traditional German Christmas market at Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza. It's a festive wonderland of holiday treats, handcrafted gifts, and seasonal cheer.

50 W Washington St, Chicago

Deja Vu Showgirls

Adult Entertainment · Chicago
Late21+

Super chill spot with good service. Safe and well-managed.

Downtown Chicago

venue · Downtown Chicago

Join the green wave at Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, where the Chicago River runs emerald green. It's a lively celebration of Irish heritage with music, floats, and plenty of cheer.

Columbus Dr & Balbo Ave, Chicago

Elephant & Castle - Wabash

British pub · Loop
Lateall

Useful family-to-late-evening crossover because minors are explicitly welcome.

185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
312-345-1710

Five Iron Golf - River North

Indoor Golf Simulator / Bar · River North

Indoor golf simulator bar with Trackman technology, lessons, swing evaluations, a full sports bar, and late hours until 1 AM on weekends -- no golf skills required.

609 N Dearborn St, Chicago
800-513-5155

Fox in a Box Chicago

Escape Room · South Loop

Award-winning escape room in the historic Dearborn Galleria with a perfect 5.0 rating on every major review platform and frequently ranked among the best in the world.

47 W Polk St, Ste L5, Chicago
312-878-7899

Grant Park

venue · Grant Park

The Taste of Chicago is the city's most delicious tradition, serving up a smorgasbord of flavors from the city's diverse culinary scene. It's a must-attend for foodies and families alike, set against

500 S Columbus Dr, Chicago

Headquarters Beercade

Arcade Bar / Barcade · River North

Two-story retro arcade bar with 70+ free-to-play classic games, pinball machines, craft cocktails, and gourmet bar food in the heart of River North.

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago
312-291-8735

Jazz Showcase

Jazz Club · South Loop

Chicago's premier dedicated jazz venue presenting world-class musicians nightly in a listening-room setting, with shows running until 11:30 PM and a full bar.

806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago
312-360-0234

Michigan Avenue

venue · Michigan Avenue

Kick off the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, a dazzling display of lights and festivities along Michigan Avenue. It's a magical evening that lights up the heart of Chicago.

401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

Mikami Izakaya & Ramen

ramen · South Loop

South Loop izakaya doubling as a serious ramen destination with vibrant small plates, sake flights, and bowls rich enough to anchor a Michigan Ave date night.

1400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
(312) 763-8132

Millennium Park

venue · Millennium Park

Get ready to groove with the soulful sounds of the Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free blues festival in the world. Held in Millennium Park, this event celebrates the city's rich blues heritage w

201 E Randolph St, Chicago

Miller's Pub

classic pub · Loop
Late

Good fit for post-theater, downtown drinks, and fish and chips.

134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago
312-263-4988

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

sports pub · River North
Late

One of the cleanest current official 4am/5am hour confirmations in River North.

5 W Hubbard St, Chicago
312-828-0007
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