Chicago Late Night

Historic 1892 Romanesque Revival concert hall in the heart of Pilsen hosting touring bands across every genre in a room with character, soul, and excellent acoustics.

Mokena sports bar inside Thunder Bowl with BBQ ribs, fried chicken, craft beer on tap, pool tables, and darts open until 12:30am nightly.

A luxurious third-floor steakhouse from Michelin-starred chef Jenner Tomaska blending Midwestern prime beef with 1920s French Nouvelle elegance and a private members club.

Punk-rock comedy theater founded in 1987, producing uncensored original plays, musicals, improv, and sketch shows seven nights a week with a full bar open until 3 AM Saturdays.

Upscale New American restaurant and whiskey bar in Oak Lawn with a curated spirits selection and refined bar menu in an elegant setting.

Offers a rotating menu of craft cocktails in a vintage setting.

A hidden bar with a speakeasy feel, known for its creative cocktails.

Features a vast selection of craft beers and a casual atmosphere.

Chic River North cocktail lounge inside the ACME Hotel known for its signature Dealer's Choice experience where bartenders craft custom drinks to your taste, open until 2am weekends.

A laid-back bar with a great selection of craft beers and a friendly atmosphere.

Humboldt Park's longest-standing bar since 1937, a beautifully restored vintage cocktail lounge with live music, seasonal drinks, and a classic Chicago tavern soul open until 3am Saturdays.

Cozy Bucktown neighborhood bar with vintage charm, an ornate tin ceiling, craft beers, and a laid-back atmosphere open until 2am weeknights and 3am Saturdays.

Meat-free since 1983 -- Chicago's original vegan diner in the heart of Boystown serving comfort classics like vegan Reubens and shakes that converted a generation.

Combines magic shows with a bar experience in a vintage setting.

A classic dive bar known for its laid-back vibe and cheap drinks.

Features a rooftop bar with stunning views of the city skyline.

Classic Hyde Park dive bar with cheap drinks, a pool table, and a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere that draws University of Chicago students and longtime locals alike.

Cocktail-focused restaurant with historically inspired drinks, quirky decor, a dog-friendly all-season patio, and late-night hours until 3am Saturdays in the River West pocket of West Town.

Not true late-night, but a strong after-five downtown dinner/drinks option.

Hidden speakeasy beneath the Green Door Tavern with a secret bookshelf entrance, tarot-card-selected daily cocktail menus, and Prohibition-era atmosphere until 2 AM.

A gastropub with a cozy atmosphere and a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Part cocktail lounge, part cosmetics store with a Miami-inspired vibe -- craft cocktails, live performances, and tacos in a uniquely Bronzeville setting since 1999.

Iconic Ukrainian Village music venue and dive bar since 1992 hosting indie rock, punk, jazz, and experimental acts seven nights a week with cheap drinks until 2am.