Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Bar in Little Italy at 1449 W. Taylor St.
Bar and grill in Homewood serving drinks and eats in the south suburbs.
Rooftop lounge in the South Loop with panoramic city views. Hosts Afrobeats day parties, bottle service, and upscale events. Trendy, elite, sophisticated.
Neighborhood sports pub with classic thin-crust tavern pizza, wings, and mozzarella sticks. Casual, high-energy, upbeat. Open until 2AM (3AM Saturdays). A Beverly mainstay.
The North Shore's most serious cocktail destination pours inventive rotating seasonal menus alongside small plates and even hosts spirits classes. Open until 1am on weekends in Evanston, Ward Eight is for people who take their drinks seriously.
A no-frills Pilsen bar with DJs, strong drinks, and the kind of authentic neighborhood atmosphere that gentrification hasn't touched. Water Hole Lounge is where locals come to dance, drink cheaply, and enjoy a late-night scene with real character. Cash-friendly and unpretentious.
Since 1994, Webster's has been Logan Square's go-to for natural and minimal-intervention wines in a space that practically demands you linger past last call. The intimate vibe makes it the rare Chicago wine bar that works equally well for serious collectors and first-date nerves. Open till midnight on weekends, this is where the neighborhood's wine crowd actually hangs.
This sleek, modern lounge is a legendary neighborhood sanctuary for local house heads. It strikes the perfect balance — sink into a comfortable booth, enjoy top-shelf signature cocktails, and chat easily while local selectors spin deep, soulful tracks. Open food policy: bring your favorite local bites.
A must-visit spot for Chicago adults looking to enjoy craft cocktails, a curated whiskey collection, and live women's sports. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and late-night energy, it's a go-to destination for nightlife in the city.
The Tapper is Hyde Park's gritty institution—a cash-only dive where $3 Millers flow freely and the jukebox never stops spinning jazz and blues, especially on Sunday nights when locals pack in shoulder-to-shoulder. Grab a Chicago-style hot dog and settle in until 2am with the kind of crowd that's been coming here since before most bars had Instagram accounts. This is where the neighborhood's real soul lives.
A beloved Polish dive bar with a terrific jukebox, friendly staff, and cheap drinks that honor Division Street's Eastern European roots. Zakopane is small, unassuming, and utterly charming — the kind of place where strangers become friends over shots of Zubrowka. Old-school Chicago at its finest.
Intimate piano bar on State Parkway where sing-alongs and strong drinks have kept the Gold Coast entertained for decades. Zebra Lounge is a no-frills, vintage-vibes institution -- zebra print everywhere, a pianist who takes requests, and a crowd that actually sings along. Pure Chicago charm.