Chicago Late Night
438 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
The Owl
Logan Square's premier 4am bar with half-price happy hour, moody lounge atmosphere, and the kind of late-night energy that keeps the neighborhood up.
The Promontory
Combines a restaurant and bar with a focus on live music.
The Quarry Event Center
South Shore community venue hosting Friday jazz sessions, live music, and cultural events -- a neighborhood anchor for grown-and-sexy evenings on the South Side.
The Rock Island Public House
Blue Island craft beer destination with 16 rotating taps, wine on draft, hand-crafted cocktails, and food trucks in a unique converted space open until 2am.
The Second City
Famous for its comedy shows and lively bar scene.
The Signature Lounge
Offers breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline from the 96th floor.
The Signature Room
The Slippery Slope
A fun bar with a relaxed vibe, known for its cocktails and outdoor space.
The Sportsman’s Club
A cocktail bar with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a rustic charm.
The Up Room
Thirteenth-floor rooftop lounge atop the Robey Hotel with breathtaking panoramic skyline views, seasonal cocktails, and an intimate indoor-outdoor setting at the Wicker Park-Bucktown crossroads.
The Violet Hour
A hidden gem with a cozy ambiance and expertly crafted cocktails.
The Warbler
Lincoln Square's go-to for bird-themed cocktails and inventive New American plates with a charming patio -- the kind of neighborhood gem that rewards regulars with a rotating seasonal menu.
The Whiskey Trust
Offers an extensive whiskey selection and a relaxed vibe.
The Whistler
Award-winning Logan Square bar, gallery, and record label hosting live music and DJs nightly with creative cocktails in an intimate setting open until 3am Saturdays.
The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill
Good Tinley Park post-event or sports-night candidate.
The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill
Wall-to-wall TVs, late-night food until 1am, and a lively post-concert crowd make this modern sports bar the go-to gathering spot near the amphitheatre.
The Wiener's Circle
Official site verifies address/phone; Time Out snippet captured late-night hours.
TL's Four Seasons
Bartlett's beloved Chinese and Japanese kitchen offering a full sushi bar alongside Szechuan specialties -- a dual-cuisine approach that keeps the whole table happy.
Tong's Tiki Hut
Retro tiki-themed suburban hideaway dishing up Chinese and Japanese favorites beneath bamboo decor and glowing lanterns -- the mai tais pair perfectly with the egg rolls.
Topgolf Schaumburg
Three-story driving range and nightlife complex with 100-plus climate-controlled bays, a rooftop terrace with fire pits, a full bar, and hours until 1am nightly.
Topgolf Swing Suite 900
Interactive golf simulators and virtual sports games on the 6th floor of 900 N Michigan with a full bar and curated food menu -- play golf, hockey, football, or zombie dodgeball.
Tre Dita
Evan Funke's lavish Italian inside the St. Regis featuring silky handmade pastas, bistecca Fiorentina, and 40-foot windows with Lake Michigan views.
Trino
A Latin-inflected West Loop steakhouse from chef Stephen Sandoval where globally sourced cuts share the spotlight with show-stopping ceviche and late-night weekend energy.
Triple Crown Restaurant
Chinatown institution since 1994 serving classic cart-style dim sum and Cantonese seafood banquets on Wentworth Avenue's main strip.