Chicago Late Night

Chinatown's go-to karaoke spot with 80,000+ songs in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English, private rooms, and a late-night party atmosphere steps from the Red Line.

Family-owned South Shore BBQ joint smoking Chicago-style ribs, tips, and links that have earned city-wide acclaim -- come hungry and bring cash for the rib tips.

Theaster Gates' radically restored 1923 bank turned hybrid gallery, archive, and community center preserving South Side heritage through art, exhibitions, and cultural programming.

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.

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

Combines a restaurant and bar with a focus on live music.

Chinatown's dedicated vegan restaurant offering creative plant-based takes on Chinese classics -- the spicy dumplings and orange tofu convert even committed carnivores.

Michelin-starred Southern American dining from Chef Erick Williams that anchors Hyde Park's food renaissance with inventive comfort and impeccable hospitality.

Classic 24-hour Chicago diner since 1939 serving breakfast, burgers, and comfort food around the clock -- the South Loop's essential post-bar and early-morning refuge.

Legendary cash-only Hyde Park tavern known as 'The Tapper' with live jazz and blues on Sunday nights, cold beer, and Chicago-style hot dogs until 2am.