Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Laid-back Southern soul food lounge on the South Side featuring live jazz performances in an intimate setting. Known for down-home cooking and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
A Black-owned Caribbean-fusion supper club in the West Loop — now rebranded as In Session: Soundbite Lounge, putting live DJs and performances front and center alongside truffle mac, smash burgers, and craft cocktails in a sleek dinner-party atmosphere.
A Black, family-owned craft microbrewery in historic Bronzeville. Co-founders Steven Turner and Blair Turner-Aikens honor the neighborhood legacy with uniquely named beers including "The Helen" and "The Mabel." In a craft beer industry where Black ownership is less than 1% nationally, Turner Häus is one of the most important breweries in Chicago. The taproom is a community evening space loaded with card games, local art, and house-brewed pints.
West Side legend since 1963 — and the birthplace of mild sauce. Gus W. Rickette Sr. and Mary F. Rickette started this as G & G Chicken Shack before renaming it Uncle Remus in 1969. In the late '60s, Gus noticed customers mixing ketchup and hot sauce on their chicken, so he created a proprietary blend that became THE mild sauce — now replicated at chicken shops across Chicago. Black-owned and women-led (now run by daughter Charmaine Rickette Alfred), Uncle Remus is where Chicago's fried chicken culture was born. The saucy fried chicken is cooked crispy and slathered in that original mild sauce. Also has a food truck and catering.
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.
Yolanda's Restaurant is a 24-hour Mexican eatery located in Chicago's vibrant South Side. Known for its late-night service and flavorful menu, it's a go-to spot for late-night cravings and a unique dining experience after dark.