36 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
4.8 stars, 47 reviews. Great crowd, great drinks, HOT men. 10/10 recommend.
Below Metro in Wrigleyville, Smartbar has been Chicago's underground dance temple since 1982. House, techno, disco, and electronic music from world-class DJs — this is where the city's dance culture lives and breathes.
Sound Bar is a River North institution for house music purists — the kind of room where Chicago's electronic roots still pulse through world-class DJ lineups and iconic late-night sets. If you know, you know.
Literally underground in River North, Spy Bar is a 4,500-square-foot basement nightclub where DJs spin electronic, techno, and house music into the early hours. The space walks the line between high-octane dance floor and intimate lounge — dark, loud, and addictive.
Premier nightclub hosting international DJs and live performances.
4.7 stars, 133 reviews. $100+. Friendly staff and great music selection. Upscale bottle service nightclub.
TAO Chicago occupies a 126-year-old building that once housed the Chicago Historical Society, now a 7,000-square-foot nightclub pulling world-renowned DJs like Robin Schulz and The Chainsmokers. Luminous strobe lights, heavy bass, and a crowd that dresses the part.
West Side gentlemen's club with 4.4 stars from nearly 1,000 reviews. Opens at 4PM daily on Lake Street with a laid-back vibe and loyal local following. A neighborhood fixture for late-night adult entertainment on the West Side.
Beneath River North, The Listening Room is an intimate basement nightclub where the DJ takes center stage under minimal lighting. Home of the House Calls event series, it's built for people who come to dance, not to be seen.
Dance the night away at The Wild Hare in Fulton Market, a nightclub pulsating with Hip Hop, House, and Afrobeats for an unforgettable adult experience.
V Live Chicago delivers high-energy performances ranging from Latin bands to DJ sets in a nightclub built for the musically inclined. When the lineup hits, this venue packs real heat and keeps the dance floor moving all night.
3.8 stars, 52 reviews. Very nice dancers. Suburban gentlemen's club.