Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
located in the heart of Lakeview, Farm Bar offers a refined yet approachable dining experience with a farm-to-table menu that highlights the season's freshest ingredients. With a cozy, rustic ambiance and an ever-rotating selection of small plates and craft cocktails, it's the perfect spot to unwind after a night out in Chicago.
Casual farm-to-table cooking on Malt Row with locally sourced seasonal dishes and craft cocktails in a friendly Ravenswood setting. A solid weeknight dinner anchor that makes you feel good about what you're eating.
Fat Daddyz is a popular live music venue in Bridgeview, known for hosting tribute shows and special events. It offers a vibrant atmosphere for nightlife enthusiasts, with a focus on live performances and community events.
Fathom is a queer-owned dive bar in Lakeview from the couple behind Dorothy, Chicago's first lesbian-owned hospitality group. Nautical-themed with portholes, ship art, and dart boards — grab a daiquiri or a $5 PBR and settle in.
Division Street's go-to sports bar with an absurd number of draft beers, TVs on every wall, and bar food that punches above its weight. Fatpour's 1,300+ reviews back up what locals already know — it's the best spot to catch a game in Wicker Park. Wings, beer, and shouting at the screen, as intended.
Orland Park's high-energy sports bar keeps 20-plus drafts flowing alongside a premium spirits selection and full pub menu until 2 AM daily. Wall-to-wall screens and a loyal local crowd make Fatties the south suburb's living room for game nights.
Energetic, neon-lit retro soul lounge and rib shack pulsing with deep rhythm tracks. Baby back slab ribs, jumbo buffalo wings, fried catfish, and signature rum punch.
Venue in North Center at 4020 North Rockwell Street.
High-energy late-night lounge in downtown Naperville. Sports tavern fare, jumbo wings, custom burgers. Summer DJ dance parties and karaoke showcases Thu-Sat after 9PM. Rowdy, loud, lively.
High-octane party atmosphere featuring a massive retractable roof, industrial design, and an energetic live DJ spinning loud 90s and 2000s throwbacks. Known for ribeye tacos, vegan non-asada tacos, red snapper fish tacos, and brisket nachos.
Venue in West Loop at 180 North Morgan Street.
Nightclub in Logan Square at 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue.
The Field Museum in Chicago offers a captivating blend of world-class exhibits and engaging, after-hours experiences, transforming its iconic architecture into a top for exclusive events. With its renowned collections and innovative programming, it stands as a unique destination for discerning nightlife enthusiasts seeking culture and sophistication in the heart of Chicago.
A neighborhood bar and grill on Milwaukee Avenue in the Sauganash community, offering a laid-back spot for drinks and food with daily hours until 2 AM.
Schaumburg's Irish sports pub brings barbingo on Tuesdays, DJ-spun dance sets on Fridays, and a crowd that keeps the energy high all week. Finn McCool's pairs cold pints and a full pub menu with wall-to-wall screens for the suburban sports faithful.
Fulton Market's Fioretta blends Italian steakhouse elegance with live jazz and lounge performances Thursday through Saturday. The stunning dining room fills with smooth melodies from 6:30 to 9 PM — perfect for a date night that doesn't try too hard.
One of Chicago's oldest continuously operating taverns since 1904, Fireside serves Cajun-accented food, ribs, and pizza with a spacious beer garden in Edgewater. The 4am license makes it one of the few late-night options this far north.
Where smoked meats meet craft beer in Alsip. Firewater pairs its BBQ with a rotating tap list that makes this more than just a pit stop — it's a destination. The brewpub format means you can settle in for a proper evening of brisket, cold pints, and zero pretension.
Craft beer hub and gastropub in the South Loop with an impressive rotating tap list that showcases local and regional breweries. First Draft is the neighborhood's go-to for beer geeks and casual drinkers alike, with solid food to match.
Fitzgerald's Nightclub in Berwyn has been a roots music destination since 1980. The patio, sidebar, and main room host jazz, blues, Americana, and Latin music. Mariachi brunch, Wednesday night jazz, and a legendary Grateful Dead night.
Downtown Evanston's go-to rooftop bar serves craft cocktails and open-air dining perched above the Davis Street dining district. The lively happy-hour scene makes it the best place on the North Shore to catch a sunset with a drink in hand.
River North's got a serious contender for your late-night scene: Five Iron Golf pairs Trackman simulator bays with a legit sports bar setup, so you're swinging clubs and throwing back drinks until 1 AM on weekends without needing a handicap to show up. Whether you're working on your swing or just looking to compete with your crew, the lessons and evaluations keep things fresh beyond the usual bar circuit.