Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Bandit is a sleek Chicago cocktail bar hosting happy hours, networking events, and social gatherings.
A craft beer paradise with a rotating draft list that beer nerds obsess over and a food menu to match. Bangers & Lace has earned its 900+ reviews with a knowledgeable staff, cozy patio, and some of the best sausage-and-beer pairings on Division Street. Hopheads, this is your spot.
Craft brewery inside a restored 1865 landmark building in downtown Tinley Park. Meticulously crafted house brews, scratch-made shared plates, and live music on the patio. Artisanal, historical, social.
Mount Greenwood’s Bar 106 is a no-frills sports bar where locals gather for heated outdoor seats, wall-to-wall TVs, and a laid-back tavern scene that stays open until midnight. No need to hunt for the game—every screen’s got something on, and the vibe’s just right for staying late.
Nightclub in Chinatown at 2244 South Michigan Avenue.
Bar 91 is a River North bar and lounge offering cocktails and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Chicago's nightlife corridor.
A neighborhood bar and sports lounge on Ashland Avenue in Washington Heights, open evenings for drinks and game watching.
A transformative 19.3-acre South Side campus in Jackson Park honoring the 44th President of the United States. The Obama Presidential Center features a one-of-a-kind Museum, a public branch of the Chicago Public Library, a recreation center, and expansive green space designed for the community. Built on the South Side where the Obamas' journey began, the campus hosts cultural programs, exhibitions, and public events throughout the year.
Loft-party vibes meet craft cocktails at this Chicago Avenue lounge on the Ukrainian Village strip. Comfy couches, creative drinks, and a sexy atmosphere that fills up fast once the sun goes down.
Barcocina brings lively Mexican coastal cooking to West Town with a standout bottomless brunch featuring two hours of unlimited drinks alongside birria tacos and fresh ceviches.
Bar Mar offers a vibrant nightlife experience with a focus on great food and service. Located in a prime spot on the river, it's a popular spot for late-night dining and drinks.
Bar in River North at 530 North La Salle Drive.
A cash-only Beverly institution that's been pouring pints for the South Side's Irish community for generations. Barney Callaghan's is the real deal — no pretension, no craft cocktail menu, just honest drinks and the kind of neighborhood warmth that chain bars can't replicate. Bring cash.
Bar Pendry offers a moody, intimate setting with a curated art collection and a lavish double-sided fireplace, making it a perfect spot for conversation and small gatherings after dark. Its classic Chicago hotel bar ambiance, combined with a curated selection of drinks, makes it a premier downtown cocktail destination.
Barraco's Evergreen Park is the ultimate 24-hour food anchor on the South Side, serving Italian favorites and pizza around the clock at 3701 W. 95th Street. With a full sports bar, spacious banquet and party room, and catering services, this location is one of seven Barraco's spots across the Chicagoland area. Open seven days a week with no closing time, it is the go-to destination when hunger strikes at any hour of the night.
Wine and cheese parlor in Lakeview with a small-plates menu. Curated wine list, artisanal cheese selections, and a quiet, intimate setting for a relaxed evening.
Comedy club in Lakeview at 2831 North Broadway.
Barrio is a modern mexican-american in River North, serving Chicago's downtown side.
This Roman-inspired wine bar on Andersonville's Clark Street strip pairs house-made pasta and wood-fired dishes with Italian-focused craft cocktails. The daily happy hour pulls in the neighborhood crowd, and the candlelit dining room is a proper date-night spot.
Upscale Italian dining at Old Orchard in Skokie. Part of the DineAmic hospitality group. Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails.
West Loop's Bar Takito mixes Latin-inspired cocktails with shareable bites in a space that buzzes from happy hour through late night. The 3-6 PM happy hour pulls a solid after-work crowd, but the real energy kicks in once the sun goes down on Randolph Street.
BaseCamp Pub keeps it raw in Lakeview with underground DJ nights, punk shows, and the kind of divey energy that bigger venues can't replicate. Cheap drinks, loud music, no pretense.
BASSLINE is a South Side Chicago event venue known for hosting R&B day parties, live music events, and nightlife experiences along the Michigan Avenue corridor.
River North's most seductive steakhouse wraps bone-in ribeyes, live jazz, and dim speakeasy glamour into one of the hardest reservations in the city. The old-school cocktails hit as hard as the bill, and every detail — from the red leather booths to the tableside presentation — says this is a proper grown-up night out.