364 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
An agave-forward cocktail bar on Milwaukee Ave that transitions from specialty coffee by day to mezcal and tequila cocktails by night, open until 2am. Logan Square's answer to wanting great drinks without the pretense.
Ukrainian Village's beloved dive bar has just enough updated charm to keep things interesting -- craft beer on tap, a loyal neighborhood following, and the kind of low-key energy that keeps the place buzzing until 2am.
# Falcon Inn Head to Hyde Park's grittiest watering hole for $3 PBRs and a raw, unvarnished slice of South Side nightlife—order pizza through the window to Cholie's next door and settle in with a crowd that doesn't do pretense. This is dive bar authenticity in its purest form, where the drinks are cheap, the vibe is real, and you'll actually meet people instead of posing for Instagram.
3.6 stars, 255 reviews. $10-60. The dancers are hot and the drag queens are stunningly talented. Boystown nightclub.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
# Five Iron Golf - River North 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.
Flaco's Tacos is a fast-casual street tacos in Gold Coast, serving Chicago's downtown side.
Social darts with digital scoring, craft cocktails, and shareable plates. Groups of 4-15. Semi-private oches. Walk-ins welcome weekdays, book weekends.
Classic Roscoe Village pub with a jukebox, pool table, patio, and some of the best bar food in the neighborhood. No pretense, no gimmicks -- just a local favorite that does the basics better than most.
The furthest-flung outpost of the Fox's pizza dynasty. Same tavern-style thin crust that put Fox's on the map, same Irish pub warmth, just further south in Mokena. The large pizzas are hearty and the vibe is South Side transplant — regulars who grew up on Fox's in Beverly and brought the tradition with them to the suburbs.
The Fox's empire expands to Orland Park with the same legendary thin crust tavern-style pizza that made them a South Side institution. Perfectly crispy crust, great sauce, and the Irish pub vibe that the Fox family has been perfecting since 1964. Grab a booth, order a pie, and settle in for the evening.
Delicious sauce and great crust. Beverly location of the beloved South Side pizza chain.
Fulton Market Kitchen is a art gallery restaurant in West Loop, serving Chicago's west side.
Furious Spoon in Wicker Park blends hip-hop attitude with bold ramen — creative toppings, a beer list, and late-night hours that make it perfect pre-bar fuel. Order the OG Tonkotsu and let the bass line do the rest.
Bucktown's neighborhood bar since 1988 hosts nightly live music spanning jazz, punk, and comedy in an intimate, art-filled room. It's scrappy, unpretentious, and still one of the best spots to catch a random great show on the North Side.
Brookfield's Galloping Ghost holds the title of largest arcade in the country — over 900 machines, all on free play with one flat admission. No booze, no gimmicks, just row after row of classic cabinets that'll teleport you back to 1987.
Game Night Out in Lakeview stocks board games, party games, and interactive experiences in a BYOB-friendly setting. Bring your own bottles, grab a stack of games, and settle in — perfect for double dates and friend groups who want something beyond another bar.
Garcia's Chicago is a Lincoln Square live music venue known for hosting Americana, blues, rock, and roots music in an intimate bar setting.
Authentic Mexican dining in Lincoln Square with live jazz and music events. Massive margaritas, sizzling fajitas, tacos. Soulful, vibrant, foodie. A neighborhood institution.