239 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Gold Coast's Hangge-Uppe is a bi-level party bar where each floor spins a different genre — current hits upstairs, 80s rock downstairs, and a casual energy throughout. It's the kind of place where you end up staying three hours longer than planned.
A quirky bar known for its live music and community events.
Tucked just off Division in Humboldt Park, The Hi-Lo delivers some of the best cocktails on the West Side at prices that feel almost too fair. The service is fabulous, the beer list respectable, and the atmosphere strikes that rare balance between polished and unpretentious. A neighborhood treasure.
Know the secret entrance near 5121 Food Hall in Hyde Park (south)? The Hyde’s password-protected speakeasy hides custom cocktails behind a discreet door, open until 2am weekdays and 3am weekends—prohibition-era vibes with a modern twist.
The southwest suburbs' favorite Irish pub since 2012 draws a loyal crowd with trivia on Wednesdays and karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a neighborhood anchor that doesn't try to be anything other than a great local bar.
A unique bar and music venue that hosts a variety of performances and events.
A legendary blues club featuring live music seven nights a week.
A comedy club with a bar that stays open late, known for its stand-up shows.
Combines a bar with a comedy club, offering a unique night out.
South-suburban lounge pouring 30-plus specialty martinis alongside soul-food-inspired pub fare in a grown-folks atmosphere. Free live bands Thursday and Friday, Feel Good Fridays with DJ Wyld Chyld, Hip House Saturdays with DJ Roc, and a catered soul-food jazz brunch on the first Sunday of each month.
Historic Gold Coast dive bar with peanut shell floors and a 4AM license that has kept Division Street alive for decades. The Lodge is the real deal -- no pretense, cheap drinks, and open later than almost anywhere else in the neighborhood.
Lakeview’s The Long Room is a local haunt where craft beer meets board games in a laid-back, neighborhood vibe. Skip the crowds—this spot’s all about quality brews and easygoing banter with regulars.
Bucktown’s west side hides a travel-hungry tavern where beer geeks and early risers collide—The Map Room’s 1,500+ tap selection and 6:30am coffee runs keep it alive long after the last flight departs.
West Town’s hidden gem: a sliver-thin space that’s been pouring bold, old-school cocktails since ’95, tucked between Wicker Park’s buzz and the river’s edge. Open late, but never crowded—locals know the wait’s worth it for a drink in a room smaller than your average kitchen.
The Meadowlark is a craft cocktail speakeasy in Logan Square, serving Chicago's north side.
The New Apartment Lounge in Greater Grand Crossing hasn’t changed since 1980—same dim lighting, same soulful jazz, same Tuesday night saxophone rituals that drew Von Freeman and his crew. Skip the tourist traps; this South Side gem feels like stepping into a living history lesson, where the music’s older than the neighborhood itself.
# The Northcott Liquorette Duck into this speakeasy in downtown Naperville and you're stepping into a legit Prohibition fantasy—absinthe fountains, boozy teapots, and a whiskey collection that'll make collectors weep. The intimate setup moves fast, so lock in your reservation or risk getting shut out. Come thirsty and ready to play along with the old-school cocktail theater.
Famous for its eclectic decor and local art, plus a great beer selection.
Theory is a versatile Chicago bar and event space hosting fundraisers, social events, and nightlife experiences.
Logan Square's beloved late-night dive stays open until 4 AM with strong drinks, a no-pretense atmosphere, and a dance floor that doesn't really get going until midnight. The Owl is a Chicago institution for night owls who like their bars real.
Inventive cocktails and a friendly, knowledgeable staff make The Press Room one of the West Loop's most respected bars. The menu pushes boundaries without being gimmicky, and the industrial-chic space on Washington Blvd sets the right mood. A cocktail enthusiast's dream spot.
Hyde Parks premier live music venue and restaurant. Multi-level space with a concert hall, full restaurant, and rooftop. Features jazz, R&B, soul, and DJ nights with craft cocktails.
South Shore’s hidden gem, The Quarry Event Center, turns Fridays into a smoky, soulful affair with live jazz that’s as much about the rhythm as the romance. This South Side staple draws locals for its intimate, grown-and-sexy energy—think saxophones, whiskey, and a crowd that knows the neighborhood’s heartbeat.
Blue Island’s Rock Island Public House is a converted gem with 16 rotating craft beer taps, wine on draft, and hand-crafted cocktails until 2am. Food trucks flock to its unique space, making it a late-night staple for suburb revelers.