Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Bar in Streeterville at 120 East Delaware Place.
Classy and energetic River North jazz club with excellent drinks paired with blistering, fast-paced traditional and modern Chicago jazz performances. A full dinner menu complements nightly shows.
Bar 91 is a River North bar and lounge offering cocktails and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Chicago's nightlife corridor.
Bar in River North at 530 North La Salle Drive.
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.
Upscale cocktail lounge tucked inside the Waldorf Astoria on Walton Street. Bernard's channels old-money sophistication with plush seating, expert bartenders, and a clubby atmosphere that makes you feel like you should be wearing a blazer. Late-night weekends bring a livelier energy without losing the polish.
Bustling, legendary late-night blues club in River North with an enthusiastic crowd dancing to world-class local bands. Operating since 1985, it offers authentic Chicago Blues every night.
Vintage speakeasy in the South Loop that pairs Prohibition-era cocktails with karaoke nights, creating the rare combination of craft drinks and unhinged fun. Brando's nails the speakeasy aesthetic without taking itself too seriously.
Legendary Irish tavern and Gold Coast institution on Division Street since 1961. The quirky, eccentric decor changes with the seasons, the drinks are strong, and the crowd is a mix of regulars and first-timers who all end up having the same great time.
Pre-Prohibition cocktail lounge inside The Drake Hotel that has been serving classic drinks since 1933. Coq d'Or is old-school Chicago at its finest -- dark wood, leather booths, and bartenders who know their craft. One of the few bars in the city that genuinely feels unchanged by time.
Bar in River North at 100 W Grand Ave.
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.
Velvet-draped vintage cocktail bar in River North with a hidden Library lounge downstairs. Old-fashioneds, dim lighting, and the feel of drinking in a private collection. One of the best date bars in the city.
High-energy Gold Coast lounge with live DJs and bottle service on Division Street. The kind of place that draws a well-dressed crowd ready to go late into the night with a proper sound system and VIP sections that deliver.
Modern neighborhood cafe and bar in the South Loop with creative cocktails that punch above their weight. Half Sour bridges the gap between daytime coffee spot and evening cocktail destination, with a relaxed vibe that makes it an easy go-to any day of the week.
Interactive, wild dual-piano sing-along bar with massive novelty bucket drinks and extreme crowd engagement. A high-energy River North party destination.
River North's year-round rooftop keeps the party going with heated igloos in winter and expansive open-air space in summer. IO Godfrey's craft cocktails and skyline views make it a go-to for after-work drinks and weekend celebrations alike.
Parked right on the Chicago Riverwalk in the Loop, Island Party Hut serves up bottomless mimosa brunches and tropical energy in the heart of downtown. When the weather cooperates, there's no better spot to day-drink on the river.
Chicago's second-oldest continuously operating tavern, holding it down in the South Loop since 1890. Kasey's is the neighborhood bar that survived Prohibition, two World Wars, and every trend. Come for the great beer selection and stay for the no-nonsense atmosphere.
LondonHouse's tri-level rooftop overlooking the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue is one of the city's most photographed cocktail spots. The views from this Magnificent Mile perch are legitimately iconic, and the drinks rise to the occasion.
Bar in Old Town at 213 West Institute Place.
Massive industrial club-lounge layout with state-of-the-art acoustics and a heavy party atmosphere. Skirt Steak Tacos, Premium Ceviche, Artisan Tequila Cocktails, Mezcal Flights.
Bar in River North at 600 West Chicago Avenue.