Chicago Late Night
72 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Anteprima
Rustic, seasonally driven Italian restaurant in Andersonville where the menu changes weekly based on what the farms are growing -- intimate BYOB-friendly dining at its best.
Avondale Bowl
Retro 8-lane bowling alley with craft cocktails, local brews, and frozen White Russians -- manual scoring and vintage vibes make it a true date-night gem.
Bar Roma
Roman-inspired wine bar and restaurant in Andersonville with house-made pasta, wood-fired dishes, Italian-focused craft cocktails, and a daily happy hour that draws the neighborhood in.
Begyle Brewing
Small-batch craft brewery on Malt Row with a dog-friendly taproom, board games, skee-ball, and rotating food trucks -- a chill neighborhood hangout in North Center's Ravenswood Industrial Corridor.
Big Jones
Farm-to-table Southern restaurant in Andersonville sourcing from 40+ local farms for coastal Lowcountry and Cajun classics -- refined comfort with deep roots.
Bistro Campagne
Charming French bistro tucked into Lincoln Square with a beautiful garden patio, classic Provencal dishes, and a wine list that makes it one of the best date-night restaurants on the north side.
Boka
Michelin-starred Lincoln Park fine-dining destination with a warm, garden-enclosed setting and Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal American tasting menus -- the ultimate date night.
Carol's Pub
Official site confirms address/contact and recurring events; exact everyday hours were not surfaced in snippet, so treat hours as needs-confirmation.
Chicago Kalbi
Albany Park's premier Korean and Japanese BBQ restaurant with tabletop grilling, quality meats, and a cozy atmosphere -- dinner service Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5pm.
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
German American cultural center in Lincoln Square hosting 150+ events per year including monthly Open Haus nights with drinks, dancing, and trivia, plus Oktoberfest and a rooftop Skyline Lounge.
Derno's
Official ordering page surfaces current hours; social bio markets the after-2am identity.
Diversey River Bowl
Late-night 36-lane bowling alley with a full bar that goes 21+ after 9 PM, open until 2 AM weeknights and 3 AM Saturdays.
Dove's Luncheonette
Retro Wicker Park luncheonette blending Southern and Mexican flavors with a tequila-and-mezcal bar program, spinning vinyl on the turntable all service long.
Dovetail Brewery
Award-winning old-world brewery on Malt Row offering European-style lagers and ales, hands-on brewery tours with century-old equipment, and a cozy taproom open until 11 PM.
Elixir Andersonville
Intimate cocktail lounge in Andersonville celebrating the art of the cocktail with fresh seasonal ingredients, elevated small plates, and a moody ambiance built for lingering.
Ella Elli
Named Food & Wine's most romantic restaurant in Illinois -- a Lakeview lounge with fireplace, deep wine list, and French-Italian small plates built for lingering.
Emporium Arcade Bar
Chicago's original arcade bar with vintage games, pinball machines, a curated craft beer and cocktail program, DJs, and live music in a mural-covered Wicker Park space open until 3 AM Saturdays.
Farm Bar Ravenswood
Casual farm-to-table restaurant on Malt Row serving locally sourced seasonal dishes with craft cocktails and a neighborhood-friendly atmosphere -- a solid weeknight dinner option in Ravenswood.
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
One of Chicago's oldest continuously operating taverns since 1904, serving Cajun-accented food, ribs, and pizza with a spacious beer garden and a late-night license that keeps it open until 4am.
Four Moon Tavern
Classic Roscoe Village pub with a jukebox, pool table, patio, and some of the best bar food in the neighborhood -- a no-pretense local favorite open until midnight weeknights and 1am weekends.
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Cash only per official FAQ.
Half Acre Beer Company
One of Chicago's most respected craft breweries with a taproom, full kitchen, and beer garden on Malt Row -- fresh pours, brewery tours, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe steps from Lincoln Square.
Hamburger Mary's
LGBTQ+ gourmet burger joint and drag show venue in Edgewater, reopened in 2025 with dinner, weekend brunch, and the legendary drag entertainment that made it an Andersonville icon for 14 years.
Handlebar
Wicker Park's beloved vegan-vegetarian bar and restaurant serving scratch-made comfort food with a full bar and beer garden until midnight every night.