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72 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.

Anteprima

Italian · Andersonville

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.

5316 N Clark St, Chicago
773-506-9990

Avondale Bowl

Bowling Alley / Cocktail Bar · Avondale

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.

3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
708-505-5634

Bar Roma

Italian Wine Bar · Andersonville

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.

5101 N Clark St, Chicago
773-942-7572

Begyle Brewing

Brewery Taproom · North Center

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.

1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago
773-661-6963

Big Jones

Southern/Cajun · Andersonville
all ages

Farm-to-table Southern restaurant in Andersonville sourcing from 40+ local farms for coastal Lowcountry and Cajun classics -- refined comfort with deep roots.

5347 N Clark St, Chicago
773-275-5725

Bistro Campagne

French Bistro · Lincoln Square

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.

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
773-271-6100

Boka

Seasonal American · Lincoln Park
all ages

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.

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago
312-337-6070

Carol's Pub

honky-tonk/live music bar · Uptown
Late

Official site confirms address/contact and recurring events; exact everyday hours were not surfaced in snippet, so treat hours as needs-confirmation.

4659 N Clark St, Chicago
773-754-8000

Chicago Kalbi

Korean / Japanese BBQ · Albany Park

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.

3752 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
773-604-8183

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

Cultural Center / Event Venue · Lincoln Square

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.

4740 N Western Ave, Chicago
773-561-9181

Derno's

pizza/wings bar · Lincoln Park
Late

Official ordering page surfaces current hours; social bio markets the after-2am identity.

506 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago

Diversey River Bowl

Bowling Alley / Bar · Bucktown

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.

2211 W Diversey Ave, Chicago
773-227-5800

Dove's Luncheonette

Southern-Mexican fusion · Wicker Park
all ages

Retro Wicker Park luncheonette blending Southern and Mexican flavors with a tequila-and-mezcal bar program, spinning vinyl on the turntable all service long.

1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago
773-645-4060

Dovetail Brewery

Brewery Taproom · Ravenswood

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.

1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago
773-683-1414

Elixir Andersonville

Cocktail Lounge · 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.

1509 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago
773-654-1369

Ella Elli

Mediterranean wine bar · Lakeview
all ages

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.

1349 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago
773-935-3552

Emporium Arcade Bar

Arcade Bar / Barcade · Wicker Park

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.

1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
312-450-0246

Farm Bar Ravenswood

Farm-to-Table American · 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.

1970 W Montrose Ave, Chicago
773-770-9081

Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

Cajun / Late-Night Tavern · Edgewater

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.

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
773-561-7433

Four Moon Tavern

Neighborhood Pub · Roscoe Village

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.

1847 W Roscoe St, Chicago
773-929-6666

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

jazz club · Uptown
Late

Cash only per official FAQ.

4802 N Broadway, Chicago
773-878-5552

Half Acre Beer Company

Brewery Taproom · Lincoln Square

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.

2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago
773-754-8488

Hamburger Mary's

Burgers / Drag Shows · Edgewater

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.

1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago
773-754-0524

Handlebar

Vegan/Vegetarian comfort · Wicker Park
all ages

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.

2311 W North Ave, Chicago
773-384-9546
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