4 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
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.
Boutique craft cocktail lounge in Lincoln Square. Gourmet smash burgers, specialty hummus, charcuterie boards. Sophisticated, intimate, moody, romantic.
Intimate Art Deco Cuban-inspired cocktail lounge on Elm Street in the Gold Coast. Sparrow mixes Caribbean-inflected cocktails in a moody, beautifully designed space that feels like a hidden Havana parlor. The kind of bar where you settle in for the night.
Intimate artisanal craft cocktail bar on Lincoln Ave in Skokie. Small batch spirits, creative seasonal menus, and a cozy atmosphere.