Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
New Orleans-themed lively venue with a beer garden and live music. Brings the French Quarter south of Chicago with Cajun-inspired food, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere.
A craft beer paradise with a rotating draft list that beer nerds obsess over and a food menu to match. Bangers & Lace has earned its 900+ reviews with a knowledgeable staff, cozy patio, and some of the best sausage-and-beer pairings on Division Street. Hopheads, this is your spot.
Craft brewery inside a restored 1865 landmark building in downtown Tinley Park. Meticulously crafted house brews, scratch-made shared plates, and live music on the patio. Artisanal, historical, social.
A small-batch craft brewery on Malt Row with a dog-friendly taproom, board games, skee-ball, and rotating food trucks -- Begyle is North Center's most chill neighborhood hangout in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor.
Oak Forest’s Blarney Stone Pub has been pouring craft beers and hosting open mics since ’94—think 40 drafts, 80+ bottles, and a kitchen open ’til 2am. A neighborhood staple with live tunes every week, it’s where locals sip pints and stumble into impromptu performances.
City Works Eatery & Pour House is your spot for serious craft beer hunting—90-plus rotating taps showcase Chicago's best breweries alongside national heavyweights in a buzzing sports-bar vibe. The elevated pub food hits different when you're pairing it with a cold local IPA in Schaumburg's most reliable beer destination.
A gritty rock-and-roll bar that doubles as a live music venue for punk, metal, and alternative acts on Chicago's near West Side. Cobra Lounge serves up cold beer, solid bar food, and the kind of sweaty, loud nights that Division Street's polish can't replicate. For the counterculture crowd.
Rick Bayless's West Loop brewery-taqueria pairs award-winning craft beer with wood-fired tacos al carbon in a casual Fulton Market setting. Cruz Blanca's margaritas and fresh-off-the-grill tacos make it one of the neighborhood's most satisfying quick stops.
# Dovetail Brewery Pilsen's Dovetail Brewery is where craft beer obsessives go to geek out over authentic European lagers brewed on genuinely vintage equipment—their guided tours are as educational as they are Instagram-worthy. The dimly lit taproom stays open until 11 PM, making it the perfect pit stop before hitting up the neighborhood's Latin clubs and galleries.
Nordic and Belgian-inspired craft brewery and winery in the Motor Row District. Co-fermented wines, double dry-hopped lagers, and exploratory brews by two Lagunitas alums. Dogs welcome, BYOF.
Emporium's Fulton Market outpost drops retro arcade cabinets and craft beer into the heart of the West Loop dining scene. It stays open late for the post-dinner crowd, making it the ideal second stop on a Randolph Street night.
The biggest Emporium location in Chicago packs the city's largest collection of classic arcade games, pool tables, and pinball alongside craft beer until 3am on Saturdays. Logan Square's ultimate low-key hang for competitive types.
Ukrainian Village's beloved dive bar has just enough updated charm to keep things interesting -- craft beer on tap, a loyal neighborhood following, and the kind of low-key energy that keeps the place buzzing until 2am.
Where smoked meats meet craft beer in Alsip. Firewater pairs its BBQ with a rotating tap list that makes this more than just a pit stop — it's a destination. The brewpub format means you can settle in for a proper evening of brisket, cold pints, and zero pretension.
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.
# Flipside Brewing Flipside Brewing on 183rd Street is the blue-collar answer to craft beer snobbery—they're brewing legit small-batch stuff in-house while slinging proper comfort food that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. South siders know it as the essential stop before catching a show, where the pints flow cold and the crowd keeps it real. It's the kind of brewpub that gets better the more you go, packed with folks who actually live in the neighborhood instead of Instagram tourists.
Voted number-one brewpub in America, Forbidden Root is Chicago's first botanic brewery crafting beers infused with herbs, spices, and botanicals on the West Town strip. The full dinner menu and unique pours make it a standout on any night-out itinerary.
Craft beer bar and kitchen in Lincoln Square core. Gourmet pub burgers, hand-cut fries, and an extensive craft tap list. Relaxed, foodie, sports-focused.
Orland Park's signature dinner-and-drinks destination pairs a creative New American menu with a craft beer selection and a buzzing social scene. This upscale gastropub has become the south suburbs' go-to for a proper night out.
With 50 taps and over 150 bottles spanning the globe, this is a craft beer obsessive's paradise. Late-night weekend hours, gourmet pub fare, and a judgment-free zone for debating hops and malt profiles until 1 AM.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago offers a sophisticated blend of Irish heritage and modern craft beer culture, featuring a sleek taproom and curated selection of premium brews. The venue elevates nightlife with live music, exclusive events, and a refined atmosphere that appeals to discerning patrons.
One of Chicago's most respected craft breweries anchors Malt Row with a taproom, full kitchen, and beer garden steps from Lincoln Square. Fresh pours, brewery tours, and a neighborhood vibe that never tries too hard.
# Handlebar Wicker Park's go-to spot for creative plant-based cocktails and craft beers in a no-pretense setting that draws everyone from tattooed regulars to West Loop transplants. Their scratch-made comfort food actually tastes good—not like you're settling—and the beer garden keeps the scene buzzing until midnight. Hit it for late-night eats and drinks without the velvet-rope vibe that plagues most Chicago nightlife.
Headquarters Beercade in River North packs dozens of free-play classic arcade games and pinball machines into a massive space with craft beer on tap. All games are free with a drink purchase — which makes the second round a very easy sell.