Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Retro bowling alley and billiards lounge on the Oak Lawn/Evergreen Park border. Late-night bowling with DJ sets. Classic sports pub fare, custom pizzas, wings. Playful, social, rowdy.
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.
Classic Roscoe Village pub with a jukebox, pool table, patio, and some of the best bar food in the neighborhood. No pretense, no gimmicks -- just a local favorite that does the basics better than most.
An airy Wicker Park hangout with a pool table, friendly staff, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes you stay longer than planned. Gold Star Bar is a Division Street staple for casual nights with friends. Grab a booth, rack up the balls, and let the evening unfold.
Kings Dining & Entertainment in River North transforms a historic ballpark into Chicago's top bowling destination with 20 lanes, dual bars, and elevated dining. This 27,000-square-foot playground rivals any nightlife venue, offering billiards, 50+ screens, and serious craft cocktails for the discerning crowd.
Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub has been a River North institution since 1993, packed with 45+ TVs and 28 satellite feeds so you can catch any game from any seat in the house. Famous for their legendary Pterodactyl Wings and voted a top restaurant by Restaurant Guru four years running, this is the spot for serious sports fans and late-night revelers alike. Open as late as 5am on Saturdays with pool tables and private party space, Mother Hubbard's delivers an unbeatable game-day atmosphere in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Neighborhood hideaway bar on the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood border. Classic homemade pub food, tavern wings, billiards. Relaxed, quiet, friendly, unhurried.
Neighborhood bar with pool tables, darts, pinball, and a solid beer selection. Unpretentious dive that stays open late. The kind of place where you end up staying way longer than planned.