7 bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Ukrainian Village's Beauty Bar is a retro salon-turned-nightclub with pink-hued interiors, disco balls, martinis, and DJs spinning Y2K classics. If you want to dance to Destiny's Child on a Saturday night, this is the move.
Upscale neighborhood bar and grill in Lincoln Square. Gourmet pot pies, elevated burgers, wraps, and specialty martinis. Down-to-earth, festive, vibrant.
Upscale, intimate, and sleek South Loop martini bar. Black-owned with top-tier live jazz and R&B musicians. Known for its classy atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails.
Downtown Lemont's charming speakeasy-style parlour has been crafting martinis and pouring curated wines for five-plus years in an intimate setting. One Eleven is the south suburb's hidden gem for a proper date-night cocktail.
South-suburban lounge pouring 30-plus specialty martinis alongside soul-food-inspired pub fare in a grown-folks atmosphere. Free live bands Thursday and Friday, Feel Good Fridays with DJ Wyld Chyld, Hip House Saturdays with DJ Roc, and a catered soul-food jazz brunch on the first Sunday of each month.
# Topgolf Swing Suite 900 | Streeterville The 6th-floor Swing Suite at 900 N Michigan is where Streeterville's competitive set goes to settle scores over golf simulators and virtual sports—think zombie dodgeball between martinis. Full bar and elevated food menu keep things classy while you're crushing it at the virtual fairway. Best late-night option when you want gaming without leaving the architectural showcase that is North Michigan Avenue.
Naperville's go-to date-night spot sits above Potter's Place with dim lighting, elegant decor, and a martini menu that goes deep. Two-Nine sets itself apart from every other downtown Naperville bar with an intimate cocktail-lounge atmosphere built for conversation.