Bars, restaurants, clubs, and venues open after 5. Hours, phone numbers, and vibes included.
Barrio is a modern mexican-american in River North, serving Chicago's downtown side.
Rowdy, ultra-popular, and lively bourbon and taco oasis in Wicker Park. Energetic DJs spin classic country, soul, and rock records on vinyl to a packed crowd. Known for al pastor tacos, carne asada tacos, queso fundido, and micheladas.
Virtue Hospitality's Hyde Park gem serves seriously crafted agave cocktails and small-bite botanas in a space that actually feels like a proper escape—not some Instagram fever dream. Skip the Loop lounges and grab a date-night cocktail here where the bartenders know their mezcal from their tequila. The tropical drinks hit different when you're tucked into this corner of the South Side.
Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in Pilsen.
An agave-forward cocktail bar on Milwaukee Ave that transitions from specialty coffee by day to mezcal and tequila cocktails by night, open until 2am. Logan Square's answer to wanting great drinks without the pretense.
High-octane party atmosphere featuring a massive retractable roof, industrial design, and an energetic live DJ spinning loud 90s and 2000s throwbacks. Known for ribeye tacos, vegan non-asada tacos, red snapper fish tacos, and brisket nachos.
Venue in West Loop at 180 North Morgan Street.
Nightclub in Logan Square at 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue.
Hip, dimly lit Pilsen hotspot with rustic art-filled decor and a dedicated downstairs mezcal cellar. Quesabirria Tacos, Fish Tacos, Fresh Ceviche, Habanero Salsa Flights.
Tuco and Flandie is a gourmet taco bar in Lincoln Park, serving Chicago's north side.