Venues
73 venues
aliveOne
Half-price happy hour; back-room shows
Arbella
Known for its artfully crafted cocktails and shareable global bites served in a chic lounge setting. It’s a top late-night cocktail bar that balances sophistication with friendly, approachable energy.
TonightBandit
5-8 Happy Hour
Barstool River North
High-energy day-to-night parties that blend sports bar chaos with DJ-driven nightlife and nonstop crowd energy.
Benchmark
Bar dining, happy hour, game-day crowd, retractable roof patio
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Hidden speakeasy, Latin vibes, social crowd
Butch McGuire's
Chicago institution since 1961; holiday décor; very late hours
Carbon
Award-winning pre-Prohibition cocktail bar
Celeste
Known for its four unique levels - each with its own vibe - including a garden rooftop, an elegant supper club, a moody cocktail lounge, and a hidden disco.
Cell Block
Theme nights; back bar opens nightly
Chalet
DJ lounge upstairs, group hangout spot, Apres-ski lodge theme
D
TonightDeclan's
$3 tacos | $5 modelo
Delilah's
Massive whiskey selection; late nights
Electric Hotel
Known for its late hours and sleek visuals, a top-tier sound system, and consistely packed attendance.
Elixir Lounge
Intimate craft-cocktail spot next to Hydrate
Emporium Arcade Bar
Vintage arcade games + frequent DJ/live events
Esmé
Art-driven tasting menus; bar program
Estereo FM
Latin American spirits and agave-forward cocktails
Federales
Ice shot rituals, rowdy open-air courtyard, day parties
Fireplace Inn
Ribs, large cocktails; long-running Old Town spot
Friends of Friends
Unique cocktails and outdoor patio area
Ghost Donkey
Distinctive agave‑cocktail program and theatrical presentations
Gilt Bar
Candle-lit dining room, strong cocktail/wine program
Gold Coast Social
Southern bites, bottomless brunch, live music entertainment
Good Night John Boy
DJ-driven throwback nights; bottle service
Happy Camper Pizza
Thin-crust pies, big group energy, daily happy hour
Happy Camper Pizza - Wrigleyville
Happy hour (Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00), group-friendly
Hopsmith Chicago
Very late hours; big game-day crowd
Hubbard Inn
Known for its seamless blend of European-style dining, bottomless brunches, after-work cocktals, and late-night club nights upstairs.
HVAC Pub
Lively pub/nightclub hybrid atmosphere in a two level layout
Innjoy
Wings, retro dance parties, game days
Joy District
Known for being a full-package nightlife spot - offering dinner, DJs, a rooftop lounge, and a dance club all in one space. It’s a go-togor large groups who want to eat, drink, and party without moving locations.
Kirkwood
Big patio; game-day watch spot; daily specials
Lazy Bird
100-drink cocktail list; intimate booths; live sets
LITE Chicago
River North late-night with table reservations
Moe's Cantina (River North)
Tacos, margaritas, lively after-work crowd
Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville
Rooftop bar, shareable menu items, and sports-viewing atmosphere on gamedays
Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville
Creative, crowd-driven events and a large, casual space
Point and Feather
Dart boards, cocktails, late-night lounge
Progress Bar
High-energy dance lighting & weekend parties
PRYSM Nightclub
Massive LED wall, high production sound/light setup, multiple levels
Recess
Giant patio, games, bottomless brunch, and playful energy
Retro Rewind - Tree House Chicago
Ever-changing themed pop-ups in River North
Rizzo's Bar & Inn
Massive beer garden by Wrigley; opens early on game/concert days
ROCBAR
Late-night DJ sets & bottle service
Roscoe's Tavern
Drag shows & pop-dance nights
She-nannigans
Very late hours; Rush & Division institution
Sidetrack
Musical Mondays, large video bar complex in Boystown
Sound-Bar
Dual-level space, top DJs, energetic ambiance
Sparrow
Cuban-infused cocktail menu with a rum-forward focus
Spybar
Hosting world-class DJs in an intimate basement setting—sound and vibe focused over glam aesthetics
TonightStolen Saddle
$3 Tacos | $4 margs | $5 coronas
Texan Taco Bar
Rooftop skyline views, lively happy hours, Tex-Mex menu
The Aviary
Alinea Group cocktails & presentations
The Bassment
Hidden lounge under Hubbard with ticketed live music
The Boss Bar
Classic late-night River North bar
The Country Club
Cubs game-day bar; opens early for Wrigley events
The Hangge-Uppe
Very late hours; basement throwback floor
The Loft
Venue sold; transitioning to new bar (per site). Leaving hours blank.
The Original Mother's
Late hours; long-running party spot
Theory
Sports viewing, game-day brunches, late hours
The River Kitchen and Bar
Weekend drag brunch; late weekend hours
The Sandlot Wrigley
Game-day/seasonal bar near Wrigley; **reported closed**
The Vig
Retractable-roof patio, weekend brunch, late nights
The Whistler
Mixing art, cocktails, and culture under one roof
Three Dots and a Dash
Iconic tiki program; Bamboo Room for rum-focused experiences
Tin Roof
Live bands, party covers, game-day openings
Tunnel
High energy
Untitled Supper Club
Live entertainment and late-night supper club vibes
Utopian Tailgate
Playful rooftop games & party vibe (Second City roof)
Wave
Woodie's Flat
Wings, Buckeyes watch bar, daily happy hour