Nightlife in Chicago

A. J. Hudson's Public House

This relaxed pub offers multiple TVs for sports fans, a vast beer selection, snacks & sandwiches.

3801 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · IL

Boulevard

Easygoing game-day choice with a long bar featuring American grub & a large array of draft beers.

2645 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · IL

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern

Next to the field, this upbeat sports bar features American grub, brews & cocktails, plus a patio.

3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 · IL

Chicago Sports Bar & Grill

4335 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · IL

Fatpour McCormick: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar

Bi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list, a pub menu & lots of TVs.

2206 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub

Sports bar with 7 10-foot screens, an American menu, extensive beer list & late-night hours.

5 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Parlay Lincoln Park

950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL

Parlay River North

112 W Hubbard St 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos

Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.

3540 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL

Standard Bar and Grill

Bi-level bar serving pub/comfort food & beer specials amid industrial tavern decor & TVs.

1332 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL

Aba

Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.

302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

After Chicago

1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Alice's Lounge

3556 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · IL

Beatnik On The River

Creative global eats and tropical cocktails, served in a funky-ornate setting with riverfront seats.

180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Beauty Bar Chicago

Nightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.

1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · IL

Blind Wolf Speakeasy

3222 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL

Bordel

Craft drinks fuel the vibe at this bordello-inspired lounge offering a variety of live performances.

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL

Brando's Lincoln Park

2265 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL

Brando's Speakeasy

Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

343 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 · IL

Buddy Guy's Legends

Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.

700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · IL

Clover Sports and Leisure

Laid-back watering hole with sports on TV, dart boards & drink specials in a dog-friendly space.

722 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Club X Speakeasy

224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 · IL

Dearly Beloved

900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL

Elements karaoke lounge

1356 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Elixir Lounge

Classic & modern craft cocktails are hand-shaken in this small, stylish lounge with low lighting.

3452 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL

Ghost Donkey

415 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Green Light Korean Pub & Karaoke rooms

2519 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · IL

Gus' Sip & Dip

51 W Hubbard St Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Hopsmith Chicago

Pub serving burgers, tacos & more in bi-level digs with 2 bars, multiple TVs & late hours.

15 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL

Howl at the Moon Chicago

High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.

26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

BBQ & bar fare plus lots of brews & keg cocktails in a laid-back, sports-pub setting with a patio.

41 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

King KTV

2002 S Wentworth Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL

Lazy Bird

Stylish bar inside The Hoxton offering craft cocktails & live music amid prohibition-chic decor.

200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Lincoln Karaoke

Karaoke bar with private rooms featuring multiple mikes, TVs & sofas, plus cocktails & bar eats.

5526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · IL

Louie's Pub

Lively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.

1659 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL

Loves

3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613 · IL

Lulu's Speakeasy

712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Machine Cocktail Bar

Hip, stylish globally-inspired American dining & cocktail destination.

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL

Mercadito

Mixologists make cocktails in an intimate space at this modern lounge with Latin-style small plates.

108 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Mom's Place - A Chicago Gathering Spot

Funky neighborhood hangout with bar food, plus regular live music, karaoke & basement party rooms.

650 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Alhambra Palace Chicago

Elegant restaurant offering Mediterranean dishes & signature cocktails, plus belly dancing shows.

1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Arbella

Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.

112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Bernard’s

Stylish, clubby bar in the Waldorf Astoria hotel serving house cocktails & craft beers.

11 E Walton St 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Clandestino - Cocktail Social Club

535 N Wells St Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

DREAM HOOKAH LOUNGE

3316 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · IL

Flight Club Chicago

Entertainment venue featuring Social Darts with digital scoring, casual bites & a full bar.

111 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

Foundation Room Chicago

Upscale lounge with rich decor, offering drinks & light bites, plus regular comedy nights & DJ sets.

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60655 · IL

Hookah Joint Lounge

Contemporary, couch-filled hookah lounge with a broad flavor menu, occasional DJs & a BYOB policy.

2755 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · IL

Hookah Time Lounge & Karaoke

6416 N Lehigh Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 · IL

House of Hookah

Moroccan-style Hookah lounge with shisha, coffee drinks & a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.

607 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL

IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge

Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more.

127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Joy District

Hip, energetic New American restaurant & cocktail bar with a roof deck & late-night dancing.

112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Le Beirut Hookah Lounge

7011 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482 · IL

Masada Nightclub

Middle Eastern fare in a flashy space with intricate Moroccan details, a tri-level patio & a lounge.

2206 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · IL

Milan Hookah Lounge (Chicago)

1527 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 · IL

My Hookah Cafe - Chicago Hookah Lounge

Flavored smokes, snacks & BYOB in an exotic space with draped booths, sofas & card-game tables.

5806 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · IL

PRYSM Chicago

Upscale, buzzing hot spot with 2 dance floors, 3 cocktail bars, high-tech lighting & guest DJs.

1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642 · IL

Seven Nightclub Chicago

3124 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · IL

Sound Bar

This vast River North nightclub offers multiple bars & DJs spinning a mix of tunes.

226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke

1132 S Wabash Ave Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60605 · IL

Alibaba Hookah Bar

Dark, intimate, late-night spot offering Mediterranean food & fruity hookah or shisha.

4046 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · IL

Cairo Nights Hookah Lounge

3446 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · IL

Kush Hookah Lounge

A dimly lit, BYOB hookah bar offering table reservations, plus a variety of flavors & refreshments.

3327 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076 · IL

AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Bar Mar

120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Boleo

Chic South American rooftop restaurant & cocktail lounge with a retractable roof atop a hotel.

122 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL

Carnivale Chicago

Lively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.

702 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · IL

Cindy's Rooftop

Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL

Eataly

Bustling modern trattoria in an Italian marketplace for Neapolitan pizza & homemade, al dente pasta.

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Elephant & Castle

Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.

185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

First Draft

Brick- & wood-accented hangout with lots of TVs, American grill fare & rotating craft brews.

649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605 · IL

Gibsons Italia

High-style eatery serving Italian dishes and American steaks with a vast wine list, fireplace, and a roof deck.

233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Gilt Bar

Lounge with vintage library decor serving the same upscale American menu as Gilt Bar upstairs.

230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Giordano's

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

Honey Butter Beach Club

2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL

Il Porcellino

Casual-chic, vibrant spot for housemade pastas, Italian specials, and wine.

59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Kennedy Rooftop

Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.

1551 W North Ave Ashland, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL

LH Rooftop

Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.

85 E Wacker Dr 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

No Vacancy

509 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Oak Street Beach Restaurant

Scenic beachside restaurant offering American grub & drinks in view-filled digs with outdoor tables.

1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Offshore Rooftop

Sleek rooftop site for chef-driven Californian cuisine & craft cocktails with sweeping lake views.

1000 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

RL Restaurant

Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting.

115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Rooftop at Nobu Hotel Chicago

155 N Peoria St 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Seville Chicago

243 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Storyville Chicago

Po' boys, gumbo & jambalaya, plus cocktails, in a hip venue with red leather booths & chandeliers.

712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Roanoke Restaurant

Sophisticated hotel lounge with craft cocktails and beers, wines, and comfort food

135 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602 · IL

Sky Terrace Rooftop Lounge

233 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

STK Steakhouse

Swanky, hip steakhouse with a nightclub vibe featuring high-end beef & seafood, plus DJs.

9 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL