A Wicker Park Night: Butcher Bar to Classic Dive

4.0 (615)

Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 21:00; Sun, 11:00 – 16:00

2033 West North Avenue

Chop Shop houses a sustainable butcher shop, deli, restaurant and bar in a 100-year-old former auto body shop. The kitchen serves meat-focused American fare alongside themed drinks. Upstairs, a 6,000-square-foot concert venue hosts live performances with views from both the floor and mezzanine.

4.7 (399)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

1840 W North Ave

Set in the two-story former Etta space, Dēliz Italian Steakhouse brings moody dining beneath fringed red pendant lights. The kitchen turns out pull-apart layered brioche and truffle-accented cacio e pepe, while the bar builds drinks with fat-washed spirits. A summer patio extends the setting.

4.6 (387)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)

1150 N Damen Ave

Rainbo Club on North Damen Avenue opened in 1936 and inspired the Tug & Maul Bar in Nelson Algren's 1949 novel. Knotty pine, four red booths, a photo booth and eclectic art fill the room. Entry is 21+ and cash only.

4.4 (79)

Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

Elston Electric adds an arcade-bar setting with pinball, giant-screen games and ticket prizes alongside cocktails and animatronic band performances. The kitchen serves crispy taquitos and fries, while the bar pours a beer and a bump with a neon green pickle relish back.