Chicago Bars After Dark, From Vinyl to Guinness

4.3 (1,272)

Mon, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Tue – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2450 N Milwaukee Ave

Estereo's cement triangle bar anchors this Logan Square hangout. Vinyl records play global music from the 1960s and 1970s. Evening drinks include Latin-accented cocktails and slushies. Ask the bartenders about mezcal flights. It opens at 5 PM Monday and noon Tuesday through Sunday. The bar closes at 2 AM every night.

4.4 (356)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)

2812 W Palmer St

The Meadowlark sits behind an unmarked door near a Logan Square alley. Its dimly lit, 30-seat room offers an old-fashioned setting for conversation. Rotating cocktail menus pair ingredient descriptions with glass illustrations. Bar seating is walk-in only. Groups of four to six can reserve in the lounge. Hours are 5 PM to 1 AM every night.

4.4 (449)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 18:00 – 03:00 (+1)

3425 W Fullerton Avenue

Burlington Bar's relaxed front room centers on a large whiskey and bourbon selection. Local bands and DJs play nearly every night in a separate back room. Wednesday brings karaoke. Front bar entry is free for ages 21 and over. It opens at 6 PM daily and closes at 2 AM Sunday through Friday and 3 AM Saturday.

4.4 (257)

Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

2158 N Halsted St

Four generations of the Glascott family have run Glascott's Saloon since 1937. The neighborhood Irish pub has a long polished wooden bar. Guinness is on tap. The menu includes Greek food. Friends gather for drinks and game nights. It closes at midnight Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, 2 AM Wednesday through Friday, and 3 AM Saturday.