Chicago Bars for Patio Drinks and Music Nights

4.7 (189)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2044 N Western Ave

Settle into a neighborhood dive on Western Avenue, with a back patio, koi pond, and stone fire pit. Occasional live music and pop up food events add another reason to stay. Bring cash.

4.6 (205)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 18:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2500 W Chicago Ave, lower level

Head downstairs for velvet couches and red wood paneling in a queer community lounge. Dorothy hosts drag, burlesque, karaoke, and pop music dance parties. Check the event schedule before choosing a night.

4.7 (1,210)

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

2771 N Lincoln Ave

Explore over a thousand whiskeys in a Lincoln Park dive rooted in punk and rock. A curated jukebox and nightly DJ sets give the room its musical identity.

4.5 (138)

Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu – Sat, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 18:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1549 W Chicago Ave

A listening room inspired by Japanese jazz kissas pairs vinyl sets with cocktails and dining. Guest DJs work a high end sound system in West Town.