Chicago Nightlife for Drinks and Dancing With Friends

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

Whiskey anchors this Lincoln Park bar, with a curated jukebox and nightly DJ sets rooted in punk and rock. The venue is for guests aged 21 and over and does not serve food.

4.6 (498)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 16:40 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)

2683 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Pool tables and conversation fill the front room, while the back room hosts live music and DJs. Bartenders can also prepare custom mocktails.

3.2 (880)

Fri, 22:00 – 03:30 (+1); Sat, 22:00 – 04:30 (+1); Sun, 22:00 – 03:00 (+1)

1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

Two dance floors and three cocktail bars spread across the Main Room, Mezzanine, and No.9 Champagne Lounge. Guest DJs and live acts shape the nightclub program.

4.0 (673)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

1603 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr

Lake Michigan and skyline views frame rooftop drinks at North Avenue Beach. The patio and rooftop offer another setting for a group gathering, with live music on weekends.