Chicago Weekend Bars, from Martinis to Live Rock

3.8 (502)

Thu – Fri, 22:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 22:00 – 05:00 (+1)

646 N Franklin St

Spybar sits at 646 N Franklin St in River North, and entry is 21+. Friday hours end at 4 a.m. and Saturday hours end at 5 a.m., which makes it the late finish for a weekend night out in this set. It holds a 3.8 rating across 502 reviews.

4.5 (469)

Mon, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)

216 W Cermak Rd

Nine Bar is a Chinatown cocktail bar at 216 W Cermak Rd, rated 4.5 across 469 reviews. Guests point to strong drinks and creative snacks like crab rangoons and brûlée toast. The entrance is easy to miss, and a short wait at the door is possible. Thursday through Saturday hours run from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

4.3 (260)

Mon, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1)

938 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Bisous is an intimate cocktail bar at 938 W Fulton Market, known for exceptional martinis, a cozy Parisian-style ambience and friendly bartenders. It holds a 4.3 rating across 260 reviews. The bar opens at 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday hours end at 2 a.m., while Saturday service continues until 3 a.m.

4.5 (1,015)

Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:30 – 02:00 (+1)

235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Cobra Lounge is a West Loop music venue at 235 N Ashland Ave, rated 4.5 across 1,015 reviews. Visitors describe a cool, intimate room with great stage proximity and tasty burgers, though a few mention service or wait-time issues. Guests also note free street parking, which helps on a weekend show night.