Chicago Weekend Nights, from House Beats to Dive Bars

4.3 (59)

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

5 W Division St

Hideaway Chicago pairs commercial house music with sculptural art in an intimate Gold Coast club. Ambient lighting frames illuminated champagne bottle walls and faces emerging from textured stone. Doors open at 10 PM Thursday through Saturday. The club closes at 4 AM Thursday and Friday, and 5 AM Saturday. Entry is restricted to ages 21 and over.

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

aliveOne's laid-back front room has pool tables and space for conversation. An energetic back room hosts live music and DJs. Bartenders mix custom mocktails on request. This Lincoln Park bar opens at 4 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday nights run until 2 AM, while Saturday nights extend to 3 AM.

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

Delilah's brings punk and rock roots to Lincoln Park. A curated jukebox and nightly DJ sets shape the dive bar's soundtrack. The collection spans over a thousand whiskeys. Staff can guide your selection. Saturday nights run until 3 AM. Admission is limited to ages 21 and over. The bar serves no food.

4.6 (387)

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

1150 N Damen Ave

Rainbo Club opened in 1936. Decades-old knotty pine and four red booths define this West Town dive. Check the walls for available beers, then step into the vintage photo booth. Eclectic art decorates the room. Saturday hours run from 4 PM to 3 AM. Entry is free for guests 21 and older. Bring cash.