Nine Bar, Then a Show at Cermak Hall
Settle into a lounge shaped by Tokyo and Hong Kong alleyways, with McKatsu sandwiches and crab rangoons on the snack menu. Check the hall's event listing for performance times before settling on a show.
West Cermak Road Stops
Chinatown's Opening Round
Nine Bar sits behind Moon Palace Express at 216 W Cermak Rd. Look for an entrance marked only by a small sign. The industrial lounge draws on Tokyo and Hong Kong alleyways and Blade Runner. The bar serves Asian-inspired cocktails alongside American classics. A short snack menu includes McKatsu sandwiches and crab rangoons. A short wait at the door is possible. Check hours before visiting.
From Cocktails to Amplified Sets
Cermak Hall hosts DJs and live music inside the Radius Chicago complex. The venue is at 640 West Cermak Road. The secondary hall has a large, well-lit interior and a strong sound system. Outside, a small outdoor area hosts food trucks during events. Entry is paid. Check the event listing for performance times and admission details before choosing a show for the second stop of the evening.
A Change of Scale
Nine Bar and Cermak Hall give the evening two distinct settings on West Cermak Road. The first centers on Asian-inspired cocktails and a concise snack menu, with an industrial interior influenced by Tokyo and Hong Kong alleyways. The second places DJs and live music inside the Radius Chicago complex, backed by a large, well-lit room and a strong sound system. The contrast extends to food, from the lounge's snack menu to the hall's outdoor food trucks during events.
