Four Chicago Bars and Lounges for Weekend Nights

Plan a weekend night across West Loop and River North, with reservations and cover charges worth checking ahead.

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Kumiko
4.4 (714)
Wed – Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)
630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States

Japanese cocktails and seasonal tasting menus anchor this intimate West Loop lounge. A subterranean counter focuses on Japanese whisky and shochu. Dining room and bar service runs from 5:00 PM to midnight Wednesday through Sunday. Check reservation terms before booking.

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Grapes & Grains
4.4 (266)
Wed, 18:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)
201 N. Peoria St.

Live piano sets the pace in a West Loop lounge with exposed brick and vintage chandeliers. Reserve ahead. A cover applies after 8:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and each table needs a food order.

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Broken Hearts
4.3 (74)
Mon – Fri, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 03:00 (+1)
1009 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Texas roadside style meets a photo booth and occasional country music in this West Loop tavern. Saturday service starts at 2:00 PM and runs until 3:00 AM. A cover applies after 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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Point & Feather
3.8 (448)
Wed – Fri, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)
113 W Hubbard St

Social darts and pool tables share this River North lounge with three bars and a DJ setup. Saturday service runs from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Confirm the dress code before heading to Hubbard Street.

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