Four Chicago Bars, From Jukeboxes to Live Bands

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 Chicago's punk and rock roots to its Lincoln Park dive bar. Staff can guide you through a selection of over a thousand whiskeys. A curated jukebox and nightly DJ sets supply the music. Entry is for ages 21 and older. The bar serves no 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

At aliveOne, the laid-back front room has pool tables and space for conversation. The Lincoln Park bar changes pace in its energetic back room, which hosts live music and DJs. Accommodating bartenders can also mix custom mocktails on the fly.

4.6 (400)

Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

1658 W. Barry Ave.

Cody's Public House in Lakeview welcomes dogs inside the bar and on the backyard patio. Play pool, throw darts, or pick songs on the jukebox. The bar has no kitchen. Bring your own food or order delivery for a meal between games.

4.7 (492)

Wed – Fri, Sun, 19:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 19:00 – 03:00 (+1)

1665 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Liar's Club has a red-lit gothic interior with black walls. Live bands and DJs perform regular sets at this Chicago punk tavern. Entry is limited to guests aged 21 and older. Bring cash for drinks, as the bar operates cash only.