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Near North Side

33 venues carrying Near North Side after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.

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Top 18 venues

  1. 01

    Al Halal Zaiqa Restaurant

    Restaurant · $$

  2. 02

    BATSU! Chicago

    $$$

    Improv meets Japanese game shows — smart, daring cast, sake towers, intimate room where nights get weird and hilarious.

  3. 03

    Benchmark

    Bar · $$

    Sports-bar food that lands — burgers, shawarma, Tokyo fries — with a rooftop deck and manager who actually cares.

  4. 04

    Blue Leopard Lounge

    Club · $$$

  5. 05

    Burton Place

    Restaurant · $

    Casual, 3-story bar & grill featuring TVs, pool tables & a jukebox plus pub grub served late.

  6. 06

    Chicago China Doll

    Restaurant · $

    Casual eatery serving old-school Chinese & American dishes in a no-frills space.

  7. 07

    Declan's Irish Pub

    Restaurant · $$

    Tavern eats, beer & whiskey in a cozy space with a tin ceiling, antique bar, sports on TV & a patio.

  8. 08

    Division on the Rocks

    Bar · $

    Local dive with five-dollar boilermakers, strong old fashioneds, and Sunday sports on TV. Julie's behind the bar most nights.

  9. 09

    Dog House Grill

    Restaurant · $

    Counter-serve joint featuring burgers, hot dogs, tacos & more in a compact, contemporary space.

  10. 10

    EUROASIA RESTAURANT

    Restaurant · $$

    Azerbaijani home cooking—khangal, kuurdak, airan—made with real care. Owner Rustam treats you like family. Chess in back, street parking out front.

  11. 11

    Garfield's Beverage

    Staff knows mezcal, tequila, beer like few others. Clean, organized, treats for your dog — the bottle shop locals actually trust.

  12. 12

    Gussie's Handmade Italian

    Restaurant · $$$

    Modern small plates featuring seafood, raw bar, Sunday brunch & cocktails in a stylish, airy space.

  13. 13

    Happy Camper Pizza

    Restaurant · $$

    Tavern-style pizzas with loaded toppings, whipped feta, little potatoes — lively and loud, friendly staff, tire swings and airstreams included.

  14. 14

    Insomnia Cookies

    $$

    Warm cookies and ice cream until late — staff actually gives a damn, remembers what you like, treats you like family.

  15. 15

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    $$

    Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

  16. 16

    Kamehachi

    Restaurant · $$

    Easygoing operation offering sushi, gyozas & noodle dishes, plus other Asian standards.

  17. 17

    Old Jerusalem Restaurant

    Restaurant · $

    Stalwart neighborhood cafe for casual Middle Eastern dining & indoor-outdoor seating.

  18. 18

    Old Town Ale House

    Bar · $

    Cash-only dive since 1958. Jukebox, cheap drinks, bar owner's funky paintings — the kind of place that doesn't need to try.