Chicago · Neighborhood
Near South Side
12 venues carrying Near South Side after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.
Top 12 venues
01
AO Hawaiian Hideout
Restaurant · $$
Colorful eatery with a tropical vibe featuring a mix of Asian cuisines & cocktails, plus live music.
02
BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
Club · $$
Narrow, brick-clad lounge & cocktail bar featuring specialty drinks, performances & live music.
03
Duneyrr Wine and Beer Company
Restaurant · $$
Wine-beer hybrids in a two-level taproom with cheese boards, dogs welcome, Tyler behind the bar experimenting with every pour.
04
Fatpour McCormick: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar
Restaurant · $$
Bi-level brewpub named for its 22-ounce pours, with a 200-plus beer list, a pub menu & lots of TVs.
05
Flo & Santos
Restaurant · $$
Thin-crust pizza and pierogi in one room, beer and sports on two bars, outdoor patio that doubles the seating. Chicago-Polish hybrid.
06
Giordano's
Restaurant · $$
Deep-dish pizza with crispy crust and tangy sauce — casual, packed, worth the wait. Fresh salads too.
07
MIKAMI IZAKAYA & RAMEN
Restaurant · $$
08
Reggies Chicago
Live music venue · $
Pre-game buffet, strong drinks, packed Bears crowd — shuttle to Soldier Field makes it the ritual. Two-stage venue with solid sound and pub grub.
09
Tapas Valencia Restaurant
Restaurant · $$
Large Spanish restaurant with extensive tapas menu & several kinds of paella, plus sangia & a patio.
10
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Restaurant · $$$
Once a firehouse, this stylish eatery serves traditional American fare & cocktails.
11
VU Rooftop
Restaurant · $$$
Massive spot with 3 bars, 2 patios & sweeping city views, New American fare & signature cocktails.
12
Williams Inn Pizza & Sports Bar
Restaurant · $$
Pizza and wings you'd actually come back for, loud music, sports on every screen, drinks from bartenders who know their craft.