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River North

171 venues carrying River North after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.

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Top 18 venues

  1. 01

    10pin Bowling Lounge

    Restaurant · $$

    Clubby bowling lounge under Marina Towers on the Chicago River with designer beers & upscale snacks.

  2. 02

    2ndKitchen

    $$

    Order from multiple restaurant menus via kiosk, grab hot food from a locker within minutes — no line, no wait.

  3. 03

    320 RiverBar

    Restaurant · $$$

    Contemporary haunt with an expansive, riverfront terrace serving global comfort fare & cocktails.

  4. 04

    Aesthetic Beauty Lounge, Inc

    $$$$

  5. 05

    AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

    Restaurant · $$$

    Balkan small plates, regional spirits — $55 unlimited deal lets you eat through two dozen dishes and actually try everything.

  6. 06

    Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant

    Club · $$

    $20 cover, live big band, close enough to hear the drums. Dinner, bar seating, reservations fill fast.

  7. 07

    Arbella

    Club · $$

    Lofty space with a traveling old fashioned menu, Korean fried chicken, smoked mocktails — chill on weeknights, DJ-loud on weekends.

  8. 08

    Asador Bastian

    Restaurant · $$$

    Basque steakhouse, reservations scarce, worth the wait. Bone marrow mashed potatoes, Galician ribeye, Basque cheesecake—full stop.

  9. 09

    avec River North

    Restaurant · $$

    Family-style Mediterranean with a serious wine list. Truffle focaccia, dates, hummus — order more than you planned to.

  10. 10

    Avli River North

    Restaurant · $$

    Updated Greek cuisine including a family-style feast & Greek wines are presented in a sleek space.

  11. 11

    Bar Moxy

    Bar · $$

  12. 12

    Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

    Restaurant · $

    Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

  13. 13

    Bar Sótano

    Bar · $$$$

    Basement mezcal bar with genuine Mexican cooking—Sofia and the crew run it like they mean it. Speakeasy vibe, seasonal cocktails, Chef Jackie Hernandez in the kitchen.

  14. 14

    Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

    Restaurant · $$$$

    Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

  15. 15

    Big Wig Tacos

    Restaurant · $

    No-frills option for classic Mexican tacos, burritos & other street food served till very late.

  16. 16

    Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

    Restaurant · $

    Down a staircase under River North, classic greasy burgers and Malört — the accidental Chicago stop that sticks with you.

  17. 17

    Blue Chicago

    Live music venue · $$

    Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.

  18. 18

    Bodega Bar at The Berkshire Room

    Bar · $$$

    Colorful cocktails & boozy slushies are served in a chic hotel bar with a living room feel.