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HoursMon 17:00-00:00, Tue-Wed 15:00-00:00, Thu-Fri 15:00-02:00, Sat 13:00-02:00, Sun 13:00-00:00.
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Tip: Thursday through Saturday run to 02:00. Walk between the bar and Kimski with the same drink; the cocktail program goes deep on Malort.

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Address: 960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Smartbar ★ 4.9

$$ Wrigleyville / LakeviewWed varies by event, Thu-Fri 22:00-04:00, Sat 22:00-05:00, Sun 22:00-04:00. Closed Mon-Tue.

Smartbar in Chicago opened beneath Metro in 1982 and built the city's house and techno scene with Frankie Knuckles and Derrick Carter residencies.

TipNo dress code, no bottle service, no VIP. 400 capacity on a Funktion One rig; Sunday's Queen! party is the long-running queer dance night.

Spybar ★ 4.4

$$$ River NorthFri 22:00-04:00, Sat 22:00-05:00. Closed Mon-Thu/Sun.

Spybar in Chicago is the River North underground house and techno room that runs late every Friday to 04:00 and Saturday to 05:00 with a 240-capacity rig.

TipLate weekends only, doors typically open at 22:00. Table reservations through the site; the booth and dance floor share one room downstairs.

Prysm ★ 3.9

$$$$ River NorthFri 22:00-04:00, Sat 22:00-05:00, Sun 22:00-04:00. Closed Mon-Thu.

Prysm in Chicago took over the old Crobar warehouse on Kingsbury Street and runs a 1,400-capacity main room with LED ceiling and weekend EDM bookings.

TipFriday and Saturday open at 22:00 and close at 04:00 and 05:00 respectively. Table reservations through Discotech are the easier path past the line.

Subterranean ★ 4.3

$$ Wicker Park / BucktownMon-Tue varies by event, Wed-Fri 20:00-02:00, Sat 20:00-03:00, Sun varies by event.

Subterranean in Chicago has anchored Wicker Park's six-corners since 1994. Three floors host hip-hop showcases, indie nights and a Wednesday open mic.

TipDoors usually 20:00 with show at 21:00. The balcony has the clearest sight line over the floor; Wednesdays are free open mic on the main stage.

Decibel ★ 4.2

$$ Wrigleyville / LakeviewTue 17:00-00:00, Wed 22:00-04:00, Thu 17:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 22:00-04:00. Closed Mon/Sun.

Decibel in Chicago opened April 2026 in the old Berlin Nightclub space, flipping cocktail bar The Belmont into a late-night techno and throwback dance club after 22:00.

TipWednesday, Friday and Saturday after 22:00 the room becomes Decibel. Cover runs $5 to $10 at the door; earlier hours it stays the Belmont cocktail bar.

Metro ★ 4.8

$$ Wrigleyville / LakeviewMon-Wed varies by event, Thu-Sat 19:00 doors, varies, Sun varies by event.

Metro in Chicago opened with a R.E.M. show in 1982 and remains the 1,100-capacity beaux-arts indie room Joe Shanahan still books a block south of Wrigley Field.

TipDoors usually 19:00 with show at 20:00. Smartbar in the basement keeps going after Metro closes; the same wristband often gets you down.

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