The best bars & nightlife in Aurora

Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.

10934 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Tasting room of a craft brewery specializing in mead from its own bees' honey along with wines.

9030 S Hermitage Ave (Chicago)

Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.

3630 S Iron St (Chicago)

Neighborhood spot offering cocktails and other drinks, plus music, dancing and a juke box.

211 E Garfield Blvd (Chicago)

Hybrid liquor store & neighborhood tavern supplying a large rotating menu of rare craft beers.

960 W 31st St (Chicago)

Cozy hangout for artisan cocktails and art enthusiasts, featuring live jazz nights.

56 E Galena Blvd

Chill brewpub with an industrial vibe offering craft beer, sandwiches & pizza, plus bar bites.

600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor (Chicago)

Long-running liquor store offering beer, wine, spirits, and cigars, plus daily tastings.

5058 S Halsted St Suite D-H, 5058 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Laid-back haunt offering numerous brews, plus wings & other bites, poker nights & a patio.

2681 E New York St

Make this week a mezcal moment. Ghost Donkey is a neon-lit playground where the music is loud, the drinks are strong, and the vibe leans…

415 N Dearborn St (Chicago)

Whether you're in the mood for a crisp pour or a crafty cocktail, Evolet Eve keeps things interesting with hand-selected wines, beer,…

28W575 Stafford Pl (Warrenville)

Since 1966, The Lantern has been downtown Naperville’s oldest and only tavern, cranking out legit burgers, wings, and a big draft lineup…

8 W Chicago Ave #1 (Naperville) · ✓ checked Jul 28

In Andersonville, Little Madrid Tapas-Café does classic tapas, croquetas, and paella with 100% organic ingredients imported from Spain,…

5661 N Clark St (Chicago)

New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Casual hangout featuring craft beers, bar food & numerous flat-screens in a chill atmosphere.

523 Fairway Dr (Naperville)

Creative eatery with many TVs showcasing sports and a bar serving burgers and more.

218 S Washington St (Naperville) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Rustic-looking retailer offering wine, craft beer & small-batch spirits, plus tastings & events.

719 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Venue hosting established and up-and-coming stand-up comedians in the suburbs of Chicago.

18 E Wilson St (Batavia)

Wine, cheese plates, and cocktails served in a comfy space with happy hour.

2831 N Broadway (Chicago)

Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

954 N California Ave (Chicago)

Avant-garde haunt with seasonal, creative entrees, whiskeys from around the world & outdoor seating.

2000 W Orchard Rd (North Aurora) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

3175 N Broadway (Chicago)

Hopping, bi-level Mexican restaurant & martini bar, with a spacious patio & regular live music.

29 W Jefferson Ave (Naperville)

An extensive wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.

2601 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Global wines & classic cocktails are offered alongside light bites in a stylish setting.

1961 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Waterfront bar with on-tap wines, plus charcuterie & other bites in cozy digs with outside tables.

123 Water St #105a (Naperville)

Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.

1548 N Wells St (Chicago)

Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

4240 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Sleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.

2108 W Division St (Chicago)

Wine shop stocking a wide-ranging selection of glasses and bottles as well as hosting tasting events and wine lessons.

1119 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Bar with 1940s decor featuring comfort-food eats, beers & cocktails plus pool table & sports on TV.

4840 N Broadway (Chicago)

Elegant, old-world-style cocktail bar with small bites, including caviar and shrimp cones.

495 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Classic tropical cocktails, rums & house daiquiris in a retro Polynesian-style setting.

435 N Clark St (Chicago)

Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

343 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Pub with TVs, billiards & a large menu of bar food, with daily food & drink specials.

622 N Fairbanks Ct (Chicago)

Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails.

730 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Theater staging a variety of comic shows featuring improv, sketch and stand-up performances.

4034 Fox Valley Center Dr

Relaxed shop for bottles featuring a curated assortment of wines from global regions.

2901 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Laid-back bar with baskets of wings & different sauces plus wraps, salads & other pub grub staples.

2500 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.

1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1 (Chicago)

Upscale, wood-trimmed tavern for classic Irish fare & bar bites, live music, pub quizzes & pints.

43 E Jefferson Ave (Naperville)

Market-driven fare served in a modern American eatery sharing a space with a working winery.

739 N Clark St (Chicago)

Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.

112 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Casual, comfortable haunt specializing in wines from across Michigan, plus beer and cocktails.

9 N 2nd St (Geneva)

Relaxed speakeasy boasting inventive cocktails and an absinthe fountain.

40 W Chicago Ave (Naperville)