The best bars & nightlife in DeKalb

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)

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)

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)

When you want wood-smoked comfort and something interesting in your glass, Obscurity Brewing & Craft Mead brings house-brewed beers, meads,…

113 W N St (Elburn)

Since 1998, Prairie State Winery has been crafting award-winning Illinois wines and now distills its own brandy, apple brandy, and gin.…

222 W Main St (Genoa)

Craving a low-key afternoon close to home. Waterman Winery & Vineyards, Inc. pours handcrafted regional wines made from grapes grown right…

11582 Waterman Rd (Waterman)

Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. lives its SEED TO SPIRIT mantra, pouring their spirits in cocktails that actually taste like someone cares,…

11504 Keslinger Rd

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

5661 N Clark St (Chicago)

Casual eatery for pizza, burgers, cheese fries and more, plus bowling lanes and an arcade.

1730 Sycamore Rd

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

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

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)

Wine bar known for charcuterie and craft cocktails.

214 E Lincoln Hwy

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)

Cabin-style bar with a rotating selection of American craft brews, plus a patio & covered porch.

39W149 Plank Rd (Elgin)

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)

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

2901 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Bright, spacious sports bar decorated with team jerseys, offering sliders, karaoke & football on TV.

241 E Lincoln Hwy

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

2500 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Long-standing, low-key watering hole supplying pizza & beer by the pitcher, with TVs showing sports.

142 E Lincoln Hwy

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

1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1 (Chicago)

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)

A university crowd gathers for pre- & post-game drinks, hearty American grub, plus games & trivia.

1312 W Lincoln Hwy