The best bars & nightlife in Joliet

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)

Upscale restaurant offering New American fare, including wood-fired dishes, plus wine and cocktails.

15905 S Bell Rd (Homer Glen)

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

600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor (Chicago)

Intimate wine bar with a patio for cheese plates & unique cafe fare, plus craft beer & cocktails.

24104 Lockport St #2901 (Plainfield)

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 craft brewery and store featuring a diverse beer menu, plus wine and spirits offerings.

16437 W 159th St (Lockport)

Sizable bar & grill with patio seating serving traditional bar fare in laid-back surrounds.

721 N Independence Blvd (Romeoville)

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)

Metro Grill & Bar, right here in Joliet, serves contemporary American plates with Mediterranean flair using local produce, naturally raised…

2019 Essington 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 haunt offering a huge selection of craft beers, plus bar food, games & karaoke.

700 W Jefferson St (Shorewood)

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

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Contemporary eatery and bar offering inventive cocktails, seasonal menus for food and a relaxed atmosphere.

1146 W Jefferson St (Shorewood)

Intimate venue hosting live rock bands & other acts for all ages, with drinks & pub grub available.

22 W Cass St

Casual, neighborhood spot featuring a horseshoe-shaped bar and a menu of pizza and other eats.

1500 Essington Rd

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

719 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

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)

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

3175 N Broadway (Chicago)

Relaxed, 3rd-floor eatery featuring a full menu plus beer and wine.

933 S State St 3rd Floor (Lockport)

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)

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)

This unfussy tavern provides standard pub grub, multiple TVs for sports viewing & arcade games.

1530 Commerce Ln

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)

Casual bar featuring flat-patty burgers and wings, plus beers from the tap and cocktails. Karaoke and darts are available at this friendly…

2115 Plainfield Rd (Crest Hill)

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)

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)