The best bars & nightlife in Kankakee

43 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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

10934 S Western Ave (Chicago)

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

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

9030 S Hermitage Ave (Chicago)

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

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

3630 S Iron St (Chicago)

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

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Odyssey II

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

211 E Garfield Blvd (Chicago)

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

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Casual eatery offering wine flights, craft beer and cocktails, along with an outdoor patio.

6 Elwood St (Frankfort)

Casual eatery offering wine flights, craft beer and cocktails, along with an outdoor patio.

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

960 W 31st St (Chicago)

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

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

600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor (Chicago)

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

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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)

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

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Ghost Donkey

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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)

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 playful mischief. Swing by for agave-forward cocktails or book a mezcal tasting, then surrender to whatever happens next.

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Burgers and fries star at this casual eatery with a slot machine situated inside a former bank vault.

618 Gould St (Beecher)

Burgers and fries star at this casual eatery with a slot machine situated inside a former bank vault.

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Fun Hub Bar

Nightlife

Casual venue featuring cocktails, wine and beer alongside arcade games, karaoke nights and trivia.

501 Lowe Rd (Aroma Park)

Casual venue featuring cocktails, wine and beer alongside arcade games, karaoke nights and trivia.

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Casual joint with a fireplace offering burgers, seafood, and other comfort fare, plus live entertainment.

306 S Harlem Ave (Peotone)

Casual joint with a fireplace offering burgers, seafood, and other comfort fare, plus live entertainment.

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Casual bar with pizza, sandwiches, and happy hour bites, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

400 S Main St (Grant Park)

Casual bar with pizza, sandwiches, and happy hour bites, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Bar offering a variety of beers, cocktails, and pool, plus happy hour specials.

178 N Locust St (Manteno)

Bar offering a variety of beers, cocktails, and pool, plus happy hour specials.

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The Wine Cafe

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Relaxed place featuring wine, craft beer, spirits and other drinks.

130 Bridge St (Wilmington)

Relaxed place featuring wine, craft beer, spirits and other drinks.

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Casual joint serving up burgers and wings alongside beer and cocktails.

614 Gould St (Beecher)

Casual joint serving up burgers and wings alongside beer and cocktails.

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Casual hangout with a beer garden, pool tables, karaoke, darts, and bingo, plus fish bowl drinks.

1006 S E Ave

Casual hangout with a beer garden, pool tables, karaoke, darts, and bingo, plus fish bowl drinks.

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Sollitt Tap

Nightlife

Casual bar and grill with a family-friendly vibe, live music, and comfort food, including breakfast.

11830 Sollitt Rd (Beecher)

Casual bar and grill with a family-friendly vibe, live music, and comfort food, including breakfast.

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Relaxed destination for beer, cocktails and wine, featuring a karaoke setup, live entertainment and draft beer.

131 E Marsile St (Bourbonnais)

Relaxed destination for beer, cocktails and wine, featuring a karaoke setup, live entertainment and draft beer.

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Relaxed sports bar offering burgers, bar bites, and a full bar, plus regular live music.

115 N 2nd St (Peotone)

Relaxed sports bar offering burgers, bar bites, and a full bar, plus regular live music.

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Casual bar featuring a range of beer and cocktails, plus live music and dancing.

77 N Main St (Manteno)

Casual bar featuring a range of beer and cocktails, plus live music and dancing.

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

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

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

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

719 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

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

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

2831 N Broadway (Chicago)

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

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

954 N California Ave (Chicago)

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

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Laugh Factory

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

3175 N Broadway (Chicago)

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

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

2601 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

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

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J9 Wine Bar

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

1961 N Halsted St (Chicago)

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

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

1548 N Wells St (Chicago)

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

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

4240 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

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

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Le Midi Wine

Nightlife

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

2108 W Division St (Chicago)

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

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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)

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

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Fat Cat

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

4840 N Broadway (Chicago)

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

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

495 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

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

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

435 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

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

343 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

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

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

622 N Fairbanks Ct (Chicago)

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

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The Dawson

Nightlife

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

730 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

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

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

2901 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

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

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Bird's Nest

Nightlife

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

2500 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

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

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

1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1 (Chicago)

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

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

739 N Clark St (Chicago)

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

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

112 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

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

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