Midnight to 1 a.m. |
The Logan TheatreBecause it screens cult classics at 11 p.m. on weekends. Grab a craft brew on your bathroom break. Logan Square, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., thelogantheatre.com |
1 to 2 a.m. |
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CelesteBecause you’re unlikely to encounter stumbling, party-hearty types. River North, 111 W. Hubbard St., celestechicago.com |
2 to 3 a.m. |
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Emporium Logan SquareBecause beer and air hockey make an amazing late-night combo. 2363 N. Milwaukee Ave., emporiumchicago.com |
3 to 4 a.m. |
Alice’s LoungeBecause you haven’t lived till you’ve karaoked with a fog machine and a backup singer. Avondale, 3556 W. Belmont Ave. |
4 to 5 a.m. |
Estelle’s Cafe & LoungeBecause now that the peak crowds have cleared, you can commandeer the best jukebox in town (Fugazi and Sam Cooke!). Wicker Park, 2013 W. North Ave., estelleschicago.com |
5 to 7 a.m. |
Nookies TreeBecause no place can serve alcohol now, but this diner (open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday) will let you BYO anytime. Lake View, 3334 N. Halsted St., nookieschicago.com |
7 to 8 a.m. |
The Globe PubBecause the rowdy crowd watching Euro soccer will wake you up fast. North Center, 1934 W. Irving Park Rd., theglobepub.net |
8 to 9 a.m. |
The Dram ShopBecause bars open this early don’t typically have such a standout selection of local booze. Lake View, 3040 N. Broadway |
9 to 10 a.m. |
Rite LiquorsBecause this bar and liquor store combo lets you drink under the guise of shopping. Ukrainian Village, 1649 W. Division St., riteliquors-chicago.com |
10 to 11 a.m. |
Richard’s BarBecause it’s the cure for the common brunch: High Life cans, hard-boiled eggs, and absolutely no frills. West Town, 491 N. Milwaukee Ave. |
11 a.m. to noon |
The Cove LoungeBecause the free Wi-Fi means you might actually be able to accomplish something. Hyde Park, 1750 E. 55th St., thecovelounge.com |