Bar Louie
226 W. Chicago Ave.
312-337-3313
With nearly a dozen city and suburban locations, this American pub concept keeps its kitchen open into the wee hours, a boon to those afflicted with late-night munchies.
Harry’s Velvet Room
56 W. Illinois St.
312-527-5600
This night-crawlers’ lounge (last call 4:30 a.m.) offers a limited menu of hot and cold appetizers and desserts, and the kitchen stays open until 3:30 a.m.
Hugo’s Frog Bar
1024 N. Rush St.
312-640-0999
When you’re in the mood for late-night seafood, frog’s legs or even a steak from Gibsons next door, Hugo’s, which will seat patrons until midnight, is a great name to know.
P.J. Clarke’s
1204 N. State St.
312-664-1650
Gold Coast pub-crawlers can find sustenance on P.J. Clarke’s late-night menu, which includes burgers and other bar chow, until 1 a.m.
Wollensky’s Grill
318 N. State St.
312-670-9900
This lower-level adjunct to Smith & Wollensky steakhouse serves a limited version of the upstairs menu until 1:30 a.m., in a large-capacity room whose windows offer Chicago River views.
