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Late Bar

3.6 (159 reviews)
ModerateBars, Dance Clubs
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Grant A.

Passed this bar handful of times over last 4 years. Checked it out about a month ago. The purple light was enticing. Was taken aback by $7 cover charge and had no idea it had a goth theme. Cocktail list is decent and found a beer I like. Didn't care much form the music the old movie they were showing was interesting.

J. Aces L.

Got your bars and got your community. The late bar is a safe haven for your new wavers, goth inclined, and punks. The walls are lined with solid promo on up and coming events from the next themed nights to the occasional band promo. The drinks are inexpensive and with the hours of this bar you can go on dancing or talking to folks till the wee hours of the morning. Ive come a handful of times and I enjoy my time here each time. I love the layout with tables and seats closer to the entrance and an open dance floor at the end. Given the taste in music and style, there is definitely no judgement when you come here. The music is usually accompanied with music videos being projected on the big screen. The floor is covered with folks dancing to their own rhythm. And a great feature is the DJ has an open call clipboard in case you want to add a suggestion. Truly a gem in Chicago. P.s. Shoutout to the team for holding onto my duffel bag when I forgot it a few weekends ago. Can't thank you all enough.

Heidi D.

This bar reminds me of SF bars and m Race the bartender know here stuff. The horchata martini was a little sweet for my taste but she made me the most amazing vodka club soda with passion fruit, I loved it! Fully carbonated. Great music, cook decor and parking (I dad a dd by the way;) will be back

J A.

WOW! What an opening night ! There was a line out the door to get a taste of the new music and dance sensation to hit the Avondale/Portage Park neighborhood. The vibe is old-school new wave meets modern day cocktail lounge all wrapped up in a neighborhood bar. Think black, purple and painted white mannequins...and the music...ahhhhhhhh...the music...The triumphant return of "Planet Earth", DJ Dave Roberts' musical symphony of classic new wave club classics...throw in some eclectic art, a vintage draft beer tap system, far out video, an "Electric Dream" cocktail and a blast- from- the- past doorman. Voila! It's La La La Late Bar....and it's open La La La LATE....(til 4AM, 5AM Saturday) You've done this new wave fan and Duran Duran proud! Welcome!

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This place has potential but the crowds they draw are terrible. They need to change the music and themes

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I gave 5 stars for the most illogical name . Place named "Late bar" is closed on Sunday at 7pm

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Jazmyne is the best bartender ever!!!!!!!!! I live for this cutie patootie! All t no shade!!!!!!

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“Fantastic music ranging from obscure 80's new wave one-hit wonders to goth staples like the Sisters of Mercy.”

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