The bustling streets of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood are filled with zestful bars and authentic restaurants. Whether you want to sing in a karaoke bar or try a hand at a pool table or go dancing, there is no shortage of fun and drinks in Chinatown. 

Reggies Chicago

Reggies, source: Instagram

All music lovers, Reggies is the ultimate destination for you. A terrific bar and grill including a music joint, rock club, and roof deck. Opened in 2007, Reggies is home to one of Chicago’s hottest music scenes. They have hosted the Tragically Hip, Alkaline Trio, Gaslight Anthem, Carl Palmer, Supersuckers, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Screeching Weasel, and many other top artists. The bar is for great food, live music, and plenty of drinks of your choice. The drinks menu offers classic cocktails, draft beers like 3 Floyds, Guinness, and many more. If you wish to order from the hard drinks then check out their whiskey, bourbon, gin, and rum menu. Head out to Reggies for a rocking night and don’t forget to order Reggie wings. Also before making the visit, check out their website for the latest shows and events. 

Where - 2105 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Mon-Fri (11 am - 2 am)
Saturday (11 am - 3 am)

Sakura Karaoke Bar

Sakura Karaoke Bar, source: Facebook

Trendy subterranean karaoke lounge, Sakura is one of the best places for karaoke in Chicagoland. The karaoke bar offers classic cocktails, light bites, a place to dance, and various karaoke rooms for you to bust out your inner Beyoncé. Their karaoke rooms include a stage for singing, a dance floor with state of art LED lighting system, two separate bars with live sports, and eight private VIP suites. The kitchen provides a variety of Western and Asian food that will satisfy your taste buds. Headout to Sakura to brush up your singing and dancing skills with some booze.

Where - 234 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Mon-Fri (6 pm - 2 am)
Saturday (6 pm - 3 am)
Sunday (6 pm - 2 am)

Bar 22

Bar 22 South Loop, source: Facebook

Located in Chicago’s historic South Loop, Bar 22 is a hidden gem in Chinatown. The place was a former home to some of the first automobile rows. This premier upscale bar and restaurant offers assorted beers, craft beers, wines, liquors, distilled spirits, martinis, non-alcoholic drinks, beverages, and foods to those that patronize their bar. Vibe on jazz and R&B and if you are up for shaking the leg then hit the dance floor. Show up in groups and experience their welcoming atmosphere. 

Where -  2244 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Friday (12 pm - 10:30 pm)
Sat and Sun (6 pm - 1 am)

Zero Degree Karaoke Bar & Club

A private lounge at Zero Degree Karaoke Bar, source: Instagram

Looking for a casual place where you sing, dance, and drink? Zero Degree is the place for you. This dimly-lit karaoke bar and club offers a private lounge, some light snacks, and cocktails to sip on. The interior is a modern-looking space filled with moody lighting, and leather chairs and sofas. Come with your group and enjoy!

Where - 453 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Mon-Sun (5 pm - 10 pm)

Sage Room Chicago

Sage Room Chicago, source: Facebook

Sage Room, a stylish spot located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, is a cocktail bar that provides a new libation experience to its patrons. Sage Room is also a prime location for a lot of events and DJ nights. Check out their Instagram for the latest event update and the list of DJs. 

The in-house mixologists of the bar create classic cocktails into innovative drinks. Their seasonal cocktail menus feature flavor profiles that start at refreshing and light, maturing to more robust. Each cocktail ranges from $13- $15. We recommend trying the ‘Mules’ made with vodka, rum, gin, tequila, whiskey or cognac, lime juice, and ginger. 
 
Where - 67 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Tue-Sun (5 pm - 2 am)

Ahjoomah's Apron

Delicacies at Ahjoomah’s Apron, source: Facebook

Ahjoomah’s Apron is an authentic Korean restaurant, located in the heart of Chinatown. This ultra-modern eatery serves only genuine Korean fare and drinks. The selection of dishes includes bulgogi, kalbi, donkatsu, noodles, kimbap, seafood, and Korean desserts like red bean porridge, pumpkin porridge, and a collection of mochi flavors. 

The drinks section offers a variety of soju, Korean beers like Sapporo and Cass (the most-loved beer in Korea), and true Korean rice wines like Makgeolli, Seoljungmae, and Seonunsan. Don’t forget to order the chef’s special ‘Bibimbap’ (made by mixing rice with various other cooked vegetables and beef, a dish pleasing to the eyes, and full of nutrients) with a choice of soju, they have 15 flavors.

Where - 218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours - Mon-Sun (11 am - 10 pm)

ATE Music House

Pool-hall at ATE Music House, source: Website  

If you are interested in taking a shot at the pool table while enjoying your beer, then ATE Music House is just the place for you. The place holds one of the best pool halls in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. 

With plenty of pool tables, ATE Music House also provides great bar food like chicken and duck wings, shrimp, onion rings, fish, and many more. The extended bar menu offers a variety of drinks ranging from beers to premium shots of vodka and tequila. The bar also boasts a wide collection of gin, whiskey, and cognac.
 
Where - 610 W 24th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608

Hours - Mon-Thu (5 pm - 1 am)
Fri and Sat (5 pm - 2 am)
Sunday (5 pm - 1 am)