Andersonville
Hopleaf - Stop into Hopleaf’s bar after your family Christmas dinner to blow off some holiday steam. The restaurant will be closed, but drinks will be served all evening starting at 6 p.m.
Replay Andersonville - This North Side LGBTQ+ bar will open at 3 p.m. for food, drinks, and of course – arcade games!
Artango Bar & Steakhouse - Indulge in an Argentinian three-course prix fixe meal at Artango Bar & Steakhouse for only $75 a person on Christmas Day. Enjoy live jazz music on both Christmas Day and Eve with your food and drinks.
Photo via Facebook/Lottie's pub
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Easy Bar - You can't beat this bar's daily $8 beer and shot combo, especially when their resident DJ ushers in Christmas Day. Enjoy some free pool while you’re at it!
Mac's Wood Grilled - Mac's is closed on Christmas Eve but will be back open at 7pm on Christmas Day with a ton of drink specials like a Holiday Red Ale, 3 Floyds Alpha Klaus, and Revolution Fistmas.
Lottie's Pub - Bring a gently used worn winter jacket for the Salvation Army coat drive to participate in Lottie's annual Rock & Roll Christmas Party featuring drink specials and festive giveaways.
Cafe Robey - Celebrate Christmas Eve and Day with a chef-curated dinner. Cafe Robey will be open for regular brunch hours as well.
Photo via Facebook/aliveOne
Lakeview / Lincoln Park
Delilah’s - Delilah’s continues to be open every day with a punk rock Christmas Eve and rock 'n roll jukebox on Christmas Day.
Cubby Bear - Cubby Bear’s annual Christmas show with local jam band Mr. Blotto starts at 9pm on the 25th.
Ann Sather - Their home-style Christmas Dinner is available for dining at all their locations from 11am-4pm, or to enjoy at home for pick-up in advance.
Graystone Tavern - Graystone's Hanukkah-themed pop-up, 8 Crazy Nights, will be serving scrumptious food and Chanukkah-themed drinks, with board games like Mitzvah Match, Schmear Build-A-Bagel card game, and Jewish Guess Who? to name a few.
Stretch Bar & Grill - You can expect only holiday joy at their Elf'd Up pop-up on Christmas Day – and amazing themed drinks, of course,
aliveOne - aliveOne is open for good times only with resident DJ Boathouse on the decks.
The Green Mill - Celebrate Christmas in the nostalgic, moody atmosphere of The Green Mill with a performance from Andy Brown and Alan Gresik's Swing Orchestra!
Photo via Facebook/EZ Inn
West Loop / Ukrainian Village
EZ Inn - This cozy tavern is open for business 365 days a year.
Rainbo Club - Keep your Christmas spirits high at this longstanding dive that's never gonna leave us!
Photo via Facebook/Remedy
Logan Square
Remedy - Escape your family for a late-night Christmas celebration at Remedy.
The Owl - The Owl is always open for us late owls who'd like a drink special without any fuss.
Cafe Con Leche - Cafe Con Leche will be serving up their fantastic menu of Latin cuisine from 9am-10pm on Christmas Day.
Photo via Facebook/Francesca's On Chestnut
River North / Gold Coast
Francesca’s On Chestnut - Need a delicious infusion of Italian food on your holiday? Francesca's will be open from food service!
Mastro’s - Mastro's is open on Christmas Eve and Day with delicious steakhouse fare and live music to accompany your meal.
Hubbard Inn - Hubbard Inn's three-story holiday pop-up The Christmas Inn is open on Christmas Eve and Day with a ton of drink specials and even a Sunday brunch!
Morton’s - Celebrate at Morton's on Christmas Eve and Day with a 3-Course chateaubriand feature or their signature steak, wines, and desserts.
Butch McGuire’s - While Butch's kitchen will close early and not offer takeout or delivery for the holidays, swing by to support this family-owned and operated spot!
Brass Tack - This French restaurant, nestled in the Waldorf Astoria, will be open for dinner service on Christmas Day.
NoMi Kitchen - NoMI presents a traditionally inspired Christmas Day brunch experience in the beautiful main dining room, featuring winter specialties with the best views of downtown Chicago.
Photo via Facebook/Lockwood
The Loop
Weber Grill - It’s business as usual at Weber Grill on Christmas Day. The bar and restaurant will keep regular hours on the 25th.
Mercat a la Planxa - Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Catalan-inspired Christmas dinner featuring Boquerones, 72 Hour Short Rib, and more with a specialty holiday cocktail, O Tannebaum, to elevate your tasting experience from 2-8 PM.
South Loop/South Side
Jeffrey Pub - Chicago's longest-running Black-owned LGBTQ+ bar will be open for service and music on Christmas!
Updated December 2025
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