10 Chicago Hip-Hop & R&B Nightlife Spots to Know in 2026
Looking for Chicago nightlife with hip-hop, R&B, rap, Afrobeats, Top 40 and DJ-driven party energy? CHI-RAP.com put together 10 Chicago clubs and lounges worth having on your radar.
Not ranked. Music format, cover charges, age requirements, dress codes and event schedules can change by night. Check each venue's current event information before heading out.
Where Chicago Goes for Hip-Hop & R&B Nightlife
Chicago's nightlife scene stretches from River North and the Gold Coast to Bronzeville, the South Loop, Logan Square, Wicker Park and Uptown. These spots offer everything from bottle-service club nights to neighborhood lounges, DJs, dancing and late-night parties.
Era Social Club
A dress-up, bottle-service nightlife destination with DJ-driven events that frequently feature hip-hop, R&B and Top 40.
📍 Open Era Social Club in Google MapsBevy Nightclub
Upscale River North club energy with DJs, VIP sections, bottle service and nights that can lean toward hip-hop, Top 40 and open-format party music.
📍 Open Bevy Nightclub in Google MapsThe Black Lion
A smaller late-night lounge where hip-hop can mix with reggaeton, Latin sounds, party records and throwbacks.
📍 Open The Black Lion in Google MapsRenaissance Bronzeville
A South Side lounge and nightlife destination with rotating events featuring combinations of R&B, hip-hop, rap, house and other Chicago party sounds.
📍 Open Renaissance Bronzeville in Google MapsBAR22
A music-focused South Loop bar and party spot known for DJs, R&B, reggae, hip-hop-oriented events and weekend nightlife.
📍 Open BAR22 in Google MapsThe Revel Room
A vintage-style lounge with late-night DJ and dance energy. Depending on the event, expect a mix that can include hip-hop, R&B and throwback favorites.
📍 Open The Revel Room in Google MapsBeauty Bar Chicago
A retro salon-themed dance bar with rotating themed DJ nights. Hip-hop and R&B appear depending on the night's event.
📍 Open Beauty Bar Chicago in Google MapsLe Nocturne Chicago
A late-night dance venue known for international sounds. Afrobeats and house are prominent, while hip-hop, R&B and Caribbean music can appear depending on the event.
📍 Open Le Nocturne in Google MapsThe Hangge-Uppe
A longtime late-night Chicago party destination with two floors. One level generally leans toward current hits and hip-hop while the other focuses heavily on throwbacks.
📍 Open The Hangge-Uppe in Google MapsSound-Bar
A large multi-room nightclub with different DJ formats. Some nights mix open-format, Top 40 and hip-hop alongside electronic dance music.
📍 Open Sound-Bar in Google Maps🗺️ Chicago Hip-Hop Nightlife Map
Use the map below to explore nightlife throughout Chicago. For directions to a specific venue, use the Google Maps button under each listing.
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Updated September 2026
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