
After
West Loop, Chicago
Bar in Chicago, United States
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
Why go
After is worth planning for when the goal is a polished Fulton Market cocktail lounge without a formal-room attitude. At $60 per person and smart casual, it fits dates, small groups, and second-stop drinks better than value drinking or food-led nights.
About After
After is a Chicago venue with a price point of $60 per person and a smart casual dress code.
The grounded planning read is simple: budget around $60 per person, dress smart casual, and use current venue channels for anything more specific.
The practical verdict: consider After when the spend and smart casual dress code fit the kind of evening you want in Chicago. At $60 per person, it belongs in the planned-outing category rather than an improvised low-budget stop.
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What to expect, and what not to overread
The strongest planning signals are the $60 per person price point, the Chicago location, and the smart casual dress code. Use those details to decide whether it fits your night, and avoid assuming more specific features unless the venue confirms them.
Planning the rest of the night around it
If the evening needs a broader Chicago itinerary, category research matters more than stretching this venue into something it is not. For hotel pairings, start with Our full Chicago hotels guide; for activities before or after, use Our full Chicago experiences guide. Broader browsing can also start with Our full Chicago bars guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5 PM–12 AM
- Location
- 1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- after-chicago.com
Venue details
Ambiance
High-craft yet low-key cocktail lounge with a luxe, twilight-inspired room, mirrored back bar, and comfortable bar seating that feels sophisticated but relaxed.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Mezcal
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
- Opened
- 2022
Signature Pours
- 24k Espresso Martini
- A5 Vesper
- Kaki Old Fashioned
- Kumquat Manhattan
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is After good for a date?
After may fit a date if the $60 per person price point and smart casual dress code match the evening you want.
Is After worth the prices?
It depends on whether a $60 per person Chicago outing fits your plans.
















