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    After, Bar in Chicago
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    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.

    For broader planning before or after, use Our full Chicago restaurants guide and Our full Chicago bars guide.

    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.

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    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

    ElegantSophisticatedTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkLate Night

    Experience

    Design DestinationStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    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

    1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607 · Directions

    after-chicago.com

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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.