01What time does it close?
The short version: The latest time a bar can legally serve, for cities, states and countries around the world, with the local time there right now and the law behind each one. These are the general rules; many places carve out exceptions by license, day of the week or district, and the rule column says which. Every row links to its source; check locally before you plan a night around it.
46 places, and what time it is there now
The latest time alcohol can be served under the general rule in each place, from the law or official source cited. Many places allow exceptions by license, day or district; the rule column says which.
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How late are bars open in Chicago?
Standard tavern and consumption licenses close at 2 a.m., or 3 a.m. early Sunday. A late-hour license, which needs neighbor notice and sometimes a majority petition of nearby voters, allows 4 a.m., or 5 a.m. early Sunday.