206 Bars for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

Longstanding restaurant and bar available for the first time in 40 years. Large, updated kitchen with black iron in place. 2018 install of retractable glass roof on rear deck and 7-year-old roof on building. multiple rooms, DJ booth, 6 bathrooms, 2 bars with one in separate back room perfect for party rooms. Ability to execute multiple concepts and/or pick up window along main street. Dense popular area steps to Depaul campus and 1/4 mile to brown line L train. Endless possibilities at this location with a neighborhood starving for great restaurant and bar concepts. Situated on a block with Core power yoga, Kelly's pub, Foxtrot, Alice and Wonder and home slice Restaurant.

Date on Market:

2025-11-18

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

– Beautifully renovated modern office space on 1st floor of 2-story brick building in Logan Square – Shared roof deck – Nearby businesses include Burlington Bar, Lou Malnati’s, Jibaritos Y Mas, Caribella, Penumbra, Dena Kitchen, Borinken Cakes, MeLatte Coffee Shop, Walgreens, and FedEx – Easily accessible to public transportation, located on the CTA #74 Fullerton bus route, 0.1 miles from the #82 Kimball/Homan bus route, and 0.4 miles from the Blue Line Shuttle and #56 Milwaukee bus route, and 0.9 miles from the Milwaukee District North Metra train line

Date on Market:

2025-11-18

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present the high-end 1st floor sublease opportunity at 322 S. Green Street in the West Loop area of Chicago. The storefront space is perfect for a school, brewery, event space, culinary program, or traditional office. The suite includes two classrooms with 28 and 16-person capacity, a brewing room and large bar/break room with viewing window into the brewing area. Former Siebel Institute of Technology, the unit also features an administrative area with two private offices, reception, two new restrooms, storage, and wet sprinkler system. 322 S. Green is a secure building with surface parking available.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-11-04

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Bring your business to this high-visibility location on bustling Halsted Avenue! This 726 sq. ft. office or retail space offers excellent exposure, easy access to major expressways, and parking for 6-8 vehicles. Join a vibrant business corridor where the right operation can truly thrive.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-11-03

Chicago Office for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

Step into The Auxiliary, a light-filled loft building in west Fulton Market for office and showroom users. The building offers tenants access to the recently renovated Auxiliary Lounge, expertly designed by Variant Collaborative, and the fully furnished roof deck. Designed by Variant Collaborative, the Auxiliary Lounge is open to all building tenants and features self-serve food service, a coffee bar, lounge seating, breakout collaboration spaces, skylights, and a conference room. The roof deck is fully furnished with tables, multiple soft seating options, and umbrellas. Right off Ashland Avenue, The Auxiliary is just steps from the #9 CTA bus, the Green and Pink lines, and a few minutes from I-90. Enjoy immediate access to the best of Fulton Market, the Medical District, the United Center, and River West

Date on Market:

2025-12-18

Chicago Office for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

Date on Market:

2026-05-26

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

Multi-Level restaurant/Bar space for lease. 10,992 sq ft of total space over 3 floors plus lower level. Zoned DX-7. Fully Sprinklered building and new elevator being installed. approx. 3664 sq ft per floor. Main floor has full bar, kitchen with black iron and prep and dining room as well as 2 multi-stall bathrooms. Lower level has small bar, storage, office, bathroom as well as utility rooms. 2nd floor has another bar, dining area and bathrooms as well as a second kitchen with black iron. Dish hoods in both kitchens. 50 feet of frontage for outdoor patio, second floor garage doors to open front wall, and rear parking for owners or employees. Allowing this to be a great floor for private dining, events etc. 3rd floor currently set as storage and office but could be made into dining or event space. 800-amp 3 phase electric. New HVAC. Tons of potential in this space that housed Cafe Iberico for over 30 years. Amazing location in the heart of River North with endless vehicular traffic and neighborhood density. Close to train and highway with bus stops just outside the space.

Date on Market:

2025-10-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Neighborhood shopping center serving a dense community. Minutes to Midway Airport. Fully fixtured pizzeria available. Former convenience store that is an end cap available now.

Date on Market:

2025-09-26

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

907 N Damen offers a prime commercial space in the heart of West Town/Ukrainian Village with unbeatable visibility and accessibility. The unit was previously used by a food delivery service and remains perfectly configured for catering operations, commissary kitchen use, or a ghost kitchen concept. $4000 Modified Gross!! Existing Kitchen Setup: Infrastructure well-suited for food preparation and catering., Ask for more photos from current set up and list of equipment! Rear Parking: Includes 2 dedicated parking spaces — rare in this corridor and ideal for delivery vehicles or staff. Flexible Layout: Open floor plan can adapt to additional retail, office, or service use. Strong Location: Steps from residential density, popular restaurants, and neighborhood amenities. This is a turnkey opportunity for catering companies or food service operators looking to plug into one of Chicago’s most active commercial corridors.

Date on Market:

2025-09-15

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

BUILDING FOR RENT ONLY. Prime restaurant opportunity on a busy, high-traffic street with excellent visibility and large storefront windows. This 2nd generation restaurant space is equipped with restaurant sinks and restaurant hood with fire suppression, making it ideal for a quick, start-up. 772 SQ FT. Room for eat-in food service and an outside private patio included. Additional storage in the adjacent building for a fee. Tenant pays electricity, gas, grease dumpster and removal. 7 minutes from the Horseshoe Casino & Indiana state Line. Only $1,750/month Gross Rent. Rent includes Water and Garbage Removal. Free street parking available. Credit check & application fee required. Restaurant equipment is As-Is. Don't miss this start-up opportunity - Schedule showings on Showingtime OR call or text me today to schedule a showing!

Date on Market:

2025-09-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Prime Commercial Opportunity in West Town! Unlock the potential of this 6,300 sq. ft. property, offering 3,100 sq. ft. per floor, plus roof access-perfect for a roof deck or additional dining. Built entirely with concrete and flex core, this space boasts high ceilings, an elevator, a large garage, and a blank slate ready for a tenant or owner to create a standout retail or restaurant space. Originally designed for an upscale restaurant, it features precast plumbing for bathrooms and kitchen, streamlining the build-out process. Located in the heart of Chicago Ave and West Town, this property is surrounded by top-tier tenants including Mariano's, McDonald's, Cleo's, West Town Bakery, Forbidden Root, Brasero, and more. With easy access to bus and Divvy stations and the Kennedy Expressway, it offers unbeatable convenience. Available for lease or purchase, this is a rare chance to secure a versatile, high-visibility location in one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. TI packages available for right tenant / building will be sold as vanilla box.

Date on Market:

2026-04-07

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

1,710 SF corner retail space in Humboldt Park offers ~75’ of prime frontage at the base of a new 12-unit apartment building, directly across the street from Humboldt Park and two blocks from the 606 Trail. Excellent connectivity via CTA bus lines, nearby Blue and Green Line stations, and major arterials like North and Western ensures strong accessibility. With ongoing residential development, rising consumer spending, and a distinct cultural identity, Humboldt Park stands out as a prime retail leasing destination in Chicago’s West Side.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-08-28

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Discover an Exceptional storefront retail opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, positioned adjacent to a busy six-corner intersection and directly across from the future Whole Foods Market, offering outstanding visibility and strong foot traffic.

Date on Market:

2026-05-27

Chicago Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

Formerly the House of Vans Music Venue and Skate Park

Date on Market:

2025-08-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Marshfield Plaza is a premier 452,935 SF power center positioned at the full interchange of I-57 and 119th Street, offering visibility to approximately 150,000 vehicles per day. 98% Leased Retail Power Center Visible from I-57. Anchored by Jewel-Osco, UFC Gym, dd’s Discounts, Old Navy, Forman Mills, and Blue Door Neighborhood Center, the center benefits from a strong mix of national and regional tenants including Chili’s, Panda Express, Starbucks, Wingstop, Dollar Tree, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Athletico Physical Therapy, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Fifth Third Bank, Snipes, DTLR, City Sports, Rainbow, and Dress Code. The final 4,000 SF inline suite and a 4,200 SF pad site are available for ground lease or build-to-suit opportunities. The property features expansive surface parking, direct CTA access along 119th Street, and a dense trade area with approximately 169,000 residents within a 3-mile radius. Just leased: U.S. Army Career Center in Unit I-1A, with more details coming soon.

Date on Market:

2024-10-03

Bensenville Retail for Lease - O'Hare

This large restaurant and bar in downtown Bensenville has undergone a complete gut rehab, with new infrastructure, fixtures and equipment, including a large catering-capable kitchen. The property also features potential for gaming with the ability to assume the agreement and incorporate two additional machines or cancel upon purchase. There is ample parking with a 15 car private lot, in addition to a 95+ car public lot across the street, for Metra train commuters. Convert the lot into additional outdoor dining to add to the private patio and public outdoor sidewalk seating, overlooking the township’s open-air concert/event venue. Key Features: Turn-Key: Re-concept and operate in a short time frame, as this is a fully equipped space. Exposure: Located on a prominent corner with access to year-round organized public events. Outdoor Space: In addition to the indoor, the space opens out to a sizable private patio as well as public cafe.

Date on Market:

2025-07-15

Chicago Retail for Lease - East Loop

Formerly Al's Beef Restaurant. 2200 Square feet of space with walk in cooler. Two HVAC units in space. Two ADA compliant bathrooms.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-06-19

Chicago Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Northwest City

P ROPERTY OVERVIEW The 400 Theater Building offers unique mixed-use sites in an iconic terra cotta trimmed building at the signaled intersection of Sheridan and Columbia. The site is directly across from Loyola University in the heart of the bustling Sheridan Road commercial corridor in Rogers Park. The property features a fully operational movie theater, most recently operated as the New 400 Theater, that is being re-opened as a cinema. Adjacent first floor retail spaces are 1,100 SF each, one with an active restaurant with black iron. The second floor features a corner office space and a 2-bedroom apartment. The building features a rarely found large, private patio for use by tenants. Tenants benefit from huge exposure from the marquee and pylon signage highly visible to 22,500+ VPD on Sheridan Road. LOCATION • Rogers Park directly across from the Loyola University campus with 18,000+ students and faculty • Two blocks from the CTA Loyola Station (5,000 passengers/day; 1.8 Million passengers/year) and close to Sheridan, Broadway, and Devon CTA Bus Stops • Co-Tenants: Rice Thai Café, 400

Date on Market:

2025-06-11

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

1631 W. Howard St. - Lovely full service restaurant available for lease. Steps from the Howard St. Red Line Station, the space includes a large exhaust hood, walk-in cooler, dining area, Take out/delivery area, storage, and a built-in bar/service counter. 1617 W. Howard St. - Charming retail space located in the historic Howard St. Theater Building. Currently built out as a tap room/wine bar complete with a walk-in cooler, tap system, and a small exhaust hood. The space can also be delivered in vanilla box condition to suit your small business needs.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-06-09

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - River North

Beautiful Brick and Timber Loft Office High ceilings Natural light Build to suit Heart of River North

Date on Market:

2026-02-04

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

Two-story property and business located at 324 W Chicago Ave, located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, one of the strongest and most desirable trade areas in the City. The freestanding building is just off the corner of Chicago Ave. and Orleans St. The sale includes the fully fixtured and licensed nightclub property, with a sprinkler system and an exposed glass nightclub property, with a sprinkler system and an exposed glass elevator and multiple staircases for customer and staff use. The former home of Bounce Sporting Club consists of 4 levels of legal occupancy, with 2 bars, dining and a dance floor or the main floor, a commercial kitchen and private lounge on the second floor, a gorgeous and unique rooftop bar and lounge with skyline views. The basement houses a coat check area, customer restrooms, and ample storage, including walk in coolers, and employee lockers.

Date on Market:

2025-05-29

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

**NOW OFFERING 1ST MONTH'S RENT FREE** Looking for a large commercial space in a prime location? This versatile storefront on busy Madison Ave is perfect for a variety of businesses, with the flexibility to build out to fit your business needs! -Rent $2500 -Previous use: Former office space with an adaptable layout -2 bathrooms for convenience -Multiple entry doors for easy access -Prime Madison Ave location, right in the heart of a bustling area -Attached parking lot for your staff Ideal for retail, office use, or other commercial ventures. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and discuss your business needs through phone @ 773-745-8153 or email @ apartments@ua4rent.com ! Applications can be submitted online from our website https://www.ua4rent.com/vacancies/

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-05-14

Chicago Office for Lease - Central Loop

The Chicago Board of Trade has been a monument to achievement since it first appeared on the Chicago skyline in 1930. A towering art deco presence in the thriving heart of downtown Chicago, the building's iconic stature has been immortalized in film and popular culture, recognized and honored for its historic importance and architectural grandeur, and continues to be a compelling focal point of both business and thousands of admiring visitors.

Date on Market:

2026-04-15

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

For Lease: Turnkey Restaurant Space — 1829 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL Ready to Launch in West Town’s Dining Hotspot Unlock the potential of this fully built-out restaurant space in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant West Town neighborhood. Located at 1829 W Chicago Ave, this second-generation restaurant offers a rare, turnkey opportunity to step into a proven, successful location with all infrastructure in place — perfect for operators looking to hit the ground running. Previously home to a famous Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, the space is vented, equipped, and beautifully finished, saving you time, money, and the headaches of a full buildout. With strong street visibility, heavy foot traffic, and close proximity to Ukrainian Village, East Village, and downtown, this location is ideal for any concept — fast casual, fine dining, cafe or more. Property Highlights:     •    Fully built-out restaurant – save on time and upfront costs     •    Commercial kitchen, venting, and grease trap in place     •    Existing dining and kitchen layout – plug-and-play ready     •    High-traffic corridor with strong daytime and evening activity     •    Excellent visibility and signage on Chicago Avenue     •    Proven location with successful restaurant history Join the thriving West Town food scene with new Michelin entrants. Surrounded by some of Chicago’s most popular eateries and a community that supports local food businesses, this is the ideal location for your next restaurant concept. Whether you’re an experienced operator expanding your portfolio or launching your first location, 1829 W Chicago offers an unparalleled head start. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and explore the opportunity.

Date on Market:

2026-06-01