206 Bars for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

1635 N. Damen Avenue presents an exceptional leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown–Wicker Park neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and trendsetting retail and dining destinations. This fully built-out second-generation restaurant space offers a total of 5,340 square feet, including 4,088 square feet on the ground floor and 1,252 square feet on the second floor, providing flexibility for dining, private events, or office use. The property features a high-visibility blade sign along Damen Avenue, one of the area’s busiest pedestrian corridors, ensuring strong exposure to both local residents and visitors. A private beer garden enhances the customer experience and creates an inviting atmosphere for outdoor dining, a highly sought-after amenity in today’s market. Full-building branding opportunities allow tenants to establish a strong identity in a neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of national retailers and local boutiques. Positioned among premier co-tenants such as Shinola, Bluemercury, Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Barnes & Noble, the property benefits from consistent foot traffic and a dense, affluent customer base. Within a one-mile radius, the population exceeds 61,000 with an average household income of $187,998, and the daytime population surpasses 53,000. This is an ideal location for a restaurant, bar, or experiential retail concept seeking a prime address in one of Chicago’s most dynamic urban corridors.

Date on Market:

2026-02-03

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

343 W Erie is a 5,820 SF fully built-out, turn-key restaurant space featuring a full kitchen, expansive bar, dinning room, and available for immediate occupancy. Located at the highly visible southeast corner of Erie Street and Orleans Street in the heart of River North, the property is surrounded by a strong lineup of destination retailers and restaurants including Sifr, Ground Up Coffee & Bites, Mr. Beef, Fairgrounds Coffee, Obelix, and Club Lago. The space benefits from excellent exposure and high vehicle traffic, positioned just one block north of the Ohio Street feeder ramp. River North is one of Chicago’s most vibrant and dynamic dining and entertainment districts, known for its dense concentration of acclaimed restaurants, nightlife, galleries, and residential towers. The neighborhood attracts a strong mix of local residents, office workers, and tourists, creating consistent day-to-night foot traffic. With immediate access to major transportation corridors, public transit, and nearby hotels, River North offers exceptional visibility and built-in demand for food and beverage operators seeking a high-profile urban location.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2026-01-22

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2026-01-13

Chicago Retail for Lease - West Loop

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2026-01-06

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

A vibrant Chicago neighborhood known for its eclectic charm, Wicker Park blends historic architecture with a thriving arts and culture scene. Enjoy tree-lined streets filled with boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants, lively nightlife, and beautiful parks. Its convenient access to public transit makes it easy to explore the city, while the local galleries, music venues, and cafés create a dynamic, creative atmosphere that’s uniquely Wicker Park.

Date on Market:

2025-10-31

Chicago Retail for Lease - North Michigan Avenue

600 N Michigan Avenue offers a premier retail leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, one of the most heavily trafficked shopping corridors in the United States. This multi-level retail property provides flexible configurations ranging from 1,165 SF to over 21,000 SF, with the potential for a two-level flagship presence featuring Michigan Avenue frontage of 30 to 150 feet. The property is surrounded by world-class shopping, dining, and hospitality destinations, ensuring a steady flow of local, tourist, and business traffic. With proximity to major CTA Red Line stations and easy access to commuter rail, the location offers exceptional connectivity. The area boasts strong demographics, including a population of nearly 128,000 within one mile and an average household income exceeding $120,000 within three miles. This is a rare opportunity to secure a high-profile retail presence in a globally recognized shopping district, ideal for flagship stores, experiential retail, or upscale dining concepts.

Date on Market:

2025-10-21

Chicago Retail for Lease - North Michigan Avenue

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2026-02-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - North Michigan Avenue

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

2025-09-23

Chicago Retail for Lease - West Loop

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-07-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - Gold Coast/Old Town

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-06-24

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

600 N. Dearborn is located in the River North community and is Chicago’s vibrant hub for arts, dining, and entertainment. Known for its eclectic mix of gourmet restaurants, trendsetting galleries, and boutique shops, River North also boasts easy access to major transportation and corporate centers, making it ideal for businesses seeking both visibility and convenience. This dynamic district continues to evolve with new developments, public art installations, and a lively nightlife scene, attracting residents and visitors alike. From the iconic architecture along the Chicago River to the buzz of inspired creatives and professionals, River North offers an energy and sophistication that sets it apart as one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-04-30

Chicago Retail for Lease - West Loop

550 W. Washington offers premier retail opportunities in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. Positioned at the base of a 16-story office tower, this property provides unmatched visibility and accessibility at the intersection of Washington and Clinton Streets. The location benefits from heavy pedestrian and commuter traffic, with proximity to Ogilvie and Union Metra stations, which together see over 100,000 riders daily. Additionally, the property is steps from the French Market, attracting more than 7,000 visitors per day, and is within walking distance of multiple CTA stations. The surrounding neighborhood continues to experience strong residential growth, creating a dynamic customer base for retail operators. Suite 100 offers a versatile layout suitable for retail or medical use, featuring private offices and a lobby entrance, with the option for an additional Washington Street entrance. Suite 150, a former 7-Eleven location, includes a walk-in cooler and freezer, a three-compartment sink, and direct access to a loading dock, making it ideal for food and beverage concepts. Both spaces provide excellent street frontage and convenient access from the building lobby.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-04-09

Chicago Office for Lease - O'Hare

8765 W. Higgins is part of the O’Hare Plaza complex and operates as headquarters for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The building provides Class A office space and caters to tax-exempt organizations. Located adjacent to the Kennedy Expressway, it offers direct access to O’Hare International Airport and Downtown Chicago. Public transportation is accessible via the CTA Blue Line Cumberland Station, located a short walk away. Amenities include a café, tenant lounge with outdoor patio, sundry shop, fitness center, and multiple conference rooms. The surrounding area includes the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, hotels, restaurants, and retail destinations such as the Fashion Outlets of Chicago.

Date on Market:

2026-07-01

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

Anchored by the historic Victory Gardens Biograph Theater and directly across from Lincoln Hall, one of Chicago's premier live music venues, 2433-2445 N. Lincoln Avenue sits at the heart of a vibrant neighborhood that pulses with activity.

Date on Market:

2025-03-20

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Second generation restaurant with all FFE's.

Date on Market:

2025-02-26

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - North Michigan Avenue

Date on Market:

2025-02-21

Chicago Office for Lease - Lincoln Park

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-02-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

Prime leasing opportunity along the highly sought after Armitage Avenue corridor within the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Chicago's north side. This contemporary space, with a sleek design and excellent natural light, is ideal for a range of businesses. The open layout provides flexibility for customization, while modern amenities ensure comfort and convenience. The building is well located in an affluent neighborhood and surrounded by high end restaurants and retailers including Armitage Ale House, Summer House Santa Monica, Ramen-San, Cafe Babareeba, The Black Tux, Tie Bar, Kiehl's, Allbirds, Bonobos, Lori's Shoes, Laudi Vidni, Mugsy, Bowie Barker, Butcher and the Burger, Chicago Bagel Authority, La Colombe, Oasis Face Bar, Walgreens, and Starbucks, among many others.

Date on Market:

2025-01-30

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Date on Market:

2024-09-24

Chicago Retail for Lease - Central Loop

Located in the heart of Chicago’s dynamic South Loop neighborhood, 433 S Dearborn St offers an exceptional location with easy access to major highways, public transit, and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This area is bustling with residential, office, and hospitality developments, making it an ideal spot for retail businesses looking to cater to both residents and commuters. Just minutes from the Chicago Loop, Grant Park, and Museum Campus, the property benefits from high visibility and foot traffic, ensuring great exposure for any business. Whether you're looking to tap into the local community or attract visitors, this location provides a prime opportunity in one of Chicago’s most vibrant districts.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-03-24

Chicago Multiple Space Uses for Lease - North Michigan Avenue

680 North Lake Shore Drive is situated on an entire city block in the Streeterville neighborhood. The building, bounded by Lake Shore Drive to the east, McClurg Court to the west, East Erie Street to the south and East Huron Street to the north, is conveniently located less than a block from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the downtown Northwestern University Campus.

Date on Market:

2026-01-27

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

This property holds numerous private, industrial commercial kitchens, each equipped to support the diverse needs of food operators. These kitchen spaces are ideal for catering, food prep, and serving as a supply hub for brick-and-mortar businesses. With around-the-clock access, our kitchens range from 200 to 2,000 square feet, providing flexibility and scalability. The facility boasts essential amenities like cold and dry food storage, staff break rooms, bathrooms, and ample parking. To assist in the seamless operation of your business, we have a team for kitchen maintenance and cleaning, all in a location strategically placed close to your customer base for convenience and efficiency. Click here to speak to a rep today! bit.ly/3DWBsoh *Disclaimer: None of our kitchens come equipped with commercial cooking equipment. While we strive to provide accurate representations, please note that images displayed on our listings are fully built out kitchens for visual purposes only. We encourage you to reach out to us should you have any inquiries regarding our facilities or kitchens.

Date on Market:

2024-05-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - North Branch/Goose Island

6,040 SF storefront endcap space for lease at the northeast corner of Clybourn Avenue and Kenmore Avenue in Chicago's affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood. The property is well located within a prominent retail corridor featuring visibility and exposure to approx. 12,000 VPD, along with an abundance of foot traffic. The storefront features a spacious interior, 14' ceiling heights, 50' of frontage along Clybourn Avenue, expansive window lines, storage, a flexible layout for retail, medical, or offices users, and five (5) dedicated parking spaces on-site. The storefront is walking distance to both the Armitage Brown Line and Clybourn Red Line "L" Stations. Neighboring retailers include Trader Joe's, Best Buy, ALDI, Chipotle, Protein Bar, Arhaus, Blu Dot, Petco, Apple, Buffalo Wild Wings, Binny's Beverage Depot, Baby Gap, Floyd's 99 Barbershop, and CVS/Pharmacy, among many others.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2024-04-30

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

Rare trophy property available for lease, an opportunity like this only comes along once every 20 years! Located on North Clark Street and West Ohio Street, in the heart of River North, the property boasts a first-rate location amongst some of the largest and most prominent developments in all of Chicago. Two-story, single tenant building built in 1996 with DX-7 zoning, would also make a great redevelopment property. Over 57,000,000 tourists come to Chicago each year and upscale River North is a common destination. Michigan Avenue, located just 4 blocks east, is the highest grossing retail thoroughfare in Chicago featuring a plethora of international brands including Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Apple, Hugo Boss, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci and many more. Two blocks east of the property is the Grand and State Red Line stop of the CTA which sees 4,057,428 annual ridership. Directly across the street from Rock and Roll McDonald's (former) and Portillo's, just steps away from the multitude of restaurants, bars and nightlife in the area. Other nearby national tenants include Hard Rock Cafe, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Walgreens, Bed Bath & Beyond, 7-Eleven, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Jimmy John's. Nearby restaurants include Beatrix, Chicago Chop House, Wildfire, Osteria Via Stato, Mastro's Steakhouse, Maggiano's, RPM Italian, XOCO, Frontera Grill, Fogo de Chao, Sunda. The property is in a highly visible and desirable location with Ohio Street being one of Chicago's highest trafficked streets, seeing approximately 37,000 cars heading east/day.

Date on Market:

2024-01-17