In the past year, 3 new bar / nightlife businesses were licensed in West Town. That is 9% of the 35 new bar / nightlife licenses across Chicago in the past year, ranking West Town #3 of 18 neighborhoods for recent bar / nightlife activity.
Most recent license on file: June 9, 2026. Data refreshed daily from the City of Chicago open data portal.
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