NiteOwl - Chicago
The Social Hangout Planner
Only for iPhone
Free
NiteOwl: Unlock the Night in Chicago
Looking for the best night out in Chicago? NiteOwl lets you and your friends unlock exclusive specials at some of the city’s hottest bars and clubs — just by going out together.
Plan. Discover. Unlock.
• Exclusive Group Specials – Get access to drink deals, VIP perks, and more — available only when you go out with your crew.
• Smart Discovery Filters – Whether you're into rooftop vibes, dive bars, live DJs, or cocktail lounges, use our filters to find the perfect spot for your group.
• Seamless Hangout Planning – Create hangouts, invite your friends, and coordinate your night out all in one place.
Skip the group chat chaos and start experiencing nightlife the smarter way.
Chicago's best nights start on NiteOwl.
more Redeem code is easier now from the Venue detail.
2.9.2 10/27/2025
custom image of a hangout
simplified My Profile screen
2.8.60 07/25/2025
Hangout location can be filled from Goole Places Autocomplete
UI improvements
2.8.24 06/24/2025
Homescreen design updates
Carousel and Promos/Specials UX improvements
2.8.16 06/11/2025
Venue detail UX update of Venues promo
Edit hangout UX simplification
Edit Hangout styling updates
2.8.14 06/06/2025
Venues promotion configurations are dynamic
Remove invitees from Hangout
2.8.10 05/28/2025
Venue promotions
Hangout edit and create flow UX improvements
Various bugfixes
Application performance improvements
2.8.6 05/19/2025
- UI/UX improvements
2.8.0 05/08/2025
- New Create and Edit Hangout Flow
- Venues Promotions
- Navigation improvements
- Unified UX of Users, Places and Venues
2.7.9 05/08/2025
- New sing up flow
- New navigation bar
- Upcoming hangouts in carousel
- Clickable venues on the hangouts
2.6.0 04/11/2025
- Bug fixes and improvements
2.5.0 03/06/2025
- minor bug fix
2.4.1 02/13/2025
- Super Bowl nudge
- minor fixes
2.4.0 02/04/2025
- Updated friends suggestions
- Invitations improvements
- UI improvements
2.3.0 01/27/2025
- Custom address hangouts
- Suggestions improvements
- version check
- bug fixes
2.2.0 12/19/2024
Hangouts
Whether you're organizing a big party or an intimate get-together, NiteOwl makes it a breeze. Invite friends, suggest venues, and let the group VOTE on a spot to curate the right vibe.
Venue Insights
Get the scoop on the scene before you even leave your house. NiteOwl provides live updates on crowdedness levels, wait times, cover charges, reviews, and ratings for venues so you can make informed decisions and maximize your night out.
Nudges
Your personal reminders to plan hangouts for your friend's birthday, watch the season finale of your favorite show with the crew, discover your friends' favorite spots, organize wine nights with the girls, and more!
Sports Watch Parties
Plan the perfect watch party with fellow fans at one of our “Backer Bars” that supports your favorite sports team.
Discover Chicago Together
Set your availability status and check out which friends are free to explore the city with you in real time. Dive into Chicago's vibrant nightlife scene, explore different activities and discover new restaurants.
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2.1.0 11/21/2024
Hangouts
Whether you're organizing a big party or an intimate get-together, NiteOwl makes it a breeze. Invite friends, suggest venues, and let the group VOTE on a spot to curate the right vibe.
Venue Insights
Get the scoop on the scene before you even leave your house. NiteOwl provides live updates on crowdedness levels, wait times, cover charges, reviews, and ratings for venues so you can make informed decisions and maximize your night out.
Nudges
Your personal reminders to plan hangouts for your friend's birthday, watch the season finale of your favorite show with the crew, discover your friends' favorite spots, organize wine nights with the girls, and more!
Sports Watch Parties
Plan the perfect watch party with fellow fans at one of our “Backer Bars” that supports your favorite sports team.
Discover Chicago Together
Set your availability status and check out which friends are free to explore the city with you in real time. Dive into Chicago's vibrant nightlife scene, explore different activities and discover new restaurants.
2.0.1 11/19/2024
Hangouts
Whether you're organizing a big party or an intimate get-together, NiteOwl makes it a breeze. Invite friends, suggest venues, and let the group VOTE on a spot to curate the right vibe.
Venue Insights
Get the scoop on the scene before you even leave your house. NiteOwl provides live updates on crowdedness levels, wait times, cover charges, reviews, and ratings for venues so you can make informed decisions and maximize your night out.
Nudges
Your personal reminders to plan hangouts for your friend's birthday, watch the season finale of your favorite show with the crew, discover your friends' favorite spots, organize wine nights with the girls, and more!
Sports Watch Parties
Plan the perfect watch party with fellow fans at one of our “Backer Bars” that supports your favorite sports team.
Discover Chicago Together
Set your availability status and check out which friends are free to explore the city with you in real time. Dive into Chicago's vibrant nightlife scene, explore different activities and discover new restaurants.
v2.0.0 10/23/2024
- Bug fixes
v1.3.1 10/28/2023
- Improvements to venue searching
- Stability improvements
v1.3.0 10/26/2023
- Various UI/UX improvements
- Improvements to sharing of places through the app
v1.2.8 10/19/2023
- Various UI/UX improvements
- Now easier to find venues with live line data
v1.2.7 10/06/2023
- Improvements to venue listing UI
v1.2.5 09/29/2023
- Improvements to crowdedness estimation UI
- Improvements to venue listing UI
v1.2.4 09/29/2023
- Stability and performance improvements
v1.2.3 09/22/2023
Redeem code is easier now from the Venue detail.
more Version 2.9.2 10/27/2025
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