Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Springfield: 3:56 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 528-0970 to confirm.
Location & directions
2471 South 6th StreetSpringfield, IL 62703
About Always After Five
Always After Five is a bar you'll find at 2471 South 6th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Our Springfield guide covers 396 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Always After Five is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
You can reach the team at (217) 528-0970.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 2471 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
- Phone
- (217) 528-0970
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Always After Five’s weekday schedule with 40 other bars in Springfield. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:45 AM and closes at 1:00 AM, in line with the typical 1:00 AM.
In total it is open about 93 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 88. 85% of bars in Springfield open on Sundays, and Always After Five is one of them.
Compared with 40 other bars in Springfield that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
We don’t have Always After Five’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 33% | $8.50 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Always After Five directly at (217) 528-0970 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Always After Five there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (11), Sandwiches & Delis (4), American (3), and Burgers & Fast Food (3).
Competition is strong: 8 other bars are within a mile and 26 within three miles. The closest is Spammy's Tavern, 0.4 mi away.
19 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanBurger Bar< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.1 mi
- ChineseNew China0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Always After Five's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Always After Five open on Sunday?
Yes, Always After Five is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Always After Five located?
Always After Five is located at 2471 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.
What is the phone number of Always After Five?
You can call Always After Five at (217) 528-0970.
Is Always After Five open late?
Yes – Always After Five is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Always After Five?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Always After Five. Nearby options include Burger Bar (< 0.1 mi), Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), and Domino's (0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Always After Five?
8 other bars within a mile. The closest is Spammy's Tavern, 0.4 mi away.
How much do bars in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
Nearby places
All in Springfield
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