Get ready to elevate your happy hour experience with insider recommendations from Chicago’s finest concierges. In this exclusive article, we unveil the city’s hidden gems and popular hotspots where locals and visitors alike can unwind and enjoy fantastic drink specials and delectable bites. From chic Gold Coast bars to cozy pizzerias, discover the ultimate guide to Chicago’s most beloved happy hour destinations!
Recommendations
Michelle Giunti: Concierge, Park Hyatt Chicago
“I love the happy hour at La Storia, featuring delicious wood oven pizzas and $8 dollar martinis!
You may find me at Hugo’s Frog Bar for their $1 oysters as well!”
Marilyn Eisenberg: ME Concierge Services
“During the happy hour at Eddie V, you can order mini filets, lobster treats and so many other delicious bites. The entertainment provided by Abigail Riccards and others is perfect for listening or singing along. It is a good time for all!”
Tim Anderson: Concierge Manager, 900 N. Michigan Shops
“My favorite happy hour spot is Doc B’s Gold Coast! Doc B’s has great outdoor seating and a full bar. The food is always delicious. From burgers and salads to salmon, wok out bowls and chicken wings, whatever you fancy will be good. Cheers to summer in Chicago!”
Kristen Kopplin: Concierge, Park Hyatt Chicago
“Bar Goa in River North has a great happy hour. Try the samosa bombs or butter chicken croquettes and wash it all down with an Indian mango sangria or their signature Palolem Pale Ale!”
Jean Lieber: Concierge, Chicago Athletic Association
“I love to go to Italian Village. The bar has twinkling lights and murals of Italian landscapes that are so wonderfully cheesy, a marble statue of some Roman goddess and great bartenders who never miss a beat. Complimentary pizza is served during happy hour and the cocktails are fantastic. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in a warm and friendly atmosphere with no pretentious attitude. It is quintessentially old school Chicago!”
Other Happy Hour Deals
Canal Street Eatery
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Escape to Happy Hour heaven at Canal Street Eatery for a fantastic Happy Hour experience. Savor some unbeatable $12 pizzas before washing it all down with their $8 cocktails, Aperol Spritz included! We know, it is everything we’ve wanted and more. Don’t feel bad if the Happy Hour extends a little past 6pm, as you can continue the party at the adjacent Afterbar!
Reservations: Make a reservation at Canal Street Eatery
Cabana Club
When: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Embrace the last bit of the sunny season at Cabana Club! This establishment is offering refreshing margaritas, perfectly coupled with some Mexican-meets-BBQ bites. As you relish in your after-work hours, you’ll also be enjoying a 180-degree view of the Chicago skyline.
Aba
When: Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Enjoy sommelier-selected white and red wine pours for $7 each, locally-brewed beer for $5 each, or the Classic Martini or House Margarita for $10 each. Order mezze exclusive to happy hour, including spread sampler, All Of Our Favorite Spreads served with our house bread, Feta Stuffed Pita, and Turkish Cigars with phyllo, spinach and dried mint. Available for dine-in only.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Aba – Chicago
Beatrix – River North, Fulton Market
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 local beers, $6 select wines, $7 select hand-crafted cocktails, and $9 Mushroom & Quinoa and Prime Burgers. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only at all Beatrix locations.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Beatrix River North | Make a reservation at Beatrix Fulton Market
Beatrix – Oak Brook, Streeterville
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Enjoy half-priced snacks, $5 local beers, $6 select wines and $7 hand-crafted cocktails. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only at all Beatrix locations.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Beatrix Oak Brook | Make a reservation at Beatrix Streeterville
Beatrix – Loop
When: Tuesday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 local beers, $6 select wines, $7 hand-crafted cocktails and rotating bar bites. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only. View the Beatrix HH Menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Beatrix Loop
Beatrix Market – DePaul Loop
When: Tuesday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 select beers, $9 select wines, $11 hand-crafted cocktails and $7 Personal Deep Dish Pizza. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only. View the Beatrix HH menu.
Reservations: First come, first served
Bub City – River North
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 draft beer and hard seltzers available at the bar and in the dining room. Not available for carryout or delivery.
Reservations: Make a reservation for Bub City – River North
Bub City – Rosemont
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $6 Old Fashioned, Back Porch Tea and Margaritas. Happy Hour specials are available for dine-in only and can be ordered at the bar, in the dining room or on the patio.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Bub City – Rosemont
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
When: Monday – Sunday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $1.50 pintxos, $20 red sangria pitchers, $4 Estrella Damm beer bottles and more available daily in the bar and lounge area. Walk-ins only. Not valid for carryout or delivery. View Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s HH menu.
Ema
When: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $7 mezze, $6 craft beer, $10 House Margarita and $8 happy hour white & red pours for bar dine-in only. View Ema’s HH menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Ema
Hub 51
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 draft beer and wines by the glass, half priced sushi on select rolls, as well as half portions of Hub 51’s Famous Pulled Chicken Nachos for $13. Happy Hour specials are available for dine-in only in the restaurant and patio.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Hub 51
il Porcellino
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Join Us at the Bar for $8 Featured Negronis, Select Glasses of Wine, and $6 Bites (Fried Cheese Ravioli + Mushroom & Pancetta Focaccia Pizza). Travel through time with us! Each month we will be featuring a cocktail highlighting the history and evolution of the classic Negroni. June’s Featured Negroni: The Negroni – Caffè Casoni, Florence, 1919. View the il Porcellino HH menu
Reservations: Make a reservation at il Porcellino
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Chicago
When: Monday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Enjoy select beers, wines and cocktails, as well as cocktail hour bites, all ranging from $5-$7. Cocktail Hour is available for dine-in only.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Joe’s Seafood – Chicago
L. Woods
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 draft beer, $7 Seasonal Sangria or house wine by the glass, $9 Signature Old Fashioneds and $7.00 Buffalo Wings and BBQ Chicken Flatbread. Happy Hour specials are available for dine-in only. View L. Woods’ HH menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at L. Woods
Lil Ba-Ba-Reeba!
When: Monday – Friday: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Join us for $5 glasses of sangria, $1 bite-sized pintxos and more! Every Monday, enjoy any Sangria Pitcher from our menu for just $20, plus tax! Not valid for carryout or delivery. View Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba’s HH menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! or call 312-985-6909
Osteria Via Stato
When: Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Friday – Saturday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Half-priced Roman-style pizzas and select wines by the glass every Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Friday – Saturday from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Seating is available in the dining room, pizzeria or on the patio. View Osteria Via Stato’s HH menu
Reservations: Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato
RPM Italian
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $8 cicchetti and signature cocktails, beer and wine by the glass starting at $8. Available in the bar.
Reservations: Make a reservation at RPM Italian
RPM Steak
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Select $10 cocktails and wines by the glass, $5 beer, and bar snacks starting at $12. Additionally, enjoy the ‘Tini Tower which includes the traditional pieces of a seafood tower (King Crab Legs, Lobster, Oysters, Prawns) on the bottom tier and the top tier features everything you need to make two martinis (liquor, olives, olive juice, lemon peels) for $120. Available at the bar.
Reservations: Make a reservation at RPM Steak
Saranello’s
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $6 and $7 Roman Style Pizzas, $5 Select Wines and Cocktails, and $5 rotating Beer selection. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only at the bar. Walk-ins only. View the full Saranello’s HH menu here.
Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
When: Every Monday – Thursday in June, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Head to the Oyster Bar and join for a Martini Month happy hour experience and enjoy a selection of $10 martinis and half-off select oysters. View Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago’s Martini Month Happy Hour menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
Sushi-san
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Stop by for exclusive drink specials and $6 Sushi-san favorites like the 5-piece Spicy Tuna Maki, 3-piece Spicy Tuna Aburi, Roasted Edamame, Japanese Eggplant, and more. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only. View the Sushi-san Happy Hour Menu.
Reservations: Make a reservation at Sushi-san
Tallboy Taco
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: $5 Classic Margaritas, $5 Palomas, and $5 Nachitos. View the Tallboy Taco Happy Hour Menu.
Reservations: First come, first served
Wildfire – Lincolnshire
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Grab a seat in the Martini Lounge and enjoy $5 draught beers, $7 glasses of Wildfire Chardonnay and Wildfire Cabernet Sauvignon and $8 flatbreads. View Wildfire – Lincolnshire’s HH Menu
Reservations: Make a reservation at Wildfire – Lincolnshire
Kōmo Chicago
When: Tuesday – Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Indulge in half-off featured specialty cocktails including the signature Hello Kitty Cocktail, Kōmo Passion, and Kōmo Smokeshow! These concoctions are bursting with flavors of passionfruit, hibiscus-guajillo chili syrup, and more. Pair your drinks with a la carte bites such as Fried Katsu Baos, Japanese Tacos, Spicy Tuna Ceviche, and Duck Salad!
Reservations: Make a reservation at Kōmo Chicago
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Enjoy $4 taco options (Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and more), $4 chips and salsa, $6 chips and guac, $10 specialty cocktails, $7 shots of Patron, $5 draft beers, and $7 wine by the glass!
Depot 226
When: Thursday – Saturday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Located inside the Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop, Depot 226 is offering a plethora of happy hour deals. Sip on $12 Canopy Bee’s Knees, $10 Central Margaritas, $8 Select Red & White Wines, $7 Local Draft Beers, and enjoy snack offerings like $10 hummus and $10 pesto margarita flatbreads!
Oaken Bistro + Bar
When: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Choose from a variety of drinks, including beer, wine, and specialty cocktails like the Rainforester Margarita, Ginger & Spice Manhattan, Red Oak Tree, and more. Pair your drinks with delicious small bites like Lemon Parm Fries, Truffle Popcorn, Oaxacan Pico de Gallo, and more!
Reservations: Make a reservation at Oaken Bistro + Bar
Hearth Lounge
When: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: Found inside the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, Hearth Lounge is a favorite among locals. During their happy hour, enjoy specially curated weekly drinks, including $7 Martini Mondays, $5 Draft Tuesdays, $6 House Wine Wednesdays, and $8 Old Fashioned Thursdays. Plus, get 50% off select appetizers!
City Winery
When: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour Deal: City Winery finds its home in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Here, during the after-hours of a long day, you can delight in ½ off City Winery wine and pizzas, including Fun-Guy Flatbread and Hot Honey Pizza!
Reservations: Make a reservation at City Winery
