Happy Hour Revolution Presents:
Chicago Happy Hour 2023 Guide
1. Bambola Happy Hour
When: Tue – Sat, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
What: An aesthetic and culinary journey along the Silk Road by Bonhomme Group.
Deal includes: $10 Mezze, $10 Wine Pours, $10 House Cocktails
2. Nonnina Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Fri, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Nonnina is serves authentic Italian classics using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and elevated cooking inspired by Italian family dinners within the warm hospitality of a neighborhood trattoria.
Deal includes: $6 House Wine, $7 Cocktails, $6-$10 Bar Bites (see detailed menu in listing)
3. Paradise Park Happy Hour
Where: Wicker Park (Chicago)
When: Mon – Fri, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Paradise Park is located in the Wicker Park Neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It’s the third installment from Ace & Gary Hospitality Group.
Deal includes: $5 Hummus. 1/2 Off Salads, $10 Charcuterie Board, $5 Jalapenos homies, $4 Select Draft Beer, 1/2 Off Wines by the glass
4. Talbott Cucina Happy Hour
Where: Gold Coast (Chicago)
When: Mon – Fri, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What:
albott Cucina, situated within the Talbott hotel, is where the Gold Coast comes to relax, dine, and drink with friends.
Deal includes: $8 Cocktails, $6 Glasses of Wine, $8 Bottle of Domestic Beer
5. Lark Happy Hour
When: Tue – Thur, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
What: Lark is a laid-back neighborhood spot to hang out with friends or family any night of the week!
Deal includes: $4 Select Beer, $6 Well Drinks, $5 Red or White Wine
6. Avec Happy Hour
When: Mon, Wed – Fri, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
What: Wine-focused restaurant featuring Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics, taking its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southern Europe
Deal includes: $10 Chorizo Stuffed Mejdool Dates, $9 Potato and Salted Cod brandade, $9 Hummus with Hearth Baked Pita and Roasted Delicata Squash, $10 Select Cocktails$10 Select Wines by the Carafina (250ml)
7. Tao Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Sun, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
What: TAO Chicago is a design driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub, located in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood.
Deal includes: Specially Priced Beers, Cocktails, and Wine, 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine (Wed Only), Specially Priced Light Bites
8. Hugo’s Frog Bar Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Sun-Thur, 3:00pm-6:00pm
What: Chicago’s #1 seafood destination for oysters, fresh fish, Gibsons steaks & legendary desserts.
Deal includes: 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine, $1 Oysters
9. India House Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Sun, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
What: India House’s downtown Chicago restaurant specializes in authentic cuisine ranging from street fare to delicatessen curries, and their catering services can accommodate up to 2,000 people to make for an event that’s filled with vibrant Indian flavors.
Deal includes: $5 Onion Bhaji, $5 Masala Fries, $6 Bhel Puri, $7 House Wine (Red or White), $5 Beer, $9 Mango Martini, $9 Blueberry Mojito, $9 Delhi Mule
10. Wood Happy Hour
When: Wed, 5:00pm-9:00pm
What: Since 2012, Wood restaurant has served as a unique upscale-casual dinner and drinks destination in the heart of Chicago’s Boystown.
Deal includes: Choose 1 Dinner Get 1/2 Off on Select Cocktail, Beer, or Wine (view detailed menu)
11. Lou’s Backyard Happy Hour
When: Tue – Thur, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Fri – Sat, 9:00pm – 11:00pm
What: Great backyard bar with creative cocktails, ice-cold beer, and crushable wine.
Deal includes: $6 Topo Chico Highballs, $8 Cocktails, $5 Draft Beers, $6 House wine by the glass, $5 House shots
12. Etta Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Thur, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
What: Etta is a neighborhood restaurant that serves delicious, wood-fired food in a fun, relaxed dining environment.
Deal includes: $3-$16 Snacks (view detailed menu in listing), $16 Pizza, $10 Classic Cocktails, $22 House Wine Carafe (500ml), $10 Regional Wine
13. Arami Happy Hour
When: Tue-Fri, 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Traditional Japanese comfort food and sushi bar in West Town.
Deal includes: $10 Cocktails. $20 Sake Carafe, $5 Asahi or Sapporo, $10 Large Asahi, $7 Maki mono or handroll, $12 Akami sake tostadas
14. Tanta Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Fri, 5-7pm
What: Tanta is a Peruvian restaurant concept from acclaimed South American Chef Gastón Acurio. Trained in Europe, Chef Gastón returned to Peru after years abroad realizing that the food of Peru could compete on the international stage. He then set out to refine the traditions and bring about a national pride that he could export across the globe.
Deal includes: $9 Small Cebiche Mixto, $7 Pollo Anticucho, $5 Bao con Chicharron, $5 Empanada of the Day, $5 Yuquitas, $10 Happy Hour Cocktails, $10 Wines By The Glass, $6 Beer
15. Drew’s on Halsted Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 4:00pm-6:00pm
What: We’re Chicago’s first stop for American fare, friendly conversation, and drinks of every shape, size, and color.
Deal includes: $7 Appetizers, $7 Well Drinks, $7 Sparkling, Red, or White Wine
16. The Publican Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: The Publican is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.
Deal includes: $2 Happy Hour Oysters, $6 Frites, $10 Smash Burger, $6-$8 Select Beers, $10-$12 Cocktails (view detailed menu), $25 Select Bottles of Wine
17. IO Godfrey Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Tue – Fri, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
What: A high energy adult rooftop bar & lounge. IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge is located in Chicago’s River North area.
Deal includes: $7-$11 Bites (see detailed menu in listing), $10 Frosé All Day, $8 Ketel One Cocktails, $7-$8 Select Glasses of Wine (see detailed menu in listing)
18. Machine: Engineered Drinks & Dining Happy Hour
Where: Wicker Park (Chicago)
When: Wed – Fri, 4:00pm-6:00pm
What: Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink is a cocktail bar located in Chicago’s Wicker Park area that offers Happy Hour.
Deal includes: 1/2 Off Communal Cocktails, 1/2 Off Select Bottles of Wine
19. La Storia Happy Hour
Where: Gold Coast (Chicago)
When: Mon – Thur, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: La Storia Ristorante is a genuine Italian experience where guests will share in the rich culture of the Italian table.
Deal includes: $2 Shrimp Cocktail, $10 Salumi , $10 Pizza , $8 Select Cocktails, $8 Select Wines
20. Nola Bar Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
What: Family owned, house-crafted cocktails, creative Cajun eats, and good times — a little taste of Nola right here in North Lakeview!
Deal includes: $5 Punch, $5 Sangria (red or white), $3 Domestic Cans
21. Beatrix Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Restaurant, coffeehouse & meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market & Oak Brook neighborhoods.
Deal includes: $9 Burger, $5 Select Beers, $6 Select Wines, $7 Hand-Crafted Cocktails
22. Bar Sótano Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Wed, All Day & Thur – Sat, Open – 6:00pm
What: Botanical agave cocktails, modern Mexican bar food. Open late.
Deal includes: $5-$8 Bites (see detailed menu), $1 Oysters (Wed & Thur during HH), $10 Coctel del Dia (Ask your server for today’s offering), $8 Oaxacan Passila Old Fashioned, $8 Featured Mezcal, $7 Ojo de Tigre, $4 Victoria (Pilsner)
23. Komo Happy Hour
When: Tue – Fri, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
What: Komo is a Japanese and Latin restaurant concept in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Known for his exceptional reputation of all things sushi, Executive Chef Macku Chan showcases a new dimension to his portfolio.
Deal includes: 1/2 Off Specialty Cocktails, $14 Fried Katsu Bao (2), $14 Japanese Tacos (2), $15 Spicy Tuna Crunch, $15 Duck Salad
24. STK Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Mon – Fri, 3:00pm-6:00pm
What: STK Steakhouse combines the modern steakhouse and chic lounge into one VIBE DINING experience.
Deal includes: $3 Bites (see detailed menu), $6 Bites (see detailed menu), $9 Bites (see detailed menu), $9 Signature Cocktails, $9 Chimay Bottle, $9 Wine Glasses
25. Gold Coast Social Happy Hour
Where: Gold Coast (Chicago)
When: Tue-Fri, 4:00pm-7:00pm
What: We’re the new country bar in town. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast 🤠
Deal includes: 1/2 Off Specialty Cocktails, $7 Wells, $5 Beer Bottles, $10 Modelo & House Tequila Shot, 1/2 Apps
26. Sapori Trattoria Happy Hour
Where: Lincoln Park (Chicago)
When: Sun-Fri, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Since 2001, Sapori Trattoria has proudly served delicious, authentic, and homemade Italian dishes to Chicago.
Deal includes: $9-$14 Favorite Bites (view detailed menu)
27. Aba Happy Hour
When: Sun – Thur, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with a rooftop patio located in Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking.
Deal includes: $9.95 Date Flatbread, $9.95 Turkish Flatbread, $7 Select Glasses of Wine, $5 Select Beers
28. Highline Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Tue – Thur, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Highline, Four Corners first bar in River North, is a staple for lunches and happy hour throughout the week.
Deal includes: $6 Select Cocktails, 1/2 Priced Draft Beer, See listing for daily specials menu
29. Woodie’s Flat Happy Hour
When: Mon, Tue & Friday Specials
What: Woodie’s Flat is open for the best damn wings in Old Town!
Deal includes: $5 22 oz Fat Pours of Bud Light or Goose Island (Monday), $7 22 oz Fat Pours of Select IPA (Tuesday), $8 Beer & Shot (Friday)
30. Theory Chicago Happy Hour
Where: River North (Chicago)
When: Daily Specials Change Frequently. Click link below for menu.
What: Theory Chicago is the Official Hawkeye Alumni Club Headquarters and Official Chicago Blackhawks Bar located in Chicago’s River North area.
31. Gino & Marty’s Happy Hour
When: Tue-Fri, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury
Deal includes: $2 East Coast Oysters, $35 Hot Seafood Towers, $10 Espresso Martinis, 1/2 Off House Italian Wines
32. Dear Madison Happy Hour
When: Tue-Sun, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
What: A neighborhood bar and oyster room which boasts selections from around the world.
Deal includes: $1 Oysters, $6 Tacos (2), $7 Toasted Espresso, $7 Wines by the glass, $5 Drafts, $5 Sangria
33. Barcocina Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
What: Eat. Drink. Socialize
Deal includes: Free Salsa, 1/2 Off Margaritas & Martinis, $4 Modelos, $10 Off Pitchers
34. Sushi Hall Happy Hour
Where: Lincoln Park (Chicago)
When: Mon-Wed, All Day
What: Serving the Freshest #Sushi to #lincolnparkchicago In A Beautifully Designed Neighborhood Restaurant. Now Open at 2630 N Clark St.
Deal includes: 1/2 Wine Bottles w/ purchase of any food item
35. Aikana Happy Hour
When: Tue , 4:30pm – 7:30pm
What: A World-Inspired Pan-American Dining Experience.
Deal includes: $10 Appetizers (see detailed menu), $9 Cocktails (see detailed menu)
36. Swift & Sons Happy Hour
When: Mon – Fri, 4:30pm-6:00pm
What: Chicago’s premier steakhouse with a modern twist.
Deal includes: $1.25 oysters, $5 Bottled Beer, $10 Select Wine, $10 Daily Cocktails
