National Happy Hour Day | 10 Best Chicago Spots
It's National Happy Hour Day! Chicago's top bars and clubs are offering signature and seasonal cocktail promotions to celebrate, and we're getting thirsty just thinking about it. Whether you prefer classy libations at a cozy speakeasy-esque establishment, or like to venture out and try the trendiest drinks at the city's most talked-about bars, there's a Chicago happy hour location that fits your tastes.
La Luna
1726 S Racine Ave
Tuesday - Thursdays: 4pm-6pm, Fridays: 3pm - 5pm
Visit this bustling Pilsen restaurant for a variety of promotions on margaritas, old fashioneds, mussels, tacos, and other delectables and beverages.
Bokeh
4716 N Kedzie Ave
Sunday - Thursday: 5-6pm and 11pm-midnight
During happy hour, this small Albany Park bar serves some upscale, seasonally priced $6 drinks, $2 old-fashioneds, and some excellent wine specials.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
845 W Washington Blvd
Monday - Friday: 5-6pm
During happy hour, the bar at the acclaimed El Che Steakhouse offers fantastic specials including $3 empanadas, $10 house sangria, and $12 caramelized rum old fashioneds.
Queen Mary Tavern
2125 W Division St
Sundays: 3-7pm, Mondays: 5-7pm
Take advantage of Queen Mary Tavern's famous $1 oysters & $6 classic martinis in Wicker Park. Planning ahead is advised because seating is first come, first served.
Esmeraldas
2539 W Division St
5-7pm daily
This tiki-inspired Caribbean bar offers reduced prices on classic drinks as part of its daily happy hour special daily between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago Ave
Tuesday - Saturday: 5-6 PM, Sunday: 3-6 PM
This West Town restaurant that received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award offers a special menu that includes items like a $25 piggy plate (a charcuterie board laden with pork products), a $6 garlicky pretzel, and a $6 schnitzengiggle beer.
Tanta
118 W Grand Ave
Monday-Friday: 5-7 pm
Tanta is renowned for its creative Peruvian cuisine and chic Peruvian design. Take advantage of happy hour offers on cocktails, wine, beer, and delectable nibbles Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted St
4-6pm daily
Grab some pals and enjoy a $20 jug of sangria while you split $1.50 pintxos and $2.50–3.50 tapas like patatas bravas, Jamon Iberico, or meatballs in a tomato-sherry sauce during happy hour daily from 4-6pm in the bar at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Bungalow by Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage Ave
Wednesday - Friday: 4-6pm
The Logan Square neighborhood hangout is worth a visit, especially around happy hour. Pizzas are half off, as well as $5 beers and natural wines prepared in-house.
Brando’s Speakeasy
343 S Dearborn St
5-7pm daily
After a hard day at work, Brando's Speakeasy—famous for its karaoke nights—is the ideal place to unwind. Enjoy $5 deals on a variety of cocktails during happy hour, including palomas, old fashioneds, and moscow mules.
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