Whether you're into discounted drinks or cheap eats, there's a lot to love about a quality happy hour. For those eager to seize a good deal and to unwind after a long day at work, we've rounded up seven of the best happy hours around town.
The Bristol
Bucktown
The vibe: A cozy American restaurant boasting a robust drink menu.
The deal: Half off wines (by the glass and the bottle), beer and small plates.
The time: Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30pm.
Tesori
The Loop
The vibe: A modern trattoria on Michigan Avenue near the Chicago Symphony Center.
The deal: The featured items change daily, but think pizza and any beer for $10 or glasses of sangria for $5.
The time: Monday-Friday from 4-6pm, Saturday from 12-3pm and Sunday from 1-3pm. Available exclusively at the bar.
Arbella
Near North Side/River North
The vibe: A hip lounge with exotic cocktails and tasty tapas.
The deal: $9 cocktails, $8 house wine and $5 beers, and food specials from taro tuna tacos to Korean fried chicken, depending on the day.
The time: Weekdays from 5-7pm, and during summer Fridays from 3-7pm.
Nick's Fishmarket Grill & Bar
Near North Side/River North
The vibe: A bustling seafood eatery with fresh fish and large plates great for sharing.
The deal: Depending on the day, $4 draft Lagunitas, $5 select glasses of wine, and $7 mules, mojitos and cosmos, paired with $1 oysters and $5 light bites like mini crab cakes and cheese puffs.
The time: Weekdays 3-7pm at the lounge and bar.
Untitled Supper Club
Near North Side/River North
The vibe: A softly-lit, sleek lounge that serves food, drinks and live entertainment.
The deal: $4 draft beers, $6 glasses of wine, and $8 select cocktails along with a curated sampling of $3-$4 daily nibbles ranging from breakfast mac'n'cheese to lamb BLTs.
The time: Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7pm.
Xoco
Near North Side
The vibe: A casual Mexican establishment serving up authentic street food.
The deal: $3 select beers, $5 featured wines and house margaritas along with $5 guacamole and $3 Mexican pumpkin seed dip.
The time: Tuesday to Friday, 3-6pm.
Heaven On Seven
The Loop
The vibe: A New Orleans-infused restaurant with a wall of hot sauce and a full menu of mouthwatering Southern comfort food.
The deal: $6 mini hurricane specials, $2 po'boys and $5.99 fried corn bread with pimento cheese.
The time: Thursday and Friday from 5:30-7:00pm.
