As restaurants struggle to reopen post-lockdown, happy hours are tough to find. As we discover new ones, I will list them here. If there are others that should be included, please let me know.
Avec West Loop Location
615 W Randolph
Happy Hour is Wed-Fri 5:00-6:00
Select wines $10 (250ml), Select cocktails $10
Eddie V’s
521 N Rush Street Sun-Thurs 4-6:30
Cocktails $9, Wine $8, 5 Differernt Teasers $7-$16
Great food and service in the bar area. Mini Filets are great, and the Prime Steak Tataki is amazing. Other appetizers are available at the regular price. Stick around for live music after 6:30.
Gordo’s Tiny Taco Bar
333 E Benton Place, Suite 100 (Park level) Mon-Fri 4-6
$8 Margaritas, $4 Beers,
Excellent food and service at a great price. If you enter from Randolph, take the escalators to the park level then head outside to the left.
Hampton Social Streeterville
164 E Grand Ave Mon-Fri 3-6
Stop and smell the rosé! Enjoy ½ off selected rosés and pizzas
Jaleo by José Andrés
500 N Clark St Mon-Fri 3-6
Sangria, Cocktails, Wine & Beer $7-$11
7 Unusual food items for $7 each. Wed Half-price wine bottles. Lively atmosphere, and good service.
Ocean Prime
87 E Wacker Mon-Fri 4-6
Specials on Sushi, Cheeseburgers, Deviled Eggs, Calamari, Goat Cheese Ravioli, Crab Cakes, and More! Specials on house wines by the glass, select cocktails. Good food in a nice atmosphere overlooking the river.
Osteria Via Stato
620 N State St – Sun-Thu 5-6, Fri-Sat 4:30-5:30
Half-price pizza and select house wines. Add a salad and you’re all set!
Pinstripes Chicago
435 E Illinois, 4-6:30 Sun-Fri
One of our favorites is back. Make a reservation if you want to be outside on the patio.
$5 House wines, $5 Craft Beers, $6 Cocktails, Pigs in a Blanket, Tenderloin Sliders, Calamari, Truffle Fries, Wings, and a selection of Pizzas and Flatbreads.
STK Steakhouse
9 W Kinzie, 3-5 PM Every Day
Ditch work early and head to STK Steakhouse for our Daily Happy Hour; featuring $2-$8 Bites, 1/2 Off Signature Cocktails & $10 Justin Cabernet and Vievité Rosé.
Available in the entire restaurant. Available every day so this is a perfect late lunch or early dinner for Saturday/Sunday!
Taste 222
222 N Canal 4-7 PM Mon-Fri
Great atmosphere and a friendly place. Happy Hour till 7 is a nice option. Empanadas, Mini Burgers, Wings, and more. We especially enjoyed the Firecracker Shrimp and Deviled Eggs. House wines $6. The House Old Fashioned was terrific.
Tzuco
720 N State St. 4-5:30 PM Mon-Fri
We’ve been a fan of Carlos Gaytán and Tzuco for many years. Now, some of the great tastes of Huitzuco, Mexico are available at a reduced price for Happy Hour! We especially enjoyed the Tuna Ceviche, Guacamole, and Tostadas de Cochinita Pibil. Their house margarita has a unique cucumber twist. The Carajillo (Licor 43 and espresso) was tasty.
Venteux
230 N Michigan Ave (The old Union Carbide Building) 4-6 PM Tues-Fri
Amazing food and great atmosphere, in the Pendry Chicago Hotel.
$10 Wines, $12 Cocktails, Sliders, Steak Tartare (Smoked egg yolk, sunchoke, mustard), Liver Mousse Tartine (Seasonal jam, mustard seed, fennel), Gougeres (Puff pastry with truffle honey and mornay), Shrimp Cocktail, $1 Oysters, and more.
