Not in the mood to explore new happy hours, but instead just want to go somewhere you know that’s gonna take care of you? We’ve heard your demand! Check out the best happy hours in Chicago for the fall season this year, and let us know where you end up going! We don’t know about you, but all those oyster deals sure sound irresistible to us!
Table at Crate
35 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Chef Bill Kim’s Table at Crate celebrates happy hour from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday headlined by the Kimchi Bacon Burger, served on a Turano Bakery roll with fried egg, American cheese, spicy remoulade, beef larb, waffle fries, and the house aioli for $20. In addition, diners can also get $6 red and white wine pours, Michelob Ultra for $5, or the Lost at Sea cocktail for $7, which is dark rum, demerara, lime, ginger beer, and angostura bitters.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Guests at El Che Steakhouse & Bar can stop by from 5-6 p.m. for Happy Hour Monday through Sunday each week, in addition to their ongoing bar specials which include $60 Parrillda (regularly $105) on Tuesdays.
In August, El Che Steakhouse & Bar also introduced Wine Class in a Glass—for the first week of every month, El Che Wine Director/GM Alex Cuper will offer a different section of El Che Steakhouse & Bar’s bottle list by the glass giving you the opportunity to explore different regions, varietals and winemakers of South America – September will focus on Skin-Contact White Wines.
Farm Bar Lakeview
1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Every Monday through Thursday, guests at neighborhood farm-to-table favorite Farm Bar Lakeview can enjoy happy hour from 4-6 p.m. where with the purchase of a kids meal, adults can enjoy a complimentary pint of Farmheads Animal Parade or glass of Prosecco.
Jaleo
500 N Clark St #465, Chicago, IL 60654
Enjoy 50% off by-the-bottle prices on any of the fabulous wines at Jaleo to celebrate Vino Wednesdays. Whether you want a light sparkling or a full-bodied red wine, all bottles will be half off to celebrate midweek. At Jaleo, plates are designed to be shared and their wines are no different. Jaleo offers the best authentically Spanish and local ingredients, simply prepared and made to be enjoyed with good friends and conversation.
Urbanbelly
1542 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Happy hour at Urbanbelly is offered from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Purchase a beer, canned cocktail, or spirit pop and get $2 off any of these items: Peanut Noodle Salad, Thai Fried Cauliflower, Thai Fried Chicken, or Hot Chicken Bao Buns. We all can agree Peanut Noodle Salad is a little more fun with alcohol involved.
Check out their whole menu featuring dumplings, bowls, drinks, and even Chef Bill Kim’s famous Belly Dog available seasonally — an all-beef hot dog on a brioche bun with curry slaw, topped with crispy egg noodles and pickles and served with togarashi fries and curry mayo.
BLVD Steakhouse
817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Daily Happy Hour from 5-6:30 p.m. is the best hour at BLVD Steakhouse. From wine by the glass to new BLVD bites, enjoy some serious steals in the most beautiful dining room in Chicago. Cocktails like Evan Williams bourbon-infused Byline or their El Dorado rum-filled Thornhill are only $9. Enjoy bites between drinks with $3.50 each Oysters Rockefeller, $7 Deviled Eggs, $8 Foie Buffalo Wings or $9 Mini Street Tacos.
Vintage Thursdays are also available every Thursday at BLVD Steakhouse. Beverage Director Ted Rink pulls out vintage wines from distributors, held inventory, and wine auctions to offer wine-by-the-glass to guests at cost. Diners get an opportunity to try wines at an affordable price without committing to the bottle. Find the full list of events and offerings at BLVD Steakhouse when you visit www.blvdchicago.com.
Also, check out the brand new wine club they’re launching!
