Where to Celebrate the Happiest of Happy Hours in Chicago: Fancy Pants Edition
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Let’s face it, eating out can get expensive, especially in a city like Chicago which is home to some of the best fine dining restaurants both inside and outside of the US. Luckily though, a lot of these higher end establishments also offer some amazing and cost-effective happy hours so you can enjoy a taste of the boujee life without breaking the bank every time! Here are our recommendations for *high end happy hour* specials throughout the city:
Kinzie Chophouse {400 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL; 312.822.0191}
Enjoy quintessential steakhouse vibes & fare without the pricey bill at Kinzie Chophouse, a beloved Chicago restaurant that has been in operation for over 30 years! Kinzie Chophouse’s happy hour menu is available in the bar/lounge area and on their sidewalk patio during these beautiful summer months. Soak up the sun while diving into special bites like $2 Oysters, $6 Bruschetta, $8 Sliders and even a $7 1oz Bone-In-Filet! Happy hour drink specials include $6 Select Bottles Beer, $7 Wines by the Glass & a $10 Dirty Gin Martini.
Prime & Provisions {222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL; 312.726.7777}
Prime & Provisions is home to one of our personal favorite happy hours in the city. Get all the steakhouse vibes for a fraction of the cost every Monday-Friday from 4-6pm and Sunday from 4-9pm exclusively in the bar area. Luxury bites like Petite Dry-Aged Cheeseburgers and Lobster Rolls as well as all classic cocktails + seasonal wines by the glass are offered for a mere $12- $14.
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Lyra {905 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL; 312.660.7722}
Happy hour, but make it *golden hour* instead. Fulton Market’s Lyra just launched a brand new happy hour experience available in the bar + lounge area exclusively. They are featuring a curated menu of small plates, cocktails, house wines and oysters every Monday-Thursday 5-6pm and Sundays 4-6pm. Highlights of Lyra’s Greek-inspired menu include Mezze Spreads, Spanakopitakia & Souvlaki with drink pairings like $10 Classic Martinis, Espresso Martinis & Palomas.
Trivoli Tavern {114 North Green Street, Chicago, IL; 312.366.2646}
If you, like the rest of Chicago, can never seem to snag a reservation at West Loop’s Trivoli Tavern, try stopping by for their happy hour instead! Running Monday-Friday from 4-5pm, Trivoli’s happy hour menu features an assortment of menu favorites all for a special price. Think $6 Table Wine + Draft Beer, $7 Highballs, fun-sized $8 Teeny Tinis as well as oysters and other food specials! We recommend getting there right at 4pm to secure your spot.
RPM Seafood {317 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 312.900.9035}
Fresh signature sushi rolls at a happy hour price? Next question. RPM Seafood’s newly launched happy hour menu is every seafood lover’s dream, with food specials like Hand Cut Hamachi + Bluefin Tuna Maki, Yellowfin Tuna Crispy Rice and RPM Pearl Oysters to name a few. Enjoy these gourmet bites with a $10 Signature Cocktail or Wine by the Glass while taking in the beautiful views of the Chicago River. RPM Seafood’s happy hour is available Monday-Friday from 4-5:30pm in the bar area.
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Hawksmoor {500 North La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL; 872.272.4240}
Get an authentic taste of Britain without the trip across the pond at River North’s Hawksmoor. Its opening in Chicago marks just the second US location outside of the UK and it’s already taking the city by storm! Enjoy daily happy hour from 5-6pm in Hawksmoor’s rustic brick interior with a menu featuring small bites like $2 Oysters on the Half Shell and full entrees like $25 Steak Frites and their Notorious B.E.E.F. Burger for $20. Pair your savory bites with a Martini Mate, Old Fashioned, Margarita or Negroni for $12 for the most luxurious combo.
La Grande Boucherie {431 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL; 312.624.3014}
Soak up all the Parisian vibes and décor without the pricey plane ticket at La Grande Boucherie. Their sprawling two story interior oozes elegance and class, making it the perfect spot for elevated happy hour fare! Enjoy $7 Stellas, $10 House Wines, $11 French Manhattans and specially priced hors d’oeuvres daily from 2-7pm at the bar exclusively.
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager