Fall Happy Hours in Chicago

As workers return to offices after the Labor Day holiday, so do the after work happy hours that encourage us to connect with our friends and colleagues. Here are the happy hours to check out this autumn in Chicago:

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

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 $90) on Tuesdays and half-off bottles of wine on Wednesday. 

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

Every Monday through Thursday, guests at neighborhood farm-to-table favorite Farm Bar Lakeview can order happy hour from 4-6 p.m. where with the purchase of a kids meal, adults will be offered a complimentary pint of Farmheads Animal Parade or glass of Prosecco.  

Jaleo

50% off by-the-bottle prices on any of the 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 the midweek. At Jaleo, plates are designed to be shared and their wines are no different. Jaleo offers the Spanish and local ingredients. 

Urbanbelly

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. Check out their whole menu featuring dumplings, bowls, drinks and even Chef Bill Kim’s 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

Daily Happy Hour from 5-6:30 p.m. at BLVD Steakhouse. Cocktails like Evan Williams bourbon-infused Byline or their El Dorado rum-filled Thornhill are only $9. Order 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. 

Wood 

Every Wednesday, diners can experience “Hump Night All Night” at the bar which includes select entrees from Chef Devin Kreller and a drink of choice for $19.00. Entrees include a choice of Double Cheeseburger & Frites, Pastrami Reuben & Frites, Roasted Mushroom & Onion Wood Oven Flatbread, or the Hand-Made Porcini Radiatore Pasta.

The Smith

Guests can order $2.00 oysters on their patio, $10.00 cocktails, $8.00 glasses of wine, and light bites. Diners can order snacks including french fries, signature mac & cheese, and more. Also available is the “Burger and a Beer” special served with bacon shallot jam, american cheese, crispy onions, house pickles, TSB sauce, potato bun, choice of draft beer.

Funkenhausen

Offered daily from 5:00pm-6:00pm, guests can order 1/2 Priced Bar Snacks, $5 Beer, and $7 Select Cocktails.

Nonnina

Also located in River North, diners can order all things Italian at Nonnina’s happy hour. Offered at the bar only on Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, guests can choose from $6.00 house wines or $7.00 cocktails. Other signature menu items on the happy hour menu include the meatballs, parmesan truffle fries, half dozen oysters, and more. Nonnina’s patio also offers a “Puppy Menu” that is available for those who are looking to dine with their dogs. 

PB&J

This West Loop spot offers happy hour every Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Guests can enjoy ½ off specialty cocktails and ½ off select pizzas. 

Recess

Recess hosts happy hour Monday-Friday.  A $7 Chicago Handshake will be available — a Miller High Life paired with a shot of Malort. 

FireLake

Offering Monday through Thursday happy hours from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Burger Mondays offer the restaurants FireLake Burger or veggie burger and fries for $12 while sipping on a draft beer for $6. Taco Tuesdays featuring two beef, salmon or veggie tacos for $6 and house margaritas for $8. Wine Down Wednesdays including house red or white wine for $8 and pepperoni, cheese or margherita flatbread for $12. Oysters and Bubbles Thursday for $9. 

Boleo

Named for a move from Argentine tango, Boleo brings the flavors and sultry beats of South America to their rooftop in the Loop for Chicagoans. Stop by for happy hour every Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and sip on half-priced tequila, $8 wine of the day or $6 beer of the day. 

Frontier Chicago

Every week, Frontier Chicago (1072 N Milwaukee Ave) will be offering Wine & Oyster Wednesdays! 

Guests can enjoy a special menu all-day, including $3 Raw Oysters (minimum of 3), $22 half-dozen Chargrilled Oysters, $7 glasses of Rosé, White, & Sparkling Wine, and $6 Rotating Drafts. Reservations can be made at www.the frontier Chicago.com, or by calling (773) 772-4322.