The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in The Loop, Chicago (2024)

Adam Miller:Awesome happy hour. Definitely my favorite spot to grab some food and an early drink

Tim Trimble:Happy hour from 3:30 to 6:30 is the best deal in town.

Dana Danielle:Happy hour is every day with 6$ glasses of wine and apps under 10$! Friendly staff and great spot for after work! Not the hippest spot....

Kate:Buffalo chicken rolls are the best I've had ! Awesome way to start off happy hour at this popular loop bar

Jennifer Comarzan:Great patio & happy hour on the river

Mark Brouch:Great outdoor happy hour spot if you can get a seat.

@AngelaWoody:@cschicagohotel is across the street! Invite Nat over for a happy hour tweet drink. Their rooms are mini apartments, kitchen, washer N dryer, great continental breakfast and great views of Mich Ave.

Amy K:Good place for lunch and happy hour, gets kinda busy! They won't seat you until the whole party gets there, which kinda sucks.

Jennifer Straub:This is right across from my office so it's an easy after-work Happy Hour spot. Fills up fast, too.

Lucille Fisher:My current fav place for breakfast, lunch & happy hour! Excellent food, friendly service and beautiful venue in the iconic Union Carbide building.

Alison:This place has a good happy hour selection! We ordered a variety. I liked the baked Brie the best. I was excited to try escargot but it was way too garlicky - coming from someone obsessed w/ garlic.

Naeem Ishaq:Had breakfast at the cafe here and it was delicious! The breakfast sandwich is top notch. Decor and ambiance is stunning as well.

Nick Stumpos:Happy hour apps. 5 dollars after 5. Tater tots rock

Kara H:Great beer selection and good happy hour specials.

Jake Marquis:We have a brand new food menu & a ever rotating selection of draft beers & unique microbrews. The daily specials are your friend. Drink up!

Stacy Bo Bacy:Happy hour 3-5pm downstairs select beer, deep dish pizza, select wine, and select co*cktails.

Raed Mansour:Vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful here. Build your own salad or choose from several pre-made options and prices are based on weight of what’s on your plate.

Shannon Jeropke:The food here is very good. Much better than most buffets.

Olivia:Great spot for a happy hour!

Allison Kaminski:Get a seat overlooking the river. Great co*cktails and local beer! Get a few apps, especially the oysters. Fun and lively atmosphere!

Ryan Pavey:Really good old fashioned

Tiffany Wong:the best cookies i've ever had; 3/$5 special during happy hours (i believe it's 3-5?)

Steven Anderson:Great baked goods. Excellent bagels. The gluten free corn muffins are delicious.

S H:Looking for a hearty dessert this cold winter? Try the Hot Chocolate made with milk, whipped cream and melted chocolate. Rich yummy goodness.

narni:the bartenders on the happy hour shift hook you up -- get your wine glass filled to the brim!

Chris Mari:Hit the $2 pbr on friday happy hour

Sarah Waller:Karaoke daily at 6:00 pm. Great place for an after work happy hour since karaoke doesn't start until 8:00 pm at most places or is only on the weekend.

Scotty Fusion:The food was not great but the rooms are super deluxe & comfortable. The staff is super friendly & attentive. If you're a guest of hotel free happy hour from 5-6 (full bar selections not house special

Nathan Donaldson:It was an amazing place to stay, all trcked out the virgin way the way virgin do. Amazing staff and friendly and inviting

Katie Childs:Love the rooms! Great food. Great people.

Shannon Jeropke:The restaurant has a great happy hour!

Jenny K:Chefs Choice Snack Plate from room service. Yum!

Justin Baker:You can watch TV while you shave because there is a flat screen in the mirror!

Dustin McQuary:Awesome happy hour with solid $1 oysters and drink specials. Mussels are also fantastic and available in several varieties.

Adam B:This is really a hidden gem in the loop. It's never incredibly busy so it's easy to get a table at the last minute, and the food/service is always outstanding.

David Hogg:Chorizo mussels and truffle fries

Joseph B.:Younger crowd and loud, but new, clean, large, and with good happy hour specials.

T W:Great appetizers and the burgers are solid! Feel free to add bacon and jalapeños!

Josh Feinberg:Most affordable beer in the loop

Estefania H:All in one very nice place. Loved the variety of flavors! Happy hour on Thursdays in Danke ;) ($1off beer and wine!)

Ninah Randolph:Salmon from Brown Bag Seafood is really good

Eater:The chef-driven food hall has a kiosk where Mindy Segal's staff serve her famous hot chocolate that includes the all-important homemade marshmallows. Get it to go. Read more.

Jeff Willinger:The unofficial happy hour home of Rightpoint, when want a dive bar. Maybe you will run into @jwillie here sometime!

Matt Thommes:Happy hour crowds! Get here b4 5.

David Pitts:Awesome dive bar with many local beers and plenty of TVs. Elysian Space Dust IPA is great.