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162 happy hour spots in Chicago, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 10 Happy Hour Spots

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Museum Campus
Park / Tourist Attraction · South Loop
Fifty-seven lakefront acres holding the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium in one walkable triangle, with Soldier Field tucked just to the south. No other American park stacks this mu...
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2
Millennium Park
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
Twenty-four and a half acres of public art, architecture, and gardens in the heart of downtown. Beyond The Bean, there is the Frank Gehry Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the Crown Fountain video towers, and th...
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3
Birrieria Zaragoza
Mexican / Birria · Archer Heights · Michelin Bib Gourmand
The best birria in Chicago -- slow-braised goat served in a tiny South Side storefront that Michelin inspectors discovered and the rest of the city followed. The consomme is deeply flavored, the torti...
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4
Publican
Beer Hall / Pork · West Loop / Fulton Market · James Beard Award
Paul Kahan's European-style beer hall dedicated to beer, pork, and oysters — three things Chicago does well. The communal tables, massive beer list, and whole-hog mentality make it feel like a celebra...
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5
Galit
Israeli / Middle Eastern · Lincoln Park · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2025 (finalist)
Zach Engel Israeli–Middle Eastern with one of the better patios in Lincoln Park and hummus that enters the citywide conversation. Whole roasted cauliflower, kebabs off the grill, pita puffed to order....
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6
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep Dish Pizza · River North
The deep dish that Chicagoans actually eat -- buttery crust, chunky tomato sauce on TOP of the cheese, and a sausage patty that covers the entire pie. Lou Malnati has been doing this since 1971 and th...
90
7
Chicago Riverwalk
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
1.25 miles of waterfront path along the Chicago River with wine bars, kayak rentals, restaurants, and public art. City Winery has a riverfront tasting room. Rent a kayak to see the city from water lev...
90
8
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
Chinese / Dumplings · Chinatown
Chinatown dumpling specialist that hand-pulls, wraps, and cooks every dumpling to order. The lamb and cumin dumplings are extraordinary, the spicy wontons swim in chili oil, and watching the dumpling ...
90
9
Smoque BBQ
Texas BBQ · Irving Park
The best BBQ in Chicago proper -- slow-smoked brisket with a proper Texas-style bark, pulled pork that shreds at a touch, and ribs that fall off the bone. No frills, counter service, and a line that p...
90
10
The Purple Pig
Mediterranean / Wine Bar · Streeterville
Jimmy Bannos Magnificent Mile wine bar with an obsessive focus on pig, cheese, and Mediterranean small plates. The bone marrow with herbs is decadent, the pork belly is crispy-glazed, and the outdoor ...
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All 162 Happy Hour Spots in Chicago

Coalfire Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza · West Town
89
Xocome Antojeria
Mexican · Archer Heights
89
The Momo World
Nepali · Little Italy / University Village
89
Vito and Nick's Pizzeria
Tavern-Style Pizza · Ashburn (South Side)
89
The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
Park / Trail · Logan Square
89
Soldier Field
Stadium / Landmark · South Loop
89
Portillo's
Chicago Hot Dogs / Italian Beef · River North
88
Lincoln Park Zoo
Tourist Attraction · Lincoln Park
88
Black Dog Gelato
Gelato / Dessert · Ukrainian Village
88
Ema
Mediterranean · River North
88
La Chaparrita Taqueria
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
88
Xoco
Mexican / Tortas · River North
88
Crisp
Korean Fried Chicken · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
88
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company
Pizza · River North
88
Calumet Fisheries
Smoked Fish · South Deering
88
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken · Avondale
88
Akahoshi Ramen
Japanese Ramen · Logan Square
88
YooYee
Sichuan Chinese · Uptown
88
Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
BBQ · Beverly
88
Monster Ramen
Japanese Ramen · Logan Square
88
Cafe Yaya
Middle Eastern Cafe · Lincoln Park
88
Ghin Khao Eat Rice
Thai · Pilsen
88
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Pizza / Brewery · Wicker Park
87
Sultan's Market
Middle Eastern / Falafel · Wicker Park
87
Irazu
Costa Rican · Wicker Park
87
Nha Hang Viet Nam
Vietnamese / Pho · Uptown
87
Where Roots Reside
Vegan / Plant-Based · Humboldt Park
87
Gilt Bar
American / Gastropub · River North
87
Pat's Pizza
Tavern-Style Pizza · Lincoln Park
87
Lem's Bar-B-Q
Chicago BBQ / Aquarium Smoker · South Side
87
Revolution Brewing
Brewery / Brewpub · Avondale
87
Casa Yari
Latin American · Logan Square
87
Gus' Sip & Dip
Cocktail Bar / Tavern · River North
87
Xi'an Cuisine
Chinese / Northwestern · Chinatown
87
Hopleaf
Belgian / Gastropub · Andersonville
87
Milly's Pizza in the Pan
Pan Pizza · West Town
87
Tuk Tuk
Isaan Thai · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
87
The Bad Apple
Burgers / Gastropub · Lincoln Square
87
Indgō Mrktō
Mexican-Indian Fusion · Pilsen
87
Qing Xiang Yuan Wicker Park
Chinese Dumplings · West Loop / Fulton Market
87
Pizza Friendly Pizza
Sicilian Pizza · Ukrainian Village
87
Chengdu Impression
Sichuan · Wicker Park
87
Tank Noodle
Vietnamese · Uptown
87
Lawrence Fish Market
Japanese / Sushi · Albany Park
86
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
Donuts / Fried Chicken · Streeterville
86
Revival Food Hall
Food Hall · The Loop
86
Bar Siena
Italian / Bar · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Pleasant House Pub
British / Gastropub · Pilsen
86
Taqueria Chingón
Mexican / Tacos · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Kie-Gol-Lanee
Mexican / Oaxacan · Uptown
86
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Japanese Ramen · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Lillie's Q
Southern BBQ · West Town
86
Honey 1 BBQ
Chicago BBQ · Bronzeville
86
Immm Rice & Beyond
Thai Street Food · Uptown
86
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian · Uptown
86
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Ice Cream / Pastry · Logan Square
86
Boonie's
Filipino · North Center
86
Tryzub
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Village
86
Connie's Pizza
Deep Dish Pizza · Chinatown
86
Oooh Wee! It Is!
Soul Food · Chatham
86
Milly's Pizza Lakeview
Pan Pizza · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Half Shell
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Cowabunga Pizza Pies
NY-Style Pizza · Bridgeport
86
Kanin
Filipino-Hawaiian · Ravenswood
86
Asian Cuisine Express
Mexican / Chinese · Little Village
86
Gene's Sausage Shop
European Deli / Rooftop · Lincoln Square
86
Sabri Nihari
Pakistani · Devon Avenue
86
Usmania
Pakistani / Indian · Devon Avenue
86
Cebu Filipino
Filipino · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
JJ Thai Street Food
Thai · Ukrainian Village
86
La Lunita
Mexican / Bar · Logan Square
86
Lupo Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza · Wicker Park
86
Split-Rail
Southern / American · Humboldt Park
86
Herb
Thai · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Carnitas Uruapan
Mexican / Carnitas · Pilsen
86
Danang Kitchen
Central Vietnamese · Uptown
86
Aragon Ballroom
Theater / Landmark · Uptown
86
Giordano's
Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza · The Loop
85
Magnificent Mile
Tourist Attraction · Streeterville
85
Forbidden Root
Brewery / Gastropub · West Town
85
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Deep Dish Pizza · The Loop
85
Goose Island Brewhouse
Brewery / Pub · Lincoln Park
85
Pilot Project Brewing
Brewery / Incubator · Logan Square
85
Aroy Thai
Thai · Lincoln Square
85
Beatrix
American / Health-Forward · River North
85
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice Cream · Wicker Park
85
Sound-Bar
Nightclub / Multi-Genre · River North
85
Kasia's
Polish Deli · Ukrainian Village
85
Fatback
American / Comfort · The Loop
85
Thai Me Up Cafe
Thai · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
85
Red Light Chicken
Fried Chicken · Lincoln Park
85
El Milagro Tortilleria
Mexican / Tortilla Factory · Pilsen
85
Armitage Alehouse
British Gastropub · Lincoln Park
85
Little Lark
Pizza / Sandwiches · Avondale
85
Pho Viet
Vietnamese · Uptown
85
Hai Yen
Vietnamese / Chinese · Uptown
85
Taste of Lebanon
Lebanese · Lincoln Square
85
Noodlebird
Thai / Noodles · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
85
Doña Naty
Mexican / Tamales · Humboldt Park
85
Brown Bag Seafood
Seafood / Casual · Gold Coast
85
Mr. Beef on Orleans
Italian Beef · River North
85
Raisu Chicago
Japanese / Donburi · Irving Park
85
Cleo's Southern Cuisine
Southern · Bronzeville
85
Menya Goku Ramen
Japanese Ramen · North Center
85
Charnley-Persky House
Landmark / Historic House · Gold Coast
85
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Park · Chinatown
85
Uptown Theatre
Theater / Landmark · Uptown
85
Fat Chris's Pizza & Such
Pizza / Italian Beef · Andersonville
84
Tacotlan
Mexican / Tacos · Hermosa
84
Phil's Pizza
Tavern-Style Pizza · Bridgeport
84
Lao Der
Lao / Thai · Irving Park
84
Taqueria El Milagro
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
84
Bronzeville Soul
Soul Food · Bronzeville
84
Dovetail Brewery
Brewery / German Beer · Ravenswood
84
Half Acre Balmoral Taproom
Brewery · Ravenswood
84
Ba Le Sandwiches
Vietnamese / Banh Mi · Uptown
84
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
BBQ · Pullman
84
Via Lima
Peruvian · North Center
84
International Museum of Surgical Science
Museum · Gold Coast
84
Chinatown Gate
Landmark · Chinatown
84
Navy Pier
Tourist Attraction · Streeterville
83
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean / Lebanese · Hyde Park
83
Mis Moles
Mexican · Irving Park
83
Taqueria El Asadero
Mexican · Little Village
83
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
Italian · Little Italy / University Village
83
Soul Vegetarian South
Vegan / Soul Food · Chatham
83
Cafe Central Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican · Noble Square
83
Soul Veg City
Vegan / Soul Food · Chatham
83
Uncle John's BBQ
BBQ · Englewood
83
Begyle Brewing Company
Brewery · Ravenswood
83
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Mexican · Pilsen
83
Annapurna Indian
Indian Vegetarian · Devon Avenue
82
Wurst Behavior
American / Sausages · Irving Park
82
Siam Rice Thai Cuisine
Thai · South Loop
82
Lalo's on Maxwell
Mexican · Near South Side
82
Flat Iron Arts Building
Landmark / Arts · West Town
82
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
Museum · Ukrainian Village
82
Hop Butcher for the World
Brewery / Taproom · North Center
82
Ponce Restaurant
Puerto Rican · Hermosa
81
Top Notch Beefburgers
American / Burgers · Beverly
81
Reggio's Pizza Chatham
Deep Dish Pizza · Bronzeville
81
Phase Three Brewing
Brewery / Taproom · Northwest Side
81
Zalman's Kosher Fast Food
Kosher / American · West Rogers Park
80
Washington Square Park
Park · Gold Coast
80
Churchill Field Park
Park · Bucktown
80
Park & Field
American / Beer Garden · Logan Square
80
CAVA
Mediterranean / Fast Casual · Streeterville
76
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
Middle Eastern / Fast Casual · The Loop
76
Lincoln Lodge
Comedy Club · Logan Square
76
Axum Cafe
Ethiopian Coffee · Edgewater
75
Monochrome Brewing
Brewery · Pilsen
75
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
Beer Garden · The Loop
74
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