Happy Hour! By Leentje De Leeuw
DRINK
It’s Happy Hour, ladies and gentlemen! We selected five of our favorite spots to enjoy the best time of the day. Fisk & Co. Monday through Thursday, 4-6 pm
Trivoli Tavern
This downtown Belgian-style mussels and beer bistro is located at the Kimpton Monaco Hotel and during happy hour features $2 oysters and $6 glasses of wine.
Every day, 4:30-5:30 pm Located in the West Loop in what could very well be the coziest alley in the world, Trivoli Tavern is considered one of the best happy hour spots in town. They offer an extensive $5 food and drink menu. Food wise, we particularly like the Fritto Misto and Pigs in a Blanket. When it comes to the drinks, it is a tough choice between the wines, beers, highballs, and the Teeny Martinis–all just $5 each.
Insider Tip: Come for happy hour, stay for the mussels. They are amazing!
Fado Irish Pub Tuesday through Friday, 5-7 pm Enjoy the luck of the Irish when you make it to happy hour at this River North staple. $7 will get you fish tacos, a big pretzel, and many other savory snacks to soak up the Irish signature cocktails ($8), premium wines ($6), or the happy hour beer ($6).
Insider tip: Make sure to get here by (or even before) opening time, as it may get crowded and happy hour cocktails and food are only served in the bar area.
Insider Tip: Try the Irish Coffee, considered a signature cocktail here.
Tortoise Club
Wednesday through Sunday, 5-7 pm
Violet Hour
Wednesday & Friday, 4:30-6:30 pm We love the $1 oysters and cocktail shrimp at this old school supper club, which is a bit hidden away next to iconic Marina City. On Wednesdays they throw in half price signature cocktails, as well. This is the perfect place to meet up with friends and unwind after a long day.
Considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, this Wicker Park hotspot serves artisanally crafted drinks in true Prohibition style. During happy hour these classic libations come at a discounted price of $13 each: Daiquiri, Gin Gimlet, Tom Collins, Margarita, Sidecar, Manhattan, Negroni and Vieux Carré.
Insider tip: On Fridays, stay for the live jazz that starts at 7:30 pm
Insider Tip: Do not try them all at once, you can always come back! JUNE-JULY 2022 ISSUE | 35
