The Best Happy Hours in West Loop, Chicago

West Loop has 28 happy hour spots on Spotd right now — from dive-bar well drinks to half-price oysters.

Standouts include After, Au Cheval, Black Barrel Tavern, Cache 310 and 24 more. Recent deals: High-craft, low-key cocktail menu at After; The signature double cheeseburger at Au Cheval.

Tap any spot below for its full deal list, hours, reviews and map. Happy hour times change often, so always verify directly with the venue before you head out.

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28 spots in West Loop, Chicago

After Cocktail bar · Check website for current hours (evenings, walk-ins encouraged) 🍹 High-craft, low-key cocktail menu ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Au Cheval American diner/bar · Mon-Sat 10am-11:15pm, Sun 10am-10:15pm 🍹 The signature double cheeseburger ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Black Barrel Tavern American gastropub · Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-12am 🍹 Happy hour weekdays: 30% off appetizers and drink specials ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Cache 310 Cocktail lounge · Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm · Fri-Sat 5pm-12am · Closed Sun 🍹 Happy hour Mon-Thu 4pm-6pm: $10 signature libations, $5 beer and seltzer ✓ Verified Oct 2026
CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar Distillery cocktail bar · Tue-Thu 4:30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-12am 🍹 House vodka, aquavit, fernet and limoncello ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Cobra Lounge Bar Food / American · Wed-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 4pm-3am (kitchen til 10pm); Sun-Tue show nights only 🍹 Burger and Dog of the Month rotating special ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Costera Cocina Tulum Coastal Mexican · Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-12am; Sun 4pm-10pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm: $10 espresso martini or margarita, $6 draft beer,… ✓ Verified Jul 2026
El Che Steakhouse & Bar Argentine steakhouse · Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm · Sun 5pm-9pm 🍹 Happy hour daily 5pm-6pm ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Elske New American / Scandinavian · Mon 5:30pm-9pm, Tue-Wed closed, Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Fri 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm 🍹 Bar open until 2am nightly, 3am Saturdays ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Fox Bar English-style pub · Sun-Wed 6pm-1am, Thu-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 6pm-3am 🍹 Seasonal craft cocktails ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Grapes & Grains Wine and whiskey piano bar · Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Thu 6pm-12am, Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 5pm-3am, Sun closed 🍹 Live piano Thu-Sat 8pm-11pm ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Green Street Local Sports bar · Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm · Fri-Sat 11am-11pm · Sun 11am-9pm 🍹 Thin-crust tavern pies worth ordering ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Haymarket Pub & Brewery Brewpub · Mon-Wed 11:30am-11pm, Thu 11:30am-1am, Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-11pm 🍹 $4 pints of house craft beer ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Kumiko Japanese cocktail bar · Wed-Sun 5:30pm-11:30pm 🍹 2025 James Beard Award, Outstanding Bar ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Lone Wolf Beer and cocktail tavern · Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 12pm-2am 🍹 Strong rotating beer selection ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Moneygun Classic cocktail bar · Tue-Sun 5pm-2am; Mon closed 🍹 Waffletini Happy Hour Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm: $10 martinis with a side of waffle fries ✓ Verified Jul 2026
PB&J: Pizza Beer & Jukebox Neapolitan pizza bar · Sun 11am-12am, Mon 3pm-12am, Tue-Thu 3pm-2am, Fri 11am-2am 🍹 Neapolitan-style pizzas ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Punch Bowl Social Bowling and games bar · Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm 🍹 Monday Funday: 50% off games plus $5 food and drink specials ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Recess American gastropub · Mon closed, Tue-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 11am-3am, Sun 11am-10pm 🍹 Chicago's largest patio, built from converted shipping containers ✓ Verified Aug 2026
The Aviary Cocktail bar · Tue-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 4:30pm-1am; closed Sun-Mon 🍹 No happy hour; signature cocktails from $25-$30 ✓ Verified Jun 2026
The CrossRoads Bar & Grill Sports bar · Tue-Thu 11am-1am · Fri-Sat 11am-2am · Sun 11am-12am (closed Mon) 🍹 Daily happy hour menu — ask your server for today's specials ✓ Verified Aug 2026
The Izakaya at Momotaro Japanese izakaya · Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am 🍹 Late-night happy hour + karaoke Mon 8pm-10pm ✓ Verified Aug 2026
The Loyalist New American / Gastropub · Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm (dinner), Sun 10am-2pm (brunch) 🍹 Happy Hour Mon-Thu 5pm-6pm: $11 cocktails and discounted bar bites ✓ Verified Jun 2026
The Press Room Wine bar · Tue-Wed 4pm-11pm · Thu 4pm-12am · Fri-Sat 5pm-1am · Sun 11am-11pm (closed Mon) 🍹 Happy hour Tue-Thu 4pm-6pm ✓ Verified Aug 2026
The Publican American / Beer Bar · Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 4-9pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 4-10pm; Sat 9am-2pm, 4-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm, 4-9pm 🍹 $5 draft beer ✓ Verified Jun 2026
The VIG West Loop American Gastropub · Mon-Wed 4pm-12am · Thu-Fri 4pm-2am · Sat 11am-3am · Sun 11am-11pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Third Rail Tavern Whiskey bar · Mon-Wed 3:30pm-2am · Thu-Fri 11am-2am · Sat 9:30am-3am · Sun 9:30am-2am 🍹 300+ whiskey selection and 32 rotating draft lines ✓ Verified Aug 2026
Untitled Supper Club · Tue-Wed 4:30pm-1am, Thu-Fri 4:30pm-2am, Sat 4:30pm-3am, Sun 4:30pm-midnight 🍹 $9 cocktails ✓ Verified Jun 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many happy hour spots are in West Loop, Chicago?

Spotd lists 28 happy hour spots in West Loop, Chicago right now, each with up-to-date deals and hours.

What time does happy hour start in West Loop, Chicago?

Most happy hours in West Loop, Chicago start around 4pm, with some kicking off as early as 10am. Each spot's exact window is listed on its page.

Which West Loop spots have happy hour on Tuesday?

8 West Loop spots run a Tuesday happy hour on Spotd, including CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar, Lone Wolf, PB&J: Pizza Beer & Jukebox. See the full list on the Tuesday filter.

What are the best happy hour deals in West Loop, Chicago?

Popular picks include High-craft, low-key cocktail menu at After; The signature double cheeseburger at Au Cheval; Happy hour weekdays: 30% off appetizers and drink specials at Black Barrel Tavern. Browse every deal on the spots below.