Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot - Chinatown
Conveyor-belt Japanese hot pot with personal shabu setups and busy happy hours.
Notable Picks
Shabu Plus brings conveyor-belt Japanese shabu shabu to Chinatown, with personal hot pots, premium meats, and 60+ ingredients circulating around the room. Happy hour pricing on set menus and drinks makes it a strong value play for groups looking to linger over DIY hot pot near McCormick Place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature shabu broths with personal hot pot setup, Premium beef and pork combo plates from the conveyor, All-you-can-eat hot pot spread during peak evenings
What makes it special: Conveyor-belt Japanese hot pot with personal shabu setups and busy happy hours.
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Qiao Lin Hotpot brings Chongqing-style hot pot to a modern, LED-lit dining room where tables fill with divided broths, sauce bars, and platters of sliced meats. It reads as an occasion meal for friends or family who want a long, interactive dinner with plenty of photo-friendly moments and a wide range of spice levels.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chongqing spicy broth, Beef and lamb hotpot platter, Handmade shrimp paste
What makes it special: Interactive Chongqing hot pot with polished design and a deep menu of broths and add-ins.
8.5
Dolo combines a sprawling dim sum menu with a full bar, making afternoon and early-evening drinks with small plates feel like a built-in happy hour. Locals use it for discounted bites at the bar, pre-dinner cocktails, and shared Cantonese seafood in a contemporary Chinatown dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Fried shrimp dumplings, Sesame spare ribs
What makes it special: Contemporary dim sum with strong seafood focus and a full bar.
Across from McCormick Place, Fatpour runs a sports-driven taproom with dozens of beers, big televisions, and weekday happy hour specials on drafts and bar food. It’s a go-to for convention groups and pre-game crowds who want discounted pints, shareable plates, and a loud, energetic room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan or Buffalo, Boneless Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Ranch, Chicken Little Sandwich (Fried Chicken with Wing Sauce)
What makes it special: A bi-level sports bar across from McCormick Place where wings, beer, and wall-to-wall TVs dominate game days.
8.2
Southern Chicago brings an upscale Southern-inspired menu and serious cocktails to the south end of the South Loop, with bar-area happy hour deals that soften the check. Guests slide in for discounted drinks, snacks, and a taste of the full dining-room menu in a dim, date-friendly space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tomahawk Steak 32oz, Dry Aged New York Strip, Lobster Mac & Cheese
What makes it special: A design-forward Southern steakhouse marrying tomahawks with classic sides.
#6
Nine Bar
8.0
Hidden behind Moon Palace Express, Nine Bar is Chinatown’s first dedicated craft cocktail bar, running an early-evening “fortune hour” window with discounted drinks and a few snacks. Neon lighting, a short but focused menu, and Asian-inspired cocktails make it a standout pre-dinner or early-night stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
McKatsu sandwich, Mapo hot fries, Shrimp toast
What makes it special: Chinatown’s first craft cocktail speakeasy, blending neon-lit drinks with snacky Chinese American plates.
Worthy Picks
#7
Best Bar
7.8
Best Bar is a low-lit Chinatown lounge known for its serious cocktail list and relaxed couches, with regular happy hour promotions on signature drinks. It’s used as a meet-up spot before or after dinner, where bartenders riff on classics and guests linger over a couple of discounted rounds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Litty Lychee signature cocktail, Tequila Daga Nights, Matcha Colada
What makes it special: Craft-forward Chinatown cocktail bar where happy hour often means deals on house signatures.