Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Maple & Ash
Wood-fired steakhouse theater paired with a serious wine program.
Notable Picks
#1
Maple & Ash
8.8
A high-energy Gold Coast steakhouse where wood-fired cooking, tableside theatrics, and a deep wine program drive the experience as much as the beef. It’s built for celebratory nights and big-ticket ordering, with the kitchen strongest when you lean into its fire-roasted steaks and seafood-forward showpieces.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fire Roasted Filet Mignon, Fire Roasted Seafood Tower, I Don't Give A F*@K
What makes it special: Wood-fired steakhouse theater paired with a serious wine program.
#2
Adalina
8.7
A modern Gold Coast Italian room where happy hour works best as a focused small-plates run—crispy bites, a pasta-leaning snack lane, and a cocktail that doesn’t waste time. It’s a clean option when you want polish without committing to a full, expensive dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Veal Chop Parmigiana, Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Bread Service
What makes it special: A modern Italian room built around house-made pastas and shareable showpiece mains.
#3
Somerset
8.4
A hotel-anchored Gold Coast dining room that’s strongest for an unhurried, comfortable happy hour with real food and a calmer pace. Go for Mediterranean-leaning plates and a cocktail or wine pick, and you’ll get a reliable reset before the evening rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Waffles, Brunch Burger, Breakfast Potatoes
What makes it special: A polished Gold Coast brunch room with a cocktail-friendly pace.
8.1
A two-story Division Street tavern that’s best as a happy hour headquarters—cold beer, straightforward bar food, and enough space to keep a group moving. It’s more about volume and vibe than finesse, so order the crowd-pleasers and keep expectations in the tavern lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Wings, Loaded fries
What makes it special: Big-space tavern energy right on Division for easy meetups.
Worthy Picks
7.9
An Old Town tavern that earns its keep with long-running barbecue ribs in a classic, sports-bar setting. Come for the rib-and-sides comfort meal and treat everything else as supporting cast to the core BBQ order.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ baby back ribs, Courtyard potato, Onion rings
What makes it special: A ribs-first Old Town institution with a true tavern rhythm.
7.8
A big-room Old Town sports bar where the burger is built for high volume and watch-the-game pacing. Expect a crowd-forward vibe, fast table turnover, and a burger that plays best when you keep it classic and treat everything else as supporting cast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Benchmark Burger, Wings, Fries
What makes it special: High-capacity sports-bar energy with a dependable burger option.
7.7
A high-energy Old Town bar-and-grill with an American menu that’s designed for steady ordering rather than a single knockout dish. It works best for sports, brunch-y daytime hangs, and group dinners when you want dependable classics and a lively room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese
What makes it special: Big, lively Old Town bar for American classics and games.
7.7
A longtime Division Street tavern where happy hour is about straightforward drinks, familiar bar bites, and a no-fuss pace that suits quick meetups. Treat it like a classic neighborhood bar stop—one round, one snack, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Chicken tenders, Fries
What makes it special: A Division Street staple that keeps happy hour simple and steady.
7.6
A multi-level Old Town sports bar where the burger is a late-night-friendly anchor alongside wings and drinks. It’s best when you lean into one burger choice and one shareable side—more ‘fun bar meal’ than destination burger pilgrimage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac Attack Burger, Sweet Bourbon Wings, Seasoned Fries
What makes it special: Late-night sports-bar burger option with a lively, multi-floor setup.
7.6
A Wells Street Irish-American bar built for groups who want familiar pub food with a little more polish than the average game-day stop. The menu is strongest in shareables—wings, pretzels, and snacky plates that hold up with beer and a loud room.
Must-Try Dishes:
LG's wings, Bavarian pretzel with cheese fondue, Irish potato skins
What makes it special: Irish-American bar food designed for sharing with beers.