Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Big Star - Wrigleyville
Big patio energy with a focused taco-and-bourbon playbook.
Notable Picks
8.4
A big, high-energy Wrigleyville taqueria built for patio hangs, bourbon-and-tequila rhythms, and fast-moving tacos before or after a game. The best experience comes from staying in the street-food lane—tacos, hot chips, and one drink order—so everything hits hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot chips (fresh-fried nachos), Tacos al pastor, Carne asada taco
What makes it special: Big patio energy with a focused taco-and-bourbon playbook.
8.3
A BBQ-and-beer setup that works best when you hit the 4–6pm window and keep the order snackable. The room runs lively near game traffic, so it’s ideal for a focused happy hour bite rather than a slow, sprawling meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taste of the Daddy, Baby Back Ribs, Mac Daddy
What makes it special: A high-traffic BBQ spot that rewards ordering a brisket-and-ribs spread.
8.3
A Southport corridor standby with jumbo wings that eat like a main, not a snack—ideal when you want real wing volume with bar energy. Order one or two flavors, add one basket side, and stop before the menu turns into a buffet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo Wings, Buffalo Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings
What makes it special: Jumbo wings with real heft and strong sauce coverage.
8.2
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
A long-running Lakeview all-day spot that plays strongest in brunch and brewery-adjacent comfort lanes. Order best by anchoring with a Benedict or scramble and one sweet-leaning plate for the table, keeping the meal tight and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, Farmers Market Scramble, Stuffed French Toast
What makes it special: An all-day Lakeview staple where the brunch bench is the safest bet.
8.0
A neighborhood bar that plays best for low-drama happy hour: a solid tap list, straightforward plates, and a patio-friendly rhythm when the weather cooperates. It’s a good choice when you want to actually talk while still getting the bar energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Cubano, Buena Burger, Wings
What makes it special: Neighborhood-scale happy hour with a deeper beer list than most bars nearby.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A big-room, high-volume tavern that works when you want a predictable happy hour near Wrigley and you’re ordering for a group. It’s strongest with shareables that don’t require finesse—nachos, sliders, and something crunchy—so the kitchen can stay consistent during rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homerun Nachos, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, Shrimp Tempura
What makes it special: Large-format Wrigleyville bar setup optimized for groups and shareables.
7.7
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Rooftop Views Revelry
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
A classic Wrigleyville sports bar that plays as a budget-friendly rooftop-adjacent move when you want the game-day energy without the fuss. Keep expectations in the bar-food lane—beer, something fried, something handheld—and treat the outdoor space as the feature.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken wings, Burger, Chicago-style hot dog
What makes it special: Old-school Wrigleyville energy with big outdoor hang potential.
7.7
A Wrigleyville standby that’s best treated as a straightforward happy hour stop: order wings, one fried snack, and keep decisions fast. The setting is built for game-day flow, so it rewards simple ordering more than exploration.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Garlic Fries, Chicken Tenders
What makes it special: Iconic Wrigley-adjacent hangout built for fast bar-food decisions.
#9
Mordecai
7.6
A New American bar and dining room that leans into polished mains and a strong burger-and-cocktails lane. It works best as a sit-down meal on quieter nights—one main plus one shareable starter—so timing and execution stay tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mordecai Burger, Fried Half-Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan
What makes it special: A cocktail-forward New American room where the burger is the anchor.