Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Farm Bar - Lakeview
Farm-to-table tavern fare where properly salted, skin-on fries anchor burger and fish plates.
Notable Picks
8.6
Farm Bar’s menu leans hard into Midwestern comfort, and its hand-cut fries are treated like a core part of the burger and fish-and-chips playbook rather than an afterthought. The cozy wood-lined room and sidewalk patio make it an easy neighborhood choice when you want fries with actual potato flavor plus sturdier mains and local beer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-Cut French Fries, Farmhouse Burger, Fish and Chips
What makes it special: Farm-to-table tavern fare where properly salted, skin-on fries anchor burger and fish plates.
8.5
Wake 'n Bacon is a brunch-first café where technicolor plates, Ube flapjacks, and halo-halo inspired drinks meet an afternoon happy hour on cocktails. Its plant-filled, neon-accented room draws groups who want highly photographed brunch, then stay on for discounted drinks between services.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spiced Maple Chicken 'n Waffles, Ube Flap Jack Stack, Turtle Waffle
What makes it special: Color-forward brunch plates and cocktails that lean playful and indulgent.
8.3
Drew's on Halsted is a long-running Northalsted bistro where martinis, crab cakes, and pastas meet a patio popular for pre-bar happy hour. It functions as a bridge between dinner and the neighborhood’s nightlife, with reliable service and a menu tuned for shareable plates and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cakes, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Duck Confit Risotto
What makes it special: Martini-forward Halsted bistro pairing polished comfort plates with a lively patio.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Felix Modern American Dining is a newer Clark Street restaurant pairing elevated comfort dishes with cocktails, a DJ, and a structured weekday happy hour. It’s especially useful for groups and coworkers who want shareable starters, decent vegetarian options, and a livelier atmosphere than a traditional sit-down spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Rangoon, Elote Salad, Margherita Flatbread
What makes it special: Modern American comfort dishes, cocktails, and DJ energy near Wrigley.
7.8
Rocks Lakeview is a TV-lined sports bar known for its namesake burger, whiskey list, frozen slushies, and daily drink specials. Happy hour functions as a soft landing before louder late-night service, with discounted drafts and bar snacks that make long games more manageable.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Rocks Burger, Mac & Cheese Wedges, White Trash
What makes it special: Sports-heavy bar where burgers, whiskey, and slushies fuel long nights.
7.6
The Butcher's Tap is a Southport Corridor sports bar with dozens of taps, a roomy patio, and a straightforward menu of sandwiches, wings, and bar snacks. Its rotating drink specials and approachable happy hour pricing make it a utility stop before Cubs games, concerts, or neighborhood nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blackened Chicken Sandwich, Dry Rub Wings, BBQ Pulled Pork
What makes it special: High-energy taproom with long beer lists, big screens, and patios.