Best Happy Hour Restaurants in Elmwood Park
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Red Bottle Bar & Gaming Cafe
A speakeasy-leaning cocktail bar that pairs strong drinks with real kitchen output.
Notable Picks
8.4
A cocktail-forward lounge that backs the drinks with a surprisingly serious comfort-food menu, making it work as both a night-out stop and a late dinner option. The best move is to treat it like cocktails plus one or two kitchen anchors—fried, grilled, and shareable—rather than a sprawling feast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and chips, Parmesan truffle fries, Panini steak sandwich
What Makes it Special: A speakeasy-leaning cocktail bar that pairs strong drinks with real kitchen output.
#2
Tony D's
8
A sports-bar setup that leans into big, named specialty burgers and late hours—best when you commit to one burger lane and skip over-ordering sides. It’s a strong play for a post-game or after-hours burger when you want a full bar and a louder room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tony Iommi (Warpig) Burger, O.T. Burger, Tony Bennett Burger
What Makes it Special: Late-night sports-bar burgers with a rotating cast of named builds.
Worthy Picks
#3
Union Tap
7.9
A neighborhood bar built for wings and hanging out—sports-on, drinks flowing, and wings that are meant to be split and sauced to taste. Go with a two-sauce order to cover both heat and savory, and treat it as the main event rather than a side for a burger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings (Buffalo), Wings (Garlic Parmesan), Wings (Pineapple Teriyaki)
What Makes it Special: Sauce-forward wings designed for split orders and bar pacing.
7.7
A bar-forward hangout where fries are a core utility item—classic for steady snacking or truffle when you want a richer, shareable side. The best play is to time it with happy hour, then add one fry-paired main and keep everything else light.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Fries, Classic Fries, Smash Burger w/ Fries
What Makes it Special: Truffle fries and happy-hour fries pricing built for bar pacing.