Best Happy Hour Hotspots Restaurants in Motor Row
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick
A bi-level sports bar across from McCormick Place where wings, beer, and wall-to-wall TVs dominate game days.
Notable Picks
Across from McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena, Fatpour McCormick runs a two-level sports bar with a big beer list and wings built for game-day snacking. Traditional and boneless wings share space with burgers, pizzas, and brunch plates in a loud, screen-lined room that runs late.
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.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Steps from McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena, La Calle Tacos and Tequila focuses on street-style tacos, simple platters, and tequila drinks for pre- and post-event crowds. It’s a newer, casual option where speed and location matter as much as depth of the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Pastor Tacos
What makes it special: Arena-adjacent taco and tequila spot geared to fast-prep plates and drinks before or after events.