Chicago summer is officially here…with the extreme humidity to prove it! While the alternating scorching sun and intense thunderstorms of the season may give you a headache, that is what makes the slightly cool evenings all the more idyllic. Even more so when you can enjoy them outdoors on your favorite bar patio with a drink in your hand. I am known for my love of a good happy hour (I would go every day if my budget allowed it!) so I thought I'd round-up some of my favorites for you!
Have a favorite outdoor bar you'll be hitting up this summer? I always want some new places to check-out for Happy Hour! Send me your reccs :)
Happy bar-hopping, Chicago!
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The Place: Big Star
The Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Bonus: It is less than a block from the Damen Blue Line stop (prime!)
The Drink: Big Star Margarita. Read: the strongest marg you'll snag this summer for under $10 with that hint of smoky Mezcal. Pair with chips & guac, or a taco and you're set.
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The Place: Scofflaw
The Neighborhood: Logan Square
The Drink: Everything ever made with gin. They are actually gin cocktail geniuses. Also tried some with bourbon and tequila bases-I trust them with anything.
Pro Tip: Eat your entire meal here. Seriously, those appetizers are amazing and a full dinner in themselves. Fries & pimento aioli: stellar for a starter. Burgers: the best (or so I've been told by my carnivorous friends)
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The Place: Parson's Chicken & Fish
The Neighborhood: Logan Square (though really on the border of Humboldt Park)
The Drink: The Negroni (duh) Slushy, boozy deliciousness
Pro tip: Go for drinks, not a meal. Food is quite on the pricey side for the quantity you receive.
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The Place: Bullhead Cantina
The Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
The Drink: Smoked Margarita. However, you can't go wrong when every Craft Cocktail is only $5 every Tuesday and Friday. Yes, you read that correctly, $5. Tacos are also phenom for only $3. LOVED the Grilled Tilapia and Portabello, my roomies swore by the Sweet Potato and Grits & Kale.
(Confession: There isn't a TON of outdoor seating…but I had to include this place, because, $5 cocktails.)
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The Neighborhood: Logan Square
The Drink: Well, I sort of love anything they make with gin. And I tried a wine & whiskey which was like sangria, but better.
Pro Tip: Eat beforehand. They only have nuts. And you'll want to have more than one drink.
So, it's pretty obvious that I am in love with the west side of Chicago, huh? What can I say: great bars, great restaurants, and awesome bike lanes. Pretty much everything a Chicago girl needs.
Note: Big Star & Bullhead Cantina are all Cash Only facilities. You're welcome.
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