“Back Room Black Wednesday” Live Music at aliveOne
- Wednesday, November 21
- Half-price everything from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- $5 signature cocktails and Half Acre drafts
Chicagoans can kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with aliveOne’s half-price everything happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Black Wednesday. aliveOne will also offer $5 Half Acre drafts and half-price signature cocktails. Guest can also enjoy FREE live music beginning at 9 p.m. in the back room from Jared Rabin Band.
Location: 2683 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
773.348.9800
Hours:
Sunday – Friday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Commonwealth Tavern’s Blackhawks Black Wednesday Party
- Wednesday, November 21
- $5 seasonal beers
For Hawks fans looking to celebrate Black Wednesday, Commonwealth Tavern in Roscoe Village will broadcast the Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals game at 6:30 p.m. on 12 TVs including a 70-inch plasma. Specials will include $5 seasonal beers.
Location: 2000 W Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60618
773.697.7965
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11 a.m – 2 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Black Wednesday at Easy Bar
- Wednesday, November 21
- $4 to $6 drink specials; Free pool
Guests who visit Easy Bar on Black Wednesday will enjoy a half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hockey fans can stick around to watch the Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals at 6 p.m. on all TVs while they enjoy specials like $6 signature cocktails, $4 select craft cans and FREE POOL, available all night.
Location: 1944 W Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
773.227.4644
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5 p.m – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 3 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Sunday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Black Wednesday Specials at Estelle’s
- Wednesday, November 21
- $5 to $6 food and drink specials
Chicagoans looking for a casual spot to kick off the long Thanksgiving weekend can head to Estelle’s for a half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (half-off everything except shots and food). Additional Wednesday specials will include $6 grilled cheese sandwiches and half-price signature cocktails.
Location: 2013 W North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
773.782.0450
Sunday – Friday: 5 p.m – 4 a.m.
Saturday: 5 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Giving Tuesday Donation at Hakka Bakka
- Tuesday, November 27
- $13 bento box
In recognition of the 7th Annual Giving Tuesday, Hakka Bakka will donate a portion of proceeds to the Chicago Toys for Tots Foundation when any guest purchases a Bento Box during Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at both the Lincoln Park and West Loop location.
In conjunction with the opening of the new West Loop location, Hakka Bakka has unveiled a new vegetarian and non-vegetarian Bento Box for $13 that is available for dine-in only at both locations. The boxes are great for guests who would like to sample a little bit of everything and taste more variety. Boxes include cumin flavored basmati rice, lentil soup, flatbread, a choice of protein (Chicken Tikka, Chicken Hariyali, Lamb Tikka, Lamb Hariyali, Paneer Tikka, Paneer Hariyali, Chickpea Tikka, Chickpea Hariyali), veg samosas, Indian sweet and spicy pickles, and an Indian salad.
Lincoln Park:
1251 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
773.697.3810
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
West Loop:1002 W.Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607
312.846.6425
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Black Wednesday and Black Friday “Harry Potter” Themed Events at Hubbard Inn
Hubbard Inn has extended “The 13 Days of Wizardry” where they’ve brought the magic of “Harry Potter” indoors with decor and tributes to Platform 9 3/4, Harry’s bedroom, the Great Hall, and the Common Rooms, and shops from Diagon Alley like Gringotts, Ollivanders, The Leaky Cauldron and other references to the beloved series. Hubbard Inn will host themed events on Black Wednesday and Black Friday. The complete details are as follows:
SIRIUS BLACK WEDNESDAY PARTY
- Wednesday, November 21
- $10 to $30 tickets
Hubbard Inn will host a magical Sirius Black Wednesday Party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening will feature witches and wizards, music, food and drinks. Tickets include admission, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a “Harry Potter”-themed cocktail like the Hufflepuff (Grey Goose vodka, lemon, triple sec, simple syrup, sugar rim) or the Goblet of Fire (Grey Goose vodka, blue curacao, lemonade, moonshine, cinnamon). To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sirius-black-wednesday-party-tickets-52239534855. For table or lounge reservations, email harrypotter@hubbardinn.com.
DINNER IN THE GREAT HALL
- Friday, November 23
- $75 per person; $140 per couple
Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner created by Executive Chef Jason Hedin paired with “Harry Potter”-themed wine and cocktails that will be held in the Great Hall. On the menu, guests might expect to see appetizers like Butter Beer Cheese Soup and Scotch “Dragon” Egg with a fiery curry sauce, entrées like Shepherd’s Pie with sweet potato mash and braised lamb, Short Rib Wellington and Newcastle beer-battered Fish and Chips, and Treacle Tart for dessert. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-in-the-great-hall-pt-2-tickets-52237225949.
Location: 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
312.222.1331
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – close
Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Black Wednesday and Black Friday Happy Hour at Kizuki
- Wednesday, November 21 & Friday, November 23
- $1 to $24.99 food and drink specials
The authentic Japanese ramen spot in Wicker Park will offer Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, November 23 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close featuring:
- $1 beers (Kirin, Sapporo or Asahi) with a signature ramen purchase, one per person. (Choice of Tonkotsu, Yuzu, Spicy and Miso ramen)
- Sapporo, Kirin Ichiban; $4 each
- Asahi 2-liter can; $24.99
- Umeshu Sake; $5 each
- House red and white wine; $5
- Pineapple Apple Sangria glass; $7
- Sapporo Pitcher; $9.99
- Bomb special: $1 off all single bombs, $3 off all duo bombs
- Momotoro; $6
- Pork Don, Edamame; $3 each
- Chicken Karaage, Chicken Wings; $5 each
Location: 1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois
773.270.4150
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Black Wednesday Happy Hour at Parlay
- Wednesday, November 21
- $5 to $10 food and drink specials
Chicagoans can enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving Happy Hour at Parlay on Wednesday, November 21. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests can indulge in specials including $7 Don Julio 1942 shots, $5 Stolen Rum and Stolen Whiskey cocktails, $5 Absolut cocktails, $5 glasses of select wine, and $10 pizza and select appetizers. Parlay will also broadcast the Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals game at 6:30 p.m. on all TVs.
Location:112 W. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
312.955.0339
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Black Wednesday “Color Me Weird” Night at Remedy
- Wednesday, November 21
- Half-off everything from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Guests who visit Remedy on Black Wednesday can grab a coloring book and practice their art skills while they sip drinks at the bar’s weekly “Color Me Weird Wednesdays”. Specials will include a half-off everything from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as a Miller High Life bottle and Evan Williams shot combo for $8 each.
Location: 1910 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
773.698.7715
Hours:
Sunday- Friday: 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Black Wednesday and Black Friday Happenings at Roanoke
- Wednesday, November 21 & Friday, November 23
- $5 to $16 food and drink specials
- $4 to $15 breakfast options
Guests who visit Roanoke Restaurant in the Loop over the Thanksgiving holiday will enjoy a Black Wednesday happy hour in the bar area from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Wednesday happy hour features $6 Carvery Sliders, $7 Bieler Rosé, $7 Tito’s Moscow Mules and $5 glasses of house red and white wine.
The perfect stop before or after earlybird Black Friday shopping downtown on Friday, November 23, Roanoke offers breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The breakfast menu features artisan comfort food created by Executive Chef Gregory Elliott like a house made Power Bowl (Greek yogurt, coconut spiced quinoa, chia seed, walnuts, fresh fruits, $10), Avocado Toast (farmer’s eggs, chili, arugula, pecorino, ciabatta, $13) and more.
Patrons can also enjoy Black Friday happy hour with half-price select bottles of wine, $7 Tito’s Moscow Mules and a $16 a Griddled Burger and “Roanoke Brew” pairing. The “Roanoke Brew” is a new beer collaboration between Roanoke and Haymarket Brewery. The beer is a light bodied, Cryo Amarillo hop centric pale ale that is packed with citrus aroma and flavor.
Location:135 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602
312.940.3760
Hours:
Monday – Friday:
Breakfast, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Dinner, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: Brunch, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Dinner, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: Brunch, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Dinner, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Black Wednesday Early Bird Special & Late Night Party at The Owl
- $5 drink specials
- Wednesday, November 21
Chicagoans staying in town for Thanksgiving can enjoy Black Wednesday specials at The Owl including an Early Bird Special from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring half-off all cocktails and beers. The Owl will keep the dance party going until 4 a.m. serving up $5 Hopewell First Lager cans all night.
Location: 2521 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
773.235.5300
Hours:
Sunday – Friday: 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Black Wednesday Happy Hour at Tuscany on Taylor
- Wednesday, November 21
- $4 to $9 drinks specials
Chicagoans who stay in the city over the Thanksgiving holiday can enjoy the following Black Wednesday specials at Tuscany on Taylor Street from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (only valid with drink purchase):
BAR BITES
- $4 Bruschetta
- $5 Sausage Peppers
- $6 Mini Meatballs, spicy tomato sauce
- $7 Fried Zucchini
- $8 Margherita Pizza
- $9 Cajun breaded shrimp, lemon garlic aioli
- $10 Antipasto platter
DRINKS
- $4 Domestic and Imported Beer
- $6 Craft Beers
- $9 Basilica Martini
- $9 Berry Lemonade Martini
Location:1014 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60607
312.829.1990
Hours:
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dinner: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 11 p.m
Saturday, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Tuscany Oak Brook’s Black Wednesday & Black Friday Specials
- Wednesday, November 21 and Friday, November 23
- Half-off wine and complimentary appetizers
Guests who dine at Tuscany in Oak Brook over the Thanksgiving holiday will enjoy specials including half-off wines by the glass and bottles (no reserve) on Wednesday, November 21 and complimentary appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 23.
Location: 1415 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60521
630.990.1993
www.tuscanychicago.com/tuscany-oak-brook.html
Hours:
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Black Wednesday Happy Hour at Tuscany in Wheeling
- Wednesday, November 21
- Half-price food from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Guests who visit Tuscany in Wheeling to kick off Black Wednesday will enjoy a half-price food happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with purchase of a beverage (orders must be placed before 6 p.m; $5 plate sharing fee, no exceptions, no substitutions).
Location: 550 S. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090
847.465.9988
www.tuscanychicago.com/tuscany-wheeling.html
Hours:
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dinner: Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Black Wednesday Happy Hour at Weber Grill
- Wednesday, November 21
- $1 to $6.50 food & drink specials
Diners who visit Weber Grill Restaurant on Black Wednesday will an extended happy hour in the bar area from 2 p.m. to close featuring the following specials:
Drink Specials:
- Domestic beer bottles, $3
- Weber’s Backyard Brew, $4 (16-ounce draft)
- Housemade Sangria, $5 (featured & traditional)
- Canyon Road Wines, $6 (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Hand-Shaken Margaritas, Moscow Mules & Martinis, $6
Happy Hour Bites:
- Mini Artichoke Spinach Dip, $5
- Kettle Chips & Dip, $2
- Crispy Fried Pickles, $2
- House Smoked Salmon Dip, $5
- Teriyaki Glazed Skirt Steak Skewer, $2 each or three for $5
- Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken Skewer, $1 each or three for $2.50
- Pulled Pork Mini Slider, $1
- Black Angus Cheeseburger Slider, $2
- Mini Grilled Brat, $2
- Char-Grilled Chicken Wings, $6.50
- Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos, $5
Location: 539 N. State Street, Chicago IL 60654
312.467.9696
Hours:
Breakfast: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Saturday & Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Monday – Thursday: 11a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.