The historic Old Town neighborhood is noted as the birthplace of modern improv but the area’s Victorian area structures are also filled with classic neighborhood bars and hangouts. Visit these bars for Happy Hour deals and specials. Deals are subject to changes so check the websites.
Benchmark: 1510 N. Wells. Monday-Friday, 5-8 pm $5 drafts, half off glasses of wine.
Black Barrel Lounge: 455 W. North Ave. Monday-Friday, 4-7 pm $4 drinks at 4 pm, $5 drinks at 5 pm, $6 drinks at 6 pm. $6 on select bites
Broken English Taco Old Town, 1400 N. Wells. Tuesdays, $3 chicken tinga tacos, Wednesdays 4-7 pm, basic b–ch margs$6, Thursdays $2 tacos.
Corcoran’s, 1615 N. Wells. Monday-Friday 3-6 pm, $5 Blue Moon pints, $7 fried shishito peppers, $8 fried pickles,$7. 50 wine
Old Town Pour House 1419 N. Wells. Monday-Friday 4-6 PM., Half-priced bar Bites and $2 local drafts.
The Old Town Ale House, 219 West North Avenue. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 am, $3.50 PBR and Miller Lite, $10 PBR pitchers$15 Smithwicks pitchers
Woodie’s Flat, 1535 N. Wells. Mondays, Bud Lite or Goose Island, Tuesdays, $7 Sweetwater Hazy IPA, $5, Fridays, $8 beer and shots
