HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
Gilt Bar
Photo: Google Maps

Happy Hour

Gilt Bar

River North · Contemporary American

GOOGLE★ 4.62,046YELP★ 4.32,393TRIPADVISOR★ 4.4472Google: higher than 51% of venues in Chicago

The happy hour

Every day
Open - 5:30 PM

We couldn't confirm the exact hours from the venue's wording — check with the venue before you go.

Drinks

  • Old Fashioneds — $8
  • Highballs — $7
  • Teeny Martinis — $7
  • Wine — $6
  • Beer — $6

Food

  • Sliders — $6.99
  • Snacks — $7-$12

Wine Wednesday: 50% off all bottles all day. Daily happy hour until 5:30 PM.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

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Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Luminous, intimate River North bar and restaurant. One of Chicago's most beloved cocktail bars, with classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine. Wine Wednesday offers 50% off bottles all day.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Chicago, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 2,046 ratings ↗
In Chicago 171 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 21% · lower than 28% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.3 2,393 reviews ↗
In Chicago 168 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 66% · tied with 13% · lower than 21% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 64% · tied with 11% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.4 472 reviews ↗
In Chicago 142 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 55% · tied with 13% · lower than 32% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 59% · tied with 12% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · (312) 464-9544

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