The Franklin Room Happy Hour — River North, Chicago

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	5–7 PM

Drinks

House cocktails — $8
Whiskey highballs — $8
House wines — $9
Draft beer — $6

Food

Bar bites — $7–$12
Wings & snacks

Massive American whiskey selection. Mon–Fri happy hour 5–7pm.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A warmly lit River North whiskey bar with one of the most extensive American whiskey selections in the city. The happy hour ($6 beers, $8 cocktails, Mon–Fri 5–7pm) is unpretentious and well-priced — a proper weekday unwinding spot with serious bar credentials.

Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
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Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

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 1,122 ratings ↗

In Chicago 171 rated venues Above median

4.0 4.5THIS SPOT 4.6 4.9

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

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

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

YELP ★ 4.3 642 reviews ↗

In Chicago 168 rated venues Above median

3.2 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 4.5 4.9

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

2.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 5.0

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

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.5 128 reviews ↗

In Chicago 142 rated venues Top quarter

3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 69% · tied with 14% · lower than 17% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Top quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 71% · tied with 11% · lower than 18% 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

675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654 · 312-525-1600

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