HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
The Loyalist
Photo: Google Maps

Happy Hour

The Loyalist

West Loop / Fulton Market · New American

GOOGLE★ 4.5815YELP★ 4.1728TRIPADVISOR★ 42Google: higher than 28% of venues in Chicago
Chef-Driven

The happy hour

Mon–Thu5–6 PM

Drinks

  • Classic Martini — $11
  • Dirty Martini — $11
  • Manhattan — $11
  • Spritz — $11
  • Batanga — $11

Food

  • Spence Farm Egg, hard boiled with Russian dressing — $7
  • Anchovy Toast, milk bread, cold butter, yuzu — $11

James Beard nominated chef John Shields. Sibling to upstairs restaurant Smyth (Michelin-starred).

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

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Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Sophisticated, moody downstairs bar from chef John Shields. Home of the legendary Dirty Burg. Small, seasonal, focused, and friendly — one of the West Loop's most respected spots. James Beard nominated chef John Shields. Sibling to upstairs restaurant Smyth (Michelin-starred).

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • 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 ★ 4.5 815 ratings ↗
In Chicago 171 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 28% · tied with 22% · lower than 50% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 728 reviews ↗
In Chicago 168 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 39% · tied with 13% · lower than 48% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4 2 reviews ↗
In Chicago 142 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 15% · tied with 4% · lower than 81% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 8% · lower than 75% 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

1505 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Directions ↗ Reserve on exploretock ↗ Menu ↗ Website ↗ Open in the live Atlas ✎ Report a change

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