HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
The Press Room
Photo: Google Maps

Happy Hour

The Press Room

West Loop / Fulton Market · Wine Bar / Cocktail Bar

GOOGLE★ 4.5404YELP★ 4.1189TRIPADVISOR★ 4.416Google: higher than 28% of venues in Chicago

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Martinis — $8
  • Old Fashioneds — $8
  • Specialty Wines — $10

Food

  • Charcuterie Board — $20

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Intimate below-grade wine and cocktail bar in the West Loop with a refined, low-lit atmosphere. Strong wine program emphasizing small-production and natural wines, classic cocktail execution, and a focused bar snack menu anchored by $2 oysters during happy hour.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • 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 ★ 4.5 404 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 ★ 4.1 189 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 ★ 4.4 16 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

1134 W Washington Blvd, Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60607

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