The Publican Happy Hour — West Loop / Fulton Market, Chicago

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	4–6 PM

Drinks

Pork & Beam — $6
Classic gin martini — $10
Dirty vodka martini — $10
Cicerone selection of beers — $7
Wine by the glass — $10
Wine by the bottle — $35

Food

Happy hour oysters — $2 each
Pork rinds, smoked trout dip, pimento cheese, Caesar frites, marinated olives — $5 each or all for $20
Beef fat fries — $5
Burger — $12
Welp Farm crudités — $12
Shishito peppers — $13
Sweetie's crab boil fries — $21
Seafood plate — $30

Part of One Off Hospitality Group (Paul Kahan). James Beard Award-winning chef group.

Deal last verified 2026-10-07. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Lively, acclaimed West Loop gastropub from Paul Kahan. Known for nose-to-tail cooking, excellent oysters, and an exceptional beer program. James Beard Foundation tie. Part of One Off Hospitality Group (Paul Kahan). James Beard Award-winning chef group.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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
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 3,023 ratings ↗

In Chicago 171 rated venues At the median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

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

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

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

YELP ★ 4 3,523 reviews ↗

In Chicago 168 rated venues Below median

3.2 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 14% · lower than 62% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Below median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 27% · tied with 11% · lower than 63% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 960 reviews ↗

In Chicago 142 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 28% · tied with 8% · lower than 65% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.6 446 diners ↗

Food 4.6Service 4.6Value 4.3Ambience 4.5Noise Moderate

In Chicago 63 rated venues Below median

3.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 26% · tied with 21% · lower than 53% of the others · median ★ 4.7

Across the US 537 rated venues At the median

3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 19% · lower than 47% of the others · median ★ 4.6

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

837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 · (312) 733-9555

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