In honor of Tax Day on Wednesday, April 15, several Chicago bars and restaurants are offering discounted menu items and half-price happy hour deals. Head to the following places on the big day to take advantage of these mouth-watering specials.
Tax Day Relief with Free Open Mic at aliveOne
Bring family and friends to Lincoln Park for aliveOne’s half-price happy hour from 5-7 p.m., followed by free open mic at 8 p.m.
- Time: Starts 5 p.m.
- Location: 2683 N. Halsted St.
- Website: aliveone.com
Tax Day Cocktail Special at Central Park Bar
This Avondale bar is offering a special Tax Day cocktail made with Beefeater London Dry Gin, Becquer Vermouth de Garnacha, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, and lemon juice. Central Park Bar is also slashing their happy hour in half, including half-off wine glasses in honor of "Wine Not? Wednesdays," plus sip on $9.5 beer and shot combos all evening.
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location:2924 N. Central Park Ave.
- Website: centralparkchicago.com
Grab the gang for discounted food and drinks and a game of pool at Cody’s Public House. | Courtesy of Papergirl PR
Cody's 1040 EZ Menu for Tax Day
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will have a special 1040 EZ Menu, featuring $10.40 beer and various shot combos.
- Time: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.
- Location:1658 W. Barry Ave.
- Website: codyschicago.com
Easy Bar's Tax Day Special
Head to Wicker Park for this bar’s half-price happy hour, plus $5.50 beers, $6 hard seltzers, and $4 shots available.
- Time: 4-6 p.m.
- Location:1944 W. Division Ave.
- Website: easybarchicago.com
Courtesy of Estelle's
Tax Day Happy Hour at Estelle's
Also in Wicker Park, Estelle’s will have its own half-price happy hour that includes $5 domestic beers, $7 cocktails, and $8 chili dogs. The special will also include late night eats until 3 a.m., such as bar bites, burgers, and sandwiches.
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: 2013 W. North Ave.
- Website: estelleschicago.com
Tax Day Half-Price Happy Hour at Remedy
Those in Bucktown can come out for this half-price happy hour with $9 beer and shot combos, available all evening. Additionally, enjoy "Weird Wednesday" art night, comprising of coloring and painting all night long.
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Website: remedybarchicago.com
Tax Day Early Bird Special at The Owl
In Logan Square, taxpayers can head to The Owl for half-off all cocktails and beers, plus a $6 Old Style & Malort special all evening. The dance floor will be open through 4 a.m.
- Time: 5-8 p.m.
- Location: 2521 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Website: owlbarchicago.com
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Tax Day Happy Hour and Trivia at The Getaway
Head to Lincoln Square for half-price happy hour, plus $9 beer and shot combos all night. Trivia begins at 8:30 p.m.
- Time: 4-6 p.m.
- Location: 2530 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Website: thegetawaychicago.com
Tax Day Happy Hour at The Graystone Tavern
Those in Wrigleyville can swing by for $4.15 menu items, including a choice of 20 draft beers, a cheeseburger, or Stateside Seltzer.
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Location: 3441 N Sheffield Ave.
- Website: graystonetavernchicago.com
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“IRS Express” Prix-Fixe Lunch Special at The Grillroom Chophouse
Drop into The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar in the Chicago Loop for its special Tax Day "IRS Express" prix-fixe lunch, a three-course special, which is available for a deducted price of $22 per person. Start with a choice of a Chicory Salad or Tomato Bisque, then choose between the Prime Rib Sandwich, Blackened Mahi Sandwich, or Crispy Chicken Sandwich. A mini Crème Brûlée or mini Tiramisu serve as dessert options.
- Time: 11a.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: 33 W. Monroe St.
- Website: grillroom-chicago.com
Tax Day Happy Hour and Specials at Tune-Up
Head to Avondale for Tune-Up's Tax Day Happy Hour, plus drink specials that run through the evening and include $10 beer and shot combos.
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: 3810 W Belmont Chicago
- Website: tuneupchicago.com







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