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Served on the rocks or neat, shaken or stirred, Chardonney or Chianti, the wineries, distilleries, breweries and liquor stores on Chicago's North Shore will serve up all your favorites for happy hour. Explore unique local brands crafted right on site or indulge in high quality imports from far and wide for the happiest hour. 

Bar Louie
5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie
(847) 763-3056
An eclectic urban bar decorated with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and local touches. Made famous for handcrafted signature martinis, also featuring ... MORE

Bar Siena
4999 Old Orchard Ctr., Skokie
(847) 261-8902
The menu features expansive Italian street food and pizza bar, along with an array of interesting adaptations of Italian small plates which are constructed to be sha... MORE

Blue Horse Tavern
1026 Davis St., Evanston
(847) 869-4343
An American Tavern, a casual neighborhood kitchen and gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Focused on great food & drinks made with care and rooted in cla... MORE

Celtic Knot Public House
2022 Central St., Evanston
(847) 425-0025
A neighborhood pub offering you delicious and authentic pub grub, sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts, freshly handmade. Striving to pour the perfect pint of Gu... MORE

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
583 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
(847) 215-1200
Combining seasonally-inspired dishes with expertly paired wines, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant gives guests the best in modern casual dining and one of the count... MORE
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Double Clutch Brewing
2121 Ashland Ave., Evanston
(224) 999-6850
A 10,000 square-foot brewpub, bar, and event space, complete with a car-themed design and showroom. The brewery features a 15-barrel system with the brewing process ... MORE
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Evanston Corner Bistro
703 Church St., Evanston
(847) 492-9700
Located on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Orrington, Evanston Corner Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu hig... MORE

Fatpour Tap Works
7244 Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
(224) 262-2112
The motto is to dine deliciously and drink differently. In true Fatpour style, the restaurant is friendly, fun, and delicious with an extensive beer list and a menu ... MORE

Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave., Evanston
(847) 733-1911
Sometimes you just want to be able to sit down in a low-stress environment with a cold drink in one hand and a char-grilled burger in the other. Well, lucky for you,... MORE

Good Grapes
821 Chestnut St., Winnetka
(847) 242-9800
A North Shore gem with a finely curated wine selection, artisanal charcuterie, select craft beers, and canned cocktails in a neighborhood store. Private and public w... MORE

Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
1100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
(847) 375-6986
With a safe, spacious interior inspired by the story of Glenview's Naval Air Station, a chef-crafted menu that combines flavors from all four corners of the world, a... MORE
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
(847) 677-3350
Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights inclu... MORE

Macushla Brewing Co.
1516 E. Lake Ave., Glenview
(847) 730-5199
Local family-owned brewery produces a wide range of beers. From lagers, blondes, IPAs and stouts, there is something for everyone. Dedicated to good atmosphere and g... MORE

Moretti's
365 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling
(847) 780-1800
Moretti's original family recipes range from traditional Italian American dishes to the latest delicious trends and local favorites. All ingredients are fresh, and e... MORE

Peckish Pig
623 Howard St., Evanston
(847) 491-6778
Seasonal suds, guest beers, craft cocktails and gastropub food (house-smoked and fried ham hocks with salted-caramel drizzle, tuna wellington, and much, much more in... MORE
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Sketchbook Brewing Company
4901 W. Main St., Skokie
(847) 588-0652
Craft beer lovers rejoice! Sketchbook Brewing Co., founded six years ago in Evanston, has opened a taproom in Skokie! Triple the size of the original brewery, custom... MORE
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Take Flight Spirits
8038 Lincoln Ave., Skokie
(847) 324-9373
A craft distillery, specializing in small-batch distillations of your favorite spirits. Bringing imaginative twists on the classics, using the best ingredients avail... MORE

Valley Lodge Tavern Glenview
2132 N. Waukegan Rd., Glenview
(847) 724-7440
Founded in 1969, our philosophy has always been to create a true neighborhood tavern. Guests can be comfortable, relax, and take family, friends and business associa... MORE

Valley Lodge Tavern Wilmette
1141 Central Ave., Wilmette
(847) 920-5675
Founded in 1969, our philosophy has always been to create a true neighborhood tavern. Guests can be comfortable, relax, and take family, friends and business associa... MORE

Ward Eight
629 W. Howard St., Evanston
(847) 420-7353
An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails made by inventive, unpretentious mixologists, unique wines and local beers is accentuate... MORE

Wine Goddess
702 Main St., Evanston
(847) 475-9463
A fresh, felicitous take on the grape and its noblest derivative: Wine! An Evanston-based wine bar and retailer of craft wine, beer, and spirits.... MORE
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