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Friday Specials in Chicago

Friday is the biggest night of the week for Chicago specials — the deepest happy hour and drink-deal lineup of any day, plus a handful of classic tavern fish fry nights carrying on a long-running Midwest tradition.

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Chicago icons & hidden gems

Not day-specific — worth a trip any night of the week.

Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar

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New York Bagel & Bialy

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JeonJu Restaurant

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Planning your Friday in Chicago

Friday's happy hour and drink-deal lineup is the deepest of the week. We're still building out our fish fry coverage specifically — if you know a spot running one, tell us and we'll add it.

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