Chicago Patio Season Guide 2026
Live·Updated August 2026·By 312Deals Team
Patio season is on. 231+ live deals across 116 Chicago venues with outdoor seating, rooftops, beer gardens, sidewalk cafés, and dog-friendly patios. Cheapest drink on a patio right now: Hamms for $2.00. Most happy hours kick off at 3PM.
Heat wave, patios are the play
80s in the forecast all week, it's peak patio season across the city and the suburbs.
Bringing the dog? Here are Chicago's dog-friendly patios.
Browse Patio Deals by Type
Every tab stays patio-focused. Start with today's live deals or switch by category.
Deals by Drink Category
Specific themes pulled from live deal items, cheap domestics, seltzers, buckets, cocktails, and more.
Patio Deals Map
230 mapped patio venues. Tap a pin for deal details.
Just Added
Fresh patio venues scraped this week. One lead deal shown per venue.
- Commonwealth · Roscoe VillageHappy Hour+1 more dealsWeekdays4PM – 6PM
Happy Hour — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM: $6 IPAs + $6 Wines + $6 Cocktails
- Avenue Tap & Kitchen · LakeviewDaily Special+2 more dealsMon
Monday — 99¢ Wings + $5 Modelo
- Bobby's Eastside · Forest ParkHappy Hour+3 more dealsWeekdays4PM – 6PM
Happy Hour — $2 off all drinks
- Sports Page Bar & Grill Arlington Heights · Arlington HeightsDaily Special+3 more dealsTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Miller, Coors Light & Busch Light Cans
- Bub City · RosemontBrunch+2 more dealsWeekends11AM – 1PM
Hangover Happy Hour
- Shaw's Crab House · SchaumburgHappy HourWeekdays3PM – 5PM
Happy Hour at Oyster Bar
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant · Oak LawnHappy Hour+3 more dealsWeekdays3PM – 5:30PM
Happy Hour - Wine Down
- Blarney Stone Pub · Oak ForestHappy Hour+1 more dealsWeekdays3PM – 6PM
Happy Hour
- The Brazen Head · CrestwoodDaily Special+3 more dealsEvery day
Domestic Beer Bottle Buckets
- Land & Lake Rosemont · RosemontHappy HourSun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu3PM – 5PM
Happy Hour
Best Chicago Neighborhoods for Patio Dining
Libertyville leads with 17 patio deals, followed by River North (14) and Rosemont (12). Here are the top neighborhoods ranked by patio deals:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Patio Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libertyville | 17 |
| 2 | River North | 14 |
| 3 | Rosemont | 12 |
| 4 | Forest Park | 12 |
| 5 | Mokena | 11 |
| 6 | Lakeview | 9 |
| 7 | Vernon Hills | 9 |
| 8 | Evanston | 7 |
| 9 | Arlington Heights | 7 |
| 10 | Wheeling | 7 |
| 11 | Melrose Park | 7 |
| 12 | Schaumburg | 6 |
Cheapest Patio Happy Hour Drinks
273+ drink specials tracked across 81 patio venues, consolidated to one row per venue, max 2 per neighborhood for spread. Best in the city: $2.00 Hamms at Cortland's Garage (Bucktown). Best in the suburbs: $2.00 Domestic Beers at Draft Bar Chicago (Elmwood Park).
- Cortland's Garage$2.00BucktownHammsSelect drafts $4.00
- Volo Restaurant Wine Bar$2.00Roscoe VillageLimoncello Fizz shotSelect craft beers $5.00Small-batch wines on tap $6.00+2 more
- Finley Dunnes Tavern$2.50Lakeview12 oz domestic draftOh Yeah Bomb $6.00
- Corcoran's Grill & Pub$3.50Old TownPBR Cans (16oz)Miller Lite Pints $3.50Powers Irish Whiskey Shot $4.50+2 more
- The Kerryman$4.00River NorthCoronaCorona Light $4.00Michelob Ultra $4.00
- Federales Logan Square$4.00Logan SquareDraft BeersMargaritas $9.00Beer Buckets $20.00
- Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville$4.00WrigleyvilleTivoli OutlawBoiler Maker (Tivoli + shot) $6.00
- Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!$4.00Lincoln ParkEstrella Damm bottlesTapas pour of pilot project ba-ba brew $4.00Classic red sangria glass $5.50+3 more
- Lil Ba-Ba-Reeba!$4.00River NorthBeerSangria by the glass $5.00Wine $6.00
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill$4.00Lincoln Parkmichelob ultra draftkirin ichiban sake bomb $4.00kirin draft $5.00+14 more
- Draft Bar Chicago$2.00Elmwood ParkDomestic BeersWell Mixed Drinks $5.00
- Lady T's Sports Bar$2.00AuroraDomestic PintsPeak a Boo Shot $4.00High Noon & White Claw $5.00+7 more
- The Evergreen Pub & Grill$2.50St. CharlesDomestic beersTall Boys $2.50Tito's $5.00
- Sports Page Bar & Grill Arlington Heights$2.75Arlington HeightsHamms 16oz can
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar$3.00Vernon HillsHappy Hour Drinks
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar$3.00Buffalo GroveDrinks
- Stoney Point Grill - Homewood$3.00HomewoodDomestic Pints
- $3.00Domestic BottlesImport Bottles $4.00Well Cocktail (Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka & Whiskey) $4.00+5 more
- Flagship on the Fox$3.50St. CharlesMichelob Ultra DraftYuengling Lager Draft $3.50Miller Lite Draft $3.50+3 more
- Celtic Knot Public House$4.00Evanstonknotty shots
Best Patio Brunch Spots in Chicago
Nothing beats Saturday or Sunday brunch on a patio. We found 16 brunch deals at venues with outdoor seating, including bottomless mimosa and bloody mary specials. Check our full brunch guide for the complete list.
Pro tip: For the best patio brunch experience, arrive by 10:30 AM on weekends. Most patios fill up fast on warm days, especially in River North, Wicker Park, and Lincoln Park.
Chicago Patio Season Tips
Best months: May through September for guaranteed warm weather. Late March and April are hit-or-miss but the first 60°F+ days feel magical.
Rooftops vs. sidewalk cafes: Rooftop bars tend to have higher prices but better views. Sidewalk patios are more casual and usually keep regular menu pricing.
Dog-friendly patios: Many Chicago patios welcome dogs. Check the venue details on 312Deals, we tag dog-friendly spots.
Reservations: On the first warm weekends of the season, popular patios book up fast. Use Resy or call the venue directly to secure a spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Chicago neighborhoods have the best patio deals?
- Libertyville (17 deals), River North (14 deals), Rosemont (12 deals), Forest Park (12 deals) lead the way for patio deals. We track 231+ deals at 116 venues with outdoor seating.
- What are the best patio happy hours in Chicago?
- We found 229 happy hour deals at patio venues across Chicago. The cheapest patio drink: Hamms for $2.00. Most patio happy hours start at 3PM.
- Where can I find patio brunch in Chicago?
- There are 16 brunch deals at venues with patios, including bottomless mimosa spots. Popular patio brunch neighborhoods include Libertyville, River North, Rosemont.
- When does patio season start in Chicago?
- Patio season in Chicago typically runs from late March through October, though some heated patios stay open year-round. The first warm weekends (60°F+) in March and April are when most patios open.
About This Guide
This guide is based on data from 312Deals, which tracks 231+ deals at venues with patios across Chicago. Deals are scraped from restaurant websites and verified by our community. Data is updated weekly. Prices and availability may change, always confirm with the venue directly. Last updated: August 2026.