Best Deals & Happy Hours Near Northwestern
By 312Deals Team · Last updated February 2026
Food and drink deals near Northwestern University in Evanston. Student-friendly restaurants, happy hours, and daily specials within walking distance.
Related resources: Northwestern dining, City of Evanston restaurants.
Deals Near Northwestern University
Rogers Park Social
The Happiest of Hours
$2 off Mules made with your choice of spirit, $7 glasses of select wines, and $1 off all Illinois draft beers.
The Barn Steakhouse
Early Bird Dinner
Salad, entree and dessert for $45.95, dine-in only
Evanston Corner Bistro
Happy Hour
All items on the happy hour menu are under $8
The Garden Grille
Happy Hour
Discounted craft cocktails, local beer and wine, and lite bites
LeTour
Sunday Supper
3 course tasting menu (changes weekly) for $44.05
Prairie Moon
Happy Hour
Fresh shucked oysters, shrimp, French baguette pizza, drink specials and more
Ridgeville Tavern
Happy Hour
$6 all drafts, $7 all tap wines, $6 select appetizers
Table to Stix
Happy Hour
Ramen, buns, gyoza, takoyaki, beers, house sake and more
Taco Diablo
Less Sad Hour
Select drinks and appetizers at a discount
Bluestone
Happy Hour
$5 select drafts, wines, apps and margaritas
Celtic Knot Public House
Happy Hour
$2 off draught pints, $1 off half pints, $2 off wine, $4 knotty shots, half price appetizers
Comida Cantina
Happy Hour
$7 cocktails, $6 Modelo draft, $4 Tecate, $8 wine, $10 appetizers
Comida Cantina
Friday Happy Hour
$7 cocktails, $6 Modelo draft, $4 Tecate, $8 wine, $10 appetizers
Jilly's Cafe
French Style Happy Hour
3-course happy hour menu $50, $10 wines and $12 cocktails
La Cocinita
Happy Hour
Drink specials and flavorful small plates daily
LeTour
Happy Hour
Half-priced starters and house cocktails, beer and wine
Tapas Barcelona
Happy Hour
25% off glasses of Sangria
Ten Mile House
Half Price Burger Wednesday
50% off burgers and fries on Wednesdays, dine-in only
Beer on Central
First Fridays
$2 off every marked can in single can section Friday and all weekend
Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Happy Hour
$1 off pints Monday through Friday
Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Live Irish Music Tuesday
Live Irish music entertainment
Double Clutch Brewing Company
Weekday Happy Hour
$5 beers and $2 off select appetizers
Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Cocina Azteca Tamales Friday
Cocina Azteca food popup featuring tamales
Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston
Saturday Social Events
Weekly Saturday social events including karaoke and trivia
Oskar
Happy Hour
Happy hour specials are available from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm every day, and all night on Sunday.
Oskar
Sunday All Night Happy Hour
Happy hour specials are available all night on Sunday.
Beer on Central
Free Cookie Promotion
Free cookie while browsing or staying for a drink
Available while supplies last
SourceBeer on Central
Koval Distillery Free Tasting
Free tasting with Koval Distillery representatives
February 28th only
SourceBeer on Central
Magic The Gathering Game Night
$18 buy-in includes 2 MTG Jumpstart packs, 1 draft beer, and prize support for organized play. Open to all skill levels.
Collaboration with Heroines and Heroes game store
SourceNeighborhoods Near Northwestern University
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find cheap eats near Northwestern University?
- There are 43 food and drink deals at 23 venues near Northwestern University. Popular spots include Beer on Central, Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston, Ward Eight.
- What are the best happy hours near Northwestern University?
- Rogers Park Social offers The Happiest of Hours. The Barn Steakhouse offers Early Bird Dinner. Evanston Corner Bistro offers Happy Hour.
- What's the cheapest drink deal near Northwestern University?
- The cheapest drink deal is local beer for $4.00. Browse all 43 deals for more options.