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TGIF: Try One of These Top-Rated Happy Hour Bars in Elmhurst Tonight

Looking for somewhere new to go after work today?

Looking to unwind after the work week? According to Yelp, these are the five top-rated bars with happy hours in the Elmhurst area, and they’re counting down the minutes until 5 p.m. just like you are.


1. Flight 112: 110 W. Park Ave., Suite C

This wine bar and restaurant took the number one spot for happy hour go-tos with its rotating menu and extensive wine, cocktail and craft beer selection. Flight 112 opens its doors at 3 p.m. Fridays and doesn't close them again until 11 p.m. Yelp users recommend stopping by for dessert, too — try the chocolate mocha cheesecake or blueberry panna cotta.

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Phone number: 630-758-0808
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

2. Manny's Ale House: 683 W. St. Charles Rd.

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Manny's is well known for its beer-oriented menu, its focus on Midwestern craft beers and its crafty cocktails. It opens early and stays open late, plus it's kid-friendly and hosts live bands. Who wouldn't love it?

Phone number: 630-617-8700
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: None
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

3. Fitz's Pub: 172 N. Addison Ave.

This divey pub has a wide range of imported beer on tap and what one Yelp user says is the best pot roast he's ever had in his life. In addition to happy hour, Fitz's Friday specials also include an all-you-can-eat beer-battered fish fry and fish sandwich.

Phone number: 630-530-0777
Price range: Inexpensive
Takes reservations: No
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
WiFi: N/A
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

4. Fitz's Spare Keys: 119 N. York St.

Not to be confused with Fitz's pub! On Fridays, Fitz's Spare Keys' specials include $4 PBR, Rolling Rock and Old Style Tallboys, $3 Jim Beam Fire shots, half-price appetizers through 8 p.m. and live entertainment. It's also the first bar on our list that's rated as a great place to go dancing.

Phone number: 630-379-5007
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Loud
Alcohol: Full bar

5. Mack's Golden Pheasant: 668 W. North Ave.

Mack's Golden Pheasant prides itself on being the oldest continuously owned restaurant in DuPage County. On its website, one patron describes it as "one of the last true drinking bars left." What else could you ask for in a happy hour spot?

Phone number: 630-279-8544
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

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