Hi everyone! It’s me, J.P. Lamp, your friendly neighborhood Happy Hour enthusiast and yes, the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! My quest to find the best happy hours here in Chicago.

#Hunt4BestHappyHour / #Hunt4BestHH / #H4BHH

Judging is based on the following criteria:

Category: Score.    ✓,  ✓+, ✓-

Acceptable hours

• 4 – 6 is the standard
• Do they offer it of Fridays / weekends?
• Do they have a Social hour outside of 4 – 6?
• Multiple options of food

Are things shareable?

• Are menu options the same size or smaller portions for less money?
• Can you have a well rounded meal for happy hour?
• Are there pair-able items that are easy for the restaurant to upsell?
• Is it just $ off the menu options prices – just discounted or actually different offerings?
• Multiple drink options

Is it only house wine + domestics?

• Is it $ off cocktails?
• Are there specialty cocktails for HH?
• Half off wine BOTTLES and you win

Service

• Did someone make sure you wanted to put in one last order before HH ended?
• Was the HH menu mentioned to you?
• Is it easy to get a seat?
• Will I Come Back?

How was the overall experience?

• Did the menu entice me to come eat here for a full price meal?
• Will I come back for the happy hour?
• Based on your expectations / anticipation, was it worth it?

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