It’s everybody’s favorite time of year again—Tax Day is right around the corner on April 15.
Whether you filed your return all the way back in February or you’re waiting until the day of, there’s plenty of opportunities to decompress this Tax Day in the Windy City.
Here’s your guide to drink deals, happy hours, and fun events in Chicago to help you take the stress out of filing.
Tax Day Free Open Mic Night at aliveOne
Maybe your tax refund was a little light this year, or maybe you had to write a hefty check.
Whichever the case, aliveOne has you covered with some cost-free fun this Tax Day.
Stop by for a free open mic night on Wednesday, April 15, plus a half-price happy hour from 5- 7 p.m.
$10 “Tax Day” Cocktails at Central Park Bar
Central Park Bar wants to help you destress so much this Tax Day, that they made a special cocktail just for the occasion!
Guests can enjoy the Tax Day cocktail with gin, vermouth, lemon, and curaçao, for just $10.
There’s also a half-price happy hour from 4 – 7 p.m. and $9.50 beer and shot combos all night long.
1040 EZ Menu at Cody’s Public House
Whatever your 2026 tax situation is, Cody’s Public House is the place to relax after you file on April 15.
The Lakeview watering hole is offering a special “1040 menu” featuring $10.40 beer and shot combos.
Mix and match all your favorites like Tullamore D.E.W and Guinness, Malort and Old Style, and more.
Half-price happy hour and cheap late-night eats at Estelle’s
Ease your Tax Day headache with some much-earned deductions at Estelle’s.
The Wicker Park hang is offering a half-price happy hour form 4 – 7 along with $7 cocktails and $5 domestic beers all night.
Nosh on $8 chili dogs and other bar eats until 3 a.m.
Tax Day pit stop at Tune-Up
If you haven’t made it out to Chicago’s newest hotspot Tune-Up, Tax Day is your chance!
The Avondale auto-shop-turned-cocktail bar is offering a half-price happy hour from 4 – 7 p.m., plus all-night drink deals.
Take advantage of $10 beer and shot combos, and the $9 Tune-Up combo featuring Garage Beer and a Ferrari shot.