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

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

1. Q Bar: 8109 S. Cass Ave.

This is a sports bar with a major entertainment section, including pool tables, dartboards, bean bags, foosball tables, a video arcade, live music, karaoke and bar trivia. Friday specials include beer, shots and cocktails under $4, a fish fry and live entertainment.

Phone number: 630-241-0970
Price range: Inexpensive
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

2. Zazzo's Pizza and Bar: 7360 Route 83

This is a true family-owned Italian joint with a 3-6 p.m. happy hour menu. A fish bowl is also up for grabs on Fridays for $20.

Phone number: 630-655-4788
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: None
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

3. Next Round: 500 75th St.

Next Round has a beer of the month (this month a pint of Alarmist Pantsless Pale Ale is $4.50), 32 beers on tap and a late-night kitchen. Fridays, try Fireball shots, Shock Top pints and Bacardi mixers for $4 each.

Phone number: 630-968-4444
Price range: $11-30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Unspecified
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

4. Madison's Pub & Grill: 7611 S. Madison St.

If you can't wait for happy hour, Madison's has a business lunch special in which you can get 20 percent off of your meal if you show your waiter your business card. This spot has a $15 fish fry on Fridays and Yelp reviewers are consistently impressed with the friendly service.

Phone number: 630-455-5520
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: None
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

5. Tap House Grill: 6010 S. Cass Ave.

The Tap House Grill's motto is "Addictive food, creative brews," and that's evidenced by its menu and beer list. Yelp users say this spot is great for dinner and late-night get-togethers.

Phone number: 630-541-8840
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: No
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

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