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

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

1. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant: 5157 Main St.

This Irish joint is everything you'd expect: there's live music, pub food and a lot of beer. It's open until 2 a.m. Fridays and there's always a band playing. You don't want to miss drink specials during the week or 40-cent wings on Thursdays, either.

Phone number: 630-969-0600
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: No
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

2. Next Round: 500 75th St.

Yelp reviewers love this sports bar, which is open until 2 a.m. Fridays and offers late-night dining. Grab a pint of Alarmist Pantsless Pale Ale — the bar's beer of the month — for $4.50 through the end of January.

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

3. Brick House Tavern & Tap: 1461 Butterfield Rd.

With four different size options for beer orders and after-work specials this bar calls its "Happiness Hour," it doesn't get much better than this place. Grab calamari or crispy chicken for $5, wine for $6 and beer for $4 on Fridays.

Phone number: 630-963-1104
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Private lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

4. Downers Sand Club Sports Bar & Grill: 1211 Butterfield Rd., Suite B

Yelpers rave about this place's great service, darts and bowling, and that's not even mentioning the two indoor sand volleyball courts. One reviewer even wrote that it's an "awesome place to spend time after work with your clan." If you want to unwind with games, being active and a couple slices of pizza, try this one out.

Phone number: 630-497-9689
Price range: $31-60
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Street, Private Lot
Attire: Casual
WiFi: Yes/Free
Noise level: Quiet
Alcohol: Full bar

5. Mia's Cantina: 1012 Curtiss St.

Mia's is a Mexican grill and tequila bar, which means great food and great alcohol are involved in its happy hour specials. Yelpers recommend fried ice cream, baja fish tacos and the chips and salsa (and we all know how important that last one is).

Phone number: 630-541-8176
Price range: $11-$30
Takes reservations: Yes
Parking: Unspecified
Attire: Casual
WiFi: None
Noise level: Average
Alcohol: Full bar

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