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What’s cheap near you right now, and how long you’ve got.

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PROJECTED 66 places scheduled nearby at 16:00 first to close 17:00, Newberry Library

Distances run from the middle of what we have verified in River North, which is not the centre of the neighborhood and moves as coverage changes. The walk follows the Chicago grid at 3 miles an hour, so it reads longer than the straight line and longer still than a route that catches a diagonal.

  1. $1 oysters, $6.50 Guinness, Friday 3 to 6pm 2h left Pippin's Tavern, River North $1 printed 0.1 mi out, about 3 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · pippinstavern.com
  2. Select drafts 7, well mixed drinks 8 and wine 10, Mon to Fri 3pm to 6pm 2h left Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, River North no printed price 0.1 mi out, about 3 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · jakemelnicks.com
  3. $6 Guinness, $5 shots, $7 Titos, $15 fish, Friday 4 to 7pm 3h left The Kerryman, River North $5 printed 0.2 mi out, about 4 min on the grid · 16:00-19:00 · thekerrymanchicago.com
  4. $2 off drafts, $10 cocktails, $8 wine, $6 pretzel, Wednesday to Friday 4 to 6pm 2h left Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery, River North $2 printed 0.2 mi out, about 4 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · centennialchicago.com
  5. Half-price wine, $10 cocktails 2h left Cafe Cremerie, River North $10 printed 0.2 mi out, about 5 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · cafecremerie.com
  6. $10 drinks and $4 Peroni, bar only 2h left Prosecco, River North $4 printed 0.3 mi out, about 6 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · proseccochicago.com
  7. $12-22 sparkling and drinks, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Pops for Champagne, River North $12 printed 0.2 mi out, about 6 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · popsforchampagne.com
  8. Free exhibitions 1h left Newberry Library, River North free 0.3 mi out, about 7 min on the grid · 10:00-17:00 · newberry.org
  9. Cocktails, wine, and small plates from $8 2h left RPM Italian, River North $8 printed 0.3 mi out, about 8 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · rpmrestaurants.com
  10. $5 bottles, $3 off apps, $35 buckets, Tue to Fri 4 to 7pm 3h left Theory, River North $3 printed 0.4 mi out, about 9 min on the grid · 16:00-19:00 · theorychicago.com
  11. Half off wine and beer, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Somerset, River North no printed price 0.4 mi out, about 9 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · somersetchicago.com
  12. Free admission for anyone 18 and under 1h left Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, River North free 0.4 mi out, about 9 min on the grid · 10:00-17:00 · mcachicago.org
  13. Half-price oysters, wines, and classic cocktails 1h left Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, River North $10 printed 0.3 mi out, about 9 min on the grid · 14:00-17:00 · joes.net
  14. $6-9 bites, $6-8 pours, weekdays 4 to 6pm at the bar 2h left Il Porcellino, River North $3 printed 0.4 mi out, about 10 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · ilporcellinochicago.com
  15. $4 sliders, $9 cocktails, $12 pizzas, every day 3 to 6pm, bar only 2h left Siena Tavern, River North $3 printed 0.5 mi out, about 10 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · sienatavern.com
  16. $5 food and drink specials 2h left Bub City, River North $5 printed 0.4 mi out, about 10 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · bub-city.com
  17. Half-price oysters and $5-10 drinks in the Oyster Bar 1h left Shaw's Crab House, River North $5 printed 0.4 mi out, about 10 min on the grid · 15:00-17:00 · shawscrabhouse.com
  18. Friday, $8 PBR tallboy and a shot 7h 59m left Hopsmith Tavern, River North $8 printed 0.5 mi out, about 11 min on the grid · 11:00-23:59 · hopsmithchicago.com
  19. $2 oysters, $8 wine, $10 spritz and martinis, Wed to Sun 4 to 7pm 3h left Dearly Beloved, River North $2 printed 0.4 mi out, about 11 min on the grid · 16:00-19:00 · dearlybelovedchicago.com
  20. $9 margaritas, $5 beer, $5 bites, every day 4 to 6pm 2h left Barrio, River North $5 printed 0.5 mi out, about 11 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · barriochicago.com
  21. $10 cocktails and $7-12 bar snacks 2h left Matilda, River North $7 printed 0.4 mi out, about 11 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · matildachicago.com
  22. $8-12 bites, cocktails and wine, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Francesca's on Chestnut, River North $8 printed 0.4 mi out, about 11 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · miafrancesca.com
  23. $9-19 bites, $9 wine and cocktails, weekdays 3 to 6 and 8pm to close 2h left Nonnina, River North $1 printed 0.5 mi out, about 12 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · nonninachicago.com
  24. $10 cocktails and $5 beers at the bar 1h 30m left RPM Seafood, River North $5 printed 0.6 mi out, about 13 min on the grid · 16:00-17:30 · rpmrestaurants.com
  25. $5 off specialty cocktails, $10 selected wines, weekdays 4 to 6pm in the lounge 2h left Ocean Prime, The Loop, bordering $5 printed 0.6 mi out, about 15 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · ocean-prime.com
  26. Happy hour pours and apps, weekdays 3 to 7pm, no prices claimed 3h left Emerald Loop, The Loop, bordering no printed price 0.7 mi out, about 16 min on the grid · 15:00-19:00 · emeraldloop.com
  27. $1.50 oysters and half off bar selections, Monday to Friday 4:00pm to 6:00pm 2h left Prime & Provisions, The Loop, bordering $1.50 printed 0.7 mi out, about 17 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · primeandprovisions.com
  28. $9 mules and old fashioneds, $6 olives, $14 sliders, weekdays 4 to 6pm at the bar 2h left Copper Club, The Loop, bordering $6 printed 1.0 mi out, about 20 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · copperclubchicago.com
  29. Half dozen East Coast oysters 12 and meatballs 12, Monday to Friday 3PM to 6PM 2h left The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar, The Loop, bordering no printed price 1.1 mi out, about 21 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · grillroom-chicago.com
  30. $2-8 wings, drafts, wine and cocktails, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Reunion, River North $2 printed 0.9 mi out, about 23 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · reunionrestaurants.com
  31. 20% off all drinks, seven days a week 10h left Rebel & Rye, West Town, bordering no printed price 1.0 mi out, about 25 min on the grid · 16:00-02:00 · rebelandrye.com
  32. 50% off drinks, Fridays 3-7pm 3h left Rebel & Rye, West Town, bordering no printed price 1.0 mi out, about 25 min on the grid · 15:00-19:00 · rebelandrye.com
  33. Friday, employee pricing on drinks, 3 to 6pm 2h left Clover Sports & Leisure, West Town, bordering no printed price 1.0 mi out, about 25 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · cloverchicago.com
  34. $8 punch and margs, $7 nachos, weekdays 4 to 6pm 2h left Zombie Taco, River North $2 printed no position on file, so no walk is measured · 16:00-18:00 · zombietacochicago.com
  35. $9 spritzes and $10 espresso martinis, Monday to Friday 3 to 6pm 2h left Homeslice, Lincoln Park, bordering $9 printed no position on file, so no walk is measured · 15:00-18:00 · happycamper.pizza
  36. Half price drinks Friday and Saturday 4 to 6pm 2h left aliveOne, Lincoln Park, bordering no printed price no position on file, so no walk is measured · 16:00-18:00 · aliveone.com
  37. $1 oysters, 50c clams and $5 draft beers, every day 3pm to 6pm 2h left Legal Sea Foods, River North $1 printed no position on file, so no walk is measured · 15:00-18:00 · legalseafoods.com
  38. Half off specialty cocktails, wine and Veuve Select bites, Mon to Fri 4pm to 5:45pm 1h 45m left River Roast, River North no printed price no position on file, so no walk is measured · 16:00-17:45 · riverroastchicago.com
  39. Free admission for Illinois residents 18 and under 30m left Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park, bordering free 1.1 mi out, about 24 min on the grid · 09:30-16:30 · chicagohistory.org The walk is about 24 min, which leaves 6 min at the room rather than the 30 you asked for.
  40. $10 classic cocktails, $8 wine, $5 drafts, $5 sliders, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left The Dandy Crown, West Town, bordering $5 printed 1.2 mi out, about 26 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · thedandycrown.com About 26 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  41. $9 wine and shot-beer, $5.95-23.95 bites, weekdays 3 to 7pm 3h left One North Kitchen, The Loop, bordering $5.95 printed 1.0 mi out, about 27 min on the grid · 15:00-19:00 · onenorthchicago.com About 27 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  42. $10 old fashioned or manhattan, Friday 3 to 7pm 3h left One North Kitchen, The Loop, bordering $10 printed 1.0 mi out, about 27 min on the grid · 15:00-19:00 · onenorthchicago.com About 27 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  43. $7 fried pickles at happy hour, Monday to Friday 3 to 6pm 2h left Corcoran's Grill & Pub, Lincoln Park, bordering $7 printed 1.1 mi out, about 27 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · corcoransoldtown.com About 27 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  44. $9 speciality cocktails and $7 glasses of wine, daily happy hour 4:00pm to 7:00pm 3h left Cafecito, The Loop, bordering $7 printed 1.4 mi out, about 30 min on the grid · 16:00-19:00 · iheartcafecito.com About 30 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  45. Happy hour, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Boqueria Fulton Market, Fulton Market, bordering no printed price 1.1 mi out, about 32 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · boqueriarestaurant.com About 32 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  46. $2 oysters, $6 sliders, $9 cocktails, Friday 3.30 to 5.30pm 1h 30m left Bar La Rue, Fulton Market, bordering $2 printed 1.2 mi out, about 32 min on the grid · 15:30-17:30 · barlarue.com About 32 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  47. $2 oysters, $5 snacks, $6 Pork & Beam, $7 beers, $10 wine and martinis, weekdays 4 to 6pm 2h left The Publican, Fulton Market, bordering $2 printed 1.2 mi out, about 33 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · thepublicanrestaurant.com About 33 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  48. $5 Asahi, $4 fried chicken bun, $6-7 drinks 2h left Ramen-san Fulton Market, Fulton Market, bordering $4 printed 1.2 mi out, about 33 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · ramensan.com About 33 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  49. $6 beers, $7 wines, $8 cocktails, $12 burger 2h left Beatrix Fulton Market, Fulton Market, bordering $6 printed 1.2 mi out, about 33 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · beatrixrestaurants.com About 33 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  50. $7-10 beer, cider, wine and cocktails, weekdays 4 to 6pm 2h left Bisous, Fulton Market, bordering $7 printed 1.3 mi out, about 35 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · bisouschicago.com About 35 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  51. $10 spritzes, $8 bites, half-price pizzas, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Oggi Trattoria, West Town, bordering $8 printed 1.8 mi out, about 37 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · oggitrattoria.org About 37 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  52. $10 palomas, frozens and a Medalla with a shot, weekdays 3 to 6pm 2h left Estereo Fulton Market, Fulton Market, bordering $10 printed 1.4 mi out, about 37 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · estereochicago.com About 37 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  53. Happy hour Monday to Friday 3 to 6PM, bruschetta 2 for $15 or 3 for $18 2h left Fora, Fulton Market, bordering $15 printed 1.4 mi out, about 37 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · forachicago.com About 37 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  54. $2-12 oysters, tacos, pours and bites, weekdays 3 to 5pm 1h left Cruz Blanca, Fulton Market, bordering $2 printed 1.3 mi out, about 37 min on the grid · 15:00-17:00 · cruzblancachi.com About 37 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  55. $3-4 tacos, $10 margaritas, palomas and cantaritos, Tuesday to Friday 4 to 6pm 2h left Diego, West Town, bordering $3 printed 1.6 mi out, about 38 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · diegochicago.com About 38 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  56. $9 select margaritas, $20 beer buckets, $8-12 snacks 2h left Federales Fulton Market, Fulton Market, bordering $8 printed 1.4 mi out, about 38 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · federalesfulton.com About 38 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  57. 26% off the entire menu 3h left GoodFunk West Town, West Town, bordering no printed price 2.0 mi out, about 40 min on the grid · 16:00-19:00 · goodfunkchicago.com About 40 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  58. $10 tap wine and $10 cocktails, Fridays 2 to 5pm 1h left City Winery, Fulton Market, bordering $10 printed 1.6 mi out, about 44 min on the grid · 14:00-17:00 · citywinery.com About 44 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  59. Half price appetizers, pizzas, wine, cocktails and beer, Tuesdays to Fridays 3 to 6pm 2h left Macello, Fulton Market, bordering no printed price 1.7 mi out, about 45 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · macellochicago.com About 45 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  60. Free zoo 1h left Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, bordering free 2.1 mi out, about 46 min on the grid · 08:00-17:00 · lpzoo.org About 46 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  61. Free zoo admission, no reservation needed 1h left Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, bordering free 2.1 mi out, about 46 min on the grid · 08:00-17:00 · lpzoo.org About 46 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  62. $4 beer, $5 wine, $10 martinis, $5 wagyu burger 2h left Summer House, Lincoln Park, bordering $4 printed 1.8 mi out, about 50 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · summerhouserestaurants.com About 50 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  63. Happy hour, Tuesday to Friday 4 to 6pm 2h left Soul Prime, Lincoln Park, bordering no printed price 1.8 mi out, about 50 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · soulprimechicago.com About 50 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  64. $5 drafts, $9 margaritas, $2 fries, weekdays 3 to 5pm 1h left Kaiser Tiger, Fulton Market, bordering $2 printed 1.9 mi out, about 51 min on the grid · 15:00-17:00 · kaisertiger.com About 51 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  65. $1.50 pintxos, $3-5 tapas, $4 Estrella, $23 sangria pitchers 2h left Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Lincoln Park, bordering $1.50 printed 1.9 mi out, about 52 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · cafebabareeba.com About 52 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  66. $7 glasses of wine, Fridays 4-6pm 2h left Gaslight, Lincoln Park, bordering $7 printed 2.2 mi out, about 55 min on the grid · 16:00-18:00 · gaslightbar.com About 55 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  67. $6 taps and $10 apps, weekdays 3-6pm 2h left The Bad Apple, Lincoln Park, bordering $6 printed 2.1 mi out, about 56 min on the grid · 15:00-18:00 · badapplebar.com About 56 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  68. $10 ice cream, spam musubi and macaroni salad plate, Tuesday to Friday 2 to 5pm 1h left Aloha Eats, Lincoln Park, bordering $10 printed 2.4 mi out, about 59 min on the grid · 14:00-17:00 · alohaeats.com About 59 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.
  69. Free admission 1h left DePaul Art Museum, Lincoln Park, bordering free 2.4 mi out, about 65 min on the grid · 11:00-17:00 · resources.depaul.edu About 65 min on the grid, longer than the 25 min walk you asked for.

Held back from the reading: 31 you couldn’t reach in time, kept at the bottom; 5 we can’t put on the map, so no walk time.

Two other readings

  • A group, at an hour you name

    Four of you at quarter past six, with the printed price multiplied out per head and across the party. Meet holds arithmetic this page has no business doing for one person.

  • A whole evening, and whether you get home

    Two rooms strung together, the walk between them measured, and the last direct train checked against the hour the second one shuts. Tonight holds the evening this page does not.

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Whether there is a table. Whether the kitchen is still on. Whether the second room has a queue at nine on a Friday. None of that is in any record we can fetch, so none of it is claimed here.

The walk is a grid distance at a deliberately slow pace, not a curb, elevator or accessible-route audit, and it starts from the plate rather than from your doorstep. Tax, tip, queues and unsourced minimum purchases are not invented into a printed figure. A window with no dollar figure printed on its source is never read as the cheap one.

Nothing about you is stored and nothing is asked of your device: the whole of what you said is in the link, which is also how you hand this reading to somebody else. Every row links to its slip, with the source and the day it was last read, and how a deal earns a light is written down. The desk carries what could not be confirmed.