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10/14/2026
Your dinner plans could use a little crunch.
Coconut batter-crusted shrimp served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Wednesday Happy Hour: half off food and w**e by the glass, 4–7 PM. Leave room for Cafecito Tiramisu. We support finishing what you started.
10/12/2026
Your calendar says “Monday.” Ours says “$8 Margaritas & Mocktails.”
Happy Hour runs 4–7 PM, with weekday specials worth closing your laptop for. Start with Monday’s margs and mocktails, then make a few questionable promises about how early you’re going home.
See you at Arbella. 🍸
10/11/2026
If you’re still out there running… run to Arbella. We open at 6 PM. 🏃🍸
Medal around your neck? Impressive. Spent the morning yelling “YOU GOT THIS” at strangers? Also impressive.
You’ve all earned a seat at the bar!
10/10/2026
Who says the party has to end when you leave? 🍸
Your favorite Arbella cocktails have commitment issues. They’re more than happy to go home with you.
Keep the good times pouring with our packaged classic cocktails, available to go.
Peep the menu or ask your server for the lineup. We'll handle the drinks. You handle the after-party. 😏
Must be 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.
10/07/2026
National Taco Day calls for a little crunch. 🌮
Our Cauliflower Tacos bring panko-crusted cauliflower, ginger sesame glaze, and cilantro-lime slaw to the party. Wednesday brings the perk: half-off food during happy hour, including these crispy beauties.
Three tacos. Half the price. See you at Arbella, 4–7 PM.
09/30/2026
Start with tacos. End with tiramisu. Half off both. We don’t make the rules. Actually, we do.
🌮 Cauliflower Tacos
Panko-crusted cauliflower with ginger-sesame glaze & cilantro-lime slaw.
☕ Cafecito Tiramisu
Rum, coffee liqueur, vanilla cream & cacao.
Half off the food menu during Wednesday Happy Hour, 4–7PM.
Ordering dessert is basically a financial decision at this point.
09/29/2026
Consider this your sign to stop pretending cocktails count as dinner.
WHIPPED FETA DIP
Roasted cherry tomatoes, tomato chutney, mascarpone & toasted pita.
Creamy, savory, a little sweet, and absolutely worth fighting over the last swipe of pita.
Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest.
09/28/2026
Mondays have a reputation problem. We’re doing our part. 🍹
$8 Margaritas & Mocktails, 4–7PM.
Because sometimes the best way to start the week is to pretend it started tomorrow. See you at the bar.
09/21/2026
Three Negronis enter the bar. Your good judgment leaves.
It’s Negroni Week, and we’re serving three very different personalities:
🍊 ALL CLASS: The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin, sweet vermouth, Lillet Blanc, Campari and Gran Classico
🔥 JABRONI: Mezcal, sweet vermouth, Malört and a splash of b**r
🫒 DIRTY NEGRONI: Gin, Suze, Lillet Blanc and olive brine
Classic-ish, chaotic or a little dirty. Pick your fighter and celebrate Negroni Week with us September 21–27.
09/16/2026
A little lime, a little salt, and a very good reason to celebrate. 🇲🇽
Join us today for Mexican Independence Day with $5 Modelos and $5 tequila shots, available while supplies last.
Doors open at four o'clock. ¡Salud! 🍻🥃
09/12/2026
No NPR Industry Nite tomorrow, so consider this your official notice to make questionable decisions tonight instead. 🍸
It’s Saturday. Summer is still hanging on. Arbella is pouring.
You know what to do. 😏
📍 112 W. Grand Ave.
09/11/2026
Chicago woke up and chose summer today. We’re not arguing with her. ☀️🍸
80 degrees. Friday. A few precious summer nights still left on the calendar. Consider this your reminder to drink accordingly.
Grab your people, order something cold, stay out a little later than planned, and leave the fall behavior for another day.
Summer’s not over until we say it is.
📍 River North
🍸 Cocktails from 4PM
🌙 Friday night rules apply
09/09/2026
How to get Steak Frites for $13.50:
Step 1: Come to Arbella on a Wednesday.
Step 2: Order the Steak Frites between 4–7pm.
Step 3: Feel mildly suspicious that dinner in River North just cost you $13.50. 🥩🍟
It’s Half-Off Wednesday, which means the entire food menu AND w**e by the glass are 50% off during Happy Hour.
Steak Frites + a glass of w**e? We’ve made worse decisions on a Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR | 4–7PM
🍴 50% off the food menu
🍷 50% off w**e by the glass
Address
112 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60654
To reach W Grand Avenue in Chicago, visitors can use either public transportation or drive themselves.
For those opting for public transport, they can take the Blue Line subway train to the Chicago station and then transfer to the 65 bus heading toward Navy Pier. The bus ride will take approximately 15 minutes and pass by W Grand Avenue.
For those who prefer to drive, they can take I-90/94 and exit at Ohio Street. Continue on Ohio Street before turning right onto N LaSalle Drive which becomes W Grand Avenue after crossing N Orleans Street. Limited street parking is available; alternatively, paid parking garages are located nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
4pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
4pm - 2am |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 2am |
| Thursday |
4pm - 2am |
| Friday |
4pm - 2am |
| Saturday |
5pm - 3am |
| Sunday |
6pm - 12am |
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What people say
Arbella on W Grand Avenue in Chicago is a sophisticated and eclectic lounge that offers a unique blend of mixology, food, music, and art. The lounge has gained popularity for its creative cocktails such as the DAD’S AGREEMENT made with Rye Whiskey, Gran Classico Amaro, Cynar, and Cardamom Bitters. For those looking for something simpler, the DAD BOD with Miller Lite and a shot of whiskey is also available. Arbella also supports the LGBTQ+ community by offering the SEÑORA MARIPOSA cocktail with a special rainbow premium that benefits Chicago House - an organization dedicated to ending HIV/AIDS epidemic through housing, health, employment services, and TransLife Care program. The lounge's Smokey The Bear cocktail has been a crowd favorite for seven years. With its unique offerings and commitment to social causes, Arbella is definitely worth checking out.
