Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago.
Thursday, May 16
Marshall’s Landing (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 312-610-8050) celebrates Illinois Craft Beer Week by serving free samples from area breweries at 4-6 p.m.
Friday, May 17
Buy one pizza and get one free in honor of National Pizza Party Day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pizzeria Via Stato (620 N. State St., 312-642-8450).
Saturday, May 18
Lottie’s Pub (1925 W. Cortland Ave., 773-489-0738) celebrates its 85th anniversary by offering 85-cent burgers from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
Bernie’s (660 N. Orleans St., 312-624-9892) offers $4 Miller High Life, $7 Moscow mules, $5 select drafts, $12 short rib sliders and spinach artichoke dip and $9 featured cocktails at 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 20
The Smith (400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100) offers $8 wine on tap, $6 draft beer, $1 oysters and $6 fried pickled okra at 5-6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
Red Fish Bleu Fish and Porkchop (5121 S. Harper Ave., 773-952-4744) offer a half-dozen oysters and a glass of rum punch or two tacos and a margarita, respectively, for $10 from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
Daisies (2523 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-661-1671) offers $6 select glasses of wine at 5-6:30 p.m.
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye freelancer.