If you’re reading this, chances are you survived Thanksgiving with the family. Sure, they found out about that night you spent in jail, and your sister’s new boyfriend totally hit on your cousin. But it’s over! Now it’s time to celebrate with awesome Monday bar specials. And going out on the cheap means you’ll have more dough left over for holiday shopping.
Hog Head McDunna’s
All of that gravy and taters have really given us a hankerin’ for chili. That’s right: chili. This neighborhood bar is serving crocks of it for just $1.50. Or chow down on $3 nachos and 25 cent jumbo chicken wings. And to help you digest it all, pound a $5 pitcher of PBR. 1505 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-929-0944.
Lion Head Pub/The Apartment
Chuck that leftover turkey sandwich and nosh on a New York strip steak and fries for a budget-friendly price of just $5.99. Wash it down with Miller Lite and MGD drafts for a buck. Or if spending so much time with the family got you down, sip on $3 Jack Daniel’s cocktails. Whiskey will make it all better. 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-5100.
The Tasting Room
All that wine you had over the weekend has left you wanting more. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that. Skip the Charles Shaw and taste a real red–for half price. All wine by the glass is up for grabs–that means you’ve got 110 choices. If you wanna get really fancy, try the new Swiss fondue–it feeds two for $15. 1415 W. Randolph St. 312-942-1212.
The New Dating Game
OK, so you’re not big on all that froufrou wine and cheese. You need a real drink: something with kick, and, well, maybe even chocolate. Apple and chocolate martinis are just $5 at this South Side spot. Too girlie for you? Look at it this way: You’re giving in to your sweet tooth without eating loads of pie. 8924 S. Stony Island Ave. 773-374-8883.
Cans
Not totally football-ed out? Then watch the Packers square off against the Rams here. Plus, the Bucktown fave offers $2 cans of Old Style and 20 cent wings. 1640 N. Damen Ave. 773-227-2277.
Bungalow Lounge
Spice things up on Monday by hitting Martini Lounge, a weekly event with $6 Cointreau martinis (how fancy!) and tons of different DJs playing mini-sets of house, pop and more. 1622 W. Belmont Ave. 773-244-0400.
Schoolyard Tavern
This sports haven offers cheap booze and brews. Miller Lite drafts are $2.50, and Bell’s seasonal drafts are $3.50. Feeling like having shots? Jager and lemon drops are a measly two dollars. Soak up all of that alcohol with a $5 sandwich, such as the pulled pork barbecue or bacon cheddar burger. 3258 N. Southport Ave. 773-528-8226.
Brownstone Tavern
Gimme a brew, stat! This upscale pub’s got $2.50 Miller Lite drafts, $3.50 Blue Moon and Sierra Nevada drafts, and Stoli drinks are just $6. Still not satisfied? Then try shots of Jager, Soco Lime or lemon drops for two bucks. Sandwiches, such as the Brownstone club and tilapia on a fresh-baked roll, are $5, and jumbo pretzels go for a dollar. If that doesn’t thrill you, nothing will. 937 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-528-3700.
Twisted Spoke
Bored with Butterball? We sure are. But we’re also not in the mood for any veggie rolls. Luckily Twisted Spoke’s got yummy meatloaf for a mere five dollars. Wash down that meaty goodness with $2 Maker’s Mark shots or drinks. 501 N. Ogden Ave. 312-666-1500.
