Happy Hour and Deals at Gold Star Beer Counter in Prospect Heights
Gold Star Beer Counter is a cozy, non-corporate craft-beer bar on Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, with 16 taps that rotate daily and a bottle-and-can list that runs from local favorites to rare European lambics and gueuze. There’s no reservation and no fuss, just good beer.
It doubles as a bottle shop, with a sidewalk to-go window for grabbing beers to take home, and rounds out the offering with bar snacks, sandwiches and even morning coffee and pastries. Sidewalk seating (weather permitting) makes it a mellow spot to linger over a pint.
What to Expect
We can’t confirm a formal happy hour, so consider times unverified and check in person. Regulars have pointed to an inexpensive beer special (reported around $3), but the bar doesn’t publish a set schedule. Either way, the rotating 16-tap list and the to-go window are the main events.
The Room
A snug, wood-and-tile counter bar with a handful of seats, sidewalk tables in warm weather and a service window for beer to-go. The feel is neighborhood beer shop crossed with a low-key pub.
Who Gold Star Beer Counter Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Craft beer exploring | Sixteen daily-rotating taps and rare bottles reward the curious drinker. |
| Beer to-go | The sidewalk window makes it easy to grab cans, bottles or growlers for home. |
| Casual bite | Sandwiches and bar snacks are available through the day alongside the beer. |
| Sidewalk sipping | Weather-permitting outdoor seats are a relaxed perch for an afternoon pint. |
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Gold Star Beer Counter FAQ
Does Gold Star Beer Counter have a happy hour?
We couldn’t confirm a set happy hour. Reviewers mention an inexpensive beer special (reported around $3), but the bar doesn’t publish specific days or times; ask on-site for current deals.
How many beers are on tap?
Gold Star has 16 taps that rotate daily, plus a large selection of bottles and cans including rare European styles.
Can you get beer to go?
Yes. There’s a sidewalk to-go window for bottles, cans and growlers to take home.
What are Gold Star’s hours?
Indoor seating and the to-go window run Sunday to Thursday 12pm-12am and Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am, with coffee and pastries in the morning.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Gold Star Beer Counter before visiting for a specific deal.