It’s about time we talked about 608 happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.
Here are nine places around town offering the best deals right now. (Hours listed are HH only.)
Beer lovers rejoice
Vintage Brewing Company | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. | Stop in at the brewery for a dollar off all brews 7% abv and under + $1 off rail mixers. Plus nightly specials like Tequila Tuesdays ($2 off non-rail tequila mixers) and half-price wine on Saturday
Late-night gem
Canteen | Everyday, 2-5 p.m. + 9 p.m.-close | Time is just a construct with a drink in your hand. Grab half-priced signature margaritas + half-off tacos during your post-work hangout or while kicking off a night on the square.
Hungry for meal deals
Sardine | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. + Sat.-Sun., 4:30-6 p.m. (bar area only) | Imbibe during dollar-off oyster happy hour paired with a glass of $6 wine or $8 featured cocktail.
Off the vine
Eno Vino | Mon.-Thurs., 4-6 p.m. + all day Sunday | Add some sophistication to the happy hour occasion and take advantage of $2 off wine by the glass + signature handcrafted cocktails.
Biggest bargains
State Street Brats | Mon.-Thurs., 3-5 p.m. | We’ve got two words for you: half-off apps. Plus check out the specials.
Hang around after happy hour
Cafe Hollander | Mon.-Thurs., 3-5 p.m. | Spend a night at Hilldale sipping on half-priced wine, specialty mules, sangria + Lowlands Brewing Collaboratives and Bier of the Month. Later, stick around at Hilldale and play oversized board games to crown the king or queen of happy hour.
Keep the spirits up
Genna’s Cocktail Lounge | Mon.-Fri., 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Take in the energy of the downtown area sitting on the patio. Pro tip: Try to plan your happy hour around one of Genna’s open mic nights or beer events.
Fun in the sun
bartaco | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Soak up the sun on the patio while watching lawn games and enjoying small bites and a drink.
Sips and bites
Tempest Oyster Bar | Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Make the most of this happy hour with $7 house wines and snacks like $3 shrimp cocktail.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
- Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.
