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The Seattle Happy Hour Directory
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Every day, you show up to work and either accomplish a sufficient amount or look just productive enough not to get fired. And when you’ve crossed enough tasks off your to-do list and browsed the entire internet, it's time to leave the office and grab a drink that doesn’t cost $18. This guide to the best Happy Hours in Seattle is organized by neighborhood, with all the details you’ll need on days, times, and drink deals.
BALLARD
When: Every Day, 4-6pm
The Deal: 50% Off Wine Bottles Tuesday-Thursday, $10 Cocktails, $3 Off Mezze
If you're looking to snack on za'atar fries or hummus and pita, Sabine is already a cool place to be. The fact that bottles of wine are half-off for two hours is a nice bonus.
When: Tuesday-Friday, 3-5pm
The Deal: $11 House Margarita, $11 Shrub And Soda, $5 Tecate Tallboys, $10 Glasses Of Wine
We love Gracia for their tasty tacos, verde chicken enchiladas, and crunchy-puffy chips. It's hard to imagine a better scenario than being posted up at the bar with a margarita and a scoop of guacamole.
photo credit: Ray's Cafe
When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $4 Draft Rainier, $9 Glasses Of Wine, $12 Negronis, $9 Margaritas, $13 Martinis
During the summer, there's really no better place to be than the balcony deck at Ray's. Discounted drinks and marked-down seafood plates like $10 ahi poke or $7 cups of clam chowder are the cherries on top. If you're feeling wild, get a round of "snaquiris," which are daiquiris in shot form.
When: Monday All Day, Tuesday-Thursday, 4-6pm
The Deal: $8 Aperitifs, $10 Select Cocktails, $11 House Wine
Baker's long, narrow bar makes for a cozy HQ on a brisk evening, especially when you can drink an $8 aperitif alongside a $10 charcuterie board.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $9 Cosmopolitans, $9 Boilermakers, $9 Green Tea Shots, $35 Margarita Pitchers
If you're looking for a fun place to hang out with friends or coworkers, King's Hardware is a good bet. Simple pleasures there include frosty margarita pitchers and a round of tater tots.
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When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $10.50 Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, $7 Wells, $8 House Wine, $7.50 Scottish Ale, $7 Lager/IPA/Pale Ale
Typically we'll end a night of Ballard bar-hopping with a final old fashioned and plate of craggy fish and chips at Macleod's. But it's not a bad way to start the night, either—especially when said fish and chips cost $12.
When: Monday-Thursday 5-7pm, Friday-Saturday 3-5pm, All Day Sunday
The Deal: $2 Off All Drinks
We like Percy's for fancy cocktails that rely heavily on spirits steeped with herbs, like thyme-infused gin or lemongrass-infused vodka. You can save two dollars during their Happy Hour, which comes in handy if you're in the mood to overspend on the $20 fried chicken sandwich.
BEACON HILL
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When: Daily, 4-6pm And 10pm-12am
The Deal: $1 Off Drafts, Wine, And House Spirits, $10.25 Cocktails
Oak is a decent place to sit at the bar with a beer and a burger, especially if you're eating gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian. (The customization options are pretty endless.)
BELLTOWN
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When: Wednesdays, 4-10pm
The Deal: $.99 Per Wing
Sure, it's called "Wing Wednesdays" instead of "Happy Hour," but logistics don't matter when you're dealing with the best buffalo wings in town—especially when they're 99 cents each. Just note that it gets tremendously busy in here.
When: Daily, 4-7pm
The Deal: $15 Garden Martini, $14 Mr. Dickens
We'll admit that this Belltown bar's Happy Hour cocktail deals aren't that inspiring, but they're less expensive than some of Navy Strength's other tiki drinks. That price change—plus $6 nachos—is an undeniable win.
When: Monday-Saturday 4-6pm, All Day Sunday
The Deal: 25% Off Cocktails, Wine, And Beer On Tap
When recommending this place in your group text, make sure that your friends don’t think you’re literally suggesting to meet at some random bar. The excellent snacks range from burrata garlic bread to crab nachos, and the cocktails have fun names like “Vote For Pedro.”
When: All Day Sunday-Monday, Tuesday-Saturday 4-6:30pm And 9pm-11pm
The Deal: $24 Bottles Of Wine, $7 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Draft Beer, $10 Signature Cocktails, Half Off All Food Items
You can get the truffle-cream gnocchi at List for $10. Between that and a $24 bottle of wine, you’re pretty much set for life.
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When: Monday-Friday, 3-5pm
The Deal: $2 Off House Cocktails, $1 Off Draft Beer, $8 Well Drinks, $8 Glasses Of Wine
Serious Pie is not a bad idea if the post-work situation calls for good-enough pizza topped with fennel sausage and provolone or a small forest's worth of mushrooms and truffle cheese. During Happy Hour, half-pies are $8.
CAPITOL HILL
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When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $9 Cocktails, $7 Espresso Martini Shot, $6 Martini Shot, $7 Wine, $5 Draft Beer, $6 Slushies, $10 Pasta, Discounted Snacks
This playful bar is perfect for hanging out all night long—grab some $10 bolognese and a martini shot underneath a golden spinning disco ball. If you'd rather swing by for a late-night snack, you also have the opportunity for a second food-focused Happy Hour from 10pm to midnight, on Thursdays through Sundays.
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When: Monday-Friday 4-5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 3-5:30pm
The Deal: $10 Palomas, $10 House Margaritas, $10 Sangria, $1 Off Glasses Of Wine, $7 Michelada, $6 Draft Beer
Welcome to Barrio. You’re here to drink tequila and eat snacks like braised pork taquitos and nachos that are way better than they have any right to be.
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When: Daily, 4-6pm and 8:30-Close
The Deal: $7 House Wines, $7 Draft Beer Pints, $9 Shot And Rainier
Smith is a solid place to grab a first-date drink with anyone who isn’t bothered by a large amount of taxidermy and portraits of American historical figures.
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When: Tuesday-Saturday, 3-5pm And 9-10pm, Sunday 9-10pm
The Deal: $5 Beers, $9 Margaritas, $6 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Well Drinks, $18 Sangria Half-Carafes
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the city works for nearly every situation and also has a worthwhile Happy Hour. Take advantage of the $7 al pastor tacos to go with your drinks.
When: Daily, 3-5pm
The Deal: $1 Off Well Cocktails, Beer, And Wine, $13 Specialty Cocktails
If you’re looking for an after-work spot that’s dog-friendly, go to Liberty. It’s a cocktail bar that serves really good sushi, and they have a daily-changing mystery roll available for $7.
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When: Daily 4-6pm, Friday-Saturday 10pm-Midnight
The Deal: Half-Off Draft Beer, $5 House Wine, $8 Old Fashioneds, $8 Martinis
Alongside drink deals, Quinn’s has a discounted food menu if you want a soft pretzel or a bacon cheddar burger. It’s never crowded here during Happy Hour, either.
When: Daily, 5-6pm, 9:30pm-Close
The Deal: $5 Sapporo Pints, $8 Toki Whiskey Highballs, $8 Cocktails
The whiskey highballs at Tamari Bar are excellent, and they’re made using a cool machine that only 10 other Japanese restaurants in the country own. We’re also big fans of the food, from spicy dan dan ramen to the wagyu beef you cook yourself on a sizzling rock.
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When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $12.50 Original Moscow Mules, $12.50 Original Montana Mules
The ginger beer at Rachel’s has a spicy bite, and comes in flavors like caramelized pineapple and passionfruit vanilla. It’s an ideal spot to go with people who aren't drinking alcohol and want something more exciting than club soda.
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When: Tuesday-Thursday 4-6pm, Friday-Saturday 11pm-Close
The Deal: $1 Off Beer, $2 Off Cocktails And Glasses Of Wine
Treating yourself to a spritz and a $11 salami pizza at Via Tribunali’s bar is one of the best things to do after a grueling day of sending passive-aggressive emails.
CENTRAL DISTRICT
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When: Daily, 1-5pm
The Deal: $9 Wines, $10.50 Cocktails
One of the best Vietnamese spots in town has a separate drink and food menu for Happy Hour, which involves their fish sauce caramel wings, sausage sliders with hoisin mayo, and crispy imperial rolls. Just note that you need to spend $8 per person on drinks to order the discounted snacks.
When: Daily, 4-5pm, All Day Sundays (In The Lounge Only)
The Deal: $8 Hot Sake Bottles, $7 Draft Beers, $7 Glasses Of Wine, $8 Classic Cocktails (Martinis, Margaritas, Mules, Aviations, And Negronis)
In addition to well-crafted drinks, you'll find excellent $4-6 appetizers, like the caramelized pork fresh rolls, crispy duck rolls, and spicy papaya salad.
When: Wednesday-Friday, 2-5pm
The Deal: $8 Rainier And Whiskeys, $5 Well Drinks, 2 For $5 Rainiers, $6 Glasses Of Wine, $12 Specialty Cocktails
If you want your Happy Hour to include gin-spiked grape Kool-Aid and a giant plate of fried chicken and waffles (same), head to Fat's.
DOWNTOWN
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When: Daily, 12-5:30pm and 9pm-close
The Deal: $9 Cocktails, $7 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Glasses Of Bubbles, $8 Sake, Discounted Sushi Specials
In a rarity, Happy Hour starts right at opening for this spot that's among our top Downtown sushi choices. Have lunch with sake and discounted super bad boy rolls.
When: Monday-Friday, 3-6pm
The Deal: $2 Off House Cocktails, $2 Off Glasses Of Wine, 30% Off Bottles Of Wine, $1 Off Draft Beer And Cider
If one of your colleagues suggests going out for Happy Hour, steer the party to Mr. West for wine slushies and some cheese paired with olives. It’s also perfect if you need to get some work done, but also want a glass of riesling.
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When: Tuesday-Saturday, 4-6pm And 10-11:30pm
The Deal: $1 Off Draft Beers, $12 Can Of Beer And Well Shot, $8 Shot Four Roses And A Pickleback, $10 Glasses Of Wine, $12 Mules
For brown liquor cocktails, Radiator Whiskey is a no-brainer. Order a pulled pork sandwich to go with your bourbon.
FREMONT
When: Daily, 4-6pm, 9pm-Close
The Deal: $9 Boilermaker, $6 Beers, $10 Sparkling Sake Cocktails, $11 Glasses Of Sake, $20 Carafes Of Sake, 10% Off Bottles Of Sake
Hannyatou is the sister bar to Kamonegi, and often our preferred spot to kill time before a soba-eating reservation. But we wouldn't mind spending an entire evening at this Japanese sake spot, snacking on tempura flake-topped hot dogs and spicy gochujang squid salad.
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When: Daily, 3-6pm, Friday-Saturday, 10pm-12am
The Deal: $1 Off Draft Beer, $2 Off Glasses Of Wine, $3 Off House Cocktails
This psychedelic diner's $5 french fries with tangy homemade ranch are enough to blast us through the door for Happy Hour, followed by one of the best burgers in town for $9. Discounted strawberry-watermelon margaritas rimmed in sour candy powder sweeten the deal, literally.
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When: Monday-Saturday, 4-5pm
The Deal: $10 House Cocktails, $5 Draft And Canned Beer, $3 Jell-O Shots, Discounted Snacks
Yes, this excellent Stone Way bar's Happy Hour lasts truly one hour, but it's worth it for boozy shrubs and Jell-O shots. Though not discounted, Tio Baby's greatest gift to the world is their velvety queso—think about adding it to your order.
When: Daily 4-6pm
The Deal: $10 Old Fashioneds, $6 Pints, $1 Off Well Drinks, $9 Glasses Of Wine
Go to Russell’s if you had a crummy day and want to go somewhere you won’t run into anyone you know (especially Sabrina from accounting). What you will run into is a dependable soft pretzel with Beecher's beer cheese.
When: Daily, 5-7pm
The Deal: $2 Off Cocktails, Shots, Draft Beer, Glasses Of Wine
At Esters, an Italian counter-service wine bar, almost everything on the drink menu during Happy Hour is $2 off.
GREENWOOD
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When: Daily, 4-6pm
The Deal: $10 Glasses Of Cava, $10 Specialty Cocktails
Dark Room is one of the best bars and best Korean restaurants in town. During their "Golden Hour," you can drink $10 daiquiris alongside a $10 hot dog topped with Dark Room's phenomenal kimchi pimento cheese.
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When: Daily, 4-5:30pm At The Bar
The Deal: $9 Glasses Of House Wine, $8 Old Fashioneds, $8 Tom Collins, $8 Negronis, $8 Spicy Margaritas, $5 Select Beers
Sure, the drink specials are nice, but this Greenwood steakhouse also serves a terrific Happy Hour-only burger at the bar. There are only 12 of them nightly—get there early if you want one.
When: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm
The Deal: $1 Off Cocktails, Beer, And Wine
This beer bar that serves Mexican food works well for a last-minute group hang or a chill date. If it’s nice out, they do indeed have a yard that’s perfect for outdoor seating.
MADRONA
When: Daily, 3-6pm
The Deal: $1 Off Beer/Cider Cans, $2 Off Glasses Of Wine, $1 Off Featured Cocktails, $7 Vermouth On Tap
Take full advantage of the Happy Hour cheese plate selected by Bottlehouse’s resident cheesemonger— a profession we've considered more than once. And even though this is a serious wine bar, don’t overlook the slushies.
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When: Daily, 4-6pm, 9pm-10pm
The Deal: $9 Old Fashioneds, $9 Daiquiri, $9 Moscow Mules, $9 Ranch Waters, $9 French 75s, $9 Glasses Of Wine
You can get steak frites at Red Cow for $15, which feels like they're giving the stuff out for free. Don't question it—add a $9 Bordeaux and live your life.
PIONEER SQUARE
When: Daily, 3-6pm
The Deal: $10 Glasses Of Wine, $7 Beers
If you’re wondering why there’s a vault door in Good Bar, it’s because this place used to be a bank. This place still takes your money—only instead of a mortgage, you get decent deals on drinks, hummus, and flatbreads.
When: Daily, 3-6pm
The Deal: $6 Rotating Beer, $10 Glasses Of Wine, $13 Cocktails
For a special occasion, Dead Line is the best choice in Pioneer Square. They serve fancy cocktails, Latin small plates, and the option to drink in a separate Champagne room if things are serious.
When: Monday-Friday, 3-5pm
The Deal: $15 Any Drink And Unlimited Games Of Mini Golf
Nothing is stopping you from blocking off a "dermatologist appointment" on your calendar to spend two hours playing mini golf and sipping beer on a Tuesday. For legal reasons, that's a joke.
QUEEN ANNE
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When: Monday-Friday, 3-6pm
The Deal: $5 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Select Beers
For a pre-Kraken game meal that's probably better than what you'll find at Climate Pledge Arena, we like Queen Anne Beerhall. Eat a smashburger before watching some athletic men smash a hockey puck.
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When: Daily, 3-5pm
The Deal: $3 Off House Wine, $2 Off Select Draft Beers,$3 Off Well Drinks
Everything on Grappa's Happy Hour Menu is $2 or $3 off, which can make a difference to the final bill. Start thinking of the things you could buy with the money saved—like one-third of a large latte.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
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When: Monday-Friday, 2-6pm
The Deal: $2 Off Signature Cocktails, $5 House Hot Sake, $5 Draft Beer, $8 House Wine
Bamboo Sushi located in University Village is useful for tasty (and mostly gluten-free) sushi—so if you're feeling peckish after spending $60 on a single tank top, pop in for a discounted handroll.
WALLINGFORD
When: Daily, 4-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 10pm-12am
The Deal: $12 Double Well Drinks, $11 Cocktails, $10 Glasses Of Sangria, $32 Pitchers Of Sangria, $5 Draft Beers, $16 Draft Beer Pitchers, $10 Boilermakers
The underwater-themed dive bar serves some sandwiches and garnishes their cocktails with Swedish Fish. It's a place where Happy Hour can easily spill into regular hours.
When: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm, Saturday-Sunday, 3-6pm
The Deal: $9 Old Fashioneds, $11 Americanos, $10 Martinis, $10 Daiquiris, $10 Corpse Reviver No. 2s, $7 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Beers
Fiasco is a perfectly fine pizza place that serves a lineup of solid Happy Hour snacks like duck sliders, smashburgers, and bruschetta. You can also expect mini pizzas for $9 and $8.
When: Monday-Friday 4-5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 3-5:30pm
The Deal: $10 House Margaritas, $10 Palomas, $10 Mules, $8 Wells, $18 Triple T (Tecate, Tequila, And Taco), $1 Off Glasses Of House Wine
Pablo Y Pablo has great vegan options—like plant-based chorizo crispy tacos with cashew queso and vegetable nachos. Their margaritas are technically vegan, too.
WEST SEATTLE
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When: Tuesday-Sunday, Open-6pm
The Deal: $8 Wines, $1 Off Beer And Cider Cans, $10 Mules
Whether you like your alcohol made from grapes or wheat, there’s something for everyone at this wine bar that’s disguised as a dive. Add an appetizer too—we're fans of the carnitas tacos.
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When: Monday-Friday, 2-5pm
The Deal: $2 Off Drafts, Wells, And Signature Cocktails, $6 Glasses Of Wine, $7 Boilermakers
There aren't a ton of Seattle sports bars that make food a priority. The Westy is an exception—check out their Happy Hour for tasty seared broccoli, tater tots, and more.
When: Monday-Friday, 2-6pm, Saturday, 3-6pm
The Deal: $2 Off Cocktails, Draft Beers, Glasses Of Wine, House Spirits
It's smart to keep this Australian cafe in mind for lingering with a laptop while drinking a cocktail or coffee—whatever your speed. They also serve mini sandwiches that come with an itty bitty paper bag of shoestring fries. Do it for the itty bitty bag of shoestring fries.
WHITE CENTER
When: Daily, 3-5pm and 10-11pm
The Deal: $1 Off Drafts And House Wines, $8 Boilermakers
Can Bar is White Center’s best-kept secret. If the weather’s not garbage, sit out on the patio, which is surrounded by various doors. Just don’t try to open one—they’re purely decorative.
