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17 of Houston’s Finest Happy Hours

When 5 p.m. comes calling, here’s where to unwind with special-priced drinks and bites

by Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley Updated
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Chivos’ happy hour invites guests to drink and dine at a deal.
| Dylan McEwan
by Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley Updated

After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than bellying up to the bar for cheap booze and snacks during happy hour. Everyone has their favorite haunt, but Houston is replete with excellent happy hours, which means that it’s time to branch out.

This list has been updated to include happy hour deals from restaurants and bars, including the Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Uchiko, and the Ready Room.

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Local Table

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With five locations around town, including in the suburbs, Local Table serves as a convenient happy hour destination between work and home. On weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests can quench their thirst with budget-friendly booze, including $5 craft beers on tap, $5 wells, and $6 wines by the glass.

2003 W 34th St E, Houston, TX 77018
(281) 867-6257
(281) 867-6257

Monkey's Tail

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This lively Lindale Park hangout offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays during which boozy cocktails like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and frozen margs are discounted to $6, and beer and wines are $1 off. With two open-air patios fixed with flat-screen TVs, there is plenty of space to lounge around and kill time after work. 

5802 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 842-7188
(713) 842-7188

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Loro

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Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy new Asian smokehouse and patio, now open in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $5 cocktails, wine and sake on tap, and boozy slushies, like the frozen gin and tonic and matcha mojito. The famous Loro cheeseburger and other signature sandwiches are discounted to under $10, but beware happy hour eats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1001 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 930-2326
(713) 930-2326
a person holding Loro burger that is bursting with beef patty, brisket, cheese, lettuce and thick-sliced pickles.
Topped with Muenster cheese and brisket jam, Loro’s smoky cheeseburger is a steal during the smokehouse’s happy hour.
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Eight Row Flint

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Find classics like frozen margaritas, mules, and palomas discounted to $7 and local brews from Karbach and Saint Arnold for $5 at Eight Row Flint’s weekday happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bar, a since transformed mid-century gas station, offers seating which spills out onto an expansive wraparound patio, fitted with fans, heaters, and fire pits for those unpredictable weather days.

1039 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
(832) 767-4002
(832) 767-4002

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all-day Sunday, this buzzy sushi spot in MKT promises $8 cocktails, $6 wines by the glass, deals on dozens of rolls and sake, plus shared plates like charred edamame and mango crab rangoon, ranging from $3 to $8. Try a traditional sushi roll, or choose from a hefty selection of vegan maki. The Cowgirl, a pickle vegan tempura with sriracha-fried onion rings, barbecue paper, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, will not disappoint.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007
(346) 816-2583
(346) 816-2583

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The Ready Room

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This swanky Heights cocktail lounge kicks offers happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 Old Fashioneds, $6 espresso martinis, $3 beers, and expertly made cocktails, like the $7 Blood & Sand — a combination of blended Scotch, vermouth, orange juice, and cherry heering. Come for happy hour, and stay for the show. Live jazz begins at 8:30 p.m. with a $5 cover on Thursdays, and at 9 p.m. with a $10 cover on Fridays and Saturdays.

2626 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009

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Da Gama

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Every Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Da Gama offers happy hour, and the menu is an ever-changing one. There are $7 cocktails, including a seasonal caipirinha, and $8 and $9 plates, like the popular butter chicken pizza and chicken or beef kabobs.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 520, Houston, TX 77007
(281) 888-7806
(281) 888-7806

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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette-Memorial

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Liberty Kitchen’s Royale Hour actually spans three hours, and comes around Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at its Memorial and River Oaks locations. Beer, wine, and sake are discounted to $7 and less, while light bites like chargrilled oysters, black truffle hamachi, and Kobe beef sliders won’t set you back more than $10.

963 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-3745
(713) 468-3745

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Daily Gather

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City Centre’s Daily Gather begins happy hour at 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, but know that it is offered all day, every day at the bar. The substantial menu of bites and beverages includes combinations like the double-stacked butcher burger and beer special for $17, plus wines by the glass for $6 and bottles for $25. Cocktails like the French mule and Italian spritz are $9, while thoughtfully prepared mocktails, like the $5 cucumber refresher, may have you skipping booze altogether.

800 Sorella Ct Suite 940, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 429-0451
(713) 429-0451
A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
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The Rustic

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This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations in downtown and in Uptown Park, has daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Specials include half off wines by the glass and bottle, $5 Old Fashioneds, and $5 snacks, like tamales and queso. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space, and often free live music performances, it is a popular choice for large groups.

1121 Uptown Park Blvd STE 4, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 321-7775
(832) 321-7775

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Uchiko

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The smoky sister restaurant of Uchi, Uchiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with deals on nigiri and maki, plus heartier bites like grilled shishito peppers, pork belly, and crispy duck confit. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails too.

1801 Post Oak Blvd Suite 110, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 522-4808
(713) 522-4808

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Ouzo Bay

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No need to wait until Monday for happy hour — at Ouzo Bay, the fun begins on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and lasts through the week until Friday. The River Oaks District hot spot offers swoon-worthy, Greek-themed cocktails like the tequila-fueled Mykonos Ruins, for $7 and belly-filling eats like spanakopita and lamb gyro for $8 to kick back with under the canopied patio.

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite G130, Houston, TX 77027
(832) 430-6610
(832) 430-6610

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Nobu Houston

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While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $125 to $175 for a multi-course experience, the daily Tanoshi Hour is the most cost-effective way to partake in this hot spot. Available in the bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, items like crispy okra with butter ponzu, black cod lettuce wraps, and sushi rolls are offered for $9 to $12 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the mezcalini for $12 and beers and sparkling wine ranging from $6 to $9.

5115 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 987-2599
(832) 987-2599

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Doris Metropolitan

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As if the buzzy vibe around the bar at Doris Metropolitan during happy hour isn’t reason enough to venture in, getting a taste of the decadent Doris burger, available only Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., surely is. The handheld, built on a black brioche bun, is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate and is served with truffle fries for $16. Pair with a cocktail or glass of wine — there are plenty under $10.

2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 485-0466
(713) 485-0466

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Hugo's

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Happy hour at Hugo’s is a solid way to get a sampling of the acclaimed restaurant’s bites and beverages. From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, house favorites like the Hugo Rita, chicken taquitos, and ceviche are under $10. And taco specials aren’t limited to Tuesdays — find fish, carnitas, and steak tacos for $6 or less.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
(713) 524-7744
Hugo’s traditional margarita on the rocks in a short glass.
The Hugo’s Rita is on special for $8 during happy hour at Hugo’s.
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Gratify

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Gratify’s scene-y social hour is available on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the bar, lounge, and picturesque wraparound patio with views of Rice Village. Fun snack plates like deviled eggs and pigs in the blanket are discounted to $14, while select bottles of white wine, red wine, and rosé are just $25.

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 524-7865
(713) 524-7865

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Hamsa

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Happy hour at this buzzy Israeli restaurant is available in the bar Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday at the same time as a bonus. During this time, wines by the glass and cocktails like the Hamsa G&T, typically priced at $15, are discounted 50 percent.

5555 Morningside Dr Suite 100, Houston, TX 77005
(281) 612-3515
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Local Table

2003 W 34th St E, Houston, TX 77018

With five locations around town, including in the suburbs, Local Table serves as a convenient happy hour destination between work and home. On weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests can quench their thirst with budget-friendly booze, including $5 craft beers on tap, $5 wells, and $6 wines by the glass.

2003 W 34th St E, Houston, TX 77018
(281) 867-6257
(281) 867-6257

Monkey's Tail

5802 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009

This lively Lindale Park hangout offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays during which boozy cocktails like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and frozen margs are discounted to $6, and beer and wines are $1 off. With two open-air patios fixed with flat-screen TVs, there is plenty of space to lounge around and kill time after work. 

5802 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 842-7188
(713) 842-7188

Loro

1001 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy new Asian smokehouse and patio, now open in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $5 cocktails, wine and sake on tap, and boozy slushies, like the frozen gin and tonic and matcha mojito. The famous Loro cheeseburger and other signature sandwiches are discounted to under $10, but beware happy hour eats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1001 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 930-2326
(713) 930-2326
a person holding Loro burger that is bursting with beef patty, brisket, cheese, lettuce and thick-sliced pickles.
Topped with Muenster cheese and brisket jam, Loro’s smoky cheeseburger is a steal during the smokehouse’s happy hour.
Sarah Yoakley/Say My Name PR

Eight Row Flint

1039 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

Find classics like frozen margaritas, mules, and palomas discounted to $7 and local brews from Karbach and Saint Arnold for $5 at Eight Row Flint’s weekday happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bar, a since transformed mid-century gas station, offers seating which spills out onto an expansive wraparound patio, fitted with fans, heaters, and fire pits for those unpredictable weather days.

1039 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
(832) 767-4002
(832) 767-4002

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all-day Sunday, this buzzy sushi spot in MKT promises $8 cocktails, $6 wines by the glass, deals on dozens of rolls and sake, plus shared plates like charred edamame and mango crab rangoon, ranging from $3 to $8. Try a traditional sushi roll, or choose from a hefty selection of vegan maki. The Cowgirl, a pickle vegan tempura with sriracha-fried onion rings, barbecue paper, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, will not disappoint.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007
(346) 816-2583
(346) 816-2583

The Ready Room

2626 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009

This swanky Heights cocktail lounge kicks offers happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 Old Fashioneds, $6 espresso martinis, $3 beers, and expertly made cocktails, like the $7 Blood & Sand — a combination of blended Scotch, vermouth, orange juice, and cherry heering. Come for happy hour, and stay for the show. Live jazz begins at 8:30 p.m. with a $5 cover on Thursdays, and at 9 p.m. with a $10 cover on Fridays and Saturdays.

2626 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009

Da Gama

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 520, Houston, TX 77007

Every Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Da Gama offers happy hour, and the menu is an ever-changing one. There are $7 cocktails, including a seasonal caipirinha, and $8 and $9 plates, like the popular butter chicken pizza and chicken or beef kabobs.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 520, Houston, TX 77007
(281) 888-7806
(281) 888-7806

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette-Memorial

963 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX 77024

Liberty Kitchen’s Royale Hour actually spans three hours, and comes around Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at its Memorial and River Oaks locations. Beer, wine, and sake are discounted to $7 and less, while light bites like chargrilled oysters, black truffle hamachi, and Kobe beef sliders won’t set you back more than $10.

963 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-3745
(713) 468-3745

Daily Gather

800 Sorella Ct Suite 940, Houston, TX 77024

City Centre’s Daily Gather begins happy hour at 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, but know that it is offered all day, every day at the bar. The substantial menu of bites and beverages includes combinations like the double-stacked butcher burger and beer special for $17, plus wines by the glass for $6 and bottles for $25. Cocktails like the French mule and Italian spritz are $9, while thoughtfully prepared mocktails, like the $5 cucumber refresher, may have you skipping booze altogether.

800 Sorella Ct Suite 940, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 429-0451
(713) 429-0451
A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
Sabrina Miskelley

The Rustic

1121 Uptown Park Blvd STE 4, Houston, TX 77056

This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations in downtown and in Uptown Park, has daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Specials include half off wines by the glass and bottle, $5 Old Fashioneds, and $5 snacks, like tamales and queso. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space, and often free live music performances, it is a popular choice for large groups.

1121 Uptown Park Blvd STE 4, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 321-7775
(832) 321-7775

Uchiko

1801 Post Oak Blvd Suite 110, Houston, TX 77056

The smoky sister restaurant of Uchi, Uchiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with deals on nigiri and maki, plus heartier bites like grilled shishito peppers, pork belly, and crispy duck confit. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails too.

1801 Post Oak Blvd Suite 110, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 522-4808
(713) 522-4808

Ouzo Bay

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite G130, Houston, TX 77027

No need to wait until Monday for happy hour — at Ouzo Bay, the fun begins on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and lasts through the week until Friday. The River Oaks District hot spot offers swoon-worthy, Greek-themed cocktails like the tequila-fueled Mykonos Ruins, for $7 and belly-filling eats like spanakopita and lamb gyro for $8 to kick back with under the canopied patio.

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite G130, Houston, TX 77027
(832) 430-6610
(832) 430-6610

Nobu Houston

5115 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $125 to $175 for a multi-course experience, the daily Tanoshi Hour is the most cost-effective way to partake in this hot spot. Available in the bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, items like crispy okra with butter ponzu, black cod lettuce wraps, and sushi rolls are offered for $9 to $12 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the mezcalini for $12 and beers and sparkling wine ranging from $6 to $9.

5115 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 987-2599
(832) 987-2599

Doris Metropolitan

2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098

As if the buzzy vibe around the bar at Doris Metropolitan during happy hour isn’t reason enough to venture in, getting a taste of the decadent Doris burger, available only Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., surely is. The handheld, built on a black brioche bun, is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate and is served with truffle fries for $16. Pair with a cocktail or glass of wine — there are plenty under $10.

2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 485-0466
(713) 485-0466

Hugo's

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

Happy hour at Hugo’s is a solid way to get a sampling of the acclaimed restaurant’s bites and beverages. From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, house favorites like the Hugo Rita, chicken taquitos, and ceviche are under $10. And taco specials aren’t limited to Tuesdays — find fish, carnitas, and steak tacos for $6 or less.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
(713) 524-7744
Hugo’s traditional margarita on the rocks in a short glass.
The Hugo’s Rita is on special for $8 during happy hour at Hugo’s.
Paula Murphy

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Gratify

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

Gratify’s scene-y social hour is available on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the bar, lounge, and picturesque wraparound patio with views of Rice Village. Fun snack plates like deviled eggs and pigs in the blanket are discounted to $14, while select bottles of white wine, red wine, and rosé are just $25.

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 524-7865
(713) 524-7865

Hamsa

5555 Morningside Dr Suite 100, Houston, TX 77005

Happy hour at this buzzy Israeli restaurant is available in the bar Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday at the same time as a bonus. During this time, wines by the glass and cocktails like the Hamsa G&T, typically priced at $15, are discounted 50 percent.

5555 Morningside Dr Suite 100, Houston, TX 77005
(281) 612-3515
(281) 612-3515

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