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A great happy hour in Houston often means more than just good drinks.
Harold Cua

21 Houston Happy Hours You Shouldn’t Miss

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

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A great happy hour in Houston often means more than just good drinks.
| Harold Cua

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 PS-21, Roswell’s Saloon, Axelrad, Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, and Eau Tour.

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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, when beer is $1 off, wines are $2 , and boozy cocktails, like the Hibiscus Mezcal Marg — made with hibiscus-infused Illegal Blanco tequila, are $7. With two open-air patios fixed with flat-screen TVs, there is plenty of space to lounge around and kill time after work. 

The Blind Goat

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Following its wildly popular Downtown food hall location, the Blind Goat opened its Spring Branch brick-and-mortar in March, offering a more spacious place to unwind and indulge in Vietnamese cuisine. Sip an $8 Negroni or highball with Japanese whisky at this gastropub while chowing down on a deconstructed banh mi board with baguette slices, Vietnamese charcuterie, pate, pickled carrot, and daikon.

Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy new Asian smokehouse and patio, in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $4 or $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.

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

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

A margarita on the rocks, garnished with a dehydrated lime and a salt rim.
It’s always time for a margarita at Eight Row Flint.
Mikah Danae

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.

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 the M-K-T 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, that range 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.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette-Memorial

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Liberty Kitchen’s weekday Royale Hour actually spans three hours — from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday. 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.

The Ready Room

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This swanky Heights cocktail lounge kicks offers happy hour Tuesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 Old Fashioneds, $6 espresso martinis, and $3 beers. Can’t decide? You can ask the bartender for a suggestion for customizable standards, such as sours and highballs, all for $6 and under. 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.

Daily Gather

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CityCentre’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.

A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
Sabrina Miskelley

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse

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This cosmic-themed pizzeria and cockail bar offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with $6 glasses of wines and a select menu of $8 cocktails. The beer special — 32-ounce milk jug of draft beer for $7 — can’t be beat.

A Matcha Salty dog cocktail with an orange garnish and salted rim, sitting atop a bar at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse.
Enjoy pizza and cocktails at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse.
Sergio Trevino

The Rustic

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This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations 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, $4 Lone Star drafts, and $5 snacks, like tamales and a trio of smoked dips. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space, and often free live music performances, it is a popular choice for large groups.

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 wagyu short rib. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails, too.

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.

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

Roswell’s Saloon

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Though the “sunset” hours in this black-lit extraterrestrial bar are only held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s the perfect chance to experience a taste of this new Montrose hotspot and watch it come alive. Find $6 cocktails with spacey themes, like its Crop Circle formation-topped cocktails mixed with homemade elote syrup, and $2 off all bubbles, draft beer, and wine. Be sure to check out the featured Zodiac-inspired cocktail of the month.

The Pale Blue Dot cocktail, served in a sphere glass with a straw.
Roswell’s “sunset” hours are a special treat.
Becca Wright

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 Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., surely is. The burger, 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 $11.

Nobu Houston

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While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $185 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 $14 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the market margarita for $14 and beers and sparkling wine ranging from $6 to $9.

Axelrad Beer Garden

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Head to Midtown beer garden for lively backyard patio and its lengthy happy hour, which runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with $3 featured beers and mimosas, $4 wells, $5 frozen drinks, and $6 Michel-Rad-As, the bar’s answer to Micheladas.

Axelrad’s Michelada with a salted rim.
Axelrad’s happy hour is one of the most generous in the city.
Axelrad

One of Houston’s hottest new French restaurants recently debuted its new happy hour specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with $12 fancy cocktails, including a French margarita, made with Hornitos Blanco, lime agave, and St. Germain; a White Cosmo made with vodka, white cranberry, cointreau, and lime, and a G&T made with an Indian tonic, citrus, and Sipsmith London dry. The food menu is also worth exploring with, $10 Burgundy escargot made with a Pernod-garlic butter and tomato confit; deboned chicken wings served with mini-toast ($9), and its Crab Bomb, a tower of grab meat, guac, tomato, and jalapeno-vinaigrette ($12).

Eau Tour

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This trendy new Rice Village restaurant offers its daily dine-in specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a host of specially priced cocktails, bottles of wine, and various dishes, including its confit duck wings ($8) and its “happy meal,” which comes with a juicy burger made with a blend of brisket and duck, a side of fries, and a Kronenbourg Brewery 1664 lager.

Eau Tour’s short rib and duck burger, topped with onions, gruyere, and a special sauce on a brioche bun sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with a pickle and a side of fries.
Eau Tour’s $18 Happy Meal, which comes with a beer, is a perfect way to kick off happy hour.
Brittany Britto Garley

Gratify

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Gratify’s scene-y social hour is available Tuesday through Friday from 4 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 wine and cocktails are half off.

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 half off.

Monkey's Tail

This lively Lindale Park hangout offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, when beer is $1 off, wines are $2 , and boozy cocktails, like the Hibiscus Mezcal Marg — made with hibiscus-infused Illegal Blanco tequila, are $7. With two open-air patios fixed with flat-screen TVs, there is plenty of space to lounge around and kill time after work. 

The Blind Goat

Following its wildly popular Downtown food hall location, the Blind Goat opened its Spring Branch brick-and-mortar in March, offering a more spacious place to unwind and indulge in Vietnamese cuisine. Sip an $8 Negroni or highball with Japanese whisky at this gastropub while chowing down on a deconstructed banh mi board with baguette slices, Vietnamese charcuterie, pate, pickled carrot, and daikon.

Loro

Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy new Asian smokehouse and patio, in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $4 or $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.

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

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

A margarita on the rocks, garnished with a dehydrated lime and a salt rim.
It’s always time for a margarita at Eight Row Flint.
Mikah Danae

Da Gama

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.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday, this buzzy sushi spot in the M-K-T 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, that range 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.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette-Memorial

Liberty Kitchen’s weekday Royale Hour actually spans three hours — from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday. 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.

The Ready Room

This swanky Heights cocktail lounge kicks offers happy hour Tuesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 Old Fashioneds, $6 espresso martinis, and $3 beers. Can’t decide? You can ask the bartender for a suggestion for customizable standards, such as sours and highballs, all for $6 and under. 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.

Daily Gather

CityCentre’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.

A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
Sabrina Miskelley

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse

This cosmic-themed pizzeria and cockail bar offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with $6 glasses of wines and a select menu of $8 cocktails. The beer special — 32-ounce milk jug of draft beer for $7 — can’t be beat.

A Matcha Salty dog cocktail with an orange garnish and salted rim, sitting atop a bar at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse.
Enjoy pizza and cocktails at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse.
Sergio Trevino

The Rustic

This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations 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, $4 Lone Star drafts, and $5 snacks, like tamales and a trio of smoked dips. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space, and often free live music performances, it is a popular choice for large groups.

Uchiko

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 wagyu short rib. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails, too.

Hugo's

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.

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

Roswell’s Saloon

Though the “sunset” hours in this black-lit extraterrestrial bar are only held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s the perfect chance to experience a taste of this new Montrose hotspot and watch it come alive. Find $6 cocktails with spacey themes, like its Crop Circle formation-topped cocktails mixed with homemade elote syrup, and $2 off all bubbles, draft beer, and wine. Be sure to check out the featured Zodiac-inspired cocktail of the month.

The Pale Blue Dot cocktail, served in a sphere glass with a straw.
Roswell’s “sunset” hours are a special treat.
Becca Wright

Doris Metropolitan

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 Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., surely is. The burger, 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 $11.

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Nobu Houston

While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $185 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 $14 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the market margarita for $14 and beers and sparkling wine ranging from $6 to $9.

Axelrad Beer Garden

Head to Midtown beer garden for lively backyard patio and its lengthy happy hour, which runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with $3 featured beers and mimosas, $4 wells, $5 frozen drinks, and $6 Michel-Rad-As, the bar’s answer to Micheladas.

Axelrad’s Michelada with a salted rim.
Axelrad’s happy hour is one of the most generous in the city.
Axelrad

PS-21

One of Houston’s hottest new French restaurants recently debuted its new happy hour specials from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with $12 fancy cocktails, including a French margarita, made with Hornitos Blanco, lime agave, and St. Germain; a White Cosmo made with vodka, white cranberry, cointreau, and lime, and a G&T made with an Indian tonic, citrus, and Sipsmith London dry. The food menu is also worth exploring with, $10 Burgundy escargot made with a Pernod-garlic butter and tomato confit; deboned chicken wings served with mini-toast ($9), and its Crab Bomb, a tower of grab meat, guac, tomato, and jalapeno-vinaigrette ($12).

Eau Tour

This trendy new Rice Village restaurant offers its daily dine-in specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a host of specially priced cocktails, bottles of wine, and various dishes, including its confit duck wings ($8) and its “happy meal,” which comes with a juicy burger made with a blend of brisket and duck, a side of fries, and a Kronenbourg Brewery 1664 lager.

Eau Tour’s short rib and duck burger, topped with onions, gruyere, and a special sauce on a brioche bun sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with a pickle and a side of fries.
Eau Tour’s $18 Happy Meal, which comes with a beer, is a perfect way to kick off happy hour.
Brittany Britto Garley

Gratify

Gratify’s scene-y social hour is available Tuesday through Friday from 4 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 wine and cocktails are half off.

Hamsa

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 half off.

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