On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Seattle.
Here are 30 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.
Biggest bargains
Sugo | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | The sushi spot at Pike Place and Kirkland Urban now offers $4 hand rolls and beer + sake options for $5.
Rob Roy | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | This Belltown institution has some pretty sweet deals on their boilermakers — but the real steal here is the half-off Japanese highballs.
Queen Anne Beerhall | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | In this economy, popping in for a $6 smashburger + a $6 half liter of beer is just fiscally responsible.
WeRo | Daily, 5-6 p.m. | Sample wings + roasted potatoes at Ballard’s hot Korean spot while sipping on $5 draft beers or any cocktail for $2 off.
Flintcreek Cattle Co. | Daily, 4-5:30 p.m. | Start the night off right with a classic cocktail (Tom Collins, Negronis, old fashioneds) for $8 — and pair it with a fancy venison pate for the same amount.
Rough & Tumble is a prime destination when the Storm and OL Reign play.
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Late-night gems
Rough & Tumble Pub | Daily, 4-6 p.m. + 9 p.m.-close | The lively bar that focuses on women’s sports offers a $9 menu that includes pitchers of Rainier and snacks like the Billy Jean Wings.
Umi Sake House | Daily, 4-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | Not all late night munchies call for fried food — this happy hour features an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi + sake deals.
La Cocina Oaxaqueña | Daily, 4-5 p.m. + 9 p.m.- close | Oh, you bet we’re loading up on some late night tacos + guac.
Nue | Daily, 3-6 p.m. + Friday and Saturday 10 p.m.-close | Getting $2 off cocktails is a nice surprise mid-evening — this Capitol Hill spot also has a pretty well-rounded list of meal deals, too.
Can Bar | Daily, 3-5 p.m. + 10-11 p.m. | What better nightcap is there than a shot of Rainier and Old Crow (or Tecate and Sauza Silver) for $7?
Beer lovers
Octopus Bar | Daily, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | With $5 drafts at this Wallingford sea shanty-like dive, you’ll get the most bang for your buck with Silver City’s Ride the Spiral, a hop bomb that’s usually $9.
Belltown Pizza | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | This greasy dive knows all too well that pizza and beer belong together — grab a $5 draft and sip away.
Quinn’s Pub | Daily, 4-6 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | There’s half off all draft beers at Capitol Hill’s venerable watering hole, but you may want to just opt for Rainier and a shot for $8.
Rapport | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | The self-pour bar offers 20% off all beers, plus snacks like the margherita flatbread and marinated feta with pita, each for $8.
Hungry for meal deals
Neb Wine Bar | Daily, 5-6 p.m. | Tom Douglas’ new Belltown spot has an apertivo hour with bites like pistachio mortadella for $4 and light drinks like a Japanese rice wine vermouth for $6.
Vinnie’s Wine Shop | Daily, 4-5 p.m. | This happy hour deal also doubles as a fun tongue twister — say half-off half shell oysters three times fast.
Mission Cantina | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | Listen… $7 bacon-wrapped Mexican hot dogs. Enough said.
5 Point Cafe | Daily, 6-8 a.m. + Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Early mornings may not be your exact idea of happy, but a plate of $5.50 french toast will definitely help move the needle in the right direction.
Le Coin | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | This may be one of the more unique happy hour menus around with $9 smoked cod croquettes and $7 fries with bone marrow aoli.
Autumn | Daily, 5-6 p.m. + 9-10 p.m. | The burrata with snap peas and honeycomb sounds like it would go quite nicely with the restaurant’s spritz.
Linda’s Tavern | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | The popular divey spot is cashing in on our childhood memories with their own adult Happy Meal (a plain cheeseburger + fries) for $9. You can wash it down with a pitcher of PBR for the same price.
Pike Fish Bar | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Find oyster deals at Pike Brewing’s fast-casual restaurant and $1 off drafts. The famed pretzel also comes with Pike Stout mustard.
The George and Dragon | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | A trip to England has never been cheaper — check out deals on the British classics like fish + chips baskets and cheese toasties.
Conversation at the Thompson Hotel | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | You can grab discounts on a smoked crab dip, mushroom toasts, and smash burgers, and wash ‘em down with $6 local drafts.
All day long
Some Random Bar | Sundays + Mondays | Enjoy $1 non-draft beers all day long on Sundays. There’s also 25% the entire food menu on Mondays because, well, Mondays are the worst and you can use a break.
List | Sundays + Mondays | Food items are half off at the clubby spot specializing in Italian fare. You can get also get glasses of wine for $7, cocktails for $10, and draft beer for $6.
Gan Bei | Every day | Enjoy discounts on snacks like curry noodles and mapo tofu. On Wednesdays, well drinks are $5.50 — just don’t ask for a lemondrop, as this is more of a straight whiskey kinda joint.
Off the vine
DeLille Cellars: The Lounge Restaurant | Wednesday-Sunday, 2:30-5 p.m. | Sample the local flavor with discounted bites and glasses of select wines.
Ocho | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Regardless of whether you’re looking for a red, white or something bubbly, you can get a glass for $5.
Bottlehouse | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | It’s a no brainer — pair that fermented grape juice ($2 off) with a $14 cheese board.
Kamp Social House | Thursday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Get $2 off salads, wine, and beer.
In the spirits
Rouge Cocktail Lounge | Daily, 5-6 p.m. | Cocktail classics feel shiny and new again when you get a good deal — treat yourself with an old-fashioned and a little olive snack.
Roquette | Daily, 5-7 p.m. | You’re definitely going to want one of this sleek cocktail bar’s well-crafted martinis or Negronis for $11.
Radiator Whiskey | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-6 p.m. + 10-11:30 p.m. | Grab Four Roses + a Pickleback for $8 or a Market Mule for $12 at Pike Place’s liquor-loving gastropub. Pair it with the fried pig ears.
Screwdriver | Sunday-Thursday, 5-7 p.m. | Discounted cocktails, boozy slushies, and $8 dumplings get paired with great music.
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.
