Austin Happy Hours

Austin’s happiest hours start here.
From neighborhood patios to craft cocktail bars, Austin knows how to unwind in style. Whether you’re chasing half-price martinis, wood-fired pizza, or an easy beer with friends, we’ve gathered some of our favorite local spots offering great deals and even better vibes. Explore, sip, and discover your next favorite hangout.

East Side Favorites

  • Licha’s Cantina logo

    Licha’s Cantina

    1306 E 6th St • Website

    Beloved East 6th Mexican cantina with a lively patio and excellent margaritas.

    Happy Hour

    Tue–Fri 4–6 PM
    • $8 cocktails & small bites
    • $12 32oz beers
    • Margarita & cantina snack specials
  • Launderette East Austin patio and dining room

    Launderette

    2115 Holly St • Website

    A beautifully designed East Austin favorite serving elevated American dishes.

    Happy Hour

    Mon–Fri 5–6 PM
    • Half off cocktails & wines by the glass
    • $5 off appetizers
    • $5 off their famous burger
  • Bufalina pizza East Austin

    Bufalina

    2215 E Cesar Chavez St • Website

    Neapolitan pizza + excellent wine in a cozy East Side space.

    Happy Hour

    Daily 4–5:30 PM
    • Half off pizzas
    • Half off bottles of wine < $100
    • $6 house wine pours
  • Este seafood Austin

    Este

    2113 Manor Rd • Website

    Mexican seafood with one of the strongest happy hours in East Austin.

    Happy Hour 🐟

    Mon–Thu 5–6 PM • Fri–Sun 12–5 PM
    • $10 Margaritas
    • 25% off bottles of wine
    • $25 off seafood tower • $15 off seafood platters
    • 50¢ off oysters
  • Hank’s East Austin

    Hank’s

    5811 Berkman Dr • Website

    Neighborhood favorite with frozen cocktails, wine, and comfort food.

    Happy Hour

    Daily 3–6:30 PM
    • $1 off beer
    • $9 frozen & tap cocktails
    • $8 tap wine
    • $3 off appetizers
  • Fish Shop East Austin oysters seafood

    Fish Shop

    1401 E 6th St • Website

    Neighborhood seafood bar with oysters, martinis, burgers, and towers.

    Happy Hour

    Weekdays 4–5 PM
    • $2 oysters
    • $12 Le Beef Burger
    • $12 Filet O’ Fish Shop
    • $7 house martinis
    • $6 house wine
  • The Wheel East MLK Austin bar

    The Wheel

    1902 E MLK Blvd • Website

    Laid-back East MLK bar with rotating whiskey + great beer specials.

    Happy Hour

    Mon–Fri 4–7 PM
    • $3.50 Tall Boys
    • $3 Wells
    • $1 off Whiskey of the Day
    • $8 Molly • $8 Layla • $8 Lyllian

Best of Austin

  • Clark’s Oyster Bar patio and raw bar in Austin

    Clark’s Oyster Bar

    1200 W 6th St • Website

    Seafood staple with a classic raw bar, tight martini list, and breezy patio vibes.

    Happy Hour

    Mon–Fri 3–5 PM
    • Half-off burgers & martinis
    • 50¢ off oysters
    • $5 oyster shooters
  • drink.well. North Loop Austin cocktail bar interior

    drink.well.

    207 E 53rd St • Website

    Cozy North Loop cocktail bar with award-winning drinks and serious bar snacks.

    Happy Hour

    Mon–Fri open–5:30 PM
    • Discounted classic cocktails
    • 25% off bottles of wine
    • $2 off bar snacks & shareables
  • El Raval Barcelona-inspired tapas bar in Austin

    El Raval

    1500 S Lamar Blvd • Website

    Barcelona-inspired tapas with North African and Asian influences and strong sangria.

    Happy Hour

    Weekdays 5–6 PM • Mondays all night
    • $1 off beers
    • $10 sangria • $8 wine
    • Discounted snacks and small plates
  • Odd Duck restaurant on South Lamar in Austin

    Odd Duck 🍸🍷🥖🍲 | $$$

    1201 S Lamar Blvd • Website

    Beloved farm-to-table restaurant known for creative, locally driven small plates.

    Happy Hour

    Sun–Thu 4:30–5:30 PM
    • $9 Draft Frescas
    • 25% off bottles of wine (under $100)
    • 25% off large-format beer
    • $1 off all beer
  • Péché absinthe bar and French bistro in downtown Austin

    Péché

    208 W 4th St • Website

    Absinthe-focused cocktail bar with French bistro plates and old-school downtown charm.

    Happy Hour

    Tue–Fri 5–7 PM • Sun–Mon all night
    • $6 classic cocktails
    • Half-off select small plates

Hungry for more?

This Happy Hour Guide is just one part of how we help clients explore Austin. Check out our full Austin Restaurant Guide for more places to eat and drink across the city, plus seasonal features like our favorite holiday cocktails and cozy winter spots.

Explore the Austin Restaurant Guide

Happy hour details are subject to change. Always confirm with the venue before you go. Guide last updated: November 24, 2025.

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