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The Best Happy Hours In Seattle
photo credit: Nate Watters
Should you care about Happy Hour? It depends on how dedicated you might be to shelling out nine crisp George Washingtons in exchange for some house white that tastes like aluminum foil. While the post-office pastime in Seattle isn’t as prevalent as it once was (read: the lack of people in offices), it’s still fun to feel on top of the world because you saved $2 on a basket of fries. The best deals here have all the details you’ll need on days, times, and discounts.
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When: Every Day, 4-6pm
The Deal: 50% Off Wine Bottles Tuesday-Thursday, $10 Cocktails, $3 Off Mezze
Sabine is already a cool place to be in Ballard and serves great snacks like za'atar fries or hummus and pita. The fact that bottles of wine are half-off for two hours is a nice bonus.
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.
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.
photo credit: Nate Watters
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 this Belltown spot gets tremendously busy.
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 food includes burrata garlic bread and crab nachos, and the cocktails have fun names like “Vote For Pedro.”
photo credit: Nate Watters
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 Italian 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.
When: Daily, 3-5pm
The Deal: $1 Off Well Cocktails, Beer, And Wine, $13 Specialty Cocktails
Liberty is perfect for those on the hunt for an after-work spot that's also dog-friendly. It’s a cocktail bar that serves decent sushi, and they have a daily-changing mystery roll available for $7.
When: Daily, 5-6pm, 9:30pm-Close
The Deal: $5 Sapporo Pints, $8 Toki Whiskey Highballs, $8 Cocktails
The whiskey highballs at Tamari Bar on Capitol Hill 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: 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.
photo credit: Suzi Pratt
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: 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 BBQ pulled pork sandwich to go with your bourbon.
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 in Fremont, snacking on tempura flake-topped hot dogs and spicy gochujang squid salad.
photo credit: Nate Watters
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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.
photo credit: Nate Watters
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, Jell-O shots, and great non-alcoholic options. Though not discounted, Tio Baby's greatest gift to the world is their velvety queso—think about adding it to your order.
photo credit: Nate Watters
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.
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, the slushies are not to be overlooked.
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 Pioneer Square spot 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: 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.
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
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When: Monday-Friday, 3-6pm
The Deal: $5 Glasses Of Wine, $6 Select Beers
You can find a pre-Storm game meal that's probably better than what you'll find at Climate Pledge Arena at Queen Anne Beerhall. Eat a smashburger before watching Jewell Loyd and company hoop it up.
photo credit: Nate Watters
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 in West Seattle 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 breakfast sandwiches that come with an itty bitty paper bag of shoestring fries. Do it for the itty bitty bag of shoestring fries.
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.
