A Map Of The Best Happy Hours In Austin For Cheap Eats + Drinks (2024)
Austin is known for its food scene, but those restaurant tabs can add up pretty quickly (especially if you’re a foodie and obsessed with visiting as many places as possible.) The solution? Visit a restaurant during happy hour! You can often try the same amazing menu items at a fraction of the cost. Plus, happy hour is just…happy.
As Austin prices soar (helloooooo and welcome to Apple and Google and Tesla moving to our lovely Texas city…), even a simple cocktail can easily set you back $20. We’re rounding up the best happy hours in Austin so you can enjoy a ½ price drink or two, and maybe even a full plate of food for a bargain. Oh, and if you're looking for weekend happy hours in Austin, specifically, those are right here.
We’re listing these Austin happy hours by neighborhood, so click to the place you need. After that, you’ll find the restaurant, the time of the happy hour, and the deals. There’s an address for you and a link to their website. (Double check their menu because things change fast in restaurant world.)
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Here are the Best Happy Hours in Austin, texas
Downtown Austin Happy Hours
Atx Cocina
Modern Mexican
Time: Mon-Thur 5-6 pm, Fri-Sat 4-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $9 tacos of the day, $9 margaritas, $11 guacamole
WEBSITE | 110 San Antonio St #170, Austin, TX 78701
Bar Peached
Cocktails, tacos, Asian-inspired comfort food
Time: daily, 5-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $7 draft cocktails, $5 beer, $7 glasses of wine, $6.50 snacks, $4.50 tacos
WEBSITE | 1315 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
All-day cafe with cocktails, beer, and wine
Time: Tue-Fri + Sun, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $3.50 High Life, $6 Sangria, $4 Carl Kolsch, $6 Cheeseburg's
WEBSITE | 406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703
Cheer Up Charlie's
Gay nightclub with indoor/outdoor space and music
Time: Daily, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $2 tall boys and other drinks specials
WEBSITE | 900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Dumont's Down Low
Basement whiskey bar in downtown Austin
Time: Mon-Fri and all night Sunday, 5-7 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $8 Mule, $8 Gold Rush, $8 Paloma or Margarita, $8 The Blanche, $10 Barrel Aged Old Fashioned, $7 House Red or White wine, $3 Miller Lite or Lonestar, $7 the low down (Lonestar & Four Roses)
WEBSITE | 214 W 4th St Suite B, Austin, TX 78701
Fareground
Downtown food hall with 6 food booths and 2 bars
Time: daily, 5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $4 house cocktails, glasses of wine, and draft beer
WEBSITE | 111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Firehouse Lounge
Speakeasy built in an 1885 fire station
Time: Daily, 5-8 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $3 call drinks, well drinks and domestic beers!
WEBSITE | 605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Garage Cocktail Bar
Hip cocktail bar built in a parking garage
Time: Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Discounted drinks
WEBSITE | 503 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Irene's
American bar and patio
Time: Mon-Sat, all day Sunday, 3:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Free popcorn, $2 off all snacks, $1 off beer, $4 house spirits
WEBSITE | 506 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701
La Condesa
Contemporary Mexican restaurant
Time: Wed-Sat, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Half off all alcoholic beverages
WEBSITE | 400 W 2nd St A, Austin, TX 78701
Mohawk
Multi-level bar and concert space
Time: Daily, 5-8 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Drink specials
WEBSITE | 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
P6 at The line Hotel
Rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Town Lake
Time: Mon-Fri, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $4 beer, $6 and $8 wine, and food discounts. Also, $20 wine by the bottle on Sunday nights from 4 pm-close
WEBSITE | 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Parkside
Casual American gastropub
Time: Daily, 5-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 price designated items, wednesday 1/2 price oyster platters & bubbles all night.
WEBSITE | 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Péché
Absinthe bar and French comfort food
Time: all night on Sun and Mon, 5-7 Tue-Fri
Happy Hour Deals: $6 select cocktails, 1/2 off select food
WEBSITE | 208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Roosevelt Room
Craft cocktail bar in industrial downtown Austin space
Time: 4-7 pm Mon-Sat, 3-7 pm Sun
Happy Hour Deals: $2 OFF
Glasses of Wine, Large Fare Food, $1 OFF
Beer, Small Fare Food, & Sweets, 20% OFF
Bottles of Still & Sparkling Wine
WEBSITE | 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Sammie's
White tablecloth Italian restaurant with east coast vibes
Time: Fridays, 3-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off martinis and negronis
WEBSITE | 807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
Taquero Mucho
Pink Mexican restaurant with margaritas and pink tacos
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $6 margaritas, $5 shots, $6 small plates
WEBSITE | 508 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Trace
Sophisticated American restaurant at the W Hotel
Time: Sun-Thur, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals:$12 Cocktails, $9 Wine, $5 Beer, $6-13 Bites
WEBSITE | 200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
TenTen
Modern Japanese cuisine
Time: Mon-Fri, 5-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off specialty cocktails, sake, and beer, $6 snacks, $12 large plates
WEBSITE | 501 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
East Austin Happy Hours
El Chile
Mexican patio and cafe
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals:Beer $2, Margaritas $5, Cocktails $9
WEBSITE | 1900 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Grizzeldas
Coastal Mexican food in a pink, bright setting
Time: All night Wednesday, 5-6 pm Thur and Fri
Happy Hour Deals: $7 – fro-mo, grizz mizz, skinny paloma, spicy marg
WEBSITE | 105 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
Haymaker
Globally inspired sandwiches, burgers, and craft beer in a sports bar setting
Time: All day, every day
Happy Hour Deals: A different drink special each day. For instance, Monday is $2 off all cocktails, Tuesday is $3 Texas Pints, Wednesday is $1 off all pints, etc.
WEBSITE | 2310 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Il Bruto
Italian restaurant with a large shaded patio
Time: Daily, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off cocktails, beer, and wine
WEBSITE | 1601 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Second Bar and Kitchen
Sophisticated American food
Time: Daily, 11 am - 6 pm
Happy Hour Deals:
WEBSITE | 3121 Palm Way #101, Austin, TX 78758
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
Ranch-to-table southern favorites
Time: Wed-Fri 5-7 pm, all night Tuesdays
Happy Hour Deals: $5 OFF BURGERS & FRIES, $7 STARTERS, $5 DRAFTS, $7 OLD FASHIONED, JALAPINA BIZ & ROSE
WEBSITE | 3235 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST, AUSTIN TX 78702
Kinda Tropical
Patio bites + cocktails, beer, and wine
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $7 all frozen drinks, $7 burger, $7 chips & queso, $7 pulled jackfruit sandwich, $7 cocktails, $1 off all beer
WEBSITE | 3235 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST, AUSTIN TX 78702
Launderette
New American restaurant in a converted laundromat
Time: Mon-Fri, 5-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off cocktails, beers, and wine by the glass, $5 off snacky bits and plancha burgers
WEBSITE | 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702
Licha's Cantina
Mexico City food in a casual bungalow + patio
Time: Tue-Fri, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Cocktails $8, Antojitos $8, 32OZ Corona $12
Bucket (6) 7OZ Coronitas $14
Bucket (6) Mix N Match 12OZ Beers $25
WEBSITE | 1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Revelry Kitchen + Bar
Food, cocktails, and beer on a patio with TVs
Time: Tue-Fri 4-7 pm + all night Monday
Happy Hour Deals: $2 off House Cocktails, $2 off Wine, $1 off all Local Beers, $5 Wells
WEBSITE | 1410 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Salty Sow
American gastropub with "swine, wine, and beer"
Time: Daily, 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Draft Beer $1 off, Craft Cocktails S2 off, Rotating House Wines $6 (glass) $24
WEBSITE | 1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Sour Duck Market
Indoor/outdoor American restaurant using local ingredients
Time: Wed - Thur and Sun, 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $6 Paloma & Tumeric Mule, $1 off Wine, Draft Beer, & Draft Cider
$3 Lone Star cans all day
WEBSITE | 1814 E MLK Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
Suerte
Nationally recognized modern Mexican restaurant
Time: M-F 5-6 pm, and Sat-Sun 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals:$7 Bites, $8 Cocktails, $3 Pint, 25% off Bottles of Wine
WEBSITE | 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, TX 78702
bosses Office
Neighborhood speakeasy-style cocktail bar and lounge
Time: Every night, 5-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Discounted cocktails
WEBSITE | 3223 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
South Congress Happy Hours
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Austin-based burger bar serving handmade burgers and craft beer
Time: Sun-Thur 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: The entire menu is 1/2 off if you sit behind the bar.
Otherwise, the entire restaurant (including the dining room) has $5 beers, sliders, fries, and select 18 oz frozen cocktail schooners.
WEBSITE | 1400 S Congress Ave Suite A190, Austin, TX 78704 (+ multiple locations)
Hotel San José
Courtyard beer and wine lounge at a renovated 1930s hotel
Time: Mon-Thurs, 12-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 20% off bottles of wine, 20% off snacks, $1 off all beer
WEBSITE | 1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
June's All Day
Neighborhood cafe and wine bar
Time: Daily, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 25% off all food, 50% off sparkling wine, $2 off other drinks
WEBSITE | 1722 S Congress Ave, Austin 78704
South First/South Lamar Happy Hours
Elizabeth Street Cafe
Darling French-Vietnamese in a small bungalow
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $3 off specialty cocktails
1/2 priced appetizers
WEBSITE | 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Fresa's Chicken
Grilled chicken and margaritas at a creekside patio setting
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $2 off all Aguas Frescas, Botanas, Beer, Wine & Margarita
WEBSITE | 1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Gibson Bar
Neighborhood watering hole with craft beer and a food truck
Time: Mon-Fri, 4-7 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $4 Wells, $6 Luna Azul Blanco tequila, $6 Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, $4 Real Ale Hans Pilsner, $4 Real Ale Swifty Pale Ale, $4 TUPPS IPA, $4 Altstadt Hefeweizen
WEBSITE | 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Lenoir
Quaint wine bar and restaurant with Mediterranean influences
Time: Wed-Sun, 5-6 pm in the backyard wine garden
Happy Hour Deals: HALF OFF all bottles under $80 / $3 dollars off cocktails / $2 off beers
WEBSITE | 1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Loro
Asian Smokehouse and Texas BBQ fusion on a big patio
Time: Mon-Fri, 2-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Cocktails + Beer $4-$5, Wine + Sake $5
WEBSITE | 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Odd Duck
Locally-sourced and upscale American fare
Time: Daily, 5-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $8 Draft Watermelon Fresca, 25% off Bottles of Wine (under $100) & Large-Format Beer, $1 off all Canned, Bottled, and draft Beer
WEBSITE | 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
TLC
Coastal food, seafood boils, cocktails
Time: Mondays, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $7 bites and sips like TLC margarita, hush puppies, 1/2 lb mussels, 6-pc gulf oysters, fried pickles, and house red and white wine
WEBSITE |1100 S Lamar Blvd Ste. #1150, Austin, TX 78704
Uchi
Iconic sushi restaurant
Time: Daily, 4-6:30
Happy Hour Deals: Cocktails $8-$9, Sake $6-10, Wine $7.5-$20
WEBSITE | 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
West Austin Happy Hours
Sway Thai
Sophisticated modern Thai restaurant with a rooftop patio with downtown views
Time: Mon-Fri, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off specialty cocktails, wine, sake, and beer, plus discounted bites
WEBSITE | 3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Hula Hut
Tex-Mex eats with Polynesian influences
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-5:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $5-7 drinks like frozen margaritas and tiki drinks, $3-4 snacks like chicken flautas, queso, and pork mini street tacos.
WEBSITE | 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
68 Degrees
Casual kitchen serving Italian classics
Time: Daily, 4:30-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $2 Off by the Glass Wines, $1 Off Beer & Appetizers
WEBSITE | 2401 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Maudie's Milagro
Family-FriendlyTex Mex Bar and Restaurant
Time: Tue-Sat, 3-6:30 pm, and Monday 3:00-close
Happy Hour Deals: Fancy Margaritas $9.50, Signature Margaritas $7.50, $1 off all beer
WEBSITE | 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Tumble 22
Nashville fried chicken
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $5 OG sandwich and Southern Sandwich, $4 bites like loaded Mac n cheese, bone-in chicken thigh, and hot chicken salad, $3 slices of pie, $4 draft beers, $2 off signature sips and glasses of wine
WEBSITE | 2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Domain Happy Hours
Culinary Dropout
Casual restaurant and bar in a modern, industrial setting
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Classics $8, Wine $5
WEBSITE | 11721 Rock Rose Ave Ste #100, Austin, TX 78758
District Kitchen + Cocktails
New American fare + cocktails
Time: Mon-Sat, 3:30-7 pm, Sunday 3:30-close, bar/patio/lounge only
Happy Hour Deals: Margarita $7, Wine (per glass) $6, Wine (bottle) 1/2 off, Draft Beer $1 off, Domestics $4
WEBSITE | 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
Lavaca Street Bar at Rock Rose
Sports bar with local beer and southern eats
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-7 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $3 Domestic Bottles & Cans, $5 Wells, $6 House Wines, $6 Frozens, $7 Bing & Bang (HH Domestic + Well Shot)
WEBSITE |11420 Rock Rose Ave #100, Austin, TX 78758
North Austin Happy Hours
Black Star Coop
Local brewery with pub food and a dog-friendly patio
Time: Tue-Thur, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals:$1 off Select house beer & $5 select house wine
WEBSITE | 7020 Easy Wind Dr, Austin, TX 78752
Bufalina Due
Neapolitan pizza and wine
Time: Daily, 4-5:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off pies, $5 glasses of wine and beer, 1/2 off bottles of wine under $100
WEBSITE | 6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
Bulevar
Gluten-free Mexican kitchen
Time: Patio: M-W 5-6, Th-Sun 4-6, and Bar Top: M & T All Night, Wed 5-6, Thur-Sun 4-6
Happy Hour Deals:Margarita $10, Wine $8, Drafts $5
WEBSITE | 9400 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Drink.Well
Neighborhood cocktail bar and gastropub
Time: Mon-Sat, 3-5:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $8 seasonal classic cocktails, $3 off glasses of wine & half-off bottles, $4 draft beers, $2 off all bar snacks & shareable
WEBSITE | 207 E 53RD ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751
Foreign and Domestic
Neighborhood kitchen serving New American fare
Time: Tue-Sat, 5-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 50% off wines by the glass and Austin beers, $4-6 snacks, $18 44 farms cheddar burger
WEBSITE | 306 E 53RD ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751
Lucy's Fried Chicken
Fried chicken and other southern favorites
Time: Daily, rotating
Happy Hour Deals: Different daily deals. For instance: Monday is a $5 house margarita and $2 Lone Star, Tuesday is $4 Pints and 1/2 priced bottles of wine, Wednesday $1 Miller High Life Pony and $6 Juicy Lucy, Thursday $4 wells and $4 Cans and Bottles, Friday $2 off all signature cocktails, Weekends $5 Mimosas, $5 Screwdrivers & Salty Dogs and $6 Bloody Marys
WEBSITE | 408 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78756
Revelry On The Blvd
Nashville fried chicken
Time: Tue-Wed all night, Thur-Fri 4-7 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $10-$15 house cocktails, $2 off appetizers, $10-$85 wines by the glass and bottle
WEBSITE | 6215 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Uchiko
Upscale sushi restaurant
Time: Daily, 4-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Takara Nigori, Sapporo Premium, Sapporo Light $6, Gekkeikan $7, Wine $9
WEBSITE | 4200 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78756
Happy Hours Near UT Campus
Hole In The Wall
OG Austin bar with live music and cheap drinks
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-8 pm, all day Sunday
Happy Hour Deals: $3 Shiners, $4 Wells, $5 Espolon / Tully , $10 Pitchers, $6 CARLY aka PBR & Well Whiskey
WEBSITE | 2538 GUADALUPE ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705
Olive And June
Italian cuisine with a large tree-shaded patio
Time: Tue-Fri until 6:00 pm
Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 off beer and cocktails
WEBSITE | 3411 GLENVIEW AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78703
Scholz Garten
Biergarten and oldest operating business in Texas
Time: Wed-Fri, 3-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $5 apps, cocktails, house wine, and $2 off draft beer
WEBSITE | 1607 SAN JACINTO BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78701
Uncle Nickys
Casual Italian eatery with pastries, coffee, and cocktails
Time: Daily, 2-5 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Sips $3-$7 and bites $4-$9
WEBSITE | 4222 DUVAL ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751
Far South Austin Happy Hours
District Kitchen + Cocktails
New American fare + cocktails
Time: Mon-Sat, 3:30-7 pm, Sunday 3:30-close, bar/patio/lounge only
Happy Hour Deals: Margarita $7, Wine (per glass) $6, Wine (bottle) 1/2 off, Draft Beer $1 off, Domestics $4
WEBSITE | 5900 W SLAUGHTER LN D, AUSTIN, TX 78749
Keepers Coastal Kitchen
Seafood and cocktails
Time: Mon-Fri, 3:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals: Red or White Wine $6, Cocktails $6, Margarita $6, Beer Taps $1 off, Domestic Beers $3, Mix & match buckets of can or bottle beers $6 off
WEBSITE | 5701 W SLAUGHTER LN BUILDING D, AUSTIN, TX 78749
Lil Doddy
Nashville fried chicken
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm
Happy Hour Deals: $5 frozen margaritas, $5 on-the-rocks margaritas, $5 beers, $5 draft cocktails, $5 pretzels and beer cheese, $5 house fries
WEBSITE | 4625 W WILLIAM CANNON DR #3, AUSTIN, TX 78749
Jack Allen's Kitchen
Locally-sourced Southwestern cuisine
Time: Mon-Fri, 3-6:30 pm
Happy Hour Deals:1/2 priced appetizers
and $1 off all drinks
WEBSITE | 7720 STATE HWY 71 WEST, AUSTIN, TX 78735
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I would also recommend Lambert’s downtown. It’s one of my favorite HH in the city.
Bar Peached is not downtown, although it has a 6th Street address. Check your maps again, and read up a little on Austin neighborhoods.
Hi CT, thanks for your comment! Yep, W 6th isn’t *quite* downtown, but since we’re not doing a separate category just for Clarksville Happy Hours, we lumped this one in with downtown. Since Austin has been expanding so much in the past 10 years, the lines of downtown are able to be just slightly fuzzier than they used to be, so we’ll keep it as a downtown option. (It fits better there than as a west Austin option.)
If you have any other pieces of feedback, please feel free to share! And as always, utilize that map to quickly find something near you. It’s way easier than looking at the list of addresses. Cheers!