Published February 28, 2023
The Best Places for Happy Hour in NYC

by New York Bucket List
There is such a thing as too many options. New York City has some of the best bars and restaurants the world has to offer, and almost all of them have happy hour deals. So how could you possibly decide where to go for those much-needed after-work drinks?
We can help with that! Here’s our definitive list of the best happy hour spots in the Big Apple.
While we do our best to keep this list updated, rates and menu items are subject to change. Check each location's website for the most up-to-date offerings.
Union Square Cocktail Club
Join the Union Square Cocktail Club, taking place at The High Note, a quirky cocktail bar with eclectic décor just steps from Union Square. This old-timey tavern with a brick and wood interior has upscale bar bites, premium cocktails, draft brews, and a cool vibe. The Cocktail Club is $30 for unlimited premium cocktails, so it's the perfect spot to get your fill and unwind after a long day.
Happy Hour: Tuesday–Sunday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: The High Note: 119 E 15th St, New York, NY
Pieces Bar
Greenwich Village
Why spend your evening at a boring bar when you could be sipping strong $6 drinks while enjoying a wild drag show? Pieces is the ultimate gay bar and they haver the ultimate happy hour to match. Monday through Friday snag $6 wells, beer, and wine, and kick it up a notch on the weekends with $6 margs, mimosas, and bloody marys.
Location: 8 Christopher St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 2pm-8pm
Hours: 2pm-4am daily
For more information on Pieces Bar.
Westville
Chelsea
If you’re looking to end your stressful work day with some American comfort food in a casual environment, look no further than Westville, where you can grab $8 house wines, sangrias, and their unique sake margaritas.
Location: 246 W 18th St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-7pm
Hours: Lunch: 11:30am-3pm, Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm, Brunch: 10am-4pm
For more information on Westville.
Verlaine
Lower East Side
This sexy spot is known for its art, Asian tapas, and legendary lychee martinis, which you can try for just $8 during happy hour!
Location: 110 Rivington St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-10pm
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm-12am, Thursday 5pm-1am, Friday-Saturday 5pm-2am
For more information on Verlaine.
East Hae
Williamsburg
This extremely vibey Korean restaurant has some of the best views of the city you can find while sipping on some incredible cocktails. Plus, they even have the occasional comedy show or live music set!
Location: 98 N 6th St 3rd floor
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 5pm-8pm
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-12am, Sunday 4pm-10pm
For more information on East Hae.
L’Accolade
West Village
You’ll feel like you teleported to Europe as soon as you step into this chic wine bar. Their huge selection of natural wines are all just $13 by the glass every day from 4pm to 7pm, and they all pair amazingly with their elevated $10 snacks including cheeses and chicken liver mousse.
Location: 302 Bleecker St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-7pm
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 4pm-11pm
For more information on L’Accolade.
Bibi Wine Bar
East Village
Don’t worry — Bibi happy! This relaxed wine bar is women-owned and all about the vino. They wanted to make wine accessible to everyone (no bottle costs more than $60!) and their happy hour proves it; select bottles are just $28, with a daily white and red by the glass for $8. If wine isn’t your thing, they also have beer and cider for $5. Oh, and did we mention they have small plates for just $10?
Location: 211 E 4th St
Happy Hour: Every day until 8pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5pm-12am, Friday-Saturday 4pm-2am, Sunday 4pm-11pm
For more information on Bibi Wine Bar.
Crown Alley
Chelsea
This quirky bar may be narrow, but people come from far and wide to try their food and beverages. With $1 oysters and $8 cocktails during their daily happy hour, who could blame them?
Location: 263 W 19th St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 4pm-7pm
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 3pm-1am, Thursday-Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday 2pm-2am, Sunday 2pm-1am
For more information on Crown Alley.
Stella and Fly
Upper East Side
This cool coffee-shop-meets-wine-bar is the perfect place to unwind from a hectic day, sample a few glasses of vino, and maybe enjoy some live music. They have one of the longest happy hours in the city, with $9 glasses of wine and $10 cocktails from noon to 8pm every weekday.
Location: 1705 1st Ave.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 12pm-8pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-2am, Friday-Saturday 7am-3am, Sunday 7am-1am
For more information on Stella & Fly.
Ten Degrees Bar
East Village
This trendy bar takes happy hour a step further by offering buy-one-get-one drinks every day from 4pm until 7pm. Make sure you book a rideshare home from this one!
Location: 121 St Marks Pl
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Sunday from 4pm-7pm
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 4pm-4am
For more information on Ten Degrees Bar.
Mermaid Inn
Upper West Side
The Mermaid Inn looks like a cozy New England fish shack — and that’s exactly what it is. Come for the incredible happy hour that includes oysters and little neck clams for just $1.25 each, beers for $6, and wine and cocktails for $9, but stay for the incredible hospitality and all-around good vibes.
Location: 570 Amsterdam Ave
Happy Hour: Everyday from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Hours: Monday-Saturday 4:30pm-10pm, Sunday 4:30pm-9:30pm
For more information on the Mermaid Inn.
Bar Belly
Lower East Side
This vintage-inspired eatery boasts a daily happy hour (that isn’t ridiculously early) and it includes a huge selection of comfort foods, cocktails, and beer and wine options. What more could you want?
Location: 14 Orchard St
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-7pm
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 5pm-1am, Thursday-Saturday 5pm-3am
For more information on Bar Belly.
Ama Raw Bar
East Village
Lots of places in NYC do dollar oysters, but Ama Raw Bar may do them the best. This romantic little hole in the wall also has some sexy drinks for just $10 during their daily happy hour, like the lychee martini and the spicy palawan. There are also $1.50 oysters until 7pm.
Location: 190 Avenue B
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-7pm
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5-11pm
For more information on Ama Raw Bar.
Vida Verde
Midtown
This Mexican hotspot is famous for their colorful rooftop and hand-painted murals. Take in all the good vibes while chowing down on tacos and enjoying $10 frozen drinks every day until 6pm!
Location: 248 W 55th St
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-2am, Friday 4pm-4am, Saturday 12pm-4am, Sunday 12pm-2am
For more information on Vida Verde.
Parm
Upper West Side
If you’ve got a hankering for some killer Italian, look no further than Parm. With several locations across the city, it’s easy to stop by their happy hour for $6 snacks and some great drink deals, too!
Location: 235 Columbus Ave.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm
Hours: 11am-9pm daily
For more information on Parm.
Gupshup
Gramercy
This artsy Indian restaurant offers creative ambiance, amazing smells, and an explosion of flavors — and we’re not just talking about the food! They’ve got unique cocktails like the Gold Spot Soda that features Spring 44 gin, fennel, lemon and cream soda, and costs only $10 during happy hour!
Location: 115 E 18th St
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm
Hours: Brunch: Friday-Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm, Dinner: Monday-Wednesday 5pm-10pm, Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30pm—11pm, Sunday 4:30pm-10pm
For more information on Gupshup.
Miti Miti
Park Slope
Miti Miti is a fun little Mexican spot in Park Slope, but it packs a big punch when it comes to their happy hour. Do yourself a favor and go try their specialty margaritas for just $10
Location: 138 5th Ave
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 11am-Close, Friday 11am-7pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-12am, Friday 11am-1:30am, Saturday 10am-1:30am, Sunday 10am-12am
For more information on Miti Miti.
Magic Hour
Times Square
This Manhattan hotspot is all about F-U-N. The amusement park-themed rooftop bar at the Moxy has something for everyone, from mini golf to a rotating carousel seating area. But the biggest draw is their incredible happy hour with $10 pizzas and steep discounts on the usually-pricey drinks.
Location: 485 7th Ave 18th floor
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-7pm
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 3pm-12am, Thursday 3pm-2am, Friday 3pm-4am, Saturday 11:30am-4am, Sunday 11:30am-12am
For more information on Magic Hour.
Klong
East Village
This hidden gem looks like a modern industrial temple, and you’re going to want to try every single one of their delicious spicy noodle dishes. Of course, you’ll need something to wash them all down — luckily if you stop by during happy hour, they have half price Thai beers and $5 sake and cocktails.
Location: 7 St Marks Pl
Happy Hour: Sunday-Thursday from 5pm-7pm, Friday-Saturday from 11:30am-2am
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm, Friday 11:30am-12am, Saturday 12:30pm-12am, Sunday 12:30pm-11pm
For more information on Klong.
Entwine
West Village
Entwine is famous for their handcrafted, locally sourced, seasonal cocktails — there’s no higher quality drinks out there! Luckily, their classic mixed drinks are just $10 during happy hour.
Location: 765 Washington St
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 2pm-7pm
Hours: Monday 5pm-12am, Tuesday 2pm-12am, Wednesday-Thursday 2pm-1am, Friday-Saturday 2pm-2am, Sunday 2pm-12am
For more information on Entwine.
Barn Joo Union Square
Union Square
This Korean gastropub nails everything from the delicious food to the stellar drinks to the clubby ambiance. It definitely isn’t your typical dive bar. Their happy hour is the perfect opportunity to sample their finger-licking food and try their handcrafted cocktails at a discount.
Location: 35 Union Square W
Happy Hour: Everyday from 4pm-7pm
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 12pm-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm
For more information on Barn Joo Union Square.
Yours Sincerely
Bushwick
Yours Sincerely calls itself a “cocktail laboratory,” and that feels about right. These folks are like mad scientists when it comes to drinks, and you can try their concoctions for $6 from 5pm to 7pm daily.
Location: 41 Wilson Ave
Happy Hour: Everyday from 5pm-7pm
Hours: Monday-Saturday 5pm–2am, Sunday 5pm–12am
For more information on Yours Sincerely.
Maison Premiere
Williamsburg
This precious Williamsburg cocktail bar is all about atmosphere. The New Orleans style settling has one of the cutest gardens in the city, and you’re never going to want to leave once you start in on the oyster happy hour.
Location: 298 Bedford Ave
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-1pm
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-1am, Friday 4pm-1am, Saturday 12pm-2am, Sunday 12pm-1am
For more information on Maison Premiere.
Gran Torino
Williamsburg
Gran Torino has some of the best outdoor space in Williamsburg. Their happy hour includes $7 house red, rosé, white wine, as well as prosecco. All tap beers are reduced by $2, and all well drinks are $8. Cocktails are discounted at $10. Wines by the bottle are half price. You can also get a Margherita pizza and a bottle of house red, white, rosé, or prosecco for $30.
Location: 131 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Happy Hour: Monday-Wednesday 10pm-close. Sunday all night (8pm-close)
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11am-12am, Thursday 11am-1am, Friday and Saturday 11am-2am
For more information on Gran Torino.
Ready Rooftop
East Village
This green rooftop bar honestly couldn’t be cuter — it feels like your very own backyard in the middle of the city! So make yourself at home and try their $1 tacos and $9 margaritas during happy hour.
Location: 112 E 11th St
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm, Saturday-Sunday from 12pm-3pm
Hours: Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm
For more information on Ready Rooftop.
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