The Ultimate Guide to Austin’s Best Happy Hour Cocktail Deals

It’s no secret that Austin is home to some of the best Happy Hour deals in Texas. Whether you’re unwinding from a long day or gearing up for a night out on the town, this city’s cocktail scene offers endless options that are hard to pass up. With new specials popping up daily, keeping track of the top Austin Happy Hours and drink specials can be a challenge. That’s where Resplendent comes in! Just in time for National Happy Hour Day on November 12th, we’re rounding up some of our favorite Happy Hour hotspots in the 512.

For a luxury cocktail experience with a laid-back vibe, Codependent’s Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday from 5-7 pm) is the perfect stop. Sip on $10 house wines or get $5 off their Codependent Classic Cocktails. For the ultimate experience, pair your drink with a discounted charcuterie board too. Pro tip: Stop by on Mondays for an all-day Happy Hour featuring $10 espresso martinis. It’s the best way to kick off your week!

This lively Rainey Street bar boasts discounted drink prices until 7 pm on weekdays: $3 off cocktails, $6 domestic beers, $7 imports & seltzers, and $8 drafts! With daily live music and a tropical patio, Idle Hands is the perfect place to enjoy a mid-week escape from reality.

The deals never end at Austin’s favorite late-night scratch kitchen! This popular East Austin restaurant serves up a double dose of Happy Hours on weekdays: 3-6 pm and again at 10:30 pm-close. Grab $4 tallboys, $5 house spirits, $7 wine glasses, $7 Carabuena tequila, and $8 Carabuena margs, and snack on $5 chips & salsa and $6 queso. Don’t forget to check out their weekly specials, too – there’s always a new deal to explore!

Uncle Nicky’s

With one location nestled in Austin’s beloved Hyde Park neighborhood and another on bustling South Lamar, this classic Italian cafe brings a taste of Italy to Austin. Their happy hour offers $10 spritzes and $5 house wines from 2-5 pm every day. To sweeten the deal, enjoy a complimentary spread of Italian snacks with the purchase of any cocktail – pasta salad, marinated olives, and Marcona almonds are calling your name!

Lee’s Kitchen

If you’re in Westlake, head over to Lee’s Kitchen + Cocktails for a taste of their menu. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 pm daily. It’s the perfect spot for a laid-back weekend or an after-work treat.

Tómalo

From 5-6:30 pm on Tuesday-Friday and 2-5 pm on weekends, enjoy $4 off margaritas, $3 off wine glasses, $2 off beers, $3 off starters, and $4 off ceviches at this neighborhood taco spot. Don’t miss out on their Taco Tuesday specials ($2 off tacos all day) and Wine Wednesday specials (1/2 off select wine bottles), either!

The Roosevelt Room

This award-winning Warehouse District cocktail bar offers a lineup of 12 classic cocktails for only $12 every day until 6 pm. Pair that with discounted wine glasses and food items, and you’ve got a Happy Hour that’s impossible to resist.

Peche

Austin’s first absinthe bar, Peche, boasts a delicious Happy Hour menu any time on Sundays or Mondays, and Tuesday-Friday before 7 pm. Enjoy $6 cocktails and half-off appetizers, like their famous Duck Confit Mac & Cheese or Garlic Herb Escargot. This spot is perfect for indulgent drinks and decadent bites.

As if this list wasn’t already enough of a reason to treat yourself to a Happy Hour, National Happy Hour Day is on November 12th! We’ll be hitting up all of these classic Happy Hour spots to get the best drink specials in Austin. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Brooke B.

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