Features Restaurant Happy Hour Happy Hour Deals Highlight Best of CT Bar Bartender Cocktails Cocktail Lounge Brewery Beer Homepage Guide To Connecticut's Best Happy Hour Spots (2023 Edition) Carly Terzigni August 28, 2023 The concept of Happy Hour was first used in the U.S. as early as 1913 by Naval units engaging in social parties with movies, dancing, and boxing, referred to as “happy hours.” After the era of prohibition ended, Happy Hour evolved more into what we know it today, as a sort of cocktail hour at bars. These days, Happy Hour is a common practice among bars and restaurants, offering reduced prices on drinks and bar food, but also allowing eateries to create unique “happy hour” menus. Restaurants all over Connecticut have Happy Hour deals you can take advantage of throughout the week, giving you a chance to save on your next bar tab. Because the list of restaurants that offer Happy Hour is so extensive, we organized the list into counties so you can more easily search for businesses in your local area.Fairfield CountyTaco Guy-Norwalk https://www.tacoguyct.com/The beloved food truck TACO GUY now has a permanent home in Norwalk! Transport yourself to cool, breezy Mexico with their fantastic happy hour deals. Every day (Saturday and Sunday included!) from 3-5 pm you can get any two of their tacos for just $10, and pair that with a refreshing $10 margarita. Sit at their sleek bar or enjoy the deals under an umbrella in their newly updated patio. With great music, delicious flavors, and a unique modern Mexican vibe, TACO GUY gives you a taste of that Mexican vacation you’ve been craving. The Back End-New Canaanhttps://www.thesouthendgroup.com/thebackendHappy Hour is available Wednesday through Friday, from 3 pm to 6 pm. Their House Margaritas for $9; Mexican House Drafts at $6; Wine by the Glass at $8; House Marg Pitchers at $35; Specialty HH Shots at $6. Snacks – House Guacamole & Chips, Chicken & Shrimp Tostada, Potato & Chorizo Empanada, Short Rib Tlayuda, and more – available at Happy Hour rates.Barcelona Wine Bar-Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamfordhttps://barcelonawinebar.com/Happy Hour is available Monday – Friday, 4 pm-6 pm. Half price on ALL bottles of sparkling wine; Mini Espresso Martini, Mini Dirty Martini, and Sacaback shots. Snacks include bites like housemade potato chips with Lomo Ibérico, green garlic deviled eggs, NY Beef tartare, Montadito, and mini churros with dulce de leche. bartaco-Westport, Stamfordhttps://bartaco.com/Enjoy their “high tide” Happy Hour, which just got a juicy upgrade with new fresh squeezed cocktails, small bites, and perfect pairings. Available at the bar on weekdays from 3 pm-6 pm. $8 classic cocktails, $6.50 wine and sangria, and $4 beer available.BJ Ryan’s BanC House-Norwalkhttps://www.bjryansbanchouse.com/Enjoy Hookie Hour at BanC House Monday-Thursday 3-4 pm, featuring Raw Bar Specials such as $1 Oysters, .75 Clams, and $2 Shrimp Cocktail. Beer specials are available as well. Also, Happy Hour takes place Monday through Thursday, 3-6 pm, and Friday from 3-6:30 pm. Enjoy a $4.99 food menu and drink discounts. Saturday Happy Hour is available at the bar only from 11:30 am-3 pm.BJ Ryan’s Pub-Norwalkhttps://www.bjryanspub.com/Try their "Hookie Hour" Monday through Friday from 2 - 4 pm and enjoy 20% off everything. Happy Hour takes place Monday through Friday, 4-5 pm. Enjoy $5 snacks and drink discounts.Blackstones Steakhouse-Southporthttps://www.blackstonessteakhouse.com/Happy Hour takes place in the Bar area only Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Discounted food and drinks are available, including $6 beer and $10 house wine.Bodega Taco Bar-Fairfield, Darienhttps://bodegatacobar.com/Happy Hour is available Tuesday-Friday from 4-6 pm (Bar only). Enjoy small bites and $8 drinks. Taco Tuesday is also available all day Tuesdays (dine-in only). $1.00 off all tacos, and select drink specials are available as well.Craft 260-Fairfieldhttps://craft260.com/Happy Hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm as well as all day Wednesday! Enjoy $2 off draught beer, $5 house wine, $8 craft cocktails, and a selection of small bites.Fairfield Social-Fairfieldhttps://thefairfieldsocial.com/As part of their weekly specials, enjoy ½ price bottles of wine for lunch and dinner on Tuesdays (excludes premium bottles) and Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 3 pm-8 pm, where you will find $2 off wine, draft beer, and cocktails.Flipside Burgers & Bar-Fairfieldhttp://www.flipsiderestaurant.com/1/2 Priced drinks (*$2 extra for top shelf) available Monday - Friday from 3-6 pm in the Bar Area. $5 small plates, Twin Mini Dogs, Twin Sliders, and Twin Tacos are also available during Happy Hour only.Gabagool Wine Bar-Fairfieldhttps://gabagoolwinebar.com/Enjoy Happy Hour Sunday through Friday from 4 pm-6 pm. Includes $6 to $8 bites, $3 off any beer, $7 glasses of select wines, and $7 happy drinks. Available in the Bar only.Geronimo’s-Fairfieldhttp://www.geronimobarandgrill.com/Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill offer Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm with half-priced sangria, select margaritas and wines by the glass, $3 Tecate cans, $5 selected shots, and $5 food options. Industry Kitchen & Bar-New Canaanhttps://www.industrykitchenbar.com/Happy Hour takes place Wednesday through Saturday from 2 pm - 6 pm. Appetizers range from $3-$8, and guests can also take advantage of $4 domestics, $5 taps & shots, and $6 well drinks.Joey C’s Boathouse-Stratfordhttps://www.joeycsboathouse.com/Find “Happier” Hours at Joey C’s Boathouse. Discounts on House Wine, Draft Beer, and Sangria are available, as well as $6 appetizers. Maggie McFly’s-Brookfieldhttps://www.maggiemcflys.com/Available at bar-top only, weekdays from 3 pm until 6 pm. Enjoy $3 off martinis and 9oz wines, $2 off specialty drinks, 6oz wine, craft beer, and call & premium drinks, and $1 off domestic beer and well spirits. Martel-Fairfieldhttps://www.martelrestaurant.com/Enjoy Buck a Shuck at Martel from 4 pm to 6 pm Sunday through Friday – $1 clams, oysters, and shrimp!Old Post Tavern-Fairfieldhttps://www.oldposttavern.com/Join them for Happy Hour EVERY DAY from 3 pm to 6 pm! Enjoy Buy One, Get One Drinks(includes house wines, draft & bottled beer, and house liquor).Restaurant L’Ostal-Darienhttps://restaurantlostal.com/L’Apero Hour takes place at Restaurant L’Ostal Tuesday through Friday, 5 pm-6 pm at the bar and outside lounge only. Enjoy half-price beer and wine by the glass as well as discounted cocktails and spritzes. Provencal Ricard Pastis service is also available for $7 per pour. Sophie’s Pizza Bar-Fairfieldhttps://www.sophiespizzabar.com/Happy Hour at Sophie’s takes place Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm and Sunday night from 6 pm until close. Enjoy select bar snacks as well as half-price wine, beer, and spirits.South End At The Station-New Canaanhttps://www.thesouthendgroup.com/atthestationHappy Hour is available every Friday – at the bar only – from 4 pm to 6 pm. Whites at $8 per glass; reds at $10. Specialty Cocktails at $8. Their legendary small plates are available at Happy Hour rates – Oysters, Nonna's Meatballs, Fried Calamari, and much more.Spotted Horse Tavern-Westporthttps://spottedhorsect.com/Happy Hour is available 7 days a week! 2:30 - 5:30 Bar Area Only. Daily food and drink specials are available. Also, enjoy ½ price martinis on Monday, 50% off all bottles under $100 and 25% off bottles $100 and above on Wednesday, and $7 sangria glasses on Sunday.Sunset Grille-Norwalkhttps://sunsetgrille.net/Happy Hour is Wednesday and Thursday from 4 pm-6 pm, and coming soon to Tuesdays and Fridays as well. Select food items include Chowder, $4 Tacos, and other appetizers. Drink discounts are available as well. The Whelk-Westporthttps://www.thewhelkwestport.com/Join The Whelk for Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday from 4:30-5:30 feat. Copp's Island Oysters/$1.50ea and other food & drink specials!Terrain Cafe-Westportwww.shopterrain.comTerrain has a brand new bar and a dedicated bar menu with uniquely tasty items that are reduced in price for happy hour monday-friday 4-6pm. Hartford CountyMarket Grille-Manchester https://marketgrillct.com/Centrally located in Manchester’s Buckland Hills overlooking the Connecticut Valley, Market Grille is known for its creative approach to traditional American Fare boasting fresh seafood and steaks. With a large scenic patio that gives you the best view of the sun setting on the horizon, Happy Hour is a must at Market Grille! Offered Monday – Friday from 3 pm-6 pm and Sunday evenings from 3 pm-9 pm, this is the place to be to meet up with friends and family after a long day at work. Sip on one of the bartenders' featured cocktails for $5.50 or a refreshing Sangria. The food is simple yet delicious, featuring French Dip sliders, crispy fried Asian shrimp, BBQ or Buffalo boneless wings, and Chef’s flatbread, to name a few. Also unique to Market Grille is its Happy Hour raw bar specials: $2 East Coast oysters and $2.50 Colossal Shrimp Cocktail. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy drinks and apps on top of the hill with a perfect scenic view.Arugula Bistro-West Hartfordhttps://www.arugula-bistro.com/Imbibe, gather, and enjoy eclectic Mediterranean mezze and flatbreads, housemade cocktails, and beer and wine specials at this cozy European bistro nestled within West Hartford Center. Join us for Social Hour Tuesday - Saturday from 4 - 6 PM at our bar or outside on our patio! Menus and more at arugula-bistro.comb Restaurants-Glastonbury, Hartford, Simsbury, Southington, West Hartfordhttps://burgersbeerbourbon.com/Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm in the bar area only. Enjoy $9 appetizers and deals on small bites and side dishes. Mix & Match Mini Burgers are available as well. Drink specials include discounts on draft beer, wine, and cocktails. Does not apply to takeout.bartaco-West Hartfordhttps://bartaco.com/Enjoy their “high tide” Happy Hour at the bar on weekdays from 3 pm-6 pm and Monday through Thursday from 9:30 pm until close. $8 classic cocktails, $6.50 wine and sangria, and $4 beer available.Bar Piña-Hartfordhttps://pinahartford.com/Happy Hour is Wednesday through Friday from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Food specials include Smoked Duck Drumstick, Meatballs, and Cauliflower, all at great prices. Drink specials include beer as low as $3, wine selections, Blood Orange Margarita, Basil Smash, and Old Fashioned. Barcelona Wine Bar-West Hartfordhttps://barcelonawinebar.com/Happy Hour is available Monday – Friday, 4 pm-6 pm. Half price on ALL bottles of sparkling wine; Mini Espresso Martini, Mini Dirty Martini, and Sacaback shots. Snacks include bites like housemade potato chips with Lomo Ibérico, green garlic deviled eggs, NY Beef tartare, Montadito, and mini churros with dulce de leche. Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ-Windsor, Hartford https://bearsbbq.com/Happy Hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm. Get $3 off all appetizers, plus $5 draft beers, well drinks, and house wines.Bricco Trattoria-Glastonbury https://billygrant.com/bricco-trattoria/Happy Hour at Bricco Trattoria is from 4 pm - 6 pm, available in the bar and cafe only. Enjoy deals on small plates ranging in price from $6-$13, and drink specials that include $9 cocktails, $8 glasses of wine, and beer ranging from $5-$7.Carmines-East Hartford http://www.carmines389.com/During Happy Hour, you can enjoy $3 drinks ALL DAY Monday! Happy Hour deals are also available Tuesday through Friday from 3 pm-7 pm. $5 small plates all day and night.Division West-West Hartford https://divisionwestbistro.com/Happy Hour takes place Sunday through Thursday, 4 pm - 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 4 pm - 6:30 pm. Small plates are available, including Meatballs, Street Tacos, and Burger Sliders. Drink specials include $2 off all Draft Beer, $6 glasses of wine, and select $6 cocktails.First and Last Tavern-Hartfordhttps://firstandlasttavern.com/Happy Hour at First and Last Tavern takes place Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. $7 appetizers are available during Happy Hour, and they also offer a Raw Bar special that includes $2.25 oysters, $2.25 shrimp cocktail, and $1.75 clams on a half shell. Drink specials are also available.Frida-West Hartford https://www.fridarestaurantwh.com/Snacks and appetizers are available at Frida during Happy Hour, ranging in price from $4-$9, including nachos, churros, and ceviche. Drink specials include $4 beer, $5 wine and sangria, and cocktails ranging from $7-$9.Matty D’s-Hartfordhttps://mattydsbar.com/index.htmlMatty D’s hosts Happy Hour Wednesday through Saturday, 4 pm - 7 pm. That’s right, they have an elusive Saturday Happy Hour! Specials include $5 appetizers, $3 beer, $5 wine, and $6 cocktails.Max Downtown-Hartfordhttps://www.maxdowntown.com/Enjoy Happy Hour at Max Downtown Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Specials include appetizers and drinks such as a $5.50 rotating IPA, $6.50 house wine, and $6.50 cocktails.Max Fish-Glastonburyhttps://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/fish/Enjoy Happy Hour at Max Downtown Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Specials include “Buck a Shuck” clams on the half shell for $1 each and other small plates. Drinks available during Happy Hour include $6.50 cocktails, $5.50 wine, and $4.50 beer. Parkville Market-Hartfordhttps://parkvillemarket.com/Parkville Market has the best Happy Hour in Hartford every weekday from 3-6 PM! They’ve got big drink specials at each of their bars – everyone is sure to find something they’ll love at a great price.Tisane-Hartfordhttps://mytisane.com/Available Monday through Friday from 3 pm until 6 pm. Enjoy small bites like Edamame, Buttermilk Fried Pickles, and Pretzel Bites. Drink specials include $4-$6 beer, $5 wine, and $6 cocktails.Tomato Joe’s - Rocky Hill https://www.tomatojoes.com/Happy Hour is available at the Bar Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm. Enjoy food and drink specials, including $3 meatball sliders, $5 garlic bread, and $5 eggplant fries. Also, order cocktails for $6, house wine for $6, and $2 off all draft beer.Trumbull Kitchen-Hartfordhttps://www.trumbullkitchen.com/Head to Trumbull Kitchen for Happy Hour Tapas from 3 pm until 6 pm. Salmon Avocado Ceviche, Indonesian Corn Fritters, and Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese are just a few of the items available for $5 or less. Also, find $4.50 beer, $5.50 wine, and $6.50 cocktails.Vinted - West Hartford https://vintedwinebar.com/Join them for an early start to Happy Hour! Available Tuesday through Saturday from 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. Appetizers and small plates are available, as well as $5 beer and $8 wine and cocktails.Wood 'n Tap-Enfield, Farmington, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, Southingtonhttps://www.woodntap.com/Enjoy “Tappy Hour” at Wood ‘n Tap. Select small plates and appetizers range from $3-$6, plus find drink specials that include $7 sangria and cocktails, $6 wine by the glass, and $5 beer.New Haven County116 Crown-New Havenhttp://www.116crown.com/Happy Hour at 116 Crown is offered Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm, which includes a selection of small plates and appetizers. Also, enjoy half-price Truffle Fries all night on Thursdays.Anchor Spa-New Havenhttps://anchorspa.square.site/Find Happy Hour at Anchor Spa on weekdays from 5 pm - 7 pm. Select food and cocktails are available during these hours, starting at $8.Atelier Florian-New Havenhttp://atelierflorian.net/Enjoy “Socal Hour” every Tuesday through Saturday from 3 pm - 6 pm and Sundays from 3 pm-8:30 pm. Selections include small plates as well as sangrias, house martinis, draft beer, flights, and more.b Restaurants-Milfordhttps://burgersbeerbourbon.com/Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm in the bar area only. Enjoy $9 appetizers and deals on small bites and side dishes. Mix & Match Mini Burgers are available as well. Drink specials include discounts on draft beer, wine, and cocktails. Does not apply to takeout.Barcelona Wine Bar-New Havenhttps://barcelonawinebar.com/Happy Hour is available Monday – Friday, 4 pm-6 pm. Half price on ALL bottles of sparkling wine; Mini Espresso Martini, Mini Dirty Martini, and Sacaback shots. Snacks include bites like housemade potato chips with Lomo Ibérico, green garlic deviled eggs, NY Beef tartare, Montadito, and mini churros with dulce de leche. Barracuda-New Havenhttps://www.barracudanewhaven.com/There are plenty of opportunities to save during Happy Hour at Barracuda, including Monday - Saturday, 4 pm-7 pm, and Sunday, 3 pm-6 pm. You’ll also find a Late Night Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 9 pm-11 pm. Specials include appetizers that range from $6-10.Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ-New Havenhttps://bearsbbq.com/Happy Hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm. Get $3 off all appetizers, plus $5 draft beers, well drinks, and house wines.Camacho Garage-New Havenhttps://camachogarage.com/Camacho Garage in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven celebrates Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm with $6 sangria and select margarita options, $3 Tecate and Tecate Light beer, $5 Night Shift Hoot seltzers and food options ranging from $3-$5 including Chicken Tinga Tostada, Mexican Hot Dog, Ancho Curly Fries and more. Cast Iron Chef Chop House and Oyster Bar-New Havenhttps://castironchefnewhaven.com/Happy Hour at Cast Iron Chef Chop House and Oyster Bar is available Monday through Thursday, 3 pm - 8 pm, and Friday, 3 pm - 7 pm. Guests will find a selection of plates available to order, as well as $1.25 clams and $1.75 Blue Point oysters. Drink specials are available as well.Chaplin-Sheltonhttps://www.chaplindowntown.com/Don’t forget, Happy Hour starts at 3 pm on Fridays (other evenings are from 4-6 pm)! Come take advantage of their drink and food specials. Whether you are craving some truffle fries and a juicy cheeseburger or some oysters at $1.50 a piece, they’ve got you covered.Flipside Burgers & Bar-Milfordhttp://www.flipsiderestaurant.com/1/2 Priced drinks (*$2 extra for top shelf) available Monday - Friday from 3-6 pm in the Bar Area. $5 small plates, Twin Mini Dogs, Twin Sliders, and Twin Tacos are also available during Happy Hour only.Geronimo’s-New Havenhttp://www.geronimobarandgrill.com/Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill offer Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm with half-priced sangria, select margaritas and wines by the glass, $3 Tecate cans, $5 selected shots, and $5 food options. Los Charros Cantina-Branfordhttps://www.loscharroscantina.com/Happy Hour is available in the bar area Tuesday through Saturday, 3:30-5 pm. Summer hours have Happy Hour starting at 3:00. Enjoy lower prices on select appetizers as well as cocktails, including the Los Charros Margarita for $8, Sangria for $5, and a Margarita Flight for $16.Maggie McFly’s-Middlebury, Southburyhttps://www.maggiemcflys.com/Available at bar-top only, weekdays from 3 pm until 6 pm. Enjoy $3 off martinis and 9oz wines, $2 off specialty drinks, 6oz wine, craft beer, and call & premium drinks, and $1 off domestic beer and well spirits. Mecha Noodle Bar-New Havenhttps://www.mechanoodlebar.com/Take part in Mecha Noodle Bar’s "Pho King" Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3 pm - 6 pm, excluding holidays. Specials include food items such as pork belly and Korean fried chicken, as well as drink specials.Ola Restaurant-Orange, Wallingfordhttps://www.olarestaurantct.com/Happy Hour is available at both locations in the bar area only. Enjoy tapas ranging in price from $8-$12, as well as special Mojitos, Sangria, and Margaritas.Olives and Oil-New Havenhttps://www.olivesandoil.com/olives-oil-new-havenAvailable Monday through Friday from 4 pm-6 pm in the bar area only. Choose from $8 cocktails, 50% off all full draft wine carafes, and a selection of small bites.Shell & Bones-New Havenhttps://www.shellandbones.com/Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill offers Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3-5 pm on the waterfront in the historic City Point area of New Haven, with $6 cocktail options and wines by the glass, $3 beer, and food specials including half-price oysters, $1 littleneck clams, meatball sliders, forest mushroom tacos, and more. Three Sheets-New Havenhttps://www.facebook.com/threesheetsNewHaven/Happy Hour takes place from 4 pm-7 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Available for Dine-In Only. Enjoy two tacos for $5, yuca fries, and drink specials.Wood 'n Tap-Hamden, Wallingfordhttps://www.woodntap.com/Enjoy “Tappy Hour” at Wood ‘n Tap. Select small plates and appetizers range from $3-$6, plus find drink specials that include $7 sangria and cocktails, $6 wine by the glass, and $5 beer.Middlesex CountyLiv’s Oyster Bar-Old Saybrookhttps://www.livsoysterbar.com/Join Liv's Oyster Bar every Tuesday-Friday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm for Happy Hour. Deals feature Half-Price Oysters of the Day & Clams!! Wine and Beer specials are also available.Scotch Plains Tavern-Essexhttps://scotchplainstavern.com/Enjoy Happy Hour selections Monday through Friday from 3 pm-6 pm and half-priced wine bottles on Wednesdays.New London CountyOyster Club-Mystichttp://www.oysterclubct.com/Oyster Club has a daily Happy Hour from 4 pm - 5 pm (Bar Area Only, Treehouse not included). Enjoy $6 Handcrafted Daily Cocktails, $6 Local Drafts, $6 Wine Pours, $1.50 Oysters, $7 Mussels, $6 Chowder, $8 “Cutie” Burger, and $23 6oz Prime Steak Frites.Red 36-Mysticwww.red36ct.comHappy Hour is on weekdays from 4 pm to 6 pm. $3 off draft beers, $6 wines, and $6 cocktails are available. Also, find specials on select small plates and grilled flatbreads. Happy Hour is served in the bar area only. Rock’s 21-Mysticwww.rocks21.comEnjoy Happy Hour at Rock’s 21 weekdays from 3 pm - 5 pm. $5-$7 house cocktails, $4 and $5 beers, and food specials, including ½ pound mussels for $8, $10 ultimate nachos, and more.Trattoria Amalfi-Mystichttps://amalfimystic.com/Order from their Happy Hour menu from 3-5 pm Monday through Friday in the bar room only. Everything on their Happy Hour menu is just $7, including garlic bread, crispy meatball sliders, wine, and select cocktails.Tolland CountyWood 'n Tap-Vernonhttps://www.woodntap.com/Enjoy “Tappy Hour” at Wood ‘n Tap. Select small plates and appetizers range from $3-$6, plus find drink specials that include $7 sangria and cocktails, $6 wine by the glass, and $5 beer.Windham CountyStone Row Kitchen + Bar-Willimantichttps://stonerowkb.com/Happy Hour at Stone Row Kitchen + Bar takes place on weekdays from 8 pm until close. Find $2 off all house cocktails, draught beers, snacks, and boards.
