Best Happy Hour Places in the world
1. The Meatchop Butcher & Spirits, Bangkok
Neighborhood deli and steakhouse. Steak is the highlight but delectable side dishes such as the truffle pasta, octopus salad, and mushrooms are worth trying as well..
Neighborhood deli and steakhouse. Steak is the highlight but delectable side dishes such as the truffle pasta, octopus salad, and mushrooms are worth trying as well..
Robust menu of wines and beers is the real star here, with a small, but mighty offering of complimenting meals.
Exciting art deco restaurant serving high(er) end Italian food, in a relaxed atmosphere. Destination spot that's a bit of a scene.
Old English-style pub hidden in a leafy residential corner, with warm lighting and wooden furnishings. Pints of Guinness are poured alongside yakitori skewers and plates of well-marinated fried wings.
No-frills Japanese canteen running a fast, loud lunch service across long communal tables. Free green tea lands next to quick plates of fresh sushi and rice bowls while chefs work the open counter.
Unpretentious neighborhood bar sitting along a pedestrian passage in the 10th arrondissement. Cheap pints and Turkish flatbreads cross the counter all night, with the drinking spilling straight out onto the paved laneway.
Hidden cocktail bar under the Vintry & Mercer hotel serving barrel-aged drinks and small plates. Velvet chairs and leather banquettes fill the dark, 1920s-style room as early happy hours stretch into quiet date nights.
Dim whiskey bar lined with shelves of scotch, bourbon, and Irish bottles behind a long wooden counter. An upstairs stage hosts live rock sets while barrel-aged Old Fashioneds circulate between tables and leather couches.
Retro diner and neighborhood bar rolling from coffee to cocktails in a corner spot lined with red stools. All-day breakfast, burgers, and music stretch from slow mornings to late-night crowds under framed photos from decades past.
Mexican restaurant offering authentic dishes and a wide selection of tequilas and mezcals. Limited seating, with a lively atmosphere and bar-side dining options.
Mexican eatery offering a variety of tacos, burritos, and cocktails in a vibrant, casual setting. Known for weekend brunch, ceviche flights, and churros for dessert.
Lively venue with a sunken circular bar, offering global dishes, small plates, and cocktails. Features DJs, panoramic views of English Bay, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations.
Wood-lined downtown dining room with a large marble oyster bar and an open kitchen. The floor fills early with a pre-theater rush, running steady through the evening with fresh Pacific Northwest oysters and rich clam chowder.
Sprawling New American brasserie filling a historic Pearl District brewery. The kitchen sends out Kumamoto oysters and truffled pizzas while the bar pours two dozen regional wines straight from the tap.
Mid-century modern Belmont Street lounge pouring classic cocktails in a dim, sleek space. Bartenders serve cheap drinks and grilled cheese through the early evening, while late nights shift to the back patio and corner photo booth.
Candlelit cocktail bar housed in a former 1900s brothel lobby. The dark, red-walled room runs late into the night, pouring inventive drinks alongside shared plates of bacon-wrapped dates.
Neighborhood whiskey bar with a log cabin theme, pouring seasonal cocktails and over 60 small-batch bourbons. The room is all wood paneling and taxidermy, with a photo booth tucked in the back.
Silver Lake sports bar dedicating every screen to women’s athletics. The inclusive room gets loud for Angel City FC matches, slinging mango habanero wings and margaritas out to the dog-friendly patio.
Second-floor downtown whiskey bar lined with heavy mahogany, leather booths, and mounted taxidermy. Bartenders pour from hundreds of bottles to mix classic Old Fashioneds while live bands play and pool games run late into the night.
Lively seafood hall in a former warehouse, centered on a massive raw bar shucking fresh oysters. The quirky, nautical-themed room buzzes with energy; expect a wait even with a reservation.
Neapolitan-run restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas like lamb ragù. Its bright, leafy dining room centers on a white and blue tiled bar pouring classic Aperol Spritzes.
Modern Mexican dining room built around an open kitchen and an in-house masa program. The vaulted, wood-lined space runs loud and busy with shared plates of fresh heirloom corn tortillas, crudo, and mezcal.
Stylish East Austin house pairing Italian-American cooking with Japanese technique. The bright dining room and rooftop bar run loud and energetic with shared plates of crudo, handmade pastas, and inventive cocktails.
Breezy East Austin cocktail bar with a sprawling, shaded patio and old garage windows. Groups pack the plant-filled rooms for happy hour martinis and wagyu smash burgers, lingering late once the lights dim and tea candles come out.
Intimate North Loop dining room with a busy open kitchen. A stainless steel counter wraps the line, turning out warm Gruyere and black pepper popovers alongside seasonal farm-to-table plates.
Intimate North Loop neighborhood bar pouring seasonal craft cocktails and American whiskey. The walk-in room skips table service for casual counter ordering, pairing drinks with pub burgers and classic movies on a flat screen.
Intimate College Street cocktail bar running a steady espresso counter during the day. The thirty-seat room packs away the laptops right at five o'clock to clear tables for a daily happy hour and evening drinks.
Intimate second-floor lounge glowing bright pink above a Yonge Street piano shop. Bartenders pour strong martinis and playful house cocktails across a quartz bar, backed by plush velvet seating and a steady disco soundtrack.
Lively Cuban restaurant opening directly onto the cobblestones of pedestrian-only Stone Street. Trays of frozen margaritas and pressed Cubano sandwiches land on packed outdoor tables over a steady soundtrack of Latin music.
Lively Murray Hill saloon built around a massive horseshoe bar. The room fills early for long weekday happy hours, then shifts to bottomless brunches, smash burgers, and late-night DJs on weekends.
Vibrant East Village cocktail bar pairing inventive drinks with Mexican street food-style small plates. The neon-lit room stays packed and loud, running on a steady cumbia soundtrack and rounds of mushroom margaritas.
Lively NoHo dining room serving family-style Thai seafood with serious heat. Tables are packed tight with groups sharing whole steamed fish and curries that don't hold back on spice.
Bushwick natural wine bar pouring glasses of orange wine and serving small plates. The cozy, illustrator-designed main room opens up to a large rooftop lined with picnic tables for daily happy hours and live jazz.
