The Best Happy Hours in Austin — A Local's Guide (2026)

Keep Austin Weird extends to its happy hour scene. With over 600 bars running specials, this city has a deal for every vibe — from Rainey Street's converted bungalow bars to Sixth Street's rowdy strip. The live music capital of the world also happens to be one of the best happy hour cities in America.

Where to Go

Rainey Street is the crown jewel — old houses converted into bars, many with incredible happy hours and backyard patios. Sixth Street (especially West Sixth and Dirty Sixth) has the volume. East Austin and South Congress have the cooler, more curated spots. The Domain area in North Austin caters to the tech crowd.

Best Well Drink Deals

The classic happy hour move. Here are some of the best well drink specials in Austin:

• Back Lot — $5 Wells & Drafts (Everyday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• POCHA IS BACK — $5 Wells & Drafts (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Pour House Pints And Pies — Lone Star & Wells (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Hideout Pub — Wells & Domestic (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Mister Tramps — $5 Wells & Drafts (Every day 11:00AM - 2:00AM)

Beer & Draft Specials

Draft beer deals are always a crowd favorite. Here are standout spots:

• Crown and Anchor Pub — $1 off Draft Beer (Every day 2:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Toss Pizzeria & Pub — $2 Off All Draft (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• School House Pub — $4 Select Draft (Sunday 1:00PM - 10:00PM)
• Pinthouse Pizza — $5 Pints of Beer (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Suds Monkey Kitchen & Brewery Dripping Springs — $5 Craft Beers (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Friday 4:00PM - 10:00PM)

Margarita & Tequila Specials

This is Texas — margarita deals are practically a birthright.

• Santa Catarina — $8 Agave Margaritas (Every day 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Arriba Abajo — 50% off tequila (Sunday - Thursday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Firehouse Lounge — $6 Margs, Mules & (Daily til 8:00PM)

Wine Specials

• Postino Bryker Woods — $6 glasses of wine (Daily until 5:00PM)
• Postino South Lamar — $6 Glasses of Wine (Daily until 5:00PM)
• Baretto Bistro — 1/2 price wines (Wednesday 5:00PM - 10:00PM)

Cocktail Deals

• Lobby Bar — $8 cocktails, $6 (Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 6:00PM, Thursday 9:00PM - close)
• Bar AC — Sun-themed Cocktails (Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 11:00PM, Friday - Saturday 5:00PM - 12:00AM)
• Aura Island Hookah Lounge & Cafe — $5 Cocktails (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Pepita's Cafe & Bar — $2.00 off Cocktails (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:30PM)
• Vintage Bookstore And Wine Bar — $5 Select Cocktails (Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)

More Deals Worth Checking Out

• The Tigress Pub — $3 off Classics (Sunday 10:00PM - 12:55AM, Monday 4:00PM - 11:55PM)
• Partard Pub & Swim Club — Spin the Wheel for (Sunday - Monday All Day, Tuesday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen — $4 Bat City Blonde (Tuesday - Thursday 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 6:00PM, Sunday 7:00PM - 9:00PM)
• Drink Well — $5 Happy Hour Drinks (Monday - Friday until 5:30PM)
• Punch Bowl Social — $5 Specials & 50% (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:30PM)

Pro Tips for Austin

Austin bars frequently run "all day" happy hours on specific days, and almost every bar has a Monday deal. Check for "industry night" specials on Mondays and Tuesdays — some places go as low as $2 wells.

Best For

Patio drinking, live music with your happy hour, and late-night deals.

See Every Deal in Austin

This article covers the highlights, but there are over 600 happy hour spots in Austin total. Download Happy Hour Map to browse them all on a map with live hours, "happening now" filters, and one-tap directions.