Many bars in New York City feature happy hour, a time period when drinks are sold at a discounted price. Some places offer two-for one drinks for a period of time. Others might invite the ladies in for discount drinks on a particular evening. The establishments on our list also make a point of emphasizing their happy hour specials, hoping that bar patrons will come early and rev things up sooner rather than later at their particular locales.
2A(212) 505-2466
25 Ave A,
New York, NY, 10009
2A has been around forever, and that's what makes it so special; a survivor of the punk era, you go there plastered or to get plastered. The furniture lends itself to getting wasted, and the tunes are great. Drinks are reasonably priced, and some of the patrons look like they're permanently there. An East Village institution with happy hour drinks from 4-8pm daily.
Barcelona Bar(212) 245-3212
923 8th Ave,
New York, NY, 10019
If you want to enjoy happy hour from 4pm-7pm here, you'll probably be knocking back the shots before all is said and done. That's what the crowd of young of midtown professional tends to do here night after night at this plush little bar.
Barrow Street Ale House(212) 691-6127
15 Barrow St,
New York, NY, 10014
Located in a landmark building in the heart of the West Village, the Barrow Street Alehouse is a great place to meet for food, drink, pool, darts, and more. Popular with NYU students for their frequent imported beer happy hours.
Boxcar Lounge(212) 473-2830
168 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
The Boxcar Lounge was established in August 1998 and is a friendly neighborhood hangout for many East Villagers. The perfect place to have a party or gathering of friends, enjoy a comfortable date or pre/post dinner drink, Boxcar has a daily happy hours schedule that runs a minimum of four hours in duration.
The Bull's Head Tavern(212) 685-2589
295 3rd Ave,
New York, NY, 10010
With Happy Hour running daily from 1pm-7pm, this medieval tavern in the Gramercy park neighborhood offers a great beer selection, billiards and scantily clad barmaids to entertain the happy hour set.
Dark Room(212) 353-0536
165 Ludlow Street,
New York, NY, 10002
Opening slightly later than usual, the Darkroom plunges directly into happy hour mode at its 7pm opening, offering patrons seeking a hip Lower East Side ambience the possibility to pound $3 happy hour beers and well drinks until it's already too late.
Doc Hollidays(212) 979-0312
141 Avenue A,
New York, NY, 10009
A temple of doom for the drinking crowd, Doc Hollidays is infamous for its low prices: PBR in a can ($2), Well Drinks ($4.50), Bud ($3.50) and Imports ($4). With prices that low who needs happy hours? Weekdays 5pm-8pm. Have your meal in liquid form, stumble out afterwards if you can.
Kanvas(212) 727-2616
219 Ninth Ave.,
New York City, NY, 10011
Opened in October 2001, Kanvas is an elegant bar, lounge and gallery located in the Chelsea District of New York City. You can wander throughout Kanvas to enjoy their monthly rotation of artwork. Rotating DJ’s and an iPod sound system allows you to choose the music you want to hear. Kanvas features two large plasma TVs as well as a projector screen. Kanvas happy hour features half-price martinis and $20 sangria and mojito pitchers.
McKenna's Pub(212) 620-8124
245 W 14th St,
New York, NY, 10011
Two-for-one drinks for nine happy hours daily from noon to 9 at this no-frills pub on 14th Street.
Pianos(212) 505-3733
158 Ludlow St.,
New York, NY, 10002
Great live music in an interesting venue on the Lower East Side's original nightlife capital, Ludlow Street. You never know who (or what) will be playing here, but a good time is guaranteed. Some shows are free, and others usually range from $5 to $10. happy Hours Daily 3pm-7pm.
Rodeo Bar(212) 683-6500
375 3rd Ave,
New York, NY, 10016
Margarita pints, cheap draft beers, and a free happy hour buffet from 4pm-8pm from Monday through Saturday make this honky -tonk destination well worth a regular visit and patrons can stay later for a hopping schedule of live country music performances.
Ship of Fools(212) 570-2651
1590 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10028
This friendly neighborhood sports bar places draws a steady crowd of football fans during the fall and winter months and features regular happy hours weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.
Village Pourhouse(212) 987-3790
64 3rd Avenue,
New York, NY, 10003
The Village Pourhouse features over 60 feet of bar length, 21 high definition flat panel and projection televisions, a wood burning fireplace and a sports memorabilia gallery. Frequent Special Event nights, happy hours, and Friday Night Ladies Night.
The Thirsty Scholar(212) 777-6514
155 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10003
This East Village favorite has a daily happy hour schedule from 2 to 8 p.m., with discounted drinks, $5 martinis and half-priced cosmopolitans. Weekdays they also serve up a free buffet at 5pm, offering chicken wings, French fries, shepherd's pie, and garlic bread.
Whiskey River(212) 679-6799
575 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10016
The woodsy cabin-like décor, complete with skis, fishing gear and antler fixtures adorning its walls creates a comfortable, rustic vibe at this extremely popular pub heavily frequented by NYU students, especially during their daily happy hours from 3pm-8pm.
