Best Happy Hour in Houston

What's better than a nice happy hour during the work week? I'll wait. I've been slowly putting together this "best happy hour" list for a few months now; doing happy-hour "research" meet-ups here and there(*wink wink). If only I was getting paid for this research...But that's a story for another day. With many bars and restaurants opening everyday, I sometimes get overwhelmed when asked where the best happy hour in town is. 

As Super bowl approaches, I'd suggest making yourself a set schedule. There'll be lots of people in town, meaning more traffic than we already have. I'll be introducing "Eat with the locals" in the coming weeks, a guide for those coming into town and all of you Houston foodies. Where to have drinks, lunch, dinner and brunch in Houston. These lists have been curated by me, with a little help from some of my fellow foodies. You can say I made this list for everyone, but really I made it for myself...Cheers!

 

PELI PELI

Availability: 11a-7p, everyday
You can't go wrong with a $6 everything menu(select wine, cocktails & bites), especially with a menu featuring their peach Bellini and the South African wings. Ooh boy, you can't miss this one!

CARACOL

Availability: 3p-7p, weekday
Enjoy $7 bar bites, and  $6 wine and sangria at the bar.Make sure you get me an order or two of Churros before you leave!

ANEJO

Availability: 3-7p, everyday

If you haven't been to Anejo's happy hour you are missing out! The party is on their patio and features $5 margaritas, $3 beers, $4 spirits and $4-$8 bar bites. Disclaimer: The drinks are strong!

RA SUSHI

Availability: 3p-7p & 10p til close, Monday thru Saturday & 3p-11p on Sunday

You probably already knew this, but in case you didn't this is one of the hottest happy hours in town. Don't believe me, go see for yourself! You can enjoy select sushi and appetizers from $3.49-$8.99 and drink specials from $3-$11.

HOPDODDY BURGER

Availability: 3p-6:30p, weekdays

If you haven't made your way down to Hopdoddy for a taste of their amazing burgers, take a break from traffic during the weekday and get $2 off their burgers and select drinks.

SONGKRAN

Availability: 4p-7p, weekdays

Get a taste of Thai cuisine with $5 appetizers & select wine and cocktails

RESERVE 101

Availability: 2p-6p, Monday thru Saturday

This whiskey bar stocks the largest selection of whiskey in Texas. Their happy hour features multiple $5 cocktails and half off draft beers.

EL BIG BAD

Availability: 4p-7p, everyday
Large infused tequila bar, with over 70 infusions, cocktails and delicious bites for $5. Right in the middle of the fun in Downtown Houston.

GYU-KAKU

Availability: All day everyday

I'm so late and you're probably gonna look at me crazy, but I finally visited this restaurant and OMG! What? Happy hour all day at the bar, with $5 dollar cocktails and sake, $4 dollar wine and great appetizer specials. Be sure to sit down for food after, it'll be one of the most fun experiences, promise!

HAROLD'S RESTAURANT & TAPROOM

Availability: 11a-7p Tues.-Fri. & 3p-5p Sat.(Restaurant drinks specials), 4p-7p Tue-Fri.(Restaurant food specials), Light bites & drink specials 3p-7p Tue.-Fri.(Taproom).

UCHI

Availability: 5p-6:30p, everyday

Uchi has the "Sake Social," offering discounted pricing on their sake and wine($3-$7) and small plates and rolls($3-$8).

EDDIE V'S

Availability: 4p-7p, every day
You'll love their $7 hand-shaken cocktails and wines-by-the glass, as well as their $1 half shell oysters.

SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE

Availability: Thursdays
Sullivan's Steakhouse is the place to be on Thursdays for live music and great happy hour deals. All night they feature $7 martinis, select wines and bar bites.

BAR BOHEME

Availability: 4p-8p Tue-Fri, Sun-Mon Open til 11p
This vibrant Montrose bar offers $5 wines, $4 beers & cocktails, with bites like their pulled pork sliders and beef empanada going for $5. If you can't make up your mind on what drink to get, order their frozen mojita-Oh Yeah!