Whether it’s with friends and family or on a cute afternoon date, happy hours are the perfect way to get together, get out into the city and enjoy all the amazing food and drink options at approachable prices.
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Here, we’ve gathered a list of some of the best in the city. From $1 oysters to $8 Aperol spritzes, there’s a food and drink option for everyone to enjoy all year long.
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Pick your poison between Caffe Dante and Dante West Village. At Caffe Dante, you’ll find Negroni sessions from 3–5 p.m. featuring an extensive list of $10 negronis. Options include the Americano 2.0 with martini bitters, Mancino Vermouth Rosso, Maldon salt and ginger soda and the Negroni Bianco with Brooklyn gin, quinquina, Carpano Dry Vermouth, lemon bitters and verjus. Dante West Village features martini hour from 3–5 p.m. every day with $10 martinis ranging from classic dirty martinis and specialty offerings such as the Emerald martini with Rutte celery gin, Dolin dry, Manzana Verde, celery bitters and black pepper.
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575 Hudson St. / 212.796.6213 / Website
This West Village hot spot has an extensive happy-hour menu including both food and drinks. From the hours of 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, this establishment has $26 wine bottles, $7 glasses, $10 cocktails (an Aperol spritz, coconut sunrise or house margarita) and $6 draught beers. On the food side of things, they have $12 burrata as well as a $14 fried chicken sandwich to name a few.
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247 Broome St. / 212.228.4450 / Website
With a happy hour taking place daily from opening (5 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. on weekends) until 7 p.m., this one is for the day partiers. $1 oysters, $7 glasses of wine and $20 carafes of wine ensure you’ll have a fabulous afternoon. We highly recommend ordering a few tapas, such as meatballs, burrata, empanadas and more, alongside your happy hour delights.
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77 Delancey St. / 646.580.5239 / Website
What better way to spend the summer evening than sipping on cocktails and eating oysters? At this spot, you can do just that from Sunday through Friday from 4–7 p.m. with $1 oysters, $6 featured beer, $9 featured wine and $10 cocktails. Who could resist?
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9 Maiden Lane / 646.682.7577 / Website
Located in FiDi, this elevated pub experience has a lengthy happy hour menu. From Monday through Friday from 3–6 p.m., you can munch on a selection of small bites like sliders and mini nachos and choose from a wide selection of $9 cocktails like the Moscow mule crafted with watermelon Grey Goose, pomegranate, lime and ginger beer.
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271 11th Ave. / 212.981.6188 / Website
Southern gents and bells, this one’s for you. Porchlight hosts their happy hour from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday. Expect to find delicious libations such as the Salty Dog, a mix of vodka, salted grapefruit cordial, lime and soda for $11, and the Mint Julep, a mix of Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, mint and demerara also for $11.
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89 MacDougal St. / 212.260.0100 / Website
This Greenwich Village restaurant is known for its seafood selection and large variety of oysters. Their everyday happy hour from 4:30–6:30 p.m. has the chef’s choice of oysters for $1.50, fish tacos for $3.50 each, fried calamari, grilled shrimp and avocado sliders and more. Drinks include $10 cocktails such as margaritas and Aperol spritzes, $9 wine and $6 draft beer.
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112 E 11th St. / 646.908.2125 / Website
This rooftop bar at the Moxy in East Village is filled with eclectic design moments, fantastic views of the city and tasty food and drink options. Their happy hour Monday through Sunday offers $9 margarita and $1 tacos for an unbeatable deal to sip and eat while taking in the city skyline.
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700 E. 9th St. / 212.777.7022 / Website
$10 cocktails and half a dozen oysters for $10 await at the Wayland’s happy hour, taking place Monday through Friday from 4–7 p.m. Our personal favorites? The beer and a burger for $12 and the fried oysters for $8. If you’re in the mood for a cocktail, opt for the Ave C Daiquiri, a mixture of white rum, lime juice, simple syrup and allspice dram.
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150 Sullivan St. / 646.649.4221 / Website
From 3–6 p.m. on weekdays and 4–6 p.m. on the weekend, this Soho restaurant has a happy hour menu with amazing food and drinks. There are $6 beers, $7 glasses of red and white wines as well as food options like the smoked salmon pâté and eggplant fritters.
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110 Rivington St. / 212.614.2494 / Website
This bar and lounge in the Lower East Side is the perfect late-night happy hour. From 5–10 p.m., they offer $8 lychee martinis, rosé sangria and red sangrias all in a fun and upbeat environment. We also love the Nectar lychee hard seltzer for $9.
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16 W 29th St. / 212.618.0555 / Website
Koloman artfully bridges turn of the century European cafe culture with vibrant New York energy. Acclaimed Austrian-born Chef Markus Glocker and Beverage director Katja Scharnagl helm the amber-clad restaurant. Martini Hour, on Tuesdays to Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. serve as the ideal opportunity to sample the menu which features a Einspänner Martini, Garden Party and Sommeliers’ Choice wine.
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26 MacDougal St. / 646.484.6548 / Website
Seafood towers, East coast oysters and clams grace the menu at West Village’s Perle. Inspired by wine bar tradition and seafood culture the 12-seat bar offers sparkling, white, rosé and chilled red wines poured by an in-hour sommelier. Enjoy happy hour every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with $12 half dozen oysters and $12 glasses of Muscadet wine. Whether you choose to sit at the bar or one of the outdoor tables, Perle promises a refreshing dining experience.
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2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd. / 212.662.8462 / Website
Lifelong New Yorker Yvette Leeper-Bueno opened Vinatería in 2013 with a singular vision: to foster community and inclusivity through exquisite food and drink. This Harlem staple boasts an extensive wine list and a menu featuring seasonal Spanish and Italian dishes, all served in a thoughtfully decorated space with modern design elements. With a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Vinatería invites everyone to enjoy top-of-the-line drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
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109 E 22nd St. / 212.777.1840 / Website
“Buy the best and let it shine” is the guiding mantra at Hawksmoor, the Euro-founded steakhouse renowned for its serene dining room and selection of meats and wines. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Hawksmoor partners with farmers, ranchers, and fishermen across America to support independent producers, animal welfare, and ethical agricultural practices. As for drink offerings, Hawksmoor offers a happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., featuring $12 martinis. The acclaimed bar, home to “New York’s Coldest Martini,” showcases five martini specials on their happy hour menu, ensuring options for all.
No matter which of these happy hours you opt for, you're guaranteed a good time at a great price. Our recommendation? Hop around and see how many of these happy hours you can fit into an afternoon. Cheers!
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