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Best Happy Hours in New York City

1,000+ bars and restaurants with happy hour deals across New York, NY.

New York's happy hour density is absurd — a thousand-plus bars run weekday specials, with the heaviest clusters in Hell's Kitchen, the East Village, Murray Hill, and the Lower East Side. Midtown spots near Penn Station and Grand Central cater to commuters with sharp 4-6 PM pricing; the West Village and SoHo lean upscale with stronger cocktail-and-bites combos. Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Park Slope have their own thriving after-work scenes, generally cheaper than Manhattan with longer windows. The real value plays are bars combining $5 wells with $1 oyster specials — a New York standard that holds up better than the discount drink alone.

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& Son Steakeasy
Monday - Tuesday All Night
$9 Spritzes
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123BSB
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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142 Sullivan Bar
Monday - Saturday 5:00PM - 1:00AM
$5 Drinks
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161 Bar & Grill
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1.00 off All Drinks
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1803 Nyc
Monday - Friday 11:30AM - 4:00PM
$1.00 off All Drinks
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is happy hour in NYC?

Most NYC bars run 4-7 PM weekdays, with a heavy concentration between 5 and 6 PM. Some spots extend to 8 PM, and Murray Hill / Hell's Kitchen often have late-night reverse happy hours from 10 PM to close.

Where is the cheapest happy hour in New York?

The Lower East Side, East Village, and outer-borough neighborhoods (Astoria, Bushwick, Sunset Park) run the cheapest deals. $4-5 wells are still findable. Midtown and the West Village trend more upscale with $7-9 specialty cocktails.

Are happy hour deals legal in New York?

Yes — New York has no statewide ban on advertising discounted drink prices, unlike Massachusetts or Utah. Bars can post specials, run "buy one, get one" promos, and advertise specific dollar amounts freely.

Other major cities: Boston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles.