Happy Hour in Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin stretches from Rainey Street through the Warehouse District and up to the Capitol — the densest concentration of happy hours in the city, from hotel bars and rooftop patios to dive bars and taco counters.
72 restaurants and bars with happy hour deals. Real-time active status, live hours, full deal lists — all free.
All Downtown happy hour spots
American/Cafe · $$ · 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 12–2pm
Deals: Bourbon coffee — $8; Zilker Parks & Rec — $6
Mexican · $$$ · 506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun 3–6pm
Deals: House Margaritas (tequila, lime juice, cointreau) — $10; Frozen Passion Fruit Tini (vodka, sorrel, passion fruit, hibiscus tea, lime) — $8
Seafood · $$$ · 205 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 3–5:30pm
Deals: Raw oysters — $3; Clams michelada — $6
Mexican · $$$ · 501 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 5–6pm
Deals: Tacos & other bites — $5-18; Margaritas — $8
Seafood · $$$$ · 301 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun 4–6:30pm
Deals: Food teasers — $9-22; Cocktails — $10
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 503 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu 5–7pm
Deals: Select cocktails — $9
Coffee/Bar · $$ · 218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–8pm
Deals: Coffee cocktails — $2 off; Beers and house wine — $5
Mexican · $$$ · 400A W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 5–6pm
Deals: All alcoholic beverages — 50% off; Taco specials — $3
American · $$ · 201 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6pm
Deals: Drafts — $5; Appetizers — $5
American · $$ · 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Wings — $10; Crab Hush Puppies — $8
Mexican · $$ · 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Small house margaritas — $7; Chile con queso — $7
American · $$$ · 401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: Bar menu — 50% off; Drinks — $2 off
Seafood/American · $$$ · 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4:30–6pm
Deals: Select food items — 50% off; Cocktails — 50% off
Tex-Mex · $$ · 802 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Modelo — $4; Paloma — $7
French · $$$ · 208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon, Sun 4pm–close, Tue–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Cocktails — $6; Starred food items — 50% off
American · $$$ · 701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Drinks — $8; Food — $9-14
German · $$ · 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Wed–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: Select apps — $5; Cocktails — $5
Bar · $$ · 600 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Domestic bottles and cans — $3; Well pours — $5
Japanese · $$$ · 405 Colorado St, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm, Sat–Sun 3–5pm
Deals: Apps — $4-12; Sushi — $5-12
New American · $$$ · 315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–5:30pm
Deals: Snacks — Special; Cocktails — Special
Japanese · $$$$ · 601 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–5:30pm
Deals: 9-course tasting menu — $45pp; Cocktails — $10
Bar & Grill · $$ · 360 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6pm, Fri–Sun 12–6pm
Deals: Cans & bottles of beer — $5; Fried pickles — $5
Japanese · $$ · 206 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Sat 4–6:30pm, Fri–Sat 10–11pm
Deals: California roll — $6; Spicy Salmon Crunch Roll — $8
Steakhouse · $$$$ · 300 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: BOA Burger, Wagyu tacos, wings, oysters — $8-18; Specialty cocktails (margarita, Austin 75) — $12-15
Bar/Live Music · $ · 900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm, Tue–Sat 6–8pm
Deals: Well drinks — $5; Micheladas, margaritas, frozen drinks — $6
Coffee/Bar · $$ · 301 W Ave, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon 3pm–close, Tue–Fri 5–7pm, Sat–Sun 9am–2pm
Deals: Espresso Martinis (Mon) — $10; House wine — $10
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–7pm
Deals: $3 off cocktails; $2 off house wine
New American · $$$ · 51 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Sun 5–10pm
Deals: 50% off all wine bottles (Sunday)
Food Hall · $$ · 111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–7pm
Deals: $2 off house wines; $3 off draft cocktails (prickly pear margarita, rosey cheeks)
Southern · $$$ · 500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Sat 3–6pm, Sun 2pm–close
Deals: Fried chicken sandwich — $10; Fixe burger — $10
New American/Southern · $$$ · 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6pm, Sun 2–4pm, Every day 5–6:30pm
Deals: Rotating cocktail specials — $9; Discounted small plates & bites
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Select cocktails — $8; Don Bostick Michelada (Tecate/Valentina/lime) — $4
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 77 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Wed 4–7pm, Thu–Fri 1–7pm
Deals: Signature cocktails — $8; Altstadt Kolsch on draft — $5
Bar · $$ · 94 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–8pm
Deals: Frozen cocktails (rotating seasonal) — $8; $2 off drafts
Bar/Live Music · $ · 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 5–8pm
Deals: Select beer & cocktail discounts
Southern/American · $$ · 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Thu 3–5:30pm
Deals: Half-price starters (Corn Dog Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes) — 50% off; Select cocktails (Hard Lemonade, Silver Moon Margarita) — $4
Cocktail Bar · $$$ · 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 11am–6pm
Deals: $12 classic cocktails: Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, Margarita, Negroni; $2 off wines by the glass; $1 off beers; 20% off full-bottle spirits
American · $$ · 621 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 3–6pm
Deals: Monday: $9 frozen cocktails; Tuesday: $9 Guava Margaritas + $4 tacos
American · $$ · 609 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Thu–Sat 3–7pm
Deals: $7 cocktails: 609 Marg, Earl Grey Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz; $6 select wines and beers
Bar · $ · 405 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Well drinks — $3; Domestic bottles (excl. Michelob & Shiner) — $2.50
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 906 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm, Sat–Sun 3–7pm
Deals: Happy Meal: High Life pony + shot + hot dog + fries — $10; Classic cocktails — $8
Modern Chinese · $$$ · 500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 5–6pm
Deals: Half-priced signature cocktails — 50% off; Happy hour small plates menu — Special
New American · $$$ · 110 San Antonio St Ste 140, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: Special cocktails & wine; Shared bites menu — Special
Latin American · $$$ · 800 W Cesar Chavez St Unit PP110, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Tue, Sun 9–11pm, Fri–Sat 9–11pm
Deals: Moonlight Happy Hour specials
Health/American · $$ · 440 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Half off specialty cocktails & wine — 50% off; Small bites menu — Special
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Mezcal Bar/Tex-Mex · $$ · 508 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Thu–Sat 5–11pm
Deals: $3 Modelo/Sol/Miller Lite; $7 wine
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New American · $$ · 200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm, Mon–Fri 9–11pm, Mon–Fri 11pm–close
Deals: $6 draft beer handles; $8 wine (red, white, rosé, sparkling, moscato)
Japanese · $ · 609 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 8–10pm
Deals: Sushi — 20% off; Onigiri — 20% off
Dive Bar · $ · 404 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–8pm
Deals: $0.95 wings (Tuesday)
Caribbean/Southern · $$ · 310 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon, Wed–Sun 4–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday)
Bar · $ · 301 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 11am–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday)
Bar Food · $$ · 208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Sat 4–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday)
Bar · $$ · 73 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–7pm
Deals: House beers — $5; House cocktails — $9
Cocktail Bar · $$$ · 70 Rainey St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Wed–Sat 5–6:30pm
Deals: Any 3 signature cocktails (incl. Terry's Chocolate Old Fashioned, Hacienda Highball, Caragigilo) — $20
Pizza · $ · 718 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Italian · $$$ · 258 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Sat–Sun 10am–3pm
Deals: Mimosas and Bellinis — $3; Bottles of bubbles under $95 — 1/2 off
Seafood · $$$ · 310 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Fri–Sun 7am–3pm
Deals: Bottomless mimosas during brunch — $20; Oysters during brunch — $1
Lounge · $$ · 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Tex-Asian · $$ · 91 Rainey St Ste 120, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–11pm
Deals: Sake bombs — $4; Modelo drafts — $4
Burgers · $$ · 517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 11:30am–7pm
Deals: Beers — $1 off
Cocktail Bar · $$$ · 108 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Tue–Sat 5–8pm
Deals: Six essential cocktails — $12; Cheese & charcuterie plate — $12
Grocery/Cafe · $$ · 241 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Hot paninis — 25% off; Pizza by the slice — 25% off
Grocery/Cafe · $$ · 360 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Hot paninis — 25% off; Pizza by the slice — 25% off
Grocery/Cafe · $$ · 301 Brazos St Ste 110, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Hot paninis — 25% off; Pizza by the slice — 25% off
Grocery/Cafe · $$ · 51 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Hot paninis — 25% off; Pizza by the slice — 25% off
Grocery/Cafe · $$ · 91 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Hot paninis — 25% off; Pizza by the slice — 25% off
Steakhouse · $$$ · 123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6:30pm
Deals: Signature cocktails — $2 off; Select appetizers — $2 off
Steakhouse · $$$$ · 238 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 3–5:30pm
Deals: Steak frites au poivre with a martini (happy hour special) — $30-$33; Select cocktails — $10
Bakery & Cafe · $$ · 401 W 4th St, Suite 120, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 2–4pm
Deals: Espresso martinis — $7; Glasses of wine — $7
Italian · $$ · 507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: Antipasti — 50% off; House cocktails — 50% off
Bar · $$ · 83 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Wed–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Sunday "Sippin Sundays": $4 frozens, $2 Deep Eddy shots; Taco truck on-site; "Sunday Service" live music events — Special
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Japanese/Sushi · $$ · 117 W 4th St, Ste 300, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Tue–Sat 3–6pm, Tue–Sat 9pm–close, Sun 3pm–close
Deals: Edamame, RA Chips & Salsa — $3; Hot sake carafe, select bottles — $3
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