Happy Hour in South Austin
South Austin covers South Lamar, South Congress, South First, and Bouldin Creek — a mix of neighborhood dives, upscale rooftops, and classic Tex-Mex, with some of the longest happy hour windows in town.
65 restaurants and bars with happy hour deals. Real-time active status, live hours, full deal lists — all free.
All South Austin happy hour spots
Mexican · $$$ · 1506 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri, Sun 4:30–6pm
Deals: Tasting menu of 5 tacos (only available during HH) — $35; Margaritas — $5
Spanish/Tapas · $$ · 1500 S Lamar Blvd Ste 150, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Tue–Fri 5–6pm
Deals: Sangria — $10; Wine by the glass — $8
Deli/Bar · $$ · 915 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm, Sat–Sun 7–9pm
Deals: Martini (Svedka vodka or gin) — $7; Margarita (Pueblo Viejo tequila) — $7
BBQ · $$ · 1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–7pm
Deals: Wings — $1; Appetizers — $5
- Postino South LamarOn now
Wine Bar · $$ · 1301 South Lamar Blvd, Ste 102, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 11am–5pm
Deals: Main Lineup wines-by-the-glass — $6; Pitchers of beer — $6
Burgers · $$ · 1400 South Congress Avenue, Suite A190, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu 3–6pm
Deals: Cocktails, beer & wine — ½ off; Sliders — ½ off
Japanese · $$$$ · 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: Half-off sushi rolls — 50% off; Small plates (pork belly buns, tempura) — $7-12
- LoroOn now
BBQ/Asian Fusion · $$ · 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–5pm
Deals: Oak grilled edamame (lemon zest, white sesame, sriracha powder) — $5; Smoked wings (hot sauce, miso blue cheese) — $7
BBQ · $$ · 9900 S IH 35, Ste M700, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Wed–Fri 3–7pm
Deals: HH Smoked Burger Combo (half lb patty smoked & seared w/ fries and fountain drink) — $14; HH Smash Burger Combo (two 1/4lb patties w/ grilled onions, cheese, fries and fountain drink) — $16
- Ants Beer CaveOn now
Bar · $ · 440 E St Elmo Rd, Unit E-2, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–6pm
Deals: $5 select drafts; 10% off select wines
American · $$$ · 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30–5:30pm
Deals: Draft Paloma — $9; Bottle of wine under $100 — 25% off
BBQ · $$ · 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Ste 101, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon 11am–close
Deals: L&L Burger — $10; Lone Star — $3
Japanese · $$$ · 2310 S Lamar Blvd, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 4–5:30pm, Mon–Thu, Sun 9–10pm, Fri–Sat 10–11pm
Deals: Miso Soup — $2; Edamame — $2
Mediterranean · $$ · 1011 S Congress Ave, Building 2, Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: Select specialty cocktails — $9; Select wine pours — $7
- Black Sheep LodgeOn now
American · $ · 2108 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 11am–close
Deals: Mon: BOGO burgers + side (6-10pm, dine-in); Tue: BOGO wings (6-10pm, dine-in, same flavor)
Vegetarian · $ · 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 3–6pm
Deals: All beer, wine & cocktails — $1 off; Select appetizers (chips & salsa) — $2 off
- Corner BarOn now
Bar · $ · 1901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 2–7pm
Deals: House cocktails — $2 off; All drafts — $1 off
- EberlyOn now
New American · $$$ · 615 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 11am–6pm
Deals: Specialty cocktails & martinis — $7; Select wines — $5-$7
Mexican/Oaxacan · $$$ · 2717 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Tue–Fri 5–6pm
Deals: $5 off all apps; 25% off signature cocktails
Vietnamese/French · $$ · 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: $3 off specialty cocktails; Half-price apps (dumplings, escargot, shrimp rolls, spring rolls, pork buns) — 50% off
Mexican · $$ · 1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: $2 off margaritas (classic/watermelon/prickly pear); $2 off aguas frescas
Bar · $ · 1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm, Sat–Sun 2–7pm
Deals: Well drinks — $5; Drafts (Alstadt Hefe, Swifty Pale Ale, Real Ale Hans Pils, rotating IPA, Dos X) — $5
Mexican · $$ · 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Tue–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Casa margaritas — $7; Signature margaritas — $10
Cuban/Latin · $$ · 2728 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Specialty cocktails (Habanatini, mojitos, margaritas) — $7; $3 off frozen drinks
Bar/Lounge · $$ · 1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu 2–6pm, Every day 9pm–close
Deals: $3 off all cocktails; Micheladas — $8
Mediterranean · $$$ · 1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm, Every day 9pm–close
Deals: 25% off all food; 50% off sparkling wine by glass or bottle
New American/Wine · $$$ · 1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon, Wed–Fri 4:30–6:30pm
Deals: Half off wine bottles under $80 — 50% off; $3 off cocktails
Japanese · $$ · 1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4:30–6pm
Deals: Wagyu Hot Rock — $9; Lucky Bites (dumplings, chicken karaage, zucchini katsu) — $9
- Lucy's Fried ChickenOn now
Southern/Fried Chicken · $$ · 2218 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Thu–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm
Deals: Wells, cans & bottles (Thu) — $4; $2 off all signature cocktails (Fri)
American/Italian · $$ · 2110 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: $5 off all cocktails; Half off wine by the glass — 50% off
- Moontower SaloonOn now
Bar · $ · 10212 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–7pm
Deals: $0.75 off beer; $1 off wine
Japanese/Sushi · $$ · 1716 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: Beer & sake combo — $10-$11
- TLCOn now
American · $$ · 1100 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 1150, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–6pm
Deals: Lemon Garlic Mussels; Atomic Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican · $$ · 10402 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Tue–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: $2 off drinks Tue–Fri 4–7 PM; Tuesdays: $8 margaritas (spicy, regular, or frozen)
Cafe · $$ · 1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 2:30–5pm
Deals: "Golden Hour": $5 off cocktails and espresso martinis daily 2:30–5 PM; Bar snacks available during happy hour — Special
Bar · $ · 10700 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Mon–Fri 12–7pm
Deals: Free nacho bar every Friday at 2 PM with any beverage purchase; Reverse happy hour: Sun & Mon 11 PM–2 AM, Tue 7 PM–2 AM — $5 Jameson shots
Thai · $$ · 909 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: 50% off small plates, First Bites appetizers, and select soups & salads; $2 off cocktails, wine, and sake by the glass; $1 off beers
Japanese · $$ · 5510 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Every day 3–5pm
Deals: Half-off maki rolls daily; $1.75 nigiri per piece (limit 5) on Thursdays; $2 draft beers (Sapporo, Kirin); $4 well drinks and house wine
Healthy/New American · $$ · 1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: $2 off dumplings & hummus; $3 off all pizzas
- Kesos TacosOn now
Mexican/Tex-Mex · $ · 2601 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–6pm
Deals: $3 house margaritas; $3 queso & chips
Tex-Mex · $ · 4501 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: Mexican canned beers (Mexi-cans) — $2; Frozen sangria — $2
Mexican · $$ · 1302 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30pm
Deals: Chips & Salsa — $1.50; Chips & Queso — $5.50
Bar/American · $ · 2120 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Hours: Mon 11am–close, Tue 11am–close, Wed 11am–close
Deals: $5 Tinis (Mondays); Espresso Martini — $5
- Frazier's Long & LowOn now
Dive Bar · $ · 2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Hours: Every day 12–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Monday, 8 for $8)
Bar Food · $$ · 12000 Menchaca Rd, Bldg 2, Ste A, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Monday)
Pub · $ · 730 W Stassney Ln, #120, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: $0.50 wings (Monday, bone in or boneless, must order 5-15)
American · $$ · 5207 Brodie Ln, Ste 100, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: 50-cent boneless wings (Tuesday, 10 for $5) — $0.50
Sports Bar · $$ · 3121 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday, c/o Thunder Chief kitchen)
- Ruthie's Food TrailerOn now
Cajun/Jamaican · $ · 11300 Old San Antonio Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652
Hours: Wed, Fri–Sun 11am–8pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday)
- Moreno Burger Co.On now
Burgers/BBQ · $$ · 5608 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Thu–Sun 11am–3pm
Deals: $1 wings (Wednesday)
New American · $$ · 1608 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Fri 4–6pm
Deals: $1 wings (Friday, half off during happy hour 4-6pm)
American/Cocktails · $$ · 615 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 4–7pm, Fri–Sat 10pm–close
Deals: Snacks — $5; Martinis (incl. espresso martinis) — $7
Italian · $$ · 3403 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu 5–6pm
Deals: Brioche, truffle butter — $5; Crispy potatoes, garlic aioli, salsa verde — $6
French · $$$ · 1600 S 1st St, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704
Brewery · $$ · 440 E St Elmo Rd, Ste G-2, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon 11am–close
Deals: Carls — $2; Pizzas — $10
American · $ · 3121 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Japanese · $$ · 2118 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Cocktail Bar · $$ · 2034 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Draft beer — $2 off; Frozen cocktails — $6
Bar · $ · 509 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Dive Bar · $ · 424 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon 12–11pm, Tue–Thu 12–6pm
Deals: Wells — $4; Select drafts — $5
Ice Cream · $ · 1301 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–close
Deals: Hand-crafted scoops, shakes & floats with crush-ins mixed to order
- Kelly's Irish PubOn now
Irish Pub · $$ · 519 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Tue–Fri 1–6pm, Mon 1–11pm
Deals: Wings — $5 off; Guinness — $2 off
Mexican · $$ · 1901 W William Cannon Dr Suite 159, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Margaritas & beer — Special; Appetizers — Special
Mexican · $$ · 1807 Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748
Hours: Every day 3:30–6:30pm
Deals: Select apps — 50% off; Margaritas — $5
American · $$ · 7601 S Congress Ave, Bldg. 6, Austin, TX 78745
Hours: Tue–Fri 4–7pm
Deals: Smash burger combo w/ fries & any pint — $15; Select beers — $1 off
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