Happy Hour on South Congress
South Congress between the river and Oltorf is Austin's postcard strip — hotel bars, patios with a Capitol view, Tex-Mex institutions and newer restaurants on the avenue. Happy hour is the cheapest way to eat and drink on a street that is otherwise priced for visitors.
13 restaurants and bars with happy hour deals. Real-time active status, live hours, full deal lists — all free.
All South Congress happy hour spots
Australian · $$ · 1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Every day 4–6pm
Deals: $10 classic cocktails: Margarita, Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Aperol Spritz; $8 selected wines (sparkling, white, red); $5 beer
Burgers · $$ · 1400 South Congress Avenue, Suite A190, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu 3–6pm
Deals: Cocktails, beer & wine — ½ off; Sliders — ½ off
Mediterranean · $$ · 1011 S Congress Ave, Building 2, Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6pm
Deals: Select specialty cocktails — $9; Select wine pours — $7
Mexican · $$ · 1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Tue–Fri 3–6pm
Deals: Casa margaritas — $7; Signature margaritas — $10
- Hotel San JoséOn now
Bar/Lounge · $$ · 1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Thu 2–6pm, Every day 9pm–close
Deals: $3 off all cocktails; Micheladas — $8
- June's All DayOn now
Mediterranean · $$$ · 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
Japanese · $$ · 1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 4:30–6pm
Deals: Wagyu Hot Rock — $9; Lucky Bites (dumplings, chicken karaage, zucchini katsu) — $9
American/Italian · $$ · 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
Japanese/Sushi · $$ · 1716 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5pm
Deals: Beer & sake combo — $10-$11
Cafe · $$ · 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
Tacos · $ · 1822 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–6pm
Deals: Half-priced drinks (dine-in only) 2–6 PM weekdays: $4 mocktails, discounted margs — Half-off; $6 exclusive appetizers: Street Taco Trio (Green Chile Pork, Barbacoa, Carne Guisada)
Japanese · $$ · 2118 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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
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