What are the best happy hour deals in Austin?

Austin has amazing happy hour deals including $1 tacos, $5 margaritas, half-price appetizers, and discounted cocktails at over 395 restaurants and bars across downtown, East Austin, South Lamar, and more neighborhoods.

When do most Austin happy hours happen?

Most Austin happy hours run Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM, though many restaurants also offer weekend happy hours and some have extended hours or all-day specials.

Which Austin neighborhoods have the best happy hour scenes?

Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Lamar, West 6th Street, and the Rainey Street District offer the most concentrated happy hour options, with everything from upscale cocktail bars to casual Tex-Mex spots.

Hotel San José - Happy Hour Deals in South Austin, Austin

Hotel San José

South Austin·1316 S Congress Ave

Bar/Lounge·$$·Site

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Today (Mon)

2:00 PM–6:00 PM

Industry Monday: half-off wine bottles, margaritas & NA drinks noon-close (service workers)

$3 off all cocktails

Micheladas

$8

Half-off all snacks (cheese boards, light bites)

50% off

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deals last verified: 5/31/26· Still accurate?