We’re toasting to local sip-worthy spots shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think: deals on bottles of wine, discounts for showing your Nashville sports team pride, and entertainment beyond the sip.
Here are 50 places with amazing drink specials around Music City.
Keeping spirits up
Marsh House | Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Choose between one beer, wine, and bubbles option or two specialty cocktails. Pair it with discounted oysters, tomato salad, and sliders.
Miel | Tuesday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. | $5 and $7 select wine and rocks cocktails, as well as tasty appetizers that change daily.
The Hampton Social | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Score the coastal spot’s signature cocktails for just $10.
The Finch | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Located in the historic Union Station, if you’ve been wanting to try the spot’s specialty cocktails, the happy hour menu offers nine creations for $9 each. We love “Something in the Orange” — Hard Truth coconut rum, lime, and Fever Tree blood orange ginger beer.
Grandpa Bar | Wednesday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m. | If espresso martinis are your drink of choice, order The Fault of Kate Moss for $9 during happy hour — vodka, espresso, vanilla, Licor 43, and oat milk.
Harper’s | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The bar top happy hour with first come, first served seating offers an $8 martini, margarita, and specialty cocktail “The Drinking Class” — Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cocchi di Torino, maple syrup, lemon, cardamom, and lavender.
Beer lovers
Bearded Iris Brewing | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | $2 off draft beers, wine, and cocktails at both taprooms.
Jackalope Brewing Co. | Days vary, open-close | Receive $1 off pints on Nashville SC home match days when you wear your team gear to The Ranch.
Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2-6 p.m. | Get the whole crew together for $1 off pretzels, beer, wine, cocktails, and shandies — not offered on First Horizon Park event days.
Butchertown Hall | Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Switch up the happy hour fun with weekly rotating $4-$5 beers paired with discounted bar food favorites like queso blanco and brisket nachos.
The Gumbo Bros | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Take a load off after the work day with $3 cans or $6 drafts and well drinks. Pro tip: You can get one hour of free parking directly behind the restaurant at 1209 Pine St. and next to the Turnip Truck at 1208 Pine St.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | In addition to cocktail, wine, and frozen specials, the downtown restaurant boasts a draft beer ($5) or draft beer and shot ($10) deal.
Late-night gems
Jonathan’s Grille | Daily, open-close | Food and drink specials vary each day and a special late night happy hour from 10 p.m.-close daily features two-for-one beers and discounts on nighttime snack favorites like $8 fried pickles and spinach dip.
Monday Night Preservation Co. | Monday-Thursday, 12-10 p.m. | Get a free draft pour with any to-go beer order Monday through Thursday and drink up two-for-ones on Token Tuesdays. Don’t skip “Hump Day Happy Hour” every Wednesday (4-8 p.m.) for $5 Yacht Waters and $8 cocktails.
Hopsmith Nashville | Daily, hours vary | The bar offers specials that change daily beginning at 10 or 11 a.m. and lasting until at least 11 p.m. — like $5 Jackalope drafts on Thursdays.
Hungry for meal deals
The Southern Steak and Oyster | Daily, 3-5 p.m. | This oyster-focused happy hour features select rotating beers, zero-proof brews, and $7 wine. Plus, get up to three hours of free validated parking in the Pinnacle Garage.
Cafe Roze | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | An upscale dinner with deals on oysters, seasonal crudités, and french fries. The nine discounted sips range from $6-$8.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Monday-Saturday, 2-6 p.m. and Sunday, 12-9 p.m. | Nearly 40 plates and rolls are on this expansive happy hour food menu — plus, sip favorites like the “Bluetini.”
Five Points Pizza | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. | At both locations, get any slice and a draft for $8, plus a cheese or pepperoni slice paired with a High Life or PBR for $5.
Joe Muer Seafood | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Pair your discounted rock shrimp tacos, fried chicken sliders, or Tennessee country biscuits with 50% off liquor, beer, and wine under $25 in the bar area during “Golden Hour.”
Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Your wallet will thank you with half-off wells and domestic cans, plus $5 “Good Mood Food” (smaller versions of regular menu items) like pretzel bites and Sonny’s nachos.
Off the vine
Otto’s | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Bonus: Visit on Wine Down Wednesday for $5 house wines all day.
Hathorne | Tuesday-Saturday, 5-6 p.m. | “Joyful Hour” includes $2 off wines by the glass and $10 off wines by the bottle.
Sinema Restaurant + Bar | Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. | The rock ‘n’ roll-themed space features $8 select wines by the glass, as well as $10 classic cocktails and $6 draft beer.
Ellington’s | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | At the bar only, enjoy a rotating wine by the glass selection or half-priced bottles on Wine Down Wednesday.
The Iberian Pig | Monday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Indulge in charcuterie and tapas specials while you sip on $5 glasses of red and white wine or red sangria during Jamón Happy Hour.
Biggest bargains
Las Palmas | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. | Extended summer happy hour has returned to the Nashville staple. Margaritas and beer are half-off across nine area locations.
STK | Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Sunday-Thursday, 9 p.m.-close | Wine and dine on a budget with various menu items priced at $3, $6, or $9 (like oysters, truffle fries, and beef tartare) — plus, discounted signature cocktails and select wine by the glass.
Neighbors | Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. | Sip on half-priced drafts, bottles, wine, and well drinks after the work day at all three Nashville locations.
Puckett’s | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Draft beers, mules, and A. Marshall wine by the glass can be purchased for $5 and under.
Doughbird | Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. | The drink options are endless with $5 sangria, $6 house wines, $9 cocktails and frozens (we’re eyeing the spicy blackberry margarita), $4 Coors Light, and $5 Bearded Iris Homestyle.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que | Monday-Thursday, 2-6 p.m. | A wide variety of $3-$6 sips pair nicely with an Edley’s pulled pork sandwich. Plus, Edley’s Bushwackers are $5 on Wacker Wednesdays.
answer | Monday-Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m. | Everything from snacks to drinks are $6 at the bar top, including a cocktail that changes weekly.
Weekend warriors
Embers Ski Lodge | Daily, 3-7 p.m. | Wind down from the week at this vacation-esque spot featuring big boy pours on all whiskey, two-for-one drafts and bottles, and $6 wines by the glass. Plus, extend your weekend into Mule Mondays for four varieties of the cocktail for just $5.
I Love Sushi | Daily, 4:30-7 p.m. | We love a daily happy hour. Score a discount on all drinks all week and weekend long, plus $5 mimosas and bloody marys during lunch.
etch | Monday-Friday, 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 4-5:30 p.m. | Dinner is served. This happy hour special features discounted plates like steak carpaccio and octopus and shrimp bruschetta, as well as $5-$9 beers, wines, and cocktails.
etc. | Monday-Saturday, 4-6:30 p.m. | Served only at the bar, order an array of $5 drafts, $7 wines, and $9 house cocktails.
Boqueria | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Cheers to $7 mini martinis while satisfying your sweet tooth with $10 desserts or tapas for the table.
Fun in the sun
Coral Club | Daily, 5-7 p.m. | Escape to a tropical oasis with a $5 Tiny Tini or with our favorite, the $8 Rosé Paloma, in hand. Do you like what you sea?
Fat Bottom Brewing | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Cool down with $2 off frozen slushies or refreshing Fat Bottom drafts on the spacious outdoor patio.
M.L.Rose | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Enjoy $1 off appetizers, liquor, wine, and beer — plus, stay later on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (depending on location) for team trivia nights inside.
Powering past the hour
The Slider House | Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Select drink specials like the summery blood orange mimosa or a painkiller are $1 off, plus visit Monday through Friday (2-6 p.m.) for half-priced appetizers.
Aladdin’s | Daily, 3-8 p.m. | Sip on $3 beers or $5 wines with discounted $14 hookahs.
Virago | Mondays, 4:30-10 p.m. | Stop in on Maki Saki Monday for two-for-one sake and cocktails and half-priced shefu or maki.
How many specials can you make it to this year? Game on. | Photo by @gameterminalnash
Specials with added perks
The Restaurant at W Nashville | Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Try this: The Lucky 7 happy hour menu featuring a $7 tavern burger with fries, $7 wings, and $7 glass of Veuve. Plus, stay late Wednesday through Friday evenings for live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rare Bird | Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. | DIY your drink during Elevated Hours — bartenders will create a custom cocktail based on spirit, style, and aromatics.
Tennessee Brew Works | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | This Nashville favorite holds a “Top Shelf Tuesday” with spirit specials lasting all day and a writer’s round performance.
Game Terminal | Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | Get your game on with 138 free arcade games and $6 draft beer and well drinks.
Jasper’s | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Watch the big game on the TVs, or challenge your friends in the game room while enjoying discounted frozens, beers, and house wines.
Happy hours that give back
Lockeland Table | Monday-Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | “Community Hour” includes $7 snacks to share, $7 drinks, and kids food specials with a portion of proceeds benefiting parent-teacher organizations in Middle Tennessee.
Sedona Taphouse | Monday-Friday, 3-6:30 p.m | Outside of Happier Hour, Monday’s Dine Out for Charity donates $2 from every 50% off plate to a local charity.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
