Top 14 Happy Hour Spots in DC
Get ready! We’re covering the top 14 happy hour spots in DC.
While there’s absolutely no way we could cover everything, we did our best to include a variety of different happy hours across neighborhoods, types of food, and overall feel. All, however, are very highly rated and have killer happy hour deals!
Let’s dive in! In no particular order..
Interior of Dauphine’s, featuring gorgeous iron railing, beautiful plants, and an overall authentic New Orlean’s feel. Photo posted by Yelp user Hanna
1. Dauphine’s Happy Hour – Downtown DC
Cajun-inspired cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere – complete with subtle New Orleans influences, creating a transportive experience
When: Tue-Sun 5PM-6:30PM (at the indoor & outdoor bar)
Where: 1100 15TH ST NW
The Deal: Drinks – $4 select beer, $9 select wines by the glass, $9 signature cocktails; food – $2 oysters, $6 select snacks, including deviled eggs with crab, fried hog’s head cheese, and black-eyed pea falafel
Features: Takes reservations, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, private events, street and garage parking available
Menu: Dauphine’s HH Menu
Yelp: Dauphine’s Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Dauphine’s on OpenTable
Number: (202) 758-3785
2. Nagomi Izakaya Happy Hour – Downtown DC
Authentic Japanese small plates, noodles, and sushi rolls in a cozy eatery
When: Mon-Fri 5PM-7PM
Where: 1990 M St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $4 wine by the glass, $20 bottles of wine, $4 pints, $14 pitchers of beer, $4 Sake, $5-$8 cocktails, food – small plates from $3.50-$6.50, including $4.50 fried oysters, $6.50 fried spicy squid legs, and $6.50 karaage plus A La Carte sushi
Features: Takes reservations, vegetarian options
Menu: Nagomi Izakaya HH Menu
Yelp: Nagomi Izakaya Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Nagomi Izakaya on their website
Number: (202) 525-4016
Prime beef sliders with aged cheddar, heirloom tomato, lettuce, and dijonaise. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
3. BLT Steak Happy Hour – Downtown DC
Modern American steakhouse
When: Mon-Fri 5PM-7PM
Where: 1625 I St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $7 wine by the glass; food – bites from $5-$15, including $12 prime beef sliders (3), $15 east coast oysters (6), and $15 steak or shrimp BBQ skewer
Features: Takes reservations, vegetarian options, private events
Menu: BLT Steak HH Menu
Yelp: BLT Steak Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at BLT Steak on OpenTable OR on Tock
Number: (202) 689-8999
4. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Happy Hour – Downtown DC
American surf ‘n’ turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish 2 story space
When: Mon-Thu 11:30AM-3PM
Where: 750 15th St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – ½ price classic cocktails, wine by the glass, and draft beer; food – ½ price oysters on the half shell, $7.95 seafood trio (one jumbo shrimp cocktail, one oyster on the half shell, one Alaskan King Crab leg), various snacks from $2.95-$4.95, including buffalo cauliflower, french dip slider, lobster deviled eggs, and fried chicken drums among others
Features: Takes reservations, private events
Menu: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab HH Menu
Yelp: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab on OpenTable OR on Tock
Number: (202) 489-0140
5. Logan Tavern Happy Hour – Logan Circle
Casual American eatery with a modern tavern feel
When: Daily from 3PM-7PM
Where: 1423 P St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $4 White Claws, $5 cans, $6 select wines, $7 rails, $7 select pints, $8 cocktails; food – from $3-$10, including various burgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese, truffle fries, and more!
Features: Takes reservations, private events, outdoor seating
Menu: Logan Tavern HH Menu
Yelp: Logan Tavern Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Logan Tavern on OpenTable
Number: (202) 332-3710
Draft beer and skillet mac & cheese served during The Smith’s happy hour. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
The Smith – U Street Corridor
6. The Smith Happy Hour – U Street Corridor
Spacious NYC offshoot for upscale American eats & specialty drinks in hip, modern surrounds
When: Mon-Fri 3PM – 6PM
Where: 1314 U St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $6 drafts, $8 cocktails, $8 select wines; food – featured $19 burger & beer combo; $2 oysters; $6-$12 snacks, including spicy chicken wings, mac & cheese, shishito peppers, and more!
Features: Takes reservations, private events, great for groups, outdoor dining available at Penn Quarter location
Menu: The Smith HH Menu
Yelp: The Smith U Street Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at The Smith U Street on OpenTable
Number: (202) 250-3900
Stunning interior of Succotash – Penn Quarter. Photography by Rachel Paraoan
7. Succotash Happy Hour – Penn Quarter
Southern fare in an elegant, multi-tiered environment
When: Daily 4PM-8PM
Where: 915 F St NW
The Deal: Drinks – $4-$6 draft and bottled beer, $7-$9 wine by the glass, $7 sangria, $35 sangria pitchers, $8 cocktails, $39 “Belle’s Punch” pitcher; food – $1.50 deviled eggs (each), $1.50 smoked chicken wings (each – min. 4 per order), $5 cornbread cakes, $5 crispy green beans with wasabi ranch, $12 chicken & waffles, $13 hot fried oysters, $14 country ham & pimento cheese crudité, $16 pimento cheese burger, expanded wing menu (on Wed. until 8PM only)
Features: Takes reservations, private events, vegetarian options, gluten-free options, text or call for wheelchair access & assistance (main line, extension 9), live music from Sara & Austin Jazz Duo on Friday, Sunday, and Monday evenings
Menu: Succotash Happy Hour Menu
Yelp: Succotash Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Succotash – Penn Quarter on OpenTable
Number: (202) 849-6933
Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
8. Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza Happy Hour – Penn Quarter
Bustling pizzeria serving traditional, Neapolitan-style, thin-crust pies, sangria & craft beer
When: Mon-Fri 4PM-7PM
Where: 610 9th St NW
The Deal: Drinks – $4 red or white sangria, $18 carafe sangria, $4 house red or white, $1 off pints, $6 rails; food – $7 starters, $6 pizzas
Features: Takes reservations, private events, outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options
Menu: Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza – Penn Quarter HH Menu
Yelp: Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza – Penn Quarter Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza on OpenTable
Number: (202) 638-3434
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with cilantro and sesame crackers served at Bar Charley during happy hour. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
Amazing patio at Bar Charley. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
9. Bar Charley Happy Hour – Dupont Circle
Community favorite gathering spot with a casual, easy-going vibe
When: All night Mon; Tue-Thu 5PM-6:30PM; Fri-Sun 4PM-5:30PM
Where: 1825 18th St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $7.95 classic cocktails, $4 Narragansett tallboys; food – $7 catalan fries, $11 tuna tartare, $12 Korean BBQ wings, $15 Charley burger
Features: Takes reservations, outdoor seating
Menu: Bar Charley HH Menu
Yelp: Bar Charley Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Bar Charley on Resy
Number: (202) 627-2183
Wagyu Burger w/ Duke’s jam (bacon, onion, cabernet sauvignon, tomato), cheddar, romaine, and garlic aioli on a brioche at Duke’s Grocery. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page.
10. Duke’s Grocery Happy Hour – Dupont Circle
Comfy, East London-inspired hangout, offering farm-fresh cuisine & craft cocktails on 2 levels; voted best burger in DC!
When: Mon-Fri 12PM-7PM
Where: 1513 17th Street NW (plus Woodley Park & Foggy Bottom locations)
The Deal: Drinks – $6 beers, wines, and well liquors, $11-$13 specialty cocktails, half priced bottles of wine (Mon only – 7PM-close); food – $10 Wagyu burger (Wed only – all day)
Features: Takes reservations, private events, outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Menu: Duke’s Grocery HH Menu
Yelp: Duke’s Grocery Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Duke’s Grocery on Resy
Number: (202) 733-5623
Mission Margarita Pitcher w/ chips & guac on the patio, technically from Mission’s bottomless brunch (Sat & Sun 11AM-4PM; guac available during HH just not included in HH deals). Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
11. Mission Happy Hour – Dupont Circle
Hacienda-style Mexican restaurant with an outdoor patio, serving traditional tacos & lots of tequila
When: Daily 4PM-6PM
Where: 1606 20th St. NW
The Deal: Drinks – $5 tequila shots, $5.50 beer, $9-$10 cocktails, $26-$27 pitchers; food – $4 single cheeseburger slider, $4.50 chicken tinga taco, $8 queso fundido skillet, $10 nachos volcán
Features: Takes reservations, private events, outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Menu: Mission HH Menu
Yelp: Mission Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Mission on OpenTable
Number: (202) 525-2010
Tortilla Coast happy hour items, including a frozen margarita pitcher, beer buckets, chips & queso, quesadillas, coast tacos, and buffalo wings. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
12. Tortilla Coast Happy Hour – Capitol Hill
Lively neighborhood watering hole serving Tex-Mex fare & margaritas inside & on a patio
When: Tue-Sat 4PM-7PM
Where: 400 1st St. SE
The Deal: Drinks – $4 bottled beer, $6 wine or sangria, $9 el grande drafts, $20 beer buckets (5), $20 margarita pitchers (rocks or frozen); food – $3 coast taco, $5 chips & queso, $5 cheese quesadilla, $10 bean & cheese nachos, $10 grilled wings (6) – BBQ, buffalo, or ranch
Features: Takes reservations, private events, street parking available
Menu: Tortilla Coast HH Menu
Yelp: Tortilla Coast Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Tortilla Coast on OpenTable OR on Tortilla Coast’s website
Number: (202) 546-6768
Dacha Beer Garden – Navy Yard’s beer & burger happy hour combo. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
Two unknown Cocker Spaniels, one loving the camera while the other is over it, at Dacha’s Beer Garden – Navy Yard. Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
13. Dacha Beer Garden Happy Hour – Navy Yard
Airy, stylish outlet, offering elevated American comfort cuisine plus a dog-friendly beer garden
When: Mon-Thu 4PM-7PM
Where: 79 Potomac Ave. SE (plus a Shaw location – original location)
The Deal: Beer & burger happy hour
Features: Outdoor seating, private events, great for groups, kid friendly, dog friendly (puppuccinos available), vegetarian and vegan options, cashless establishment
Menu: Dacha Navy Yard Menu
Yelp: Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard’s Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard on Resy
Number: (202) 919-3801
Chaplin’s Hiyashi Chuuka (chilled ramen). Photo courtesy of business via Facebook page
14. Chaplin’s Happy Hour – Shaw
1920s Charlie Chaplin–themed eatery with Japanese fare & cocktails named after the actor’s films
When: Daily 4PM-7PM (#chappyhour)
Where: 1501 9th St. NW
The Deal: 1/2 off wine by the glass (except bubbles), cocktails, and drafts
Features: Takes reservations, private events, outdoor seating, vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options
Menu: Drink Menu, Food Menu
Yelp: Chaplin’s Yelp Page
Reservations: Make a reservation at Chaplin’s on OpenTable
Number: (202) 644-8806
That’s All Folks!
Ok honestly, you guys owe me for this. The time and effort I put into this list, scouring countless websites, social media profiles, Yelp pages, etc. – just wow!
In all seriousness though, we hope you were able to find your next happy hour spot. Keep checking back with us on our blog for more DC foodie content! And if you think your favorite DC restaurant, bar, etc. is worth featuring, let us know!
Happy cocktailing!
