21 Best Happy Hour Spots in Austin, TX (2026)
Looking for happy hour spots in Austin, TX? We've tracked 21 happy hour spots, including The White Horse and Sahara Lounge. The top picks average 4.9★ from real visitor reviews. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a Austin itinerary around them.
Top picks
Our highest-rated happy hour spots in Austin
All Happy Hour Spots in Austin
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Elysium
705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Mohawk
912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Golden Castle
700 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Shiner's Saloon
422 N Congress Ave D, Austin, TX 78701, USA
TacoWey
325 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Nickel City
1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Mean Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Lavaca Street Bar
405 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Taco Haus
318 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA
the side bar
602 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Dive Bar Austin
1703 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Casino South Side
1502 W Ben White Blvd #7606, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Culture Club
12000 Menchaca Rd bldg 2 Ste A, Austin, TX 78748, USA
Twin Creeks Hall
13400 Farm to Market Rd 2769, Austin, TX 78726, USA
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748, USA
Bigshotz
399 W Louis Henna Blvd, Austin, TX 78728, USA
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best happy hour deals in Austin?
We track 21 bars and restaurants with happy hour pricing in Austin, TX — drinks deals, half-off apps, and weekday wind-down spots. The White Horse is one of the most-visited. Most run Monday–Friday, typically 3–6pm or 4–7pm depending on the venue.
What time does happy hour start in Austin?
Most Austin, TX happy hours run 3–6pm or 4–7pm on weekdays. A handful of spots also offer late-night happy hour (9–11pm) on weeknights — popular with industry folks. The business page notes the current window when available; call to confirm before you go.
Do Austin happy hours include food?
Most of the 21 spots on this list discount both drinks and a short bar-bite menu during happy hour — apps, sliders, small pizzas. A handful are drinks-only. The exact menu and pricing live on each business page along with the current happy-hour window.
Are happy hours in Austin good for groups?
Yes for groups of 4–6 at the bar; larger groups (8+) should call ahead because most bars cant guarantee adjacent seating during the rush. Some spots offer group happy-hour packages with bottle service or shared platters — noted on the business page when available.
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