Even with the rise of remote work, DC's happy hour scene is still buzzing! And with food and drink prices climbing ever higher, there's never been a better time to snag a discounted bite and beverage. From trendy izakayas to classic steakhouses, here are 10 new happy hours to explore in the nation's capital:
Upscale Nibbles and Classic Cocktails
- Alfreda (Dupont): Sample New York-style pizzas alongside $8 spritzes with unique flavorings during their weekday happy hour (4-6 PM).
- Aventino (Bethesda): Enjoy a Roman happy hour with $8 cicchetti (snacks) and cocktails (5-6 PM, Sunday-Thursday).
- Casa Teresa (Square Food Hall): Chef Ruben Garcia offers delicious Spanish tapas alongside $8 sangria and $12 Spanish wines at their weekday bar happy hour (5-7 PM).
Happy Hour Deals Galore
- Cocina Morini (NW): Head to the lounge for their all-day, every-day happy hour featuring $7 martinis (classic, dirty, or "Morini") and $6 snacks.
- Hiya Izakaya (Love, Makoto Food Hall): Experience an extended happy hour (4-6 PM daily) with $5 robatayaki skewers and $7 drinks (draft beers, wines, sake, and highballs).
- J&J Pizza (Union Market): This New York-style pizza joint offers a weekday happy hour special: two slices and a beer for just $12 (4-6 PM).
Tex-Mex Treats and Tequila Tipples
- La Tejana (Mount Pleasant): This breakfast taco spot transforms into a cocktail bar at night. Enjoy discounted margaritas ($13) and $5 Modelo beers during their Thursday and Friday happy hour (4-6 PM).
- Ometeo (Tysons): Top Chef winner Gabe Erales brings you Tex-Mex happy hour with $10 margaritas and $5 Tecates (outdoor and main bar, 3-6 PM, Monday-Friday).
New Food Hall Finds
- Upside on Moore (Rosslyn): This new food hall boasts a happy hour (3-6 PM) with $7 draft beers, wines, and classic cocktails at their bar.
- The Wells (Eastern Market): This gin bar offers a martini hour with $10 specialty martinis (4-5:30 PM, daily). Check out their sister spots for happy hour deals too: La Collina (spritz) and Duck & the Peach (daiquiris).
So there you have it! With this list in hand, you're sure to find the perfect happy hour spot to unwind, socialize, and save some cash in the vibrant city of DC.