Independent bars and restaurants with Friday happy hour deals in Austin, TX. 698 venues found.
The 3-6 PM Friday window fills up fast. Venues pull out strong deals to capture the after-work crowd, but windows are tighter than weekdays — many end at 6 PM instead of 7. Some restaurants cut food specials at 5:30 PM as dinner service ramps up. Arrive before 5 to get the full deal menu and your pick of seats. Friday is the second most popular day by deal count, behind Monday. Prices match weekday levels; the windows are just shorter. Patio and rooftop spots fill up on Friday afternoons. Several venues offer a smooth transition from happy hour to dinner if you want to make an evening of it.
Get 50% off sushi during extended weekday happy hours, plus discounted drinks and snacks, and half-off wine bottles on Mondays.
50% off the sophisticated bar food menu at this acclaimed Austin restaurant.
Half-off acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and discounted natural wines make this a must-visit happy hour.
Acclaimed Spanish tapas and cocktails at half price, plus $10 burgers and all-day Sunday specials.
Half-off wine bottles on Sundays and 50% off appetizers Tuesday-Saturday at this Michelin-recommended steakhouse.
MICHELIN-recommended Mexican cuisine with $10 signature cocktails, $7 bites, and 50% off mezcal on Mondays.
50% off cocktails, beer, wine, and select dishes, plus a $19 prime rib slice at this Michelin-recommended steakhouse.
A 9-course tasting menu for two at this critically acclaimed Japanese cocktail bar.
Critically acclaimed Italian-American bites like $1 oysters and $10 craft cocktails at this top-rated Austin spot.
25% off all food and 50% off sparkling wine during the weekday happy hour, plus unique Sunday pub night deals.
Grab a $1.15 Espresso Martini and $9 Korean wings during their daily happy hour.
Critically acclaimed Japanese cuisine with discounted drinks and a multi-course tasting menu.
Critically acclaimed Yucatecan cuisine and craft cocktails, plus a 5-course taco tasting, make this a must-visit.
Michelin-recommended Mexican cuisine with half-off alcoholic beverages and $3 tacos during happy hour.
Critically acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and natural wines at half price during happy hour.
Michelin-recognized Southeast Asian flavors with significant discounts on Hiramasa, oysters, and beef cheeks.
Half-price drinks and discounted appetizers and burgers at this Michelin-recommended East Austin spot, plus half-off all wine bottles on Mondays.
Half-off wine and $12 cocktails make this Michelin-recognized garden restaurant a must-visit.
Critically acclaimed sushi and small plates, plus discounted drinks, at this James Beard-recognized spot.
25% off pastas, spritzes, and select wines, plus unique Pay What You Will Tuesdays.
Go for $6 classic cocktails like Sazeracs and Old Fashioneds, plus 25% off whiskey pours and $7 house wines.
Go for $4 flagship pints and Deez Nuggs daily until 6 PM at this award-winning brewery with a huge beer garden.
50% off featured cocktails, bottles of wine, and mezzes at this upscale underground lounge.
Get 50% off nigiri and enjoy a range of discounted cocktails at this plant-based Japanese spot.
Grab $8 margaritas and $5 chips & salsa during happy hour, plus enjoy daily specials like $5 Bloody Marys on Saturdays.
Dive into diverse $12 small plates and craft cocktails, plus premium beers and wines, at this speakeasy-style happy hour.
Go daily for $3 oysters, a $10 burger, $10 martinis, and 50% off wine bottles at this acclaimed oyster bar.
Half-off signature cocktails, wine, sake, and house spirits, plus $10 select maki at this top Austin sushi spot.
$8 classic cocktails, $2 off wine glasses and large fare food, plus discounts on beer and small plates daily.
Half-off creative cocktails and 25% off dinner make this modern European bistro a standout happy hour.
Half-off all food and $12 classic cocktails daily make this award-nominated speakeasy a must-visit.
Half-off signature cocktails, beer, wine, and sake, plus $3 chicken skins and $5 buns at an award-winning modern Thai spot.
$8 select cocktails and $2 off all draft beer at this acclaimed Rainey Street cocktail lounge.
Houndstooth's craft cocktails are a steal at $8 each during happy hour.
Half-off Spanish-style pizzas and $8 cocktails make this a standout happy hour, plus 50% off wine bottles on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Go for award-winning cocktails at $10, plus $5 draft beers and $2 off bar snacks.
Quality wood-fired Italian small plates, pastas, and salads for $7-$9, plus $2 off cocktails, beer, and wine.
Half-off select French-inspired small plates and $6 classic cocktails at this elegant absinthe bar.
$5 martinis and $3.95 sliders at this elegant steakhouse with a piano bar and patio.
50% off drinks and BOGO handhelds on Fridays, plus half-off signature cocktails and shareables on Thursdays.
Half-off craft mini cocktails, pints, and mini frozens make this polished bar a must-visit.
Go for 50% off all beverages and select appetizers at this refined brasserie.
Half-off burgers and martinis, plus discounted oysters and oyster shooters, make this a top-tier happy hour.
Critically acclaimed sustainable sushi, Japanese small plates, and cocktails at special prices.
Grab $5 bites like edamame and sliders, plus discounted boozy slushees and drinks from award-winning chefs.
Go for half-off burgers on Mondays, or enjoy $0.25 martinis with select entrees during Friday lunch.
Daily $8 wines, $9 cocktails, and $10 small plates like Oysters Rockefeller and Steak Tartare make this a standout, plus 50% off specialty margaritas in May.
$10 martinis and 25% off sparkling wines daily, plus late-night deals at this Michelin-recognized French bistro.
Grab $5 martinis, specialty sushi rolls under $9, and a wide selection of discounted sake and beers.
Award-winning cocktails are $10, plus enjoy $5 draft beers and discounts on wine and bar snacks.