Independent bars and restaurants with Friday happy hour deals in Austin, TX. 688 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.
Half-off wine and $12 cocktails make this Michelin-recognized garden restaurant a must-visit.
A 9-course tasting menu for two at this critically acclaimed Japanese cocktail bar.
MICHELIN-recommended Mexican cuisine with $10 signature cocktails, $7 bites, and 50% off mezcal on Mondays.
50% off the acclaimed wine bar food menu daily.
50% off appetizers and $2 off cocktails Tuesday-Saturday, plus 25% off bar food and wine by the glass on Mondays.
Critically acclaimed wood-fired Italian small plates and handmade pasta, plus $2 off drinks.
Critically acclaimed pizzas and wine are half-off, plus $5 house wine and draft beers.
Critically acclaimed Japanese cuisine with discounted drinks and a multi-course tasting menu.
Critically acclaimed sushi and small plates, plus discounted drinks, at this James Beard-recognized spot.
Acclaimed Spanish tapas and cocktails at half price, plus $10 burgers and all-day Sunday specials.
Half-off signature cocktails, beer, wine, and sake, plus $3 oysters at this acclaimed modern Thai spot.
Get half-off acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and bottles of wine, plus $5 house wines and draft beers daily.
Critically acclaimed Mediterranean steakhouse with 50% off signature cocktails and wine, plus discounted high-quality appetizers.
Get 50% off cocktails and 25% off dinner at this European bistro with a Michelin-trained chef.
Half-price drinks and discounted 'Snacky Bits' and 'Plancha Burgers' at this James Beard-nominated spot.
Half-off drinks and $3 tacos make this Michelin-recommended spot a must-visit for an upscale happy hour.
$5 martinis, half-off burgers, and discounted oysters and wine bottles at this acclaimed oyster bar.
Go for the acclaimed modern Mexican small plates and unique taco tasting at happy hour prices.
$6 snacks, $3 beers, and $7 cocktails, or try the $6 martini flights and a $39.99 prix-fixe early dinner.
Discounted prime seafood appetizers and handcrafted cocktails in a sophisticated lounge with live music.
Half-off snacks and $10 house cocktails, plus 50% off Jeffrey's wine bottles on Sundays.
$2 off all alcoholic beverages and small plates daily at this nationally acclaimed Indian restaurant.
Michelin-chef sushi and award-winning cocktails at a discount during the first and last hour of service.
Discounted sushi rolls, appetizers, and a diverse drink menu, including $3 margaritas and $7 cocktails, with late-night and all-day Sunday options.
Daily 50% off cocktails and $5 off starters make this Cajun bistro a must-visit for exceptional value.
Daily $6 wine and beer, plus a $25 bruschetta board and wine bottle on Mon/Tue nights.
25% off all food and 50% off sparkling wine during happy hour, plus a late-night sparkling wine deal.
Half-price appetizers and drinks, plus 50% off margaritas on Mondays and half-price wine bottles all day Wednesday.
Sip unique sotol cocktails and enjoy discounted margaritas, frozens, beer, and wine by the pool.
$10 margaritas and tacos, plus 50% off select tequila and wine at this acclaimed 100% gluten-free Yucatecan spot.
Get 50% off small plates, soups, and salads, plus great deals on cocktails, wine, and beer at this beloved local Thai spot.
$10 Neapolitan pizzas, half-off wine bottles, and $5 select draft beers and cocktails daily.
Get discounted lobster tacos, oyster rolls, and caviar bites, plus refreshing wine coolers and rosé.
Get 50% off all sushi during two daily happy hour windows on weekdays.
Half-off a huge menu of apps, from Wagyu sliders to Asian sticky ribs, plus $5 drafts and $10 pizzas.
Catch rotating $3.65 drink specials on cocktails, beer, or wine during World Cup matches.
Daily $1.50 oysters, discounted wines, and a diverse menu of seafood bites and cocktails.
Acclaimed tacos and discounted drinks, plus $5 chips and dip, at this Michelin-recognized taqueria.
$5 cocktails and $2.50 Lone Stars & High Lifes daily, plus Detroit-style coney dogs from the Delray Cafe.
Get 50% off burgers, wings, nachos, and holiday cocktails at this iconic lakeside spot.
Three signature cocktails for $20 at this acclaimed speakeasy, perfect for a lively night out.
Daily happy hour with craft cocktails, discounted wine bottles, and delicious Southwestern-inspired bites.
50% off featured cocktails, bottles of wine, and mezze, plus $2 oysters and a $12 burger.
Go for the diverse happy hour menu featuring discounted sushi, nigiri, and appetizers, plus great deals on cocktails, wine, and sake.
Go for the $3 oysters, $10 Bill's Burger, and 50% off wine bottles daily.
Daily happy hour offers elevated bar bites for $8 and specialty cocktails for $10 in an upscale setting.
Daily happy hour with discounted cocktails, wine, and appetizers, plus half-off burgers on Mondays and wine bottles on Tuesdays.
Score BOGO pizzas on Tuesdays, half-price wine on Wednesdays, and half-off beer pitchers on Thursdays, plus weekday happy hour deals.
Discounted high-quality sushi, nigiri, and Japanese appetizers, plus cheap beer and sake during two daily happy hour windows.
50% off select wine bottles, discounted cocktails, and small plates at this Michelin-recognized spot, plus half-off all bubbles on Wednesdays.