Independent bars and restaurants with Friday happy hour deals in Houston, TX. 599 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.
$8 cocktails and wines, $2 oysters, and a 25-cent martini lunch at this critically acclaimed Creole restaurant.
50% off wine and sake, plus discounted appetizers and sushi rolls at this critically acclaimed Japanese restaurant.
50% off cocktails, pizza, and select appetizers at this acclaimed Italian Creole spot.
Half-price nigiri and $8 lychee martinis at this chic sushi spot, perfect for a high-quality experience at a great value.
Get half-off 100 classic cocktails, including margaritas and Old Fashioneds, at this acclaimed bar.
Sip $8 Oaxacan cocktails and enjoy $7-15 bar bites at this James Beard-recognized Houston gem.
Half-off all drinks and Tuesday oyster and martini deals at this acclaimed Heights spot.
Score $2 oysters, $4 flatbreads, $6 cocktails, and 50% off wine bottles, plus discounted truffle pasta.
Michelin-recognized cuisine with discounted craft cocktails and unique small plates like Wagyu Kulcha and Yellowfin Tuna Tartare.
Half-off dishes at the patio and bar make this immersive Asian steakhouse a must-visit.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian-Portuguese fusion with half-off cocktails and wine, plus delicious small plates.
$3 select beers, $6 wine and cocktails, plus $6 small plates like calamari and kebabs at this acclaimed fine-dining Indian spot.
Half-off pizzas and all drinks nightly, plus half-off wine bottles on Sundays, make this Michelin-recognized spot a must-visit.
James Beard-recognized Mexican cuisine with $9 Hugo Ritas and $4.50 tacos at this acclaimed Montrose spot.
50% off inventive cocktails and discounted oysters at this acclaimed Houston cocktail bar.
James Beard-recognized Tex-Mex with $7 Ninfaritas and $5 nachos.
Critically acclaimed BBQ with daily specials like a $15 Pork Belly Plate or a $15 Pork Rib Plate.
$5 pastas and $2 oysters daily, making this acclaimed Italian chophouse accessible.
Get a 10-course omakase for $50 with $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer, and $3 sake.
Discounted wood-roasted oysters, flavorful tacos, and craft cocktails at this acclaimed coastal Mexican kitchen.
$10 martinis and discounted oysters at this elegant Montrose spot.
Half-off house cocktails and $1 oysters at this James Beard Award-winning bar.
All-day happy hour with discounted house wines, sake, cocktails, and a variety of hot appetizers like crab puffs and basil chicken wings.
Upscale small plates and refreshing sangrias, plus 25% off wine bottles on Sundays, at this James Beard chef's downtown spot.
Go for $10 brisket sandwiches, $10 wings, and 50% off wine. Kids and veterans eat free!
Discounted small bites and a wide selection of wines by the glass or half-price bottles at this romantic Italian spot with live piano.
Score $4 tacos, $3 beers, $5 cocktails, and half-off wine at this chef-driven Galveston spot.
Half-price drinks and wine bottles make this iconic, dimly lit lounge a hidden gem for a date night.
James Beard-recognized Mexican street food with discounted cocktails, wines, and flavorful bites.
$10 curated cocktails and wines at this acclaimed modern Mexican restaurant.
Daily happy hour with $5 craft beer, $8 cocktails, and 25% off wine at this James Beard-recognized Indian spot.
Michelin-recommended Tex-Mex with $7 drinks, $3 off margaritas, and tasty food deals like half-price nachos on Mondays.
Go for Wagyu sliders, Hamachi tacos, and quality nigiri for $8-$12, plus $10 cocktails.
Significant savings on classic cocktails, selected wines, and upscale bites at this elegant French restaurant.
Handcrafted cocktails, curated wines, and elevated South African and Latin-inspired bites at a standout price.
Sip globally inspired cocktails and enjoy half-off charcuterie boards at this glamorous speakeasy.
$8 wood-fired pizzas, $7 appetizers, and $4 beers make for a great happy hour, plus BOGO pizza on Mondays and half-price wine on Thursdays.
Go for daily $10 martinis and $8 bites at this upscale Chinese spot with a Michelin-pedigreed chef.
Grab $10 Banana Old Fashioneds, Palomas, and BOGO burritos or draft beer at this standout spot.
$10 handcrafted cocktails and $9 small plates, plus a penny mimosa brunch on weekends.
$10 craft cocktails and discounted upscale bar bites like Wagyu Skewers and Crab Cake at this acclaimed steakhouse.
Upscale Italian bites and craft cocktails at Potente's happy hour, perfect for a refined pre-dinner experience.
$2 beers, $4 wines, $6 cocktails, and $7 apps, plus 50% off wine bottles on Wednesdays.
The $2 oysters and half-off cocktails make this upscale Cajun-Creole happy hour a daily must-visit.
Half-off pizza, small plates, and wine bottles, plus $1.50 oysters and $8 wines.
BOGO mimosas, half-price pancakes, or $3 drinks on various days, making acclaimed breakfast items accessible.
Half-off upscale small plates and $10 signature cocktails make this a standout happy hour.
$10 Sophie Burgers and $8 Spritz Cocktails on the chic rooftop terrace.
Grab a 99¢ Espresso Martini and enjoy daily deals on cocktails, wine, and beer at this vibrant Australian cafe.
Discounted sushi rolls, flavorful kitchen bites, and a variety of specialty cocktails and spirits at this upscale Japanese spot.