Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 123 venues found.
These venues score 3+ and have standout food specials during happy hour. Half-price appetizers, discounted entrees, chef-driven small plates. Food deals are the single biggest differentiator between a good happy hour and a great one. $5 well drinks are everywhere. $5 well drinks AND half-price wood-fired pizza? Rare. That combination drives higher scores. Expect appetizers, tacos, sliders, oysters, and shareable plates on most of these menus. The highest-scoring venues discount items from their regular dinner menu rather than offering a separate, cheaper happy hour food menu. This list filters for places where the kitchen takes happy hour as seriously as the bar.
Critically acclaimed Tuna Crispy Rice and cocktails for half price during happy hour.
$6 bar bites, wings, and sushi handrolls, plus $9 cocktails and wines at this critically acclaimed spot.
50% off appetizers and $10 burgers, plus a buy one get one 50% off dessert deal at this top-rated Nashville restaurant.
$10 pizzas on Tuesdays and kids eat free on Mondays make this acclaimed Italian spot a must-visit.
$10 select glass pours, house cocktails, and acclaimed Lao-inspired snacks at this Michelin-recognized wine bar.
Critically acclaimed wood-fired pizzas and seasonal small plates with discounted natural wines and craft cocktails during Apero Hour.
$5 cocktails, wines, and beers at a Michelin Recommended restaurant.
$5-$7 select cocktails, $7 draft wine, and $5-$6 food items at this acclaimed cocktail lounge.
Award-winning appetizers like Roasted Cauliflower and Steak Carpaccio with discounted draft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails.
$5 cocktails, wines, beers, and snacks nightly at this Michelin-affiliated spot.
$9 martinis, $7-$8 wines, and $2 oysters at this MICHELIN Guide recognized East Nashville gem.
$7 cocktails, $7 wines, $4 beer, and food specials at this Nashville staple, with an extended happy hour on Mondays.
$2 oysters, $6 margaritas, and $5 tacos during happy hour, or explore daily specials like half-off tacos on Tuesdays.
$6 craft cocktails, 2-for-1 beers, and half-price Southern bar bites make for an exceptional happy hour experience.
$10 avant-garde cocktails and half-off select small plates like Duck Fat Fries and Buttermilk Caesar daily, with all-day happy hour on Sundays.
$7 cocktails, $7 wines, $4 beer, and food specials at this top-rated Germantown spot.
Half-price margaritas and $5 tacos on Tuesdays, plus $7 martinis on Mondays, make this award-winning bar a must-visit.
$10 cocktails, $6 wine, and $4 select beers alongside a range of delicious small bites at this award-winning Mediterranean spot.
Half-price sushi and 2-for-1 cocktails on Mondays, plus daily $6 cocktails and wine, make this a top spot for elevated Asian fusion.
2-for-1 Lemon Drops, Don Julio, Hennessy, and margaritas, plus 50% Off Appetizers and $3 Tacos on Tuesdays.
$2 oysters and discounted signature and classic cocktails at this intimate East Nashville spot.
$5 sangria and wine with chef's selection of cheese and jamón at this award-winning tapas spot.
$7 cocktails, wine, and snacks, plus $4 select beers, at this James Beard-nominated East Nashville gem.
$8 select cocktails, $6 wine, and discounted bites at this iconic Nashville spot with bowling and pools.
$2 select oysters, $7 cava, and $10 select cocktails at this award-winning seafood spot.
$3 oysters, $7 house wines, and $9 specialty cocktails with discounted starters.
Discounted crab dip, deviled eggs, burgers, and cocktails in a lively atmosphere.
2-for-1 drinks all day Thursday, plus half-price burgers and tenders during weekday happy hour.
Go for 2-for-1 drinks and half-price burgers and tenders during Neighbor Hour, or all-day 2-for-1 drinks on Thursdays.
Daily themed happy hours offer $5 pints, $9 cocktails, and 50% off pub grub.
$7 Latin cocktails and discounted tacos at this acclaimed modern Mexican spot.
Michelin-selected Husk offers $12 punch, $13 Old Fashioneds, $5 beer, $12 wine, and an $11 Pimento.
$6 Japanese beer, sake, wine, and sushi snacks, plus $10 cocktails, at this highly-rated sushi spot.
Discounted Italian entrees, starters, and house wines daily during early bird specials.
$8 seasonal cocktails and house wines, plus a $17 Oak Burger and $5 Oysters Rockefeller at the bar.
Sip $8 craft cocktails and enjoy discounted bites like $6 Pork Rinds and $9 Shrimp Cocktail.
Grab $6 margaritas, $10 cheese bread, or a $20 pizza and beer combo.
$10 cocktails and 50% off appetizers at this upscale Mediterranean spot.
2-for-1 drinks and half-price burgers and chicken tenders during Neighbor Hour, or all-day 2-for-1 on the entire drink menu on Thursdays.
Daily $5 draft beers, $6 house wines, and discounted appetizers on the rooftop.
Half-price beers, $5 margaritas, and $10 wings make for a great happy hour.
Bottomless food and drinks every weekend make for a lively brunch.
Grab $8 O-Town Margaritas and $4 crispy tacos on the patio.
$8 Old Fashioneds, $9 cocktails, and $5 beers with $8-$10 bar bites at Cliff's Lounge.
$6 cocktails and wines, plus discounted crab cakes, mac & cheese, and pork tacos.
$2 off beers, $7 A. Marshall wines, and $8 bar bites make for a great after-work stop.
$7 house wines, $9 specialty cocktails, and discounted starters like crispy chicken bites and $3 oysters.
$5 margaritas and discounted appetizers in a chic lounge with live music.
Discounted draft beer, select wine, classic cocktails, and mocktails, plus a $15 wine flight with a cheeseboard on Wednesdays.
$5 cervezas and $7 Latin cocktails, plus $4.50 chicken tacos and $8 Lona Margaritas on Taco Tuesday.