If you think drinking should only happen on the weekends...you're not from here, are you? We've made a list of the best Happy Hours in town to make it easier for you to go out for a drink tonight… and every night. If we missed your favorite happy hour, we want to know about it, so leave it in the comments.
Dragon King’s Daughter
Louisville: 1126 Bardstown Road, 502-632-2444
New Albany: 802 East Elm, 812-725-8600
Happy Hour: Everyday, 3pm – 6pm; Monday – Wednesday, 9pm – 11pm; Thursday – Saturday, 10pm – Midnight
What could make sushi, Mimosas and hot sake better? A happy hour that includes them all. During each of its lunch and dinner happy hours, Dragon King’s Daughter offers hot sake for only $5, $1 off beers and Mimosas made from fresh-squeezed juice, $10 off all bottles of wine and a menu full of its best sushi at discounted prices. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Down One Bourbon Bar
321 W. Main Street
502-566-3259
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 4pm – 7pm
Known for its incredible selection of wine, beer and bourbon, it’s no surprise that Down One likes to keep things exciting, even with its weekly happy hour specials. Here’s what you can expect every day of the week from this Whiskey Row hero:
Monday: Specialty Manhattan for only $5 each
Tuesday: Any of Down One’s draft beers for $5
Wednesday: Select bottles of wine for $10
Thursday: Live music
Friday: $2 off select flights of bourbon
El Mundo
2345 Frankfort Avenue
502-899-9930
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday, 5pm – 6pm
Ever come home from a hard day at work and just want to binge on hearty Mexican food and drink sweet Margaritas? Of course you do, we all do. And the folks at El Mundo are there for you with food and drink specials every day of the week. Along with the restaurant’s daily rotating specials listed on its website, you can enjoy a House Margarita for $4 and an order of black bean & chipotle dip for $3 as part of El Mundo’s daily happy hour.
Big Bar
1202 Bardstown Road
502-618-2237
Happy Hour: Every Day, 4pm – 8pm
If Big Bar’s promise of strong well cocktails for $3 each doesn’t sell you, maybe it’s homemade adult slushies for $4 will. As one of Louisville’s smallest bars, Big Bar takes pride in how incredibly fun it truly is.
Decca
812 E. Market Street
502-749-8128
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
This NuLu gem has everything from wood-grilled beets to Squid Ink Linguine. And with a happy hour offering five different craft cocktails for only $5 each, the flavor pairing options are endless.
Baxter’s 942 Bar & Grill
942 Baxter Avenue
502-409-9422
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday, 4pm – 7pm
Consider Baxter’s 942 Bar & Grill as your midweek party destination. Indulge in select beers and cocktails, all of which are two for the price of one as the bar’s regular happy hour. And things are taken up a notch on Wednesdays with $1 well drinks all night plus karaoke.
Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
401 E. Main Street
502-515-0174
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 4pm -7pm
After a full work day downtown, stop into Against the Grain to loosen up your tie and indulge in a well-deserved drink. This bar offers 20oz select beers for just $3.75 and well cocktails for $2.75.
Garage Bar
700 E. Market Street
502-749-7100
Happy Hour: Monday – Tuesday, 5pm – 7pm
What goes best with gourmet pizza? A strong craft cocktail, of course. And with 50% off all well drinks, Garage Bar is the perfect place to indulge in this powerful combo.
Meta
425 Chestnut Street
502-822-6382
Happy Hour: Thursday, 8pm – Midnight
If you’re looking to jazz up your next date night, look no further than Chestnut Street’s quaint Meta. Enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine and a live performance by local jazz musicians, Carly Johnson and Craig Wagner.
Bistro 1860
1765 Mellwood Avenue
502-618-1745
Happy Hour: Monday, 4pm - Close
With a wide variety of delectable seafood and small plates of snack-worthy proportions, this adorable little French restaurant is the perfect spot for a first date. And with 50% off select bottles of wine, Monday nights have never been more romantic.
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