We’re raising a glass and toasting to local sip-worthy spots shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think: deals on beer flights, half-off margaritas (with unlimited chips + salsa of course) + alternative options for the zero-proof drinker.
Here are 20 places across five CBUS suburbs with amazing drink specials.
Short North
Forno Kitchen + Bar | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Find half-priced draft beer, cocktails, wine by the glass, pizzas, shared items, and bar snacks.
Marcella’s Short North | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Indulge in the half-priced pizzas, appetizers, soups, and salads + half-off sangria by the glass, cocktails, beer, and wine pours up to $9.
Arch City Tavern | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Pizzas are $9, drafts are half-off, and wine by the glass is $6.
You can’t beat the intimate scene and Third and Hollywood. | Photo by @thirdandhollywood
Grandview
Grandview Cafe | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. | Sip on $5 draft beers + select spirits and wines. Daily specials are also available, including $10 wings on Mondays and $8 burgers on Tuesdays.
Rye River Social | Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | All small plates are 25% off, and featured cocktails, beer, and wine are $2 off.
Third & Hollywood | Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. | Stop in for $3 off all drinks and starters. We recommend the strawberry basil mojito.
Order a discounted cocktail at Tucci’s. | Photo by @tuccisdublin
Dublin
Tucci’s | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Draft beers, signature cocktails, and glasses of wine are discounted by $2. The hummus + dip duo are also $7 each.
Mezzo | Sunday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The deals include $12 bottles of house wine, $5 glasses of wine, $7 well cocktails, and $1 off all beers and ciders.
Napa Kitchen + Bar | Sunday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. + Saturday, 11 a.m-5 p.m. | Order discounted small plates and $6 select wines and liquors. Bottles of wine are half off on Tuesdays.
Find happy hour deals daily at South Village Grille. | Photo by @southvillagegrille
German Village
Lindey’s | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The happy hour menu is 50% off at the bar and cocktail tables. We can’t get enough of the ginger and cherry mule.
Alpine Restaurant & Bar | Monday-Friday, 5-6 p.m. | The half-liter German drafts are only $6, including Bitburger and Gaffel Kölsch.
South Village Grille
| Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. +
Saturday-Sunday, 3-5 p.m. | Small plates are discounted, select wines are $6, and cocktails are $8.
Sushi and cocktails, anyone? | Photo by @hudson29upperarlington
Upper Arlington
Hudson 29 Upper Arlington | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 3-5 p.m. | Enjoy $8 select glasses of wine and cocktails + discounts on appetizers like select sushi rolls and the pepperoni flatbread.
Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. | Cocktails start at $5, and light bites like pork dumplings are $7.
The Wine Bistro | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. + Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Wine, beer, mixed drinks, and small plates — like half-size flatbreads and the braised veal meatball — are discounted.
You can’t go wrong with a craft beer. | Photo by @krafthouseno5
Powell
Liberty Tavern | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Appetizers, house wines, signature drafts, and seasonal cocktails are all $2 off.
Koble Grill | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. + Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Domestic beers are only $2, well drinks are $3, and house wines are $4.
Kraft House No. 5 | Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. + Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | All craft beers on draft are half-off and classic cocktails are $6.
High Bank Distillery Co. has locations in Grandview and Gahanna. | Photo by @highbankco_
Gahanna
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Draft beers are $5, whiskey sidecars are $6, and select signature cocktails are $8.
High Bank Distillery Co. | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | All cocktails and spirits are half-off, shareables are $2 off, and draft beers and glasses of wine are $1 off.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller .
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
- Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler , an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.