New Yorkers are known to work hard and play hard. And the best place to see those two things in action is at a good happy hour, where anyone can forget the stress of the office by knocking back a few well-priced drinks. From half-priced swanky cocktails to free snacks and $2 brews, you can drink at a discount at these hot spots:
Fiddlesticks
This Irish pub is a favorite watering hole for many Manhattanites looking to get away from the daily grind. Luckily, it’s easy to do so here, where the building’s many nooks and crannies offers secluded seating for small groups. Sidle up to the bar for the happy hour specials, though, since they’re not offered for table service. And you’ll want the specials, since Fiddlesticks offers any beer, wine, or well drink you want for just $4.
56 Greenwich Ave, Manhattan; 212-463-0516
Monday through Friday, 4 pm – 8 pm
The Dove
With the red velvet wallpaper, the wood paneled bar, the cushy banquette seating and the subterranean location, The Dove feels like a swanky speakeasy crossed with a chic brothel. A popular destination for girls’ nights out, the specialty cocktail menu is the draw here, and it’s easy to see why. Try fancy concoctions like the Honey Dove (cognac, honey, organic vanilla soy milk) or the Silk Road Margarita (cinnamon-infused tequila, orange liqueur, lemon juice). And during happy hour, they’re all half price, so you can have a high-class cocktail for the price of a bottom-shelf gin and tonic.
228 Thompson St, Manhattan; 212-254-1435
Sunday – Thursday, 4 pm – 8 pm
4th Avenue Pub
This bar is a neighborhood staple, especially in the summertime, when the generous outdoor seating area draws crowds hoping to bask in the sun while soaking up a beer or two. And they’ll have a lot to choose from, since the bar has 61 beers on their list, including 26 on tap. During happy hour, you’ll get $2 off any drink you choose (for beers as low as $2), and can even kick back with some free popcorn, deliciously seasoned with Old Bay.
76 4th Ave, Brooklyn; 718-643-2273 Monday through Friday, 3 pm – 8pm
Oro Bakery and Bar
This intimate space, a few blocks away from the crowds that pack SoHo bars, is a real local find. Serving locally-sourced pastries, sandwiches and coffee by day, the spot is just as ideal at night, when the bar comes to life. The happy hour is a bargain, with two-for-one glasses of wine off a carefully curated list of a dozen selections from around the world. Sangria, mulled ciders, and beers are also on the menu here, as are several light dinner options and an array of desserts that will tempt you to stay all night.
375 Broome St, Manhattan; 212-941-6368
Monday through Friday, 4 pm – 8 pm
Acme Bar and Grill
From the outside, Acme looks like a side-of-the-road fried chicken stand—and that’s sort of what it is. The “authentic Southern and Cajun cooking” joint serves up big portions of homestyle favorites like catfish and fried okra. But the happy hour is what keeps patrons coming back, with drink specials rotating on a daily basis. Whether it’s Ladies Night or Hurricane Thursdays (all hurricanes are $4), you’ll find a welcome surprise at this NoHo house.
9 Great Jones St, Manhattan; 212-420-1934
Monday through Saturday, 4 pm – 8 pm; Sunday, all day
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