The 22 Best “Happy Hour” Food & Drink Deals Around Boston That Are Actually Worth It

Although Boston technically doesn’t have Happy Hour, there are lots of deals on food and drinks to enjoy around town. Enjoy all the culinary and cocktail delights of Boston, without breaking the bank using these Happy Hour deals.

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by Celina Colby & Yelena Nicolle Salvador

1) Happy Hour at Barcelona
When: Mon-Fri from 4pm-6pm 
Where: South End, Cambridge, & Brookline
Info: During Happy Hour at Barcelona’s South End and Brookline locations you can get $7 martinis and espresso martinis, $4 beers, and a selection of tapas ranging from $5-$9 apiece. Happy hour tapas selections vary by location!

2) Happy Hour $5 Dumplings at Banyan Bar + Refuge
When: Mon- Sun from 4pm-6pm
Where: South End
Info: Satisfy your dumpling cravings every day at Banyan Bar + Refuge where you can get 10 dumplings for $5 as well as deals on other apps like a scallion pancake roll ($7) and prawn toast ($8). Please note that Banyan Bar is currently closed for renovations due to a recent fire.

3) $15 Bubbles & Truffles at Tuscan Kitchen
When: All day, every day
Where: Seaport
Info: Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a glass of prosecco with the perfect side of savory truffles fries. You don't need a special occasion to enjoy some bubbly and a salty snack, so stop by any time for this deal.

4) $3 Tacos at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
When: Tue. 11am-1am
Where: Fenway, South Boston
Info: Celebrate Taco Tuesday with half off all tacos every Tuesday at Loco Taqueria in Fenway and South Boston. Those savings can go straight towards another round of margaritas! 

5) Bottomless Pasta Wednesdays at Capo Restaurant & Supper Club
When: Wed. 4-10pm
Where: South Boston
Info: For just $32 you can eat unlimited plates of pasta every Wednesday at Capo Restaurant & Supper Club in South Boston. Try every flavor and then you’ll know your favorite for the next week!

6) Bottomless Maki for $32 at Fat Baby
When: Mon. 4pm-10pm
Where: South Boston
Info: For just $32 per person you can eat UNLIMITED maki at Fat Baby. There are six rolls to choose from on this Happy Hour menu. The only rule is no sharing and honestly, why would you want to? 

7) Bottomless Steak Frites at Batifol
When: Sun. 4-10pm
Where: Kendall Square
Info: Every Sunday night at Batifol in Cambridge you can live your best (unlimited) Parisian life with bottomless steak frites. For $37 you’ll receive steak, French fries, and the restaurant’s secret sauce with unlimited refills.

8) $5 Tapas at Tasca
When: Mon-Wed from 4-6pm
Where: Brighton
Info: Try a little bit of everything with $5 tapas during this foodie happy hour every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Tasca. It’s a great opportunity to try new things at this authentic Spanish restaurant.

9) $7 Martinis at Rebel's Guild
When: Mon. 5-9:30pm
Where: Theater District
Info: Sip on mini libations at the Rebel's Guild where you can sample espresso and dirty martinis alongside other cocktails. Pass the cannon, step into history, and enjoy the atmosphere.

10) Shy Hour at Shy Bird South Boston
When: Mon-Fri from 4-6pm
Where: South Boston
Info: Every weekday at the South Boston location of Shy Bird you can enjoy 50¢ fried chicken dunks, a $9.99 smash burger, $9 cocktails, $6 tall boys and more during their Shy Hour answer to Happy Hour.

11) $10 Martinis at Petula's
When: Mon. 5pm to close
Where: South Boston
Info: Every Monday you can order $10 martinis at Petula’s in South Boston from 5pm to close. That includes everybody’s favorite, the espresso martini. They also offer free fries when you order a glass of bubbly Monday-Friday 11:30am-5pm.

12) Half-off Sandwiches after 10pm at Parish Cafe
When: Sun-Wed from 11:30am-12am, Thu-Sat from 11:30am-2am
Where: Back Bay
Info: Take advantage of this late night (for Boston) deal, where all sandwiches at Parish Cafe are 50% off after 10pm. On weekends they’re open late so it’s a great end-of-the-night spot to fuel up.

13) 50% off the Full Menu at Grendel’s Den
When: Mon-Sun from 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Harvard Square
Info: For two and half hours every day the entire menu at Grendel’s Den is 50% off. The only parameters are that you must order a $4 beverage to go with it and you can’t use to-go boxes to turn the deal into grocery shopping.

14) Half-off Pizzas at The Broadway
When: Tue. 11:30am-1am
Where: South Boston
Info: Every Tuesday you can get half-off all pizzas at The Broadway in South Boston. Grab some friends and prepare for the most affordable pizza party of all time.

15) Happy Hour at Yard House Fenway
When: Mon-Fri from 3-6pm
Where: Fenway
Info: Every weekday, you can enjoy half off select apps at Yard House in Fenway plus half off all pizzas, even the fancy truffle mushroom. Keep in mind, this deal doesn’t apply during other Yard House events.

16) Happy Hour at Local 149
When: Tue. & Thu. from 4pm-11pm
Where: South Boston
Info: Get different Happy Hour deals at this local hub. On Tuesday get tacos for $3 apiece and on Thursday get flatbreads for $10 apiece.

17) Bottomless Bubbles, Bites & Flights Brunch at Flight Club
When: Sat-Sun from 11am-3pm
Where: Seaport
Info: Book a brunch package for Flight Club’s Seaport location and get bottomless flatbreads for $25/per person or bottomless mimosas and flatbreads for $45/per person. Note, you need at least six people in the party and everyone needs to order this package. 

18) Mucho Mondays & Other Deals at Painted Burro
When: Mon. 4-11:30pm
Where: Harvard Square, Somerville, & Brookline
Info: Try bottomless tapas at all Painted Burro locations every Monday night. Pay $29 for endless orders from the appetizers, salads, tacos, and enchiladas sections of the menu. Don't miss bottomless brunch on weekends from 10am-3pm too and half-off appetizers every week day!

19) Bred Gourmet Social Hour
When: Mon-Fri from 3-6pm
Where: Kendall Square
Info: Looking for something scrumptious on a week day? Enjoy $4 chicken tenders, smash burger sliders, chicken sliders, fries, and beignets from this beloved burger institution.

20) Citrus & Salt Happy Meal
When: Mon-Fri from 12-3pm
Where: Seaport
Info: Get ready for the ultimate adult happy meal deal. Pick your flavored margarita, one taco or quesadilla (like birria, fish, or veg) and one side - all for just $18.

21) Happy Hour at Petit Robert Bistro
When: Mon-Thu from 3-5:30pm
Where: South End
Info: Transport yourself to Paris on a budget with happy hour deals at PRB. Sip on $11 spritzes, $8-11 vino glasses, $6 beers, $1 oysters, and $10 escargot plates.

22) Unlimited French Tapas at Cafe Saint-Germain
When: Mon-Tue from 4-10pm
Where: Somerville
Info: Taste the best of French cuisine with a $42 unlimited French tapas menu. Try everything from beef and salmon tartare to mussels, steak, cheese plates, and more.
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