The 19 Best “Happy Hour” Food & Drink Deals Around Boston That Are Actually Worth It

Although Boston technically doesn’t have Happy Hour, (for now, there’s legislation in the works about it) there are lots of deals on food and drinks to enjoy about town. Enjoy all the culinary and cocktail delights of Boston, without breaking the bank using these Happy Hour deals.

Looking for oysters? Check out these $1 oyster deals around the city. 

by Celina Colby

1) Happy Hour at Barcelona
When: Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm 
Where: South End, 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. 

2) Happy Hour 50¢ Dumplings at Banyan Bar + Refuge
When: Mon-Sun 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). 

3) $8 Spritzes at Tuscan Kitchen Seaport
When: All day, every day through 8/31
Where: Seaport
Info: Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with $8 spritzes all day every day at Tuscan Kitchen Seaport during the month of August. While you’re sipping, order up $2 oysters from the bar, 3-6pm daily. 

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 ust $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: Tue 4-6pm
Where: Brighton
Info: Try a little bit of everything with $5 tapas during this foodie happy hour every Tuesday at Tasca. It’s a great opportunity to try new things at this authentic Spanish restaurant.

9) $5 Mimosas at Ward 8
When: Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Where: West End
Info: Brunch just got a whole lot better with $5 mimosas at Ward 8 in the West End. There’s no better compliment to chicken and waffles, avocado toast, and breakfast burgers.

10) Shy Hour at Shy Bird South Boston
When: Mon-Fri 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 11:30am-12am, Thu-Sat 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 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 an alcoholic beverage to go with it and you can’t use to-go boxes to turn the deal into grocery shopping.

14) Oysters & Prosecco for $18 at The Broadway
When: Sun 4-7pm
Where: South Boston
Info: Class it up on a budget with this Sunday Funday deal at The Broadway in South Boston. Get 6 oysters and a glass of prosecco for a grand total of $18. 

15) 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.

16) Happy Hour at Yard House Fenway
When: Mon-Fri 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.

17) Happy Hour at Local 149
When: Tue-Thur 4pm-11pm
Where: South Boston
Info: Get Happy Hour deals three days a week at this local hub. On Tuesday get tacos for $3 apiece, on Wednesday get sliders for $4 apiece, and on Thursday get flatbreads for $10 apiece.

18) Bottomless Bubbles, Bites & Flights Brunch at Flight Club
When: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Where: Seaport
Info: Book a brunch package for Flight Club’s Seaport location and get bottomless flatbreads for $45/per person, bottomless mimosas for $55/per person, or bottomless of both for $65/per person. Note, you need at least six people in the party and everyone needs to order this package. 

19) Mucho Mondays at Painted Burro
When: Mon 4-11:30pm
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Try bottomless tapas at Painted Burro in Harvard Square every Monday night. Pay $21 for endless orders from the appetizers, salads, tacos, tortas, and enchiladas sections of the menu.

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