11 Best New York Happy Hours

Here are the 11 best New York Happy Hours.

The Folly

92 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012|website

This nautical themed gastropub offers a seafood focused menu, craft cocktails and one of the longest running Happy Hours in the city.  Stop in between 12 and 8pm for $6 drink specials including select wines, draft beer, frozen drinks, and well cocktails.

Ten Degrees

121 Saint Marks Pl., New York, NY 10009|website

Everyone knows St. Mark's Place is the place to be on a Friday night in New York.  The rich culture, remarkable personality, and whimsical bars and shops are only a few reasons so many flock to the strip.  Located in the center of it all is Ten Degrees, a small wine bar with a daytime Happy Hour that lasts until 8pm. With cocktails starting at about $10, take advantage of their 2 for 1 special.

The Heights Bar and Grill

2867 Broadway, New York, NY 10025|website

If you find yourself north of 110th St., stop into The Heights Bar and Grill for a frozen margarita on a beautiful rooftop space.  Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm and Reverse Happy Hour begins at 11pm and goes until 2am.  Enjoy their rotating list of specials and an unbeatable view!

Agave

140 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014|website

Craving a taste of Mexico after the daily grind?  Enjoy a sweet escape at Agave.  From 4-7pm, the tequila bar offers Happy Hour specials including $6 margarita, $6 well drinks, and $4 draft beers.  Enjoy your beverage with authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes or skip dinner and head straight for dessert.  (Hello, Tres Leches! Do you come here often?)

Whisky Tavern

79 Baxter St., New York, NY 10013|website

The Whisky Tavern is a dive bar that boasts well poured drinks, reasonable prices, and good music.  Enjoy daily food and drink specials in addition to their Happy Hour specials. Miller Lite, Miller High Life (the champagne of beers), and Modelo are $3, Budweiser, Bud Lite, and Coors Lite are $4, well drinks, appletinis, and cosmos are $7, and a pitcher of Miller Lite is $14 from 4-7pm Monday through Friday!

Fresh Salt

146 Beekman St., New York, NY 10038|website

Walk into Fresh Salt and walk into a sea of writers seeking their next muse,  businessmen in well tailored suits grabbing a quick lunch, or the person working on their startup, fingers flying across their keyboards.  The eclectic crowd is a testament to Fresh Salt's universal appeal.  After being nearly destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, generous friends, families and regulars helped them to rebuild because they believed in what Fresh Salt was providing--a neighborhood oasis.  Between 4-7pm, locals stop in for $6 house wines and $5 draft beers and well drinks.

The Half King

505 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011|website

The Half King is located in Manhattan's oober trendy Chelsea neighborhood.  The bar regularly hosts readings and photography events.  Their Monday reading series is a Chelsea institution and draws in writers, editors,  publishers, and locals from around the city.  Stop in for one of their raved about events and a drink from 5-8pm any day of the week.  You can enjoy $5 draft beers, $7 house wines, $8 drink specials and inspiring art at The Half King.

Donna

27 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249|website

It's rare for New York's more elite cocktail bars to offer Happy Hour specials, but Donna's pridefully offers food and drink combo specials from the time they open until 8pm.  My favorite? Get 2 tacos for $5 with the purchase of any drink.  With an absolutely stunning space, delicious latin fare, and expertly crafted drinks, everyone has to try Donna's.

Alameda

195 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY 11222|website

This sophisticated cocktail lounge located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn serves elevated drinks and American fare to neighborhood locals.  Happy Hour starts at 6pm and runs until 7pm Monday-Friday, just in time for those hopping off the subway on their way home from the cubicle farm.

Amelie Wine Bar

22 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011|website

This chic wine bar with a French flair is perfect for a romantic rendezvous or a lively hangout with friends.  Everyday between 5pm and 7pm you can enjoy $10 customizable wine flights or $6 glasses of vino and release your inner Parisian.

Corkbuzz Wine Studio

Corkbuzz offers perhaps one of the most unique Happy Hours in the city.  A mere $15 dollars buys you a Blind Tasting Happy Hour from 12-6pm.  Choose white or red and sip away the work week's stress with quality wine.  Manhattan locations are on Union Square and in Chelsea.  (We've listed the Chelsea location's information, but both are absolutely fabulous after work spots.

Whether you're living in New York for the first time, are a seasoned New Yorker looking for new places to frequent, or planning a visit this list is for you!  Check out these 11 Happy Hours for great drinks and a good time!