Whether you're into discounted drinks or cheap eats, there's a lot to love about a quality happy hour. For those eager to seize a good deal and to unwind after a long day at work, we've rounded up seven of the best happy hours around town.
Copper 29
Coral Gables
The vibe: Dark, speakeasy-inspired bar that goes from intimate lounge to crazy dance party once Friday night's happy hour rolls around.
The deal: On top of a list of $7 craft cocktails and discounted bites, daily drink specials include $5 mojitos all day Mondays, $5 old fashioneds and $3 sliders Tuesdays, free glasses of champagne for ladies and $20 bottles of prosecco on Wednesdays and 30 percent off select whiskeys on Thursdays.
The time: All day Mondays, then 4-8pm Tuesdays through Sundays.
Ricky's
South Beach
The vibe: 80s-themed bar, restaurant and live music venue where you can play arcade games, karaoke, dance and more well into the wee hours of the following morning.
The deal: With the tagline "The best happy hour in Miami," Ricky's keeps it simple with 50 percent off everything behind the bar—food included.
The time: It's also one of the city's longest happy hours: 5-10pm weekdays.
Rusty Pelican
Key Biscayne
The vibe: A modern country club feel with waterfront seating and unbeatable city views.
The deal: While most guests plan ahead for major celebrations, it's well-worth popping by the bar for weekday happy hour for $4 domestic beers, $6 craft beers and wines, and $4-$7 well and craft cocktails, plus healthy discounts on bites, like the crab chowder, sushi rolls and fish tacos.
The time: 4-7pm Mondays through Fridays
YAKU by La Mar
Brickell
The vibe: Six months young, this new terrace bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers spectacular views and Peruvian fare in a laid-back atmosphere.
The deal: $6 Pisco cocktails and $5 Peruvian tapas.
The time: 6-8pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday
Beaker & Gray
Wynwood
The vibe: A trendy, industrial indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant boasting inventive cocktails and worldly fare.
The deal: This summer, beers, wines, cocktails and snacks on the happy hour menu just are $5 each. That's just $10 for a grilled cheese and All Day IPA or cheesy fries and an old fashioned. But the rest of the year, the happy hour menu is still a steal with $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails.
The time: 5-7pm weekdays, then again from 11pm to 2am Mondays through Thursdays
Ball & Chain
Little Havana
The vibe: A vivacious 1930s jazz lounge on Calle Ocho with a colorful history and even more colorful live shows.
The deal: $12 cocktails are 2-for-1, and there's no cover for shows and salsa lessons.
The time: 4-7pm daily
Batch Gastropub
Brickell
The vibe: Lively, neighborhood gastropub where the game is always on and plates are always large.
The deal: Half-off batch cocktails and all draft beers and glasses of wine (priced up to $13), plus $8 for select bar snacks, like chicken wings, loaded truffle fries and tacos.
The time: 3-8pm weekdays
