Nightlife
Must-Try Happy Hours in Tempe
May 17, 2024
Where to find the buzziest happy hour deals in Tempe.
In a city that seamlessly blends its distinguished cuisine scene with its electric nightlife, it’s safe to assume there’s a roster of buzzy happy hours nestled somewhere between office hours and when the quaint streetlights come on.
From breweries and bar to patios and some of the best culinary concepts in town, happy in Tempe is an art form. With deals like these, it’s also an excellent reason to try out a new or new-to-you spot.
Whether your a happy hour veteran or looking for new places to sip, you’re in for a good time and a great deal with this guide to Tempe’s best happy hours:
Alter Ego at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-612-7871
Happy hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. with $5 drafts, $6 well drinks, $7 wines and $2 off appetizer menu items.
Bar Louie
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1220, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-658-1600
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. enjoy discounted drinks and cocktails and 50% off select bites.
Casey Moore’s Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-968-9935
Happy Hour: Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes $5 import draft (excluding rotating sour), $4 Coors draft and $5 well drinks. All day specials: $5 beer of the day and $5 Jagermeister, Rumple Minze and Fireball Shots
Culinary Dropout at the Yard Tempe
149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 240-1601
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Ave Tempe AZ 85281 | 480-968-9112
Happy Hour (bar only): 4 to 7 p.m. daily includes $2 off all draft beers and signature cocktails. All wine 50% off menu BTG price — applies to wines $12 per glass or less items regularly priced. Try a blind flight (selection of 3 wines on featured on the wine list) for $10, or FREE if you guess the correctly. Deals on appetizers.
Dog Haus Biergarten
The Watermark, 430 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-912-1964
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. includes $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon (16-ounce cans), $2 off draft beer and wine, and $2 off well drinks.
Fate Brewing Company
201 E. Southern Ave., Suite 111, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-590-2395
Happy hour: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. includes $5 beers and $5 wines. Check out the website for additional specials.
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
1706 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-838-1005
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-838-9610
Happy Hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily with $3.99 House Rita’s (make it fruity for $1), half-priced appetizers and half-priced well drinks, drafts and house wines.
Ghost Ranch
1006 E. Warner Road, #102-103, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-474-4328
Happy Hour: From 3 to 6 p.m. ever day includes $7 (select) wine and cocktails, $1 off beer and $3 off select appetizers.
Kabuki Tempe
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-350-9160
Happy Hour: Monday though Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.; and late-night happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to close.
Mellow Mushroom
740 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 | 480-967-6355
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Sunday form 10 p.m. to close includes 50% off on select munchies, beer and liquor.
Mills Modern Social
83 E. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 847-409-5110
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. includes $10 food specials, $1 off all drafts, $2 off all wells, $3 off all specialty cocktails, $7 house margaritas and $7 traditional mules.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-314-2337
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. (dine-in only) includes $1 off select haus beers, well drinks, margaritas and select starters, as well as $6 select wine by the glass.
The Peppermill
7660 S. McClintock Drive, #104, Tempe, Arizona 85284 | 480-590-6755
Happy Hour: Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. includes select menu offering ranging from $6 to $15.
Philly’s Sports Grill
1805 E. Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-659-0870
1402 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-968-6612
Happy Hour: From 3 to 7 p.m. everyday excluding UFC, boxing and ASU events. Visit the website for happy hour food specials.
Postino Annex | 615 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-927-1111
Postino South Tempe | 8749 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
Happy Hour: “6 ‘Til 5” every day includes $6 glasses of wine and pitchers of beer until 5 p.m. Board & Bottle special: Monday and Tuesday after 8 p.m. includes a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board for $25.
Snakes & Lattes
20 W. 6th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-361-6644
Happy Hour: Everyday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. includes $2 off draft beer, cocktails, draft wine and shareables as well as $5 well drinks.
Social Hall
715 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-747-3851
Happy Hour: Every weekday, 4 – 6 p.m. ; after 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Society
20 E. University Drive, #204, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-550-7801
Happy Hour: Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. includes $5 draft beer, $6 well drinks, $7 wines and $8 specialty cocktails. Visit the website for additional specials.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-968-2920
Social Hour: Every day from 3 to 6 p.m. includes $6.95 premium well drinks, $1 off all draft pints, and happy hour cocktails featuring wine from Three Thieves, Underwood & 14 hands.
Vincitorio’s Restaurant
1835 E. Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-820-2786
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. includes $8 wines (wine room and patio only).
Zipps Sports Grill
690 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-404-7255
1860 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-782-8877
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. (dine-in only). Weekend Hangover Specials: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Zu and Pocha
1212 E. Apache Blvd., #107-109, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-590-2903
Happy Hour: Everyday from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. includes $5 choice of any beer, $10 signature cocktails, $3 raw oysters, $9 Seoul chowder, $13 Bluefin tuna cone and more.
