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:
Alibi Rooftop Lounge at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-612-7871
Reverse Happy Hour: Tuesday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to close, enjoy $4 off well drinks and house wines, $3 off appetizers (excludes chicken wings) and domestic beers, and $2 off the Ego burger, the Katsu chicken sandwich, craft cocktails and bartender shot.
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 5 p.m. Alter Ego offers $4 off any flatbread, well drinks and house wines, $3 off starters (excludes chicken wings) and domestic beers, and $2 off the Ego burger, the Katsu chicken sandwich and craft cocktails.
Bar Capri
1730 E. Warner Road, #10, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 602-960-6002
Happy Hour: Tuesday through Friday from open until 6 p.m. includes $2 draft beer, $3 off glasses of wine and $4 off classic cocktails. Tuesdays and Wednesdays feature $35 Pasta Night for a pairing of any pasta and a bottle of wine priced $45 or less.
Bar Louie
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1220, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-609-6400
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. enjoy discounted drinks and cocktails and discounts on select bites.
Late Night Happy Hour: Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close, enjoy $4.50 select drafts, $4 select shots, $6 select single call, and $7 house wine by the glass.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina at NOVUS Place
717 S. Novus Place, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-366-3717
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and all day Tuesday, includes $7 wine by the glass, $8 cocktails, $5 beers and discounts on select shots and entrees.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill at NOVUS Place
690 S. Novus Place, Suite 183, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-977-2583
Happy Hour: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and all day Sunday, includes discounts on beers, cocktails, hour wines, sake, share plates, select maki, nigiri and sashimi. Check out the website for a full list of deals.
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 $6 drafts (excluding rotating sour), $4 Coors draft and $5 well drinks. All day specials: $6 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 (bar only) 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 regularly price $14 or less per glass. Happy hour menu features deals on a variety of appetizers, too.
Catalyst Crafted Ales
1845 E. Broadway Road, Suite 106, Tempe, Arizona 85282
Happy Hour: Weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. features $2 for the first draft with the purchase of any entree, and $4 select drafts. Wednesdays feature $1 wings all day for Wing Wednesday.
Devil’s Hideaway
401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-698-6646
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. includes $3 Jell-O shots, $5 tallboys and $8 wine glasses. Check out the upcoming events for more unique specials.
Dog Haus Biergarten
430 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-912-1964
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m., enjoy $2 off draft beer and wine, $3 off Haus cocktails and discounts on select food items.
Eureka! at NOVUS Place
690 S Novus Place Suite 173, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 602-242-4431
Hoppy Hour: Discounts on select beer, wine by the glass, cocktails, spirits, and entrees from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close Monday through Friday. Check the website for more recurring specials.
Electric Pickle
8688 S. Emerald Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-520-4000
Happy Hour: Daily happy hour(s) take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. as well as 8 p.m. to close, include $3 off all cocktails, draft beer and wine by the glass and $3 off all starters and pizzas.
Bonus Thursday Special: half off wine by the glass all day.
Fate Brewing Company
201 E. Southern Ave., Suite 111, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-590-2395
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. (bar only) includes $5 pints, $10 cocktails, $6 wines and a roster of $10 appetizers.
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
1706 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-838-1005
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, #567, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-838-9610
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday 3 to 7 p.m. at the Warner Road location (bar or patio only), and 3 to 6 p.m. at the Arizona Mills location. Includes $6 margaritas (make it fruity for $1), $5 well drinks, $3-5 draft bears and discounts on select food items.
Ghost Ranch
1006 E. Warner Road, #102-103, Tempe, AZ 85284 | 480-474-4328
Happy Hour: From 3 to 6 p.m. every day, includes $3 wine by the glass, $3 off specialty margaritas and cocktails, $1 off beer and $3 off select appetizers. Check out Taco Tuesday for all-day discounts on select margaritas, tacos and Dos Equis Lager.
Glenrosa at Grass Clippings
1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85288 | 480-530-9875
Happy Hour: Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. includes $2 off draft beers and $2 off well liquors as well as discounts on select food items.
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.
Late-night happy hour: Sunday through Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to close and Friday through Saturday 9 p.m. to close.
Mills Modern Social
83 E. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 | 847-409-5110
Happy Hour: Daily from 4 to 7 p.m. (dine-in only), includes $3, $6, $9 food and drink specials.
North Italia at NOVUS Place
697 S Novus Place, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 928-588-1007
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. (bar only) includes $8 sangria, $8 red and white wine by the glass, $5.50 beers and discounts on other drinks and select food items.
Outlaw Distillery
2125 E. 5th St., Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85288 | 480-292-8770
Neighborhood Appreciation: Outlaw’s spin on happy hour occurs every Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m., and includes your first cocktail free with any purchase. Check out the upcoming events for more unique events and deals.
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 $4 Day Drinker Light Lager, $5 well drinks, $6 haus margaritas and haus wine, and $2 off selects haus beers and select steins — plus a variety of deals on appetizers and entrees.
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 at both locations. The Warner location offers a reverse happy hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
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 $5 Dice Shots, $10 beer pitchers, appetizers and house cocktails.
Social Hall
715 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-747-3851
Happy Hour: Every weekday, 4 to 6 p.m. Reverse Happy Hour on Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to close.
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.
Sushi 101
1435 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288 | 480-317-0101
Happy Hour: From 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close daily, enjoy $4 domestic beers, $5 well drinks, $5 glasses of house wine, $3 off sake bombs, $1 off specialty beers and $3 off specialty cocktails. The happy hour menu also includes $2-$4 off select appetizers and discounts on specialty rolls.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281 | 480-968-2920
Happy Hour: Every day from 3 to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to close, includes discounted premium well drinks, $2 off all draft pints, and happy hour cocktails featuring wine from Three Thieves, Josh Cellars, Sea Sun and Caymus.
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.
