5 Best Happy Hours To Try in East Austin

EAST AUSTIN, TX - Looking to unwind after work in the East Austin area? Here are some of the best happy hour deals in town according to Yelp to help keep your wallet full while you let loose.

The Hightower - 1209 E 7th St

Monday to Saturday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 5:00 p.m. to close. Drink specials ranging from $4 frozen caipirinhas and sangria to $7 fancy cocktails. Lone stars are $2.50 and all other draughts are $4. There are also $4 glasses of wine. Bar bites include brussels sprouts, chicken liver pate, and ceviche.

Yelp reviewer Max V. wrote: “The patio is great and happy hour is a great deal. Everything is good, but the chickpeas, smoked tofu, and pork jowl keep me coming back again and again.”

East Side Showroom - 1100 E 6th St

Monday - Happy Hour ALL NIGHT! Tuesday to Sunday 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes discounted drinks, specialty cocktails such as the El Diablo, and bar bites like red gravy spaghetti for $4.

Yelp reviewer Rachele G. wrote: “East Side Show Room offers a great happy hour with select cocktails at a great price! The ambiance in their space is very cozy. It’s a great place to chill and hang out.”

Licha’s Cantina - 1306 E 6th St

Tuesday to Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m, a variety of $5 cocktails including margaritas and palomas. Bar bites including quesadillas and sopecitos.

Yelp reviewer Avery K. wrote: “Came here for happy hour on a Friday evening with some friends. After looking over the HH drink menu, we had to try it. I got one margarita (try it with a chile rim instead of salt!) and the Bonita which is an alcoholic horchata (cinnamon rice milk). My guy friend got 2 rounds of their mexican mule. All drinks were strong and delicious!”

Hi Hat Public House - 2121 E 6th St

Regular happy hour Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday including half off tostadas and pretzels, $1 off pints, and $2 off a glass of wine. Burger and pints all day Thursdays for $12, two tacos and a Pint for $10 all day Tuesday, half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays.

Yelp reviewer Rachel C. wrote: “It was Tuesday and still happy hour pricing. Boyfriend got the Taco Tuesday special - 2 tacos and a beer for $10. I got the bar burger on greens instead of with a bun. All the food was portioned reasonably and tasted excellent.”

Whistler’s - 1816 E 6th St

Happy hour everyday from 4:00 to 7:00. $6 cocktails including a Moscow Mule, signature Old Fashioned, and Sidecar.

Yelp reviewer John H. wrote: “Happy hour is incredible. $6 Old Fashion made with generous pour of very delicious Dicklel Rye, even on the weekend.”

What’s your favorite happy hour in the East Austin area? Let us know in the comments below.

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