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Charlotteans know how to work hard, but play even harder. Unwind after a long day at one of our top picks for Charlotte’s best happy hours*. We’ve rounded up our favorite deals, drinks, and food along with local spots to relax, all sorted by neighborhood for your convenience.
*While NC law does not allow Happy Hour pricing on alcohol, many spots discount their eats during the “Happy Hours”, and many offer “All Day Drink Specials” as a work-around.
PS: For wine lovers looking for wine specials during the week, check out our half-priced wine lineup here.
Cheers!
UPTOWN
Mariposa
500 S Tryon St.
The Scoop: Stop into Mariposa for unique craft cocktails and bites before you tour the Mint Museum Uptown, or after your visit for the perfect nightcap (PS on Wednesdays, they offer free admission and extended hours!).
Not one for cocktails? On Wednesdays, Mariposa serves up Moody Tongue Lemon Saison at $5 a pour. This isn’t your average beer either — it hails from the one and only Michelin Star brewery in the world.
Aura Rooftop
124 E Stonewall St.
The Scoop: Get away without actually getting away at Aura Rooftop bar and pool at the JW Marriott Hotel in Uptown. While soaking in city views five stories high, sip on one of Aura’s signature botanical cocktails such as the Mirror Image (Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Mint, Lime) and Bird of Paradise (Dark Rum, Italian Apéritif, Pineapple, Lime, Vanilla). Take $3 off all food items while you’re at it, Monday through Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Be on the lookout for happenings at Aura Rooftop such as yoga and seasonal events here.
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N. Tryon St.
The Scoop: Happy hour doesn’t just have to be an hour long. At Aria Tuscan Grill, enjoy 5 for $5 Bar Bites every night, beginning at 5 p.m. Available at the bar only.
Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown
333 W Trade St #101
The Scoop: What’s better than tacos and tequila? Food and drink specials. Head to Que Onda in Uptown for lunch starting at $9.95 Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specials vary by location**
Weekly Specials:
- Tuesday: $2 Tacos, $3 All Drafts
- Wednesday: $4 Small Nachos | ADD Shred Chix, Ground Beef, Carnitas or Veggies ADD $2, $5 Lime Mojitos
- Thursday: $3 Off ALL Fajitas, $4 All Drafts, Half off Bottles of Wine
- Friday: $5 Large Gold Margarita 20 Ounces (Add on a Gold Tequila Shot to Marg for $3 | Add Flavors $1)
- Saturday: Entire Tequila Inventory is Half Off | Make it a Crafty Marg., $2 Off ACP Entrees, Brunch Menu Featuring $3 Mimosas
- Sunday: $2 Off All ACP Entrees, $4 All Draft Beers, Brunch Menu featuring $3 Mimosas
Sea Level
129 E 5th St.
The Scoop: A top pick for Uptown happy hours, Sea Level serves up $1.50 house oysters from 2 – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. To accompany your oysters, try the corn fritters, signature cocktails, and beer and wine.
Ink N Ivy
222 S Church St.
Weekly specials:
- Monday: $4 Sam Adams Draft and $5 Tito’s
- Tuesday: $4 Drafts
- Wednesday: 1/2 price GLASSES of wine
- Thursday: $6 specialty cocktails & $4 Truly
- Friday: $5 Wells and $4 Corona
- Saturday: $3 mimosas, $5 Bloody Marys, $3 Coors Light, $4 Dos Equis draft
- Sunday: $3 Bud Light bottles, $5 Bloody Marys, $3 mimosas, $15 House Brut bottles
SOUTH END
The Waterman Fish Bar
2729 South Blvd suite d & 9615 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
The Scoop: Head to South End’s Topside rooftop bar or the new location by Lake Norman to enjoy $1.50 oysters, weekdays 2-7 p.m.
Hawkers
1930 Camden Rd.
The Scoop: Grab a spot at the indoor/outdoor bar and patio to enjoy your favorite noms, specialty cocktails, house wines, select Asian lagers, saké bombs and small plates, all at happy hour pricing on the food. Monday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m. Happy Hour menu can be found here.
Bocado
2000 South Blvd Suite 530
The Scoop: Burger and beer lovers rejoice! Join Bocado Thursday nights for their burger + beer special for just $15.95, along with half off wine by the bottle every Tuesday.
Indaco
2046 South Blvd
The Scoop: Happy Hour is back at this popular South End spot, and we’re here for it. Enjoy a selection of half-priced snacks on the menu, including their Prosciutto Board, Polpette (Italian meatballs), and Margherita Pizza. Indaco’s Spicy Margarita and Italian Gin & Tonic cocktails are only $8.00, as well as select wines for $5.00. Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., available at the bar only.
Suffolk Punch
2911 Griffith St.
Weekly Specials:
- Sunday – $3 Beers
- Monday – $9 Burgers
- Tuesday – Half Off Sangria & bottles of wine
- Wednesday – $8 Cocktails
- Thursday – $3 Beers
Triple C Brewing Company
2900 Griffith St.
The Scoop: Need a midweek pick me up? Head to Triple C Brewing each Wednesday for cheesesteaks made by Izzy’s food truck, along with half price wine by the glass, and yoga at 6:30 p.m.
The Wine Loft
2201 South Blvd.
The Scoop: The Wine Loft lives up to its name with wine to fit your palate and plates perfect for sharing. Try the shareable Artisanal Cheese and Salumi Slate or the Lamb & Pork Meatballs appetizer, with Cinnamon-smoked raita and cilantro.
Weekly Specials:
- Tuesday – Half-price bottles of wine from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Wednesday – $20 wine flights from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Thursday – 20% Off select wines from the Reserve List from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday – Live music 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. both nights.
- Sunday – Cocktails, flatbreads, and a selection of their most popular tapas served from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
SouthBound
2433 South Blvd.
The Scoop: Enjoy new lunch specials Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., that include a Smoked Shrimp Quesidella, Chicken Adobo Wrap, and Tacos Americanos.
Daily Drink Specials:
- Sunday – $6 Southbound Rita; $5 Tequila Sunrise shot; $25 Mimosa pitcher
- Monday – $6 Mango Margarita; $25 Mango Margarita pitcher; $3 Modelo can; $4 Modelo Medora
- Tuesday – $25 Southbound Rita pitcher; $10 Horseshoe Tequila flight; $5 Hornitos shot; $4 Pacifico draft; $3 Modelo can
Seoul Food Meat Company
1400 S Church St A
The Scoop: When it rains, it pours at Seoul. Visit their Instagram on rainy days for “When it Rains it Pours” specials.
NODA
Billy Sunday
1115 N Brevard St UNIT 1
The Scoop: Happy hour is filled with curated cocktails and spirits at Billy Sunday. Our top picks include their Strawberry Spritz (Cappelletti Apertivo, ripe strawberries, Topo Chico and plenty of sparkling wine), and the Salty Dog (guava, grapefuit, Cocchi Rosa, lime, Black Hawaiian sea salt, and bonus you get your choose your spirit-Gin, Tequila, or Vodka).
SOUTHPARK
Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon Rd
The Scoop: End the night with gourmet sushi, 1/2 pound juicy burgers, and half off all Cowfish Martini’s every Tuesday. Don’t forget — bottles of vino are half priced on Wednesdays.
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Rd w01
The Scoop: Happy hour has its own name at Bulla Gastrobar. Bulla Hour offers guests a special tapa menu available at the bar Monday – Sunday from 5 – 7 p.m.
Daily Drink Specials:
- Monday – $7 select cocktails
- Tuesday – $5 select sangrias; $6 select glasses of wine; $24 select bottles of wine
- Wednesday – $6 select house liquors
- Thursday – half-priced pitchers of sangria
- Friday – half-off beer
- Saturday & Sunday – Build your own mimosas for $25; half-off sparkling wine by the bottle.
Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark
4331 Barclay Downs Dr.
The Scoop: The patio at Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark is calling your name with plenty of sharable options. Our picks include the deviled eggs with honey and pistachio candied bacon, calamari fritti with crispy calamari, fried peppers, pepperoncini, parmesan cheese, and pretzel bites with OMB Copper cheese dip. View the full dinner menu after 5 here. Your happy hour continues with almost half price steakburgers on Tuesday, and half off glasses of wine every Wednesday.
Dilworth Tasting Room South Park
4905 Ashley Park Ln Suite J
The Scoop: Enjoy jazz night and weekly wine specials at this popular SouthPark spot.
Tuesday – Flight Night featuring three glasses of red or white, plus a complementary cheese and charcuterie plate created by Chef Jon.
Village Tavern
4201 Congress St.
This popular SouthPark spot boasts a large patio and daily drink specials that make for a great way to relax after work.
Weekly Drink Specials:
- Monday: $2 Off Draft Beers
- Tuesday: $2 Off Taco’s; $2 Off Specialty Cocktails
- Wednesday: 1/2 Price Wines by the Glass
- Thursday: $2 Off Pizza; $2 Off Storied Classic Cocktails
- Friday: $2 Off Margaritas, Mojitos and Mules
- Saturday: $2 Off Martinis
- Sunday: $2 Off Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and Screwdrivers
Mizu
3100 Apex Dr 9th Floor
The Scoop: Mizu brings a different take on seafood, inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan. Head over for happy hour Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where you can enjoy snackable food like Mizu Oysters and a Hamachi Tartare. Full happy hour menu can be found here.
DILWORTH
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 East Tremont Ave.
The Scoop: Whether toasting on the lush garden patio or from inside the beautifully appointed tasting room, this neighborhood favorite has all the making of a perfect happy hour, from weekly specials to sharable plates and wine retail options to continue celebrating at home.
Weekly Specials
- Tuesday – Flight Night featuring three glasses of red or white, plus a complementary cheese and charcuterie plate created by Chef Jon.
- Thursday – Half price select bottles of Rosé.
Kid Cashew
1608 East Blvd.
The Scoop: Cozy up to the bar and enjoy $6 small plates and spreads from 3-6 p.m. every weekday.
Weekly specials:
- Monday: $6 Martinis and Mules
- Tuesday: Half off wine bottles
- Wednesday: Half off brown liquors (Whiskey, Boubon and Scotch)
- Thursday: $6 craft cocktails
- Saturday and Sunday Brunch: $3 Mimosas and $6 Bloody Marys
ELIZABETH
The Crunkleton
1957 E 7th St.
The Scoop: A go-to for cocktails and bites, The Crunkleton offers beverage options for everyone along with half priced raw oysters every Monday (sets of 6), served with house made mignonette, cocktail, horseradish. Every Tuesday is “Tomahawk Tuesdays” which is their 42 oz Tomahawk Ribeye steak discounted to $80 (originally $180). It serves 2-4 and comes a la cart to be paired with any of their amazing sides and apps.
MYERS PARK & MONTFORD
Napa on Providence & Napa at Kingsley
110 Perrin Pl / 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC
The Scoop: Two popular daily happy hour specials earn Napa on Providence and Napa at Kingsley a well-deserved spot on our list. In the bar, enjoy food and drink specials priced from $7-8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Click here for Napa on Providence’s Happy Hour menu, or here for Napa at Kinglsey’s Happy Hour menu.
Rocksalt
512 Brandywine Rd Ste 500
The Scoop: Perfectly situated along the greenway, yet conveniently accessible behind Park Road Shopping Center, ROCKSALT is a go-to happy hour spot for seafood lovers. Their Half-Price Oysters Happy Hour happens each Tuesday through Sunday from opening to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Weekdays they open at 4 p.m. and weekends at 12 p.m.
Weekly Specials:
- Tuesday – half-price wine bottles
- Wednesday – BOGO Oysters all night and $5 draft beer
- Thursday – $8 Spritz ~ The classic Aperol and a Lazy Day Spritz
- Saturday/Sunday – $7 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas
OUTSIDE CLT
The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill, SC
The Scoop: Unwind after a busy day with daily drink specials available Monday through Thursday at the rooftop bar.
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Angeline’s
303 S Church St.
The Scoop: Whether you’re stopping in before dinner or making happy hour the main event, cocktails at Angeline’s make for the perfect happyhour after a long day of work. Our favorites include the After Hours (Ketel One Vodka, Aperol, Montenegro, Fernet Branca, strawberry, lemon) and the Dream Song (Hendricks Gin, Cinzano Bianco, honey lavander nectar, lemon, egg white).
Merchant and Trade
303 S Church St.
The Scoop: To take in Charlotte city views from above, head to Merchant and Trade for elevated bar bites in a chic rooftop setting. Seasonal cocktails that we’re currently loving include the Pink Slip (Ketel One vodka, ashwaganda, tangerine, hibiscus, rosehip, fresh lemon, peychaud’s bitters, prosecco) and Peach on Earth (Casmigos Reposado, St Germaine, white peach nectar, agave, citrus, peychaud’s bitters. Snack on a charcuterie board, Carolina BBQ pork sliders, chicken fried mushroom, and more.
800° Woodfired Kitchen
6815 Phillips Pl Ct.
The Scoop: What better way to unwind than with wood-fired pizza and craft cocktails while sitting on 800° Woodfired Kitchen lively patio? For happy hour, split a wood-fired pizza or two with the group. We’re eyeing the Carni with Italian sausage, all-natural pepperoni, smoky bacon, and rosemary ham, and the Prosciutto & Burrata with Margherita, prosciutto di parma, and creamy burrata cheese. Yum.
Fine & Fettle
4905 Barclay Downs Dr
The Scoop: Choose from a variety of small plates at this gastro-lounge that serves farm to table. We’re eyeing the octopus with collard green Kimchi, black-eyed peas, and squid ink, and the bone marrow with bacon jam and sourdough. Be sure to visit often as their menu is always changing with the seasons.
Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1419 East Blvd Suite A
The Scoop: At Fern, you can enjoy a vegetarian Happy Hour that’s equally healthy and delicious. Try the Bulgogi Tofu Summer Rolls with marinated tofu, butter lettuce, carrot, cucumber, scallion, kimchi, mint, basil, and gojuchang ponzu or the Thai Chili Cauliflower with Thai Chili Sauce, peanuts. and Thai basil.
Fahrenheit
222 S. Caldwell St.
The Scoop: Up on the 21st floor, Fahrenheit serves up small plates and crafted cocktails that rival the stunning city views. Watch the sunset while sipping on new spring cocktails such as the Stop And Smell The Rosé (Strawberry-Lemongrass Grey Goose Vodka, rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, Prosecco Rośe, rose water essence) and Smoke And Mirrors (Dewar’s Scotch, Dickel 15yr Single Barrel Whiskey, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, earl grey bitters, egg white, Dry Vermouth)
Our picks for small shareable plates include the Ahi Poke Nachos (Tuna, Wontons, Pickled Red Onions, Jalapeños, Green Onions, Chili Aioli) and American Wagyu Short Rib Steamed Buns (Honey Crisp Apple and Celery Sunomono, Apple and Ginger Glaze, Cilantro. Yum.
