15 Perfect Happy Hour Patios Around the Country

With summer in full swing, it’s time to take advantage of the nice weather. The next time you reserve a place to grab a drink with friends or schedule a dinner date, consider a place with an outdoor patio to soak in some sun or feel the breeze of a summer night.

Whether you enjoy a good drink or want to have a nice time with people you love, take a look at some of the best happy hour outdoor restaurants and bars to travel to throughout the U.S.

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Big Bar at Alcove

Located in: Los Angeles

Nestled in the hipster Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz, the Big Bar at Alcove is the perfect summer spot to have a drink and grab a meal for a great price. You’ll feel like you’ve walked into a summer night barbecue with the restaurant’s picnic-like set up.

Stop by for happy hour from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and get discounted glasses of wine and several food options. For example, enjoy a glass of wine for $8 and Angus beef sliders for $9.

Loosie’s Kitchen & Café

Located in: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Much like the café’s contemporary take on American soul food, the decor itself at Loosie’s Kitchen & Café is contemporary. The white walls, rustic furniture and eclectic items scattered throughout this cute café serve as a great Instagram photo op or as the backdrop to a nice midday date.

Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m with various items marked down. Loosie’s offers glasses of wine for $5.

Lenoir

Located in: Austin, Texas

Everything might be bigger in Texas but this Texan dining spot is the perfect small wine garden. Lenoir exudes southern charm in its country and Americana style decor.

Stop by for a glass of classic wine, grab a bite to eat and enjoy some live music after happy hour, which kicks off in the Wine Garden, Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

The White Swan Public House

Located in: Seattle

Enjoy the view of the Lake Union marina when you stop by the White Swan Public House. Its casual and sports-bar vibe makes it the ideal place to knock back a few beers and celebrate with friends.

Happy hour takes place Tuesday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get the restaurant’s favorite oysters on the half shell for market price along with a discounted drink of choice.

El Patio Wynwood

Located in: Miami

This Latin American restaurant sits right in Miami’s arts district. Enjoy some lively music out on the patio, which has plenty of shaded areas.

Get $5 well drinks, cocktails and beers during happy hour at various times throughout the week.

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Bar Boheme

Located in: Houston

Bar Boheme is nestled in the lively Montrose area in Houston. Its 6,000-square-foot garden has old-world decor, with African statues and light fixtures from Europe filling up the restaurant.

During happy hour, enjoy $5 wines, $4 beers and $8 cocktails. Also, get Argentinian beef empanadas and Cuban sliders for $7. The happy hour menu is valid from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7:00 p.m. Friday and all day Sunday and Monday.

Far Bar

Located in: Los Angeles

This industrial-looking outdoor patio is a must-see when hanging out in downtown Los Angeles. Take in the sights and sounds of Little Tokyo while grabbing a drink or eating a sushi roll or two at this great bar.

Enjoy Far Bar’s happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m to 7 p.m. Get $5 sushi rolls, $8 cocktails and 20 percent off sake bottles.

Lavender Lake

Located in: Brooklyn, N.Y.

A cozy bar with a beautiful outdoor patio, Lavender Lake is one of Brooklyn’s most popular places to dine.

With its upscale backyard decor, this urban bar offers happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all day Monday. Enjoy a $12 house cocktail and discounted wine pours for $7.

Palm House

Located in: San Francisco

Situated behind the second-oldest palm tree in San Francisco, the Palm House attempts to capture the relaxed feeling of a tropical island. Take a look at the beautiful island decor while you order some of the restaurant’s signature beverages.

Enjoy happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday when you get 50 percent off bottles of wine and house tacos cost $4.

Los Chingones

Located in: Denver

Take in the Denver skyline when you stop by this Mexican eatery. With the industrial look and feel of a gastropub, Los Chingones is a favorite outdoor food destination in Denver.

The downtown RiNo location offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get $2 tacos, $5 margaritas and $6 shots.

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Indaco

Located in: Charleston, S.C.

A great place for upscale Italian food and wine, Indaco’s terrace patio offers a rustic and elegant setting perfect for private and intimate dining.

Enjoy happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m where you get half off pizzas and $6 cocktails and wines.

Sea Witch

Located in: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Have a drink with a friend in this maritime-style bar found in one of New York’s favorite boroughs. Its small but beautiful outdoor patio is taped off with green plants and a koi pond.

Get a taste of one of the 20 on-tap craft beers during happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, Monday through Friday.

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Contigo

Located in: Austin, Texas

Modeled after a Texas farm, Contigo is one of Austin’s best restaurants for American food. Its ranch-style decor makes it the perfect place to enjoy a drink with family and friends.

Enjoy happy hour Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and get discounted snacks and $1 off beers and glasses of wine.

Waterbar

Located in: San Francisco

Enjoy a nice night out at this waterfront restaurant bar that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island and the San Francisco skyline.

Take advantage of discounted oysters and drinks Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gracias Madre

Located in: West Hollywood, Calif.

The all-plant-based Mexican restaurant is a great place to grab a drink or indulge in a meal. Its modern Spanish decor with massive trees serves as the perfect Instagram backdrop or first date location.

Enjoy a $7 happy hour menu weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The menu includes a wide range of options including nachos and barbecue jackfruit carnitas tacos.

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