Now more than ever, we can fully appreciate the beauty of happy hour. What could be better than finishing your work shift, meeting up with friends and enjoying a drink and a snack at your favorite local bar or restaurant, with the bonus of discounted prices? We crave the familiar socialization just as much as the nachos. And now more than ever, we have our nearby haunts where we repeat this ritual as often as possible.

Through the years, Las Vegas has grown true neighborhoods with unique identities, which means there’s surely another bar nearby with another happy hour you haven’t tried yet—and that the next area over also features fun flavors worth exploring. If only there was a guide to some of the greatest local happy hours, categorized by neighborhood, to help us along … Wait, there is, and you’re looking at it right now!

One quick caveat before we start: When attempting any of our suggested “crawls,” please line up rideshares or a designated driver for the way home, and from place to place if they’re not within walking distance. Safety is delicious, too!

DOWNTOWN

Downtown Las Vegas brings something to happy hour few other parts of our Valley can realistically offer: density. Downtown’s bars and restaurants are so closely spaced, you could conceivably walk or cab from one happy hour to another and manage to hit a few of them without running out the clock. And the variety of offerings in Downtown makes it tempting to try.

Start at the Triple Down (thepunkrockmuseum.com/the-triple-down-bar), the Punk Rock Museum bar co-managed by Double Down Saloon/Frankie’s Tiki Room owner P Moss. The happy hour is everything you’d expect of the PT Barnum of Paradise Road: $5 drinks nightly between 7 and 9 p.m.

From there, it’s a hop and a stagger to the 18b Arts District, where you’ll find a wealth of tall, frosty options. From 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, wine bar and bottle shop Garagiste (garagistelv.com) serves up a rotating selection of tap wines and tap beers at $5 a glass. Just next door is CraftHaus’ Arts District taproom (crafthausbrewery.com) where “Appy Hour” runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.; here, you can get $2 appetizers with your pint, from onion rings to jalapeño poppers to mozzarella sticks. And next door to that is tequila and ceviche spot Mezcla (mezclalv.com), whose Monday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m. happy hour includes a $5 premium margarita, $9 premium mules, a $7 coconut ceviche and many more food and drink specials.

Heading north, you’ll pass cool rock ’n roll dive Berlin Bar (berlinlv.com), whose daily happy hour runs from opening through 5 p.m. and features $5 well drinks and $3 Montucky Colds. Close by is Mediterranean spot Taverna Costera (tavernacostera.com), where you can get $3 well drinks, $6 house wines, half-price tapas and more. That’ll sustain you until you hit 8 East at Circa (circalasvegas.com/drink-dine/8-east/), where chef Dan Coughlin provides $7 draft beers, wells and sake bombs, $11 red and white house wines and $9 plates of Pan-Asian deliciousness daily.

From there, proceed directly to Fremont East, where some heavy hitters await. The daily happy hour at Evel Pie (evelpie.com), 2-6 p.m., is a beast: $3 American drafts, $5 wells and a $20 pitcher-and-pizza combo. On Fridays and Saturdays from 7-9 p.m., Commonwealth (commonwealthlv.com) offers a terrific pre-func: $5 wells, Coors, Bud Light and PBR, and $7 house wines and Dos Equis lager. And across the way is fancy burger spot Eureka (eurekarestaurantgroup.com), home to a Monday-Friday early and later happy hour boasting a rotating selection of $5 tap beers and a nice array of house cocktails and food specials.

Finally, continue east to wine and charcuterie bar Bin 702 (bin702.com) for high-end sips at low-end prices: $5 pints of local beers from Tenaya Creek, Big Dog’s and Crafthaus; $6 well drinks; $7 glasses of pinot gris and Sangiovese; and $20 wine bottle specials. And while the happy hour at Peyote (peyotedtlv.com) is a bit of a difficult target to hit—5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday—it’s worth the effort, with $5 wells, beers and wines, $6 tostadas and papalonas, and $7 morita chile wings. –Geoff Carter

SPRING VALLEY & CHINATOWN

Spring Valley is home to Little Ethiopia, a handful of Eastern European restaurants and supermarkets, and much of the flavor-packed Chinatown. You’ll want to start your westside happy hour crawl at Jackpot Bar & Grill (jackpotbarlv.com), which is just a few years old but already seeping with character— and cheap well drinks, beer and good bar food, too, like lumpia (8 pieces for $7) with sweet chili dipping sauce.

Humor your inner beer connoisseur at 595 Craft and Kitchen (595craftandkitchen.com), which maintains 24 rotating taps and offers 20% off during happy hour and late-night happy hour along with signature cocktails. The Mezcal Cup ($11), made with Mezcal 4040 Conejos, cucumber, mint and fresh lime juice, pairs deliciously with umami fried pickles ($8). Transport to another part of the world at Forte Tapas (barforte.com), which leans heavily on Bulgarian and Eastern European dishes and flavors. The mezze platter ($10) comes with Bulgarian dips, olives, beets, cucumber and yogurt salad and pickles. Specialty drinks ($10) are made with spirits infused in-house, like the Forte Jackass with ginger-infused vodka, lime and ginger beer.

Crossing into Chinatown territory, fresh shucked oysters ($2 each) await at District One (districtonelv.com). Chicken salad goi ga ($8) swirls up carrots, cabbage, shredded chicken, sweet and sour fish sauce, peanut and green onions, and it’s served with rice chips. Once you’ve broken through on Spring Mountain, make a reservation at Más Por Favor’s speakeasy (masporfavorlv.com) and enter the backroom cavern to access a special happy hour menu. Shrimp ceviche ($6) with pineapple, pico de gallo and guacamole pairs well with a margarita ($4), which arrives with your choice of sugar, salt or tajin rim.

In the same thriving strip mall, the dim lighting and island-themed props at the Golden Tiki (thegoldentiki.com) kick the crawl up a notch, and so does the food. Try honey and fruit cake-sprinkled kettle chips served with French onion dip ($5) or a traditional shrimp cocktail ($9). And specialty cocktails ($8) like the mai tai or spiked Dole Whip soft serve are sure to get you in a happy mood if you’re not already.

Where one happy hour ends, another begins, and that’s true for Izakaya Go’s (izakayago.com) late-night offering. The menu after 10 p.m. boasts three varieties of Spanish bluefin sashimi ($8-$16), sushi hand rolls ($4-$6.50) and signature fish and chips ($7), fried crispy and served with tartar sauce. And if possible, save room for after-hours dessert at the original Ichiza (ichizalv.com), where honey toast ($9) or egg custard pudding ($6) might be the cherry on top of this epic happy-hour adventure. –Shannon Miller

HENDERSON

The ever-expanding restaurant and bar scene around Henderson makes narrowing down a single happy hour choice a great feat, but more options means more ways to sate your cravings and solve your schedule.

Midweek cocktails and bites are a must to keep the workweek moving, and that mental break starts at Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails (boombang.restaurant). The Siesta ($10) is a refreshing summer concoction of tequila, grapefruit, lime and a hint of Campari. And don’t miss out on the thin-crust, Connecticut-style pizza ($15)—its crunchy base and balanced cheese makes for a comforting snack to share.

Head over to El Luchador (luchadorlv.com) for an all-day happy hour at the bar with a $4 taco selection that truly delivers. Tender, flavorful carnitas are piled high and stocked with the usual suspects of salsa, onion and cilantro, but don’t overlook the quinoa taco, where the grains are formed and fried into a crispy fritter and topped with a spicy aioli slaw and avocado. All tacos pair nicely with an $8 flavored margarita.

Valley Cheese and Wine (valleycheeseandwine.com) is a few miles up the road with specialty cheese boards and a bottle of wine for $45, the perfect treat for two. Since we’re talking cheese, Gaetano’s Ristorante (gaetanoslasvegas.com) is a well-known notch above, a family-owned eatery dishing up deals like tasty homemade meatballs topped with a robust tomato sauce and Parmesan sprinkles ($9) and fresh Caesar and house salads ($8). Take a short walk to another neighborhood fave, the sporty Born and Raised (bornandraisedlv.com), where an extensive beverage program and late-night happy hour form an ideal spot for a nightcap. All well cocktails, house wines and domestic drafts are a dollar off, and bar bites like shredded steak poutine and fried Brussels sprouts cost $8 from 3-6 p.m. and midnight to 6 a.m. (for summer only).

Located inside the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Borracha Mexican Cantina (borrachavegas.com) is a cantina after our hearts. For $8 across the board, you can order a variety of fusion items like carne asada sliders, nacho curly fries or chipotle chicken wings, plus wells, wine and margaritas weekdays from 4-6 p.m. Remedy’s (remedystavern.com) is the quintessential 24-hour neighborhood tavern, there when you need a little comfort at any time of day. Its popular lobster roll is tossed in a house-made lemon-y mayo, fried and tucked into a buttery bun ($8). Meanwhile, the multi-venue Gambit (gambithenderson.com) is a gem if you’re looking for an upscale happy hour. Head into its cocktail and gaming bar, the Bank, for 25% off all food and drinks during happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. We recommend sipping on a craft cocktail made with hand-pressed fruit juices and nibbling on sticky Asian wings ($14).

Finally, for true bang for your buck, find your way to Shakespeare’s Grille & Pub (shakespeares.vegas). Crispy potato skins, a half bucket of wings, sausage rolls and more can be yours for $5 each, ready to be washed down with a $3 Bud Light or $4 well drink. –Gabriela Rodriguez

SUMMERLIN AREA

Start your dining excursion in this suburban epicurean epicenter at Downtown Summerlin, with a helping of Mexican tapas and tequilas at La Neta (lanetacocina.com) and Pancho’s (panchosrestaurant.com). At La Neta, your cash goes a long way, with specialty margaritas, house wines and most apps hovering around $9. Go for the crispy, crema-kissed flautas and the restaurant’s street tacos with chicken tinga or barbacoa, then freshen up with the cauliflower ceviche. Pancho’s does us a solid with discounted well cocktails, house wines, margaritas and drafts for under $10, but there’s another reason why this place is a longstanding LA favorite: the delicious happy hour apps, from crispy taquitos slathered in house-made salsa verde to tortilla egg rolls with a side of chipotle crema. It’s a go-to spot for Taco Tuesday—or any day, really.

Next, hustle over to Public School 702 (psontap.com) by foot for some gastropub fare. It’s a 10-minute trek but worth it once you see the “recess” menu. Dishes like truffle mac and cheese ($9) and the Loaded Saucy Tots ($10), tossed in savory mornay sauce, chipotle ranch and white cheddar, are fun favorites from the lunchbox, and $4 off signature cocktails and $7 sangria and wine suggest playtime is far from over.

Save some room, because Frankie’s Uptown (frankiesuptown.com) and its phenomenal happy hour is a two-minute walk away. Specials end at 6:15 p.m., so everything on the discounted menu costs $6.15, including the bacon-wrapped jalapeños, truffle fries, flash-fried Brussels sprouts, house wines and the Frankie Flowers, a tangy cocktail for Captain Morgan lovers thirsting for something more vibrant.

Over at Tivoli Village’s Al Solito Posto (alsolito.com), order a round of Nonna’s Meatballs ($12) for the post-work table and savor every bite of these meaty marinara wonders. Then, after 9 p.m., carb load with the Pastaholics happy hour, which offers half-off pasta with the purchase of a drink. Down the street, you’ll find another affordable and elevated happy hour at Honey Salt (honeysalt.com). This cozy Summerlin staple has all you could want from a farm-to-table happy hour: beer and wine specials, cherry tomato avocado toast ($8), plump chicken sliders ($6) and a dazzling outdoor patio.

It’s last call, but before you go, pay Al’s Garage (alsgaragelv.com) a visit. The sports bar, once located across town at the District at Green Valley Ranch, offers a late-night treat: From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., drinks are 50% off, and during regular happy hour, cocktails and wine sit between $4-$6, with beer pitchers going for $16. That discount also applies during Vegas Golden Knights games, making this one of the most competitive happy hours in the area. –Amber Sampson

NEAR THE STRIP

There have been clusters of locally beloved, industry-friendly bars and restaurants on either side of the tourist corridor almost as long as there has been such a thing as the Las Vegas Strip. One of those spots recently moved to a new location, when Firefly (fireflylv.com) slid from Paradise to Flamingo in the Hughes Center. The legendary happy hour sangria special ($7 per glass or $25 for a party-pleasing pitcher) continues, along with $5 beer bottles, $7 house red or white wine, and all the stuffed dates, ham and cheese croquetas, albondigas meatballs and tomato bread (all $7) you can handle.

Back on Paradise, the great steak and cocktail spot Cleaver (cleaverlasvegas.com) keeps the happiness going longer than most, with drink and food specials available from 5 p.m. until midnight, including half-off many steaks and chops and some of the most creative libations to be found off-Strip. Ferraro’s (ferraroslasvegas.com) is another institution that continues to hold it down, with deals like impeccable house-made meatballs ($10), prime sirloin carpaccio ($15) and spicy sausage with rapini ($10) to pair with one of the Valley’s top Italian wine lists.

Town Square offers a plethora of happy hour destinations, so many options that you’ll have to move fast if you want to sample all the goods. Veterans know about comfortable spots Blue Martini (lasvegas.bluemartini.com) and Double Helix (doublehelixwine.com), both of which feature glasses of wine in the $6-$7 range and plenty of tasty bites. We also love the ultra-casual comforts of Lazy Dog (lazydogrestaurants.com)—where happy hour runs 3-6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday—and the big burger emporium that is Sickies Garage (sickiesburgers.com), where happy hour happens every day, with pints, wells and wines a dollar off and a Bud and burger combo just $11.

PT’s Taverns (ptstaverns.com) offer some of the best-known happy-hour deals in Las Vegas history—right now, they’ve got 50%-off drink specials and $6 personal pizzas from 5 to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m. every day—and there are locations in every neighborhood, including Strip-adjacent spots on Hacienda, Tropicana, Flamingo, and the PT’s Gold on Desert Inn and PT’s Place on Sahara. But don’t forget the PT’s Wings & Sports on the Strip at the Strat, which still serves your favorite wings and frosty brews, just in a beer hall environment with a massive LED screen.

And one great nearby happy hour you might not know about is also in a casino, at the Charcoal Room at Palace Station (palacestation.com), and it’s something different. From 4:30 until 6 p.m. daily, you can enjoy a prix fixe menu ($65) including a classic Caesar salad, a 14-ounce prime New York strip with grilled jumbo shrimp, and crème brulée with fresh berries for dessert. It’s a very Vegas deal that’s very tough to beat. -Brock Radke

The happiest half hour

Happy hour is a concept that doesn’t need to be elevated; discounted drinks at the neighborhood pub is a universal experience. But you can always trust Las Vegas to go over the top, in this case, quite literally.

The High Roller Observation Wheel at the Linq Promenade has been offering its Happy Half Hour cocktail experience almost as long as the 550-foot-tall wheel has been turning. A $60 ticket gets 21-and-over guests (up to 25 of them) into a High Roller pod-cabin with an open bar and bartender, and the imbibing commences for the duration of the 30-minute ride. (By comparison, a normal ride is $25-$35, and tickets are always on sale via Ticketmaster.)

Considering the typically high prices for drinks on the Strip, the Happy Half Hour could certainly be considered a deal, especially if you’ve never taken in the unique views from the High Roller. If your pod is packed, there might be a bit of a rush to get that first drink—the selection is somewhat limited to domestic beer cans and recognizable liquor brands for mixed drinks—but quick service keeps everyone happy as the revolution continues.

One could easily end up tipsy after this only-in-Vegas happy hour, so keep it chill and enjoy the ride. –Brock Radke

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