On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on deal-worthy happy hours in Richmond.
Get ready to drink up RVA, here are 20 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.
(Hours listed are HH only. Some specials are subject to change by venue.)
Beer lovers
Ardent Craft Ales | Mon.-Wed. 3-6 p.m. | Visit this Scott’s Addition taproom after work for $2 off all in-house beers.
Benchtop Brewing Co. | Tues.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. | Get $1 off all drafts during happy hour and $2 off wine spritzers on High Five Trivia Wednesdays.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Tues.-Thurs. 2-5 p.m. | Enjoy $2 off beers and ciders as well as a full schedule of live music, workshops, and social events.
Legend Brewing Co. | Mon.-Thurs. Halfy Hour 3-4 p.m. + Happy Hour 4-7p.m., Friday 12-7 p.m.| Sip on discounted drafts with a scenic sunset view + grab a half-off pitchers during an appropriately named “Halfy Hour.”
Väsen Brewing Co. | Tues.-Thurs. 3-7 p.m. | Your pup will be sure to have a happy hour at this brewery’s large porch area, serving up $1 off draft pours.
Keeping spirits up
The Boathouse | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | Half-priced cocktails like Blackberry Basil Smash are sure to refresh your after-work energy.
Black Lodge | Tues.-Sat. 5-7 p.m. | Head to Scott’s Addition for this broody “Twin Peaks"-inspired spot with $3 rails and a $4 beer + shot combo — did we mention there are hot dogs?
Kogi | Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.| Grab $9 cocktails like the Dirty Shirley Temple or discounted Yoju Canned Cocktails to shake things up.
Liberty Public House | Daily 3-7 p.m. | Choose between discount drink specials like the Belle Isle Mule to wind down after the workday.
Wong Gonzalez | Tues.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | $6 well cocktails and $6 margaritas — need we say more?
Hungry for meal deals
Hotel Greene | Ambassador Hour, Wed.-Fri. 5-7 p.m. + Date Night, Thurs. 5-9 p.m. | Solo deal — $25 for a round of golf and a meal on weeknights. Duo deal — mini golf, two entree plates, and a beer or wine each for $55 total each Thursday.
Beauvine Burger Concept | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | Receive $2 off artisan burgers + house cocktails like the Blackberry Crush or Lavender Lemonade.
Blue Atlas | Wed.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | Pair discounted small plates with $8 glasses of house wine and cocktails.
City Dogs | Mon-Wed. + Fri. 3-6 p.m., Thurs. 3-8 p.m., B.A.R.E. Night, Sun. after 7 p.m. | Keep up with their latest specials, and head to The Fan for discounts on dive-bar drinks and loaded hot dogs.
TBT El Gallo | Mon.-Sat. 3-6 p.m. | This taco joint has a lengthy list of deals, including $5 specialty tacos and $3 off margaritas and drafts.
Off the vine
Birdie’s | Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. | Sample thirteen chef’s choice oysters for $25 with the Birdie’s Dozen + pair it with a $3 off glass of wine.
Henley on Grace | Tues.-Thurs. 5-7 p.m. | “5-5-5 After 5" — that means $5 each for appetizers, beer + wine, and well drinks.
Echelon Wine Bar | Mon.-Thurs. 3-5 p.m. | Sip on $15 Wine Flights, $2 off single wines + cocktails, and 10% off bottles at this upscale downtown spot.
Brambly Park Winery | Tues.-Fri. 12-6 p.m. | Catch some live music and enjoy a glass of discounted wine in Scott’s Addition. $2 pup cups are available for your tag-along bud.
Metzger Bar and Butchery | Tues.-Fri. 5-7 p.m. | Enjoy $1 off glasses of wine (and drafts) and $10 Vesper Bretts — a James Bond-esque cocktail + aromatized wine mix.
Mocktail musts
Bar Solita | Mon.-Fri. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 4-6 p.m. | This bar’s happy hour menu specifically encourages you to “ask your server about mocktail options,” available for $7.
The Daily Kitchen & Bar | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | The CocoMo and Passionfruit Fruit Lime Soda are grabbing our attention on this $2 off mocktail menu.
Island Shrimp Co. | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | Ask for a half-off Saturn, sans alcohol, for a lemony seafood pairing.
The Jasper | Daily 5-7 p.m. | The well-versed bartenders here say the “Na-groni” is an exact match to its boozy sibling, but you can grab any other classic cocktail without the spike for $7.
Fuzzy Cactus | Tues.-Fri. 5-7 p.m. | Grab a House Mocktail anytime for $6 or order a spirit-free daiquiri for $5 at happy hour.
Bonus: For more details on weekly drink specials, head to RVA Happy Hours to match your schedule.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
We know there’s a lot more to sip and share. Did we leave your favorite happy hour off the list? Let us know.
