Happy hour should never take the day off, right? Heck, no! From Monday straight through to Sunday, here come 13 food and drink specials to indulge in any (and every!) day of the week. We’re talking Greek olives and soul burgers, sweet sangrias and local craft beers – all delicious ways to end the work day or celebrate with friends. With this list of Memphis happy hour hot spots, it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere nearby!
Ecco on Overton Park
1585 Overton Park, Memphis, TN 38112 • (901) 410-8200
Happy hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Deals: Select wine by the glass for $5; select beer by the bottle for $3. Plus, fabulous small plates priced from $6 to $9.
Tucked away in this lush and residential Midtown neighborhood, the Ecco adds a special spice to its surroundings with delish happy hour drinkies and nibbles.
Try the gorgeous and tangy Mondo cocktail, $10, and a small plate of Greek olives and peppers, $6 at Ecco.
Alchemy
940 S. Cooper St., Memphis, Tennessee 38104 • (901) 726-4444
Happy hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $3 beer; $5 mojitos and select glasses of wine and sangrias; $7 daily cocktail specials
Known for its sumptuous and chic atmosphere, Alchemy’s happy hour is always hopping. Grab a hi-top table in the bar to get the best view of the after-work crowd and indulge in a variety of nicely priced small plates to create a gourmet happy hour experience. (And, you can call that dinner!)
Alchemy’s happy hour specials are spelled out and cover a great selection of spirits.
The Slider Inn
2117 Peabody Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 725-1155
Happy hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $1 off drafts, domestics, wells and house wines
Laid-back and fitted with one of Memphis’s best patios that’s usable in any weather (yay, space heaters!), The Slider Inn keeps happy hour simple with a buck off select beers, well drinks and passable wines. Pair your beverage with a burger and you’ll be set for the evening.
Celtic Crossing
903 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 274-5151
Happy hours: Monday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $1 off well drinks, draft pints and select Irish whiskeys. (SB Tip: Celtic Crossing also offers Tuesday Wine Nights — $3 house wines; $2 off every glass; and $5 off every bottle.)
This Cooper-Young neighborhood favorite is always lively and the authentic Irish pub atmosphere attracts a cross section of Memphians who enjoy live music, trivia and a great draught from one of Celtic’s many imported and domestic taps.
South of Beale
361 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 526-0388
Happy hours: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Deals: $2 off bites, draft beer, well liquors, wine and cocktails. Plus, Pint Nights Sunday and Wednesday feature $3.50 drafts.
A South Main neighborhood go-to, the small SOB is big on fun and food & drink specials. And it’s a must-stop for the young creative class that’s taking over this downtown neighborhood.
A refreshing cocktail at SOB is just the ticket after a long day at the office.
Molly’s La Casita
2006 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 726-1873
Happy hours: Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Deals: $5 La Casita margaritas
A much-loved destination that was part of Overton Square before it became cool again, Molly’s has been making excellent margaritas (and Mexican dishes) since 1974. If you can’t decide between frozen or on the rocks, just order your Molly’s margarita “half-n-half” for a special twist!
Two half-n-half La Casita margaritas, $5 each at Molly’s
eighty3
83 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 333-1224
Happy hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $1 daily small plates specials; $3 domestic bottles; $4 well drinks; $5 select wines by the glass
Artsy, Southern and tastefully adventurous, eighty3’s happy hour is a little under-the-radar and absolutely worth the visit. Each day brings a different nosh for just $1 to complement your beverage selection.
Ciao Bella Italian Grill and Bar
565 Erin Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38117 • (901) 205-2500
Happy hours: (Note: Bar only) Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $2 off all draft beers; $1 off all bottled beers; $1 off all well liquors; half -price select red and white wine
Ciao Bella does martinis right!
The Buccaneer Lounge
1368 Monroe Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 278-0909
Happy hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Deals: $2 domestic drafts and bottles; $3.25 well drinks
All we can say is, “Ahoy, matey!” to the budget-conscious drinks at our favorite local dive bar, The Buccaneer Lounge. Add in the live music and you’re sure to have a night to remember; just remember to tip your waitress — and then call Uber.
The Grove Grill
Laurelwood Shopping Center, 4550 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 818-9951
Happy hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $4 draft beers, which are all local; $6 for select glasses of wine; select small plates for $5 each
An East Memphis institution, The Grove Grill is all about some serious happy hour indulgence. We’re not sure there are many, if any, places you can get a plate of fried green tomatoes for $5 and a nice pour of wine for $6. That’s what we call dinner, by the way.
Happy hour well drinks at The Grove Grill
Felicia Suzanne
Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite L1, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 523-0877
Happy hours: Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deals: Up to three 25-cent martinis. Choose gin or vodka, dirty or straight — you can even add a splash of cranberry.
Friday morning martinis?! Count us in! That’s the deal at Felicia Suzanne, where you can imbibe with up to three — wait for it — 25-cent martinis. Now that’s what we call a liquid lunch!
Bar DKDC
964 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 272-0830
Happy hours: Tuesday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Deals: $1 off well (all liquors)
Funky, adventurous small plates and handcrafted cocktails have made us fall hopelessly in love with Bar DKDC, located in Cooper-Young. There’s not a more intriguing spot in town in which to celebrate the end of the work day.
Assorted cocktails at Bar DKDC, where well drinks are $1 off during happy hour
Earnestine and Hazel’s Juke Joint
531 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 523-9754
Happy hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Deals: $2 domestic beer; $3 imports; $5 soul burger
Rooted in jukebox culture and Memphis character, Earnestine and Hazel’s isn’t just a spot to hit in the wee hours of the morning, which is when most Memphians know to go. Although E&H doesn’t even look like it’s open at 5 p.m., it is! Look for beer specials and the so-bad-but-in-a-good-way Soul Burger, which you can score for a five spot.
Know of a great happy hour we missed? Send us your favorite via our contact form and we will happily do the research! In the meantime, cheers!
Thanks to Lizzie Apple for her photographs and research on this article.
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