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Happy hour in Los Angeles is unlike happy hour in any other city. Thanks to our privilege of year-round mild temperatures, alfresco drinking and dining is always an option. There’s nothing quite like it when you adventure to your favorite restaurant with your best friends or favorite coworker to cap a long day with a great cocktail, yummy bites and the mesmerizing golden hour sky. To guarantee your next happy hour experience is great, we’ve rounded up all the can’t-miss spots.
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Website/ 8905 Melrose Ave 90069
Tucked away on the patio at Gracias Madre, you’re hidden from West Hollywood chaos, while still embracing the buzz of this popular spot. What’s more, you can enjoy happy hour here on weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Sunday through Wednesday at the bar from 8 p.m. to close. Highlights include $8 natural wine, $6 beer, the $9 Purista margarita, $7 tacos and more.
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Website/ 8310 W 3rd St 90048
The West Third Street establishment takes happy hour seriously. Every day from 4 to 5 p.m., you can kick back with a glass of wine at half the price. Even better, select bottles are 50 percent off on Mondays.
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Website/ 1936 E 7th St 90021
Gather your group and head for the expansive benches at Everson Royce Bar. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, its happy hour features $10 cocktails, $6 mystery shots, $8 glasses of wine, $13 burger-and-fries combo and other sweet specials.
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Website/ 4824 Vineland Ave 91601
Step out of the barrel and under the twinkle light-decorated patio to enjoy the lush overhead tree, oversized bulldog and happy hour deals from 3 to 6 p.m. during the week.
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Website/ 8226 Sunset Blvd 90046
Food is always top of mind for The Den. Its Happy Hour Food menu is served up all night with options like $12 calamari, Jidori chicken wings and oysters. Also, its $12 Timeless Cocktail menu is available from 5 to 8 p.m., offering drinks like Aperol spritzes, Palomas and Sidecars.
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Website/ 416 W 8th St 90014
The beloved downtown rooftop at Freehand Los Angeles offers happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Invigorate the work week with $12 cocktails, $8 tacos and $12 carne asada fries.
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Website/ 1451 N Gardner St 90046
Electric Owl is ready for alfresco happy hour rendezvous any time of year. You can take in Sunset Boulevard and sunshine during the spring and summer or the warmth of the heated patio when it's cooler. Even your pup is welcome to accompany you. With your dog, you have the option of sidewalk dining. Most importantly, happy hour happens twice: 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
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Website/ 1314 7th St 90401
Santa Monica’s most welcoming wine bar has happy hour daily from 4 to 6 pm. Relish in the lingering ocean breeze from the patio with $10 glasses of wine, $12 cocktails, $5 beers and a variety of snacks, including oysters and charcuterie plates.
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Website/ 13301 Ventura Boulevard 91423
There are many reasons this iconic family-owned Mexican restaurant lives in the hearts of many Angelenos. One may be for its happy hour. While enjoying Casa Vega’s outdoor patio, take advantage of $5 beers, $8 Casa Vega Margaritas and 20 percent off all alcohol during its happy hours. From Monday to Friday, stop in from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
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Website/ 101 Wilshire Blvd 90401
We think the best way to take in summertime golden hour is by being seaside. A stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean, enjoy the salty breeze over a bite to eat and a refreshing cocktail. Whether you’re in the mood for calamari or cacio e pepe, the entire menu is 50 percent off from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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Website/ 868 S Olive St 90014
Downtown’s resident wine shop and bar welcomes you to happy hour every day from 4 to 6 p.m. In addition to inviting guests to learn all about biodynamic wines and connect on the open-air patio, all wines by the glass are $9. Other deals include $5 housemade spritzes, $5 lagers or pilsners, $8 blood orange carpaccio and “bucket o’cans” for $20, which includes $5 beers or seltzers.
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Website/ 1518 N Cahuenga Blvd 90028
It’s always a smart idea to get to Grandmaster Recorders early in the evening. Between the Hollywood hotspot’s restaurant, rooftop and 71 Studio Bar, you’ll want to be sure to make time in each part. We suggest by starting things off on the rooftop for Apertivo Happy Hour between 4 and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also take advantage of the weekend happy hour from noon to 3 p.m.
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Website/ 929 S Broadway 90015
Discover a transcendental happy hour at the downtown ACE Hotel’s garden-inspired restaurant. Their recently launched “Golden Hour at LOAM” runs in time to actual golden hour so that guests can properly enjoy golden hour magic. Highlights include $1.50 oysters, $5 deviled eggs, $6 sammies, $10 burgers, $10 specialty cocktails, $8 house red and white wines and $6 draft beers.
See also: The 48 Best Los Angeles Restaurants You Must Try in 2022
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Website/ 603 N La Cienega Blvd 90069
Call it an end to your workday by 4 p.m.— L.P. is calling your name. Atop one of West Hollywood’s most pristine rooftops, take in the rolling Hollywood Hills and sparkling city views while enjoying happy hour with your best friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Website/ 7505 Melrose Ave 90046
Spartina’s happy hour runs every day from 4 to 6 p.m. While indulging on the eatery’s most popular antipasto dishes and pizzas, enjoy the California-meets-Italy ambience of the blue-dotted outdoor patio. You’ll be mesmerized by the twinkling lights just as the sun gets ready to set.
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Website/ 12775 Millennium Dr 90094
Relish in the cozy vibrance of a Los Angeles evening at this Baja California-inspired restaurant. Whether gathered around a table on the large outdoor patio or huddled near a fire pit, SOL guarantees an excellent happy hour with great deals for street tacos, grilled sweet corn, ceviche, drinks and quesadillas. Be sure to stop in Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Happy hour in Los Angeles is full of deals and steals you don't want to miss out on.
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