Reviewed by: Grace Howard
Your guide to happy hour at 15 Birmingham bars + restaurants
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We all know and love Birmingham for the fabulous food + drink scene. To help reduce decision fatigue for your next outing, we’ve gathered info for all the best happy hour deals in The Magic City. Time to raise a glass, Birmingham!
1. Automatic Seafood & Oysters
Automatic Seafood & Oysters does it all! Brunch, drinks, seafood and happy hour. You’ll want to experience this goodness for yourself.
Happy Hour: Daily, 4-5PM
- $3 oysters (each)
- $7 select drinks
- $4 drafts
2. Carrigan’s Public House
Carrigan’s never misses. They have deals for every day and every occasion. You might want to write this down:
- Tuesday: 4PM-9PM, $6 Old Fashioned
- Wednesday: 4PM-9PM, half-off wine & trivia at 7PM
- Thursday: 3PM-7PM, $12 speciality burger & boilermaker special (choice of any well shot & beer)
- Friday: 3PM-6PM, half-price well drinks
- Saturday: 11AM-4PM, half price mimosas
3. Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila
Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila has more specials than we could ever imagine. They have a deal every day, so go ahead and pencil this into your calendar next week.
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday, 3-5PM | $5 El Toro Margarita
Daily Specials:
- Monday: $5 house margarita + kids eat free
- Tuesday: $2.50 Mexican beer + $2 featured taco
- Wednesday: $3 craft beers
- Thursday: $2 domestic beers & trivia at 7PM (prizes for all!)
- Friday: Half-off White Claws and Trulys
- Saturday: $2 off all full-order nachos + $2 Miller High Life bottles
- Sunday: $5 Bloody Maria/Bloody Mary + $3 mimosas
4. Paramount
Paramount is known for its cool atmosphere where you can sip on a local IPA while playing skeeball. Visit Paramount to work on your arcade game rep and enjoy happy hour with your best buds.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6PM
- $5 well drinks + various drafts
- $6 wine by the glass
Don’t miss out on half off games during happy hour + half off games all day on Mondays!
5. Rodney Scott’s BBQ
The neighborhood spot where everyone is family, Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ does not shy away from the best food, beers and deals.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6PM
- Half price on beer
- $3 hush puppies
- $4 draft beer
- $5 wine
- $6 six-count wings
- Free pork skins at the bar
6. Soho Social + Social Taco
The ideal combination is a half-priced appetizer + a $1 beer + an outdoor patio. Luckily, you can get all of these things at Soho Social or Social Taco.
Soho Social Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6PM
- Half-off all appetizers + drinks (excluding specialty cocktails)
- $1 draft beer daily
Social Taco Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6PM
- Half-off drinks (excluding specialty cocktails)
- $6 house, spicy, and frozen margs + $24 pitchers on Wednesdays
Pro tip: Check out Social Taco’s happy hour on a “Taco Tuesday,” when they have $3 a la carte tacos.
7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Delicious food + drinks, lots of vegan options and a daily happy hour that includes carry out & delivery? Yes, please!
Try the Samurai Saketini with a refreshing hint of cucumber and lime.
Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-6:30PM (dine-in, carry out & delivery) | Sunday, all day (dine-in only)
- Specials on beer, wine, sake & cocktails
- Specials on share plates & sushi
8. Culinary Dropout
Check out Culinary Dropout for a tasty meal and a killer house-made cocktail or an ice cold craft beer.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3PM-6PM | Bar only
- Select wine, draft beer, speciality drinks + snack plates
9. Umami
If you haven’t tried Umami’s Asian fusion yet, this is your sign. So yummy & tons to choose from.
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday, 4PM-6PM
- 2-for-1 beers & wine
- $5 sake
- $4 & $5 plates
10. Little Donkey
A great choice to get your tacos + margarita fix! Pro tip: try the fried chicken, it won’t disappoint.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3PM-6PM
- $4 draft beers
- $5 margaritas
- Donkey’s Daddy for $7
- Half-priced wine & frozen drinks
11. Juniper
The relaxed ambiance and vibrant interior design of Juniper is unmatched. We recommend trying one of their signature gin & tonics. Pair it with a veggie plate for the perfect afternoon spread.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4PM-6PM
- Select wine, gin & tonics & mocktails
- Bar nuts, fries + hummus
12. Tucana Tiki Bar
Looking for cute beach vibes without the hours long drive? Check out Tucana Tiki Bar’s tropical atmosphere + exotic rum drinks. Perfect for a summer night.
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday, 4PM-7PM + all night when the Barons are playing
- $5 Hi-Wire lager
- $8 Daiquiri
- $8 Mojito
- $8 Punch
- $9 Piña Colada
13. Otey’s Tavern
Grab your buddies and head to Otey’s for tasty wings + ice cold beer.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4PM-6PM
- Half off transfusions, Casamigos, wings, glasses of wine + Tito’s
- $1 off all ice cold beer
14. The Ridge
A friendly neighborhood spot perfect for grabbing a meal and enjoying a drink with friends or family.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3PM-6PM
Daily Specials:
- Monday: $5 margaritas
- Tuesday: Tito’s Tuesday $5
- Wednesday: $3 house wine & half priced price top shelf wine bottles
- Thursday: draft beer $3
Monday – Friday $1 off well shots, draft beer, wine + domestic bottles
15. Dave’s Pub
Come as you are to Dave’s Pub! This local dive bar is the perfect example of a cozy neighborhood bar. Filled with locals, good music and good vibes, all are welcome at Dave’s.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3PM-6PM | $2 off well liquors + can/bottled beer
- Monday 6PM-11:55PM – $3 well shots + $4 well drinks
- Tuesday 6PM-11:55PM – $2 off all tequila shots + drinks
- Wednesday 6PM-11:55PM – $2 off all whiskey shots + drinks
- Thursday 6PM-11:55PM – $2 off all liquor
- Friday 3PM-6PM – regular happy hour
- Saturday 6PM-11:55PM – $2 PBR & Highlife tallboys + $5 well shots
- Sunday 6PM-11:55PM – $5 for select craft brews
Enjoy live music on Fridays + Karaoke after 9PM on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
The fun doesn’t stop there. Check out these Birmingham locals with the classic, 4-6PM happy hour:
- Adios | Daily
- Mayawell | Daily
- Paper Doll Pop | Daily
- The Collins Bar | Monday – Friday
Where are you headed on your next happy hour adventure? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram!
