10 New Orleans Happy Hours
Whether you want a midday pick-me-up or a pre-dinner drink, there's a happy hour in New Orleans for you.
From Italian to Creole restaurants and bars, happy hour bites and sips are sure to be crowd-pleasers wherever you choose to go. Make sure to visit these 10 locations to experience the best happy hours in the Crescent City.
1. a Tavola
3413 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, (773) 276-7567
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A Tavola's happy hour is the perfect way to transport your tastebuds to the Amalfi Coast without a hefty price tag. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, enjoy a range of spirits and bites such as pizza, meatballs, and fried eggplant. On "Salute! Wednesdays" during happy hour, a Tavola offers $8 premium and specialty cocktails; on "Vino Thursdays" during happy hour, bottles of wine are half-off. Daily from 8 p.m. to close, there is a second, bar-only happy hour. Both happy hours are dine-in only.
2. Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
Multiple Locations
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For a mid-day pick-me-up or an early dinner, check out Felipe's Mexican Taqueria's happy hour for some delicious tacos and unbeatable deals. Felipe's happy hour is 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day with $2.50 tacos, $5.50 hand-squeezed margaritas, and $5 house-made red sangria. There's also enjoy $1 off all wine and beer.
3. Pizza Domenica
Multiple Locations
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Nothing says a weeknight meal quite like half-off pizzas and beer. Monday through Friday at Pizza Domenica from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., you can grab pizza, beer, wine by the glass, and well cocktails for half the price! Who doesn't love pizza, especially when it's a treat for your tastebuds and your wallet? This happy-hour is dine-in only.
4. Domenica
123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020
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Nestled in the historic Roosevelt Hotel, Italian restaurant Domenica's intimate and warm atmosphere makes it an inviting place to stop by for happy hour. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Domenica's pizzas are half-off, as well as draft beer, well cocktails, and wine by the glass. Whether you're staying at the Roosevelt or are looking for a quick drink or meal, Domenica's happy hour is sure to have you wanting to come back in the future.
5. Beggar's Banquet
1330 Prytania St., (504) 766-6711
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Beggar's Banquet's bar-only happy hour is Wednesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. They serve a variety of small plates and bites, as well as cocktails and wine. For a mid-day snack or pre-dinner drink, Beggar's Banquet is the perfect stop!
6. Meril
424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745
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Everyday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Chef Emeril Lagasse's restaurant Meril offers a happy hour full of savory spreads and reduced-priced spirits. The food ranges from $9 to $16 and includes deviled eggs, Gulf yellowfin tuna bundles, and an assortment of flatbreads. Glasses of wine are half off and draft beer is $4. Vodka cocktails, Palomas, and Old Fashioned's are $7.
7. Vampire Apothecary
725 St. Peter St., (504) 766-8179
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Sip on a cocktail or sink your fangs into some delicious food at Vampire Apothecary's happy hour. From 4 p.m. to. 7 p.m. daily, your purchase of any alcoholic drink gets you 50 cent oysters! That is $3 for a half dozen or $6 for a full dozen. Stop in for happy hour, and you can also get your tarot read as you indulge in drinks and oysters!
8. Luke
333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840
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Luke is known for its fresh seafood and unique selection of spirits. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Sample their specialty oysters and half-priced cocktails, wine by the glass, and beer. Stand-outs on their happy hour menu include the Chef's Gulf Dozen oysters and the Smoked Trout Dip.
9. Cure
4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357
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On Friday and Saturday, Cure's happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, they offer two happy hours, one from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and another from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This makes Cure the perfect spot for a traditional happy hour or for night owls who'd prefer to stop by later. Enjoy $8 cocktails, a beer and a shot combo, and wine! There are also rotating "Markdown Mondays."
10. The Vintage
3121 Magazine St., (504) 608-1008
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The Vintage is known throughout New Orleans for its delicious beignets, coffee, food, and spirits. Happy hour is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Grab yourself some beignets or a bite of food and enjoy The Vintage's inviting and rustic atmosphere.
Find Your Happy Hour in NOLA
Check out these happy hours for meals and drinks that are sure not to disappoint! And the best part? Your bank account won't be disappointed, either.
