The Most Underrated Happy Hours In DC

If D.C. knows how to do one thing right, it’s happy hour. But the deals aren't what they used to be. Gone are the days of $1 vodka sodas and secret hill-staffer happy hour spreadsheets. (Either that, or I'm just not cool enough anymore.) Nevertheless, D.C. still has some great deals if you know where to look.

For the $5 Or Less Crowd

Shilling Canning Company (Navy Yard)

Strap in for $5 martinis available every night at the bar. For a couple extra bucks you can make it dirty.

Snappy’s Small Bar (Petworth)

Get a $4 old time pint, but it’s only available when it's pouring 😉

Red Derby (Petworth)

You really can't beat this classic 24/7 happy hour with $3.50 beer and rail shots. You can also get $7 margs and half-prices chicken tenders on Tuesday.

Madhatter (Dupont Circle)

Go for the $1 beer and $5 jello shots on Thursdays from 8 p.m. to close. Stay for the $4 Miller High Life’s and $2 hot dogs. Oh and $5 martinis on Fridays.

DC9 (Shaw)

Every day ⁠the happy hour is buy one get one from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For Those Who Can’t Drink On an Empty Stomach

Daru (H Street NE)

Grab a $10 paneer makhani or chicken tikka from this high-end Indian restaurant everyday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. along with $10 cocktails.

Boogy and Peel (Dupont)

Every Wednesday is ½ off pizzas and $9 cocktails from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at this Dupont mainstay.

Perry’s (Adams Morgan)

My most attended happy hour by far. Everyday from 4 - 7 p.m, Perry’s has $5 beers, plus you can get two maki rolls for $14. (Or as I call it, the perfect dinner.)

El Chucho (Columbia Heights)

Enjoy $3 tacos and $7 margs from 4 - 6 p.m. while sunning yourself on the roofdeck.

For the Bougie Babes On a Budget

St. Vincent (Parkview)

One of D.C.’s coziest patios has 25% off magnum wine bottles and 1/2 price pre-built charcuterie & cheese every Monday from 5 p.m - 10 p.m. Girl dinner.

Apéro (Georgetown)

Apéro’s caviar hour has $35 Osetra caviar served with red onion, chives, capers, creme fraîche and potato chips, as well as $10 sparkling wine.

King Street Oyster Bar (NoMa)

A summer happy hour dream. $1 oysters and $5 rail drinks, wine, beer, and froze. They also have $5 apps like crab cakes and sliders. Everyday from 3 - 6:30 p.m.