Visiting some of the best happy hours in Miami and South Florida is a great activity to try: After all, you can get bargains on drinks, and meet new people IRL without having to have to swipe right to do so. Not all happy hours are created equal, though. Places like Doraku offer discounted drinks and plates like California rolls, while other spots like Ricky’s South Beach offer a unique spin like a five-hour happy hour that includes free arcade tokens with your drinks. Looking for the best bargains? Following, you’ll find a guide to just a few of the best happy hours in Miami and South Florida that you can live it up at.
Doraku Mai Tai Cut 432 Beaker & Gray
| Name | Location | Description |
| Doraku | Multiple Locations | At 5PM on the dot, Doraku fills up with tourists and locals alike looking for fantastic deals. You’ll find $4 sake and $5 California rolls, along with cocktails like lychee martinis for only $6. Get there before 7PM to get in on the deal, but definitely try to be there at 5PM the latest. Otherwise, you might not get a seat! |
| Mai Kai | 3599 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale | The Molokai Bar offers 50 percent off all appetizers and drinks from Tuesday to Friday starting at 5PM. Stop by at 4:30PM on Saturdays to snag the same deal, but the best day to go is Wednesday, when the all-you-can-eat buffet is free for customers who spend more than $10 at the bar. |
| Rusty Pelican | 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne | Happy hour from 4PM to 7PM is one thing, but you should stop by the Rusty Pelican for the views alone. There’s $3 beers, $5 well drinks, $5 house wines, and $7 specialty drinks. Watch the boats go by in the bay while you eat tacos, ceviche, or even fried calamari. You know deep down that you’re getting a good deal no matter what you choose. |
| Cut 432 | 432 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach | When you feel like you can’t swing a meal at an expensive restaurant, happy hour at Cut 432 is like a loophole. This popular steakhouse hosts a social hour from 5PM to 7PM, with discounts on both food and drink menu items. The $5 deals extend to dishes like sliders, oysters, truffle fries, while house beers and wines are $5 and under. Take advantage while you can. |
| NaiYaRa | 1854 Bay Rd. | You don’t have to be good with numbers to know you’re getting a great deal at NaiYara’s happy hour, as everything costs only $7. That means $7 cocktails, like the like Kai lychee or the Stone Sour Jerk. Sapporo beer and sake are part of the happy hour, too, as is wine by the glass. Try out the Thai guacamole or chicken wings seasoned with lemongrass to dazzle your taste buds. |
| Beaker & Gray | 2637 N Miami Ave. | At Beaker & Gray, you get two shots at happy hour. The first one runs Monday through Friday, from 4PM to 7PM, and the second runs Monday through Thursday 11PM to 2AM. There’s a variety of cocktails for $5, and munchies like grilled cheese and cheesy fries for the perfect delicious and gooey overload can also be had. |
| Ella’s Oyster Bar | 1615 SW 8th St. | At Ella’s Oyster Bar, you can slurp on some $1.25 oysters and other snacks like calamari and chorizo. Plus, from 4PM to 7PM the beers are only $4. Or just get a pitcher of sangria or a mojito and call it a day… you’ll definitely be full quicker than you expect. |
| LuLu’s Bait Shack | 17 S Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Wrap up a long day at the beach at the happy hour at LuLu’s Bait Shack. The atmosphere is festive, but chill enough to let you sit back and enjoy the view. Happy hour runs from 4PM to 7PM, so it gives you plenty of time to check out the $2 drafts, $3 margaritas, or $1 bottled beers. If you’re trying to quench your thirst, order fishbowl-size cocktails, often the start of an epic evening. |
| Tap 42 | 1411 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale | Every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM, Tap 42 hosts a ladies’ night where women can order free drinks off a menu that changes weekly. For the rest of us, there are deals like $3 off all drinks from 4PM to 7PM, but Mondays may provide the best deal though, because you can get an eight-ounce “Prohibition” burger for only $5. |
| Ricky’s South Beach | 1222 16th St. | Sometimes the standard two-hour happy hour isn’t enough. Luckily, happy hour at Ricky’s runs from 5PM to 10PM Monday through Friday. The entire drink and food menu is 50% off, but there’s a deal within this deal to be had as well. For every cocktail you buy, you’ll get two tokens to spend at the arcade afterwards. See, it can be all fun and games at happy hour! |
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Intrepid intern Christina Elia is currently pursuing her BA in Art History Communications at Fordham University, and writes about various topics ranging from arts and culture to practical tips and how-to advice. She has been published on online platforms such as The Odyssey. You can follow her on Twitter via @stinaelia
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