Welcome to the happiest hours in Sydney! Happy Hour is the perfect time to relax, unwind, and indulge in some great deals on drinks and snacks. Whether you're catching up with friends or treating yourself after a long day, Sydney's Happy Hour scene has something for everyone.
A typical Happy Hour special in Sydney takes place Monday to Friday, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. However, some venues extend these hours to 7:00 pm, and a few even offer deals every day of the week. It’s always a good idea to check with your favourite spots for their specific timings to make the most of the offers.
The standard Happy Hour offerings in Sydney include discounted beer, wine, and spirits, usually house varieties priced between $6 and $8. For those seeking something a bit more exotic, many venues offer cocktails at reduced prices. Popular options like Tommy’s Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Negroni, and Spritz are available for $10 to $16 - a bargain compared to their regular $20 to $24 price tags.
Food is often part of the Happy Hour experience in Sydney, with many venues serving bar snacks or smaller portions from their main menu. Mexican bars might offer tacos, Spanish venues might have tapas, and some even feature freshly shucked oysters at around $2 each. These delicious bites complement the drink specials and add to the overall experience.
Happy Hour is not just about saving money; it’s about making memories. In the midst of Australia’s current cost-of-living challenges, Happy Hour in Sydney provides an affordable way to socialise, explore new venues, and try exciting drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity for after-work gatherings with friends or colleagues, making your evenings both enjoyable and budget-friendly.
Get into the Donkey on Sundays through to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm to take advantage of delicious cocktails for $16.
5pm to 7pm
Happy Hour in the bar at Alfie's runs from 4 pm to 6 pm. During this period they are offering Alfie’s Martini ($16), Bloody Shiraz Spritz ($14), a Butcher of Beer (The Grifter, $3), Gin & Tonic ($6), white and red wine ($10), and a hot chip spit-roast beef butty ($17). No bookings are required for the bar.
4pm to 6pm
G&T $8, house wines and beers $8 plus spritz, sour or margarita $12 plus jaffles $12, house wine or beer and jaffle combo $15 ... available every day from 4-6pm.
4pm to 6pm
Bar Nina serves up Happy Hour everyday 4pm-6pm! Choose between $8 Prosecco, White, Rose & Red Wine, $8 Beers on Tap including house lager and pale ale - and $12 Aperol Spritz, Margaritas and Espresso Martinis! Join Nina for Happy Hour and coming up to summer her alfresco area is perfect for a European feel for you afternoon aperitif!
4pm to 6pm
Enjoy SOPHISTICATED LOUNGE DJ SESSIONS + $17 TEQUILA COCKTAILS ... DJ's WILL RETURN FEBRUARY 2025
from 8pm
Discounted drink prices are on offer at Caravin as part of their Apero Hour running from 4.30 to 5.30pm Wednesday to Saturday.
4:30pm to 5:30pm
From Wednesday to Friday, 4pm to 6:30pm, and even Saturdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cardea is slashing prices on your favorite beverages. We're talking frosty beers from just $6, delicious wines starting at $10, and handcrafted cocktails for a steal at $11.50!
4pm to 6pm
Apertivo Hour at Chester White between the ours of 3pm to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays is when you can grab yourself a great deal on drinks. Head on in and grab some great food and cheap drinks.
3pm to 5pm
Chula has their Happy Hour daily from 5-6pm (except Monday closed). Draught beer and Tecate cans @ $5. Chula Margarita, Batanga, Paloma, Draught Cocktail ... all $10. That's cheap!
5pm to 6pm
Start the night right at Courthouse with $6 House Drinks 5-7pm Every Day of the Week! excludes Public Holidays
5pm to 7pm
The Happy Hour at Employees Only is one of the hottest going at the moment for good reason. Check out these bargains ..... COCKTAILS: Amelia $15, Aperol Spritz $11, Fraise Sauvage $15, Mimosa $10, Negroni $12, West Side $15 ..... Wines by the Glass $8, All Beers $7, House Spirits $7 ... FOOD: Sydney Rock Oyster $3.50ea, Seasoned Shoestring Fries $7, Vegetarian Melon Ceviche $10, Marinated Charred Chicken Skewer $18, Teriyaki Salmon Skewer $19, Pulled Chicken Taco $10, Braised Lamb Shoulder Taco $10 ..... and lots yummy things to eat!
5pm to 6pm
Gino is serving it up cheap Tuesday through Sunday 4pm to 6pm. During this time get $7.50 house red and white wine, and beer on tap. $15 cocktails are on offer too.
4pm to 6pm
The Jane Happy Hour runs every night from 5pm - 6pm (and starts an hour earlier at 4pm on weekends). Drinks available with this deal include $10 Australiano, $15 MartinO, $12 Dirty Highball, $12 Okar Aperitivo + Orange, $8 VB, $10 Bianco Blendo, Gonzo, $10 Splishy Splashy, Gonzo ... as food: $3 Sydney Rock Oysters, $8 whitebait, $16 lamb dumpligs.
5pm to 6pm
Jimmy's is the latest offering from the Merrivale group, and has decent city prices on Tue - Sat, 5-7pm. $7 schooners & $9 pints of tap beers & $16 signature cocktails. Saturday's are particularly popular, so be sure to arrive on time to see that you get a good table by the pool.
5pm to 7pm
Start the night right at Kinselas with $6 House Drinks 7-9pm Every Day of the Week! *excludes Public Holidays
7pm to 9pm
Monday to Saturday, 5pm-6pm ... Reschs Pilsner 7, Tilly’s Wine of the Day $10 (Sparkling, White, Orange, Red), Martini $15, Negroni $15, Old Fashioned $15. Food includes: Gilda of the day $4 ea, Olasagasti anchovy, oxheart tomato, sourdough $5 ea, LP’s pig’s head sausage, potato bun, curry relish $10 ea, Sardine sandwich $8 ea, French onion dip $10
5pm to 6pm
Enjoy an after work drink or pre dinner snacks to start the end-of-day festivities with social hour. Swing by from 4pm every Wed to Saturday afternoon for a taste of Luc-San. Wines for $10, cocktails for $12, bar snacks between $4 and $6 and delicious skewers for $6.
4pm to 6pm
The Menzies Bar currently has one of the best happy hours in Sydney. Available Monday to Saturday from 4pm-6pm, you can get $10 Tanquery Martinis and $10 Lobster Rolls. Also in the Clocktower Bar they have $15 Tanquery Negronis. The Sky Bar has $15 Don Julio Margaritas. Yummo!
4pm to 6pm
Every day from 5pm to 7pm, the good people at the Newtown Hotel are serving up $6 drinks from 5pm - 7pm. It's valid every day of the week, except for public holidays.
5pm to 7pm
The happy hour at Restaurant Hubert is one of the most popular in Sydney right now. It runs daily from 5pm to 6pm. On offer is: Lager $7, Hubert Vin Blanc $7, Hubert Vin Rouge $7, Gin & Tonic $7, Dubonnet Highball $7, Chartreuse Apple $7 and Negroni $12. They also have deals on food including: Duck Parfait $8, Brandade d’anguilles fumée (Smoked Eel Brandade, grilled sourdough) $9, Saucisson Sec (Lp’s saucisson sec) $10, Fleur de Courgette (Fried zucchini flowers, roasted seaweed) $6, and a delicious Normandy Burger (Dry aged beef, Gruyère cheese, dill pickle, sauce Hubert) $18
5pm to 6pm
Afternoons made better at Royal Albert with our Local's Happy Hour! $7.50 schooners, house wine and house vodka Monday - Sunday from 4pm til 6pm.
4pm to 6pm
Happy Hour is happening at the Shady Pines Saloon each day from 4pm - 6pm. Get on in for a taste of Nashville-style honkytonk.
4pm to 6pm
EVERY FRIDAY + SATURDAY at the Shark Hotel in the Sydney CBD you can get $6 DRINKS | TILL 8PM ... $12 COCKTAILS | TILL 8PM. FREE ENTRY. Happy Hours run Sun to Thurs all day till 10pm. Friday and Saturday all day
Available All Day
Teddy has you covered with $12 Cocktails, $10 Wines and a delicious assortment of snacks including Teddy Jaffles. Everyday 4pm to 6pm. On Sundays the Happy Hour is All Day !
4pm to 6pm
The Beresford happy hour runs from Mon - Sun, 6-8pm. $9 schooners of premium & craft beer, $11 pint of Guinness, $9 pints & $7 schooners of tap beers, $7 house spirits, $7 house wine, $14 Aperol spritz & $16 Tommy's Margarita.
6pm to 8pm
Everyday our Happy Hour run for 2 hours with half price oysters, $15 selected cocktails and discounted beer & bubbles.
5pm to 7pm
Step into the golden era at with Tippling Time 7 days a week - from open ‘til 6:30 pm! Sip on our RVT martinis, negronis, and Tom Collins for $12, and dig into $2 oysters, $3 croquettes, and a $25 meat & cheese board. Round up your pals and let’s toast to good times The Roosevelt way!
from 6:30pm
Vermuteria has got you sorted for delicious Spanish style drinks with their Daily Vermouth Hour specials taking place from 5pm to 7pm on Wed to Sunday. Discount vermouth, sherry, beer & wine.
5pm to 7pm
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