New Hampshire happy hour laws

Restricted

Happy hour is allowed in New Hampshire, but a bar promoting reduced drink prices has to have food readily available. Free drinks are banned, and a town can ban outdoor signs that advertise cheap drinks.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. On-premises licensees must make food readily available whenever drinks are advertised or promoted at a reduced price.

    RSA 179:31, XIII

  2. A city or town may prohibit exterior signs that promote reduced-price drinks.

    RSA 179:31, XI-a

  3. Licensees may not give away free drinks, apart from approved tastings.

    RSA 179:44

Happy hour in New Hampshire

I don't list any happy hours in New Hampshire yet.

Sources