2521 venues across 141 cities run happy hour on Fridays in the United States

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Friday happy hour is the classic one: the end of the week, the first round, the office emptying into the nearest bar. It is also the day venues need the discount least, so the deals can be shorter or skipped altogether. If you're searching for Friday happy hour near me, we track 2,521 venues running one across 141 cities, each with its exact window. Check the end time, since Friday happy hours often wrap up early to make room for the evening crowd.

Ray's Cafe

6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA

4–6pm
Every day
Rated4.6

Rich Rich

532 Queen Anne Ave N Ste B, Seattle, WA

4–7pm
Every day
11pm–midnight
Sun–ThuLate night
Rated4.3

Tavolàta Fremont

3627 Stone Way N #8003, Seattle, WA

4–6pm
Every day
9pm–close
Every dayEvening
Rated4.3

Umi Sake House

2230 1st Ave, Seattle, WA

4–6pm
Every day
10pm–close
Every dayLate night
Rated4.6

Tamari Bar

500 E Pine St, Seattle, WA

9pm–close
Tue–SunEvening
Rated4.4

Fort St. George

601 S King St UNIT 202 Floor 2, Seattle, WA

5–6pm
Mon–Fri
Rated4.4

Palace Kitchen

2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA

5–6pm
Every day
11pm–midnight
Tue–SatLate night
Rated4.4

Raccolto

4147 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA

5–6pm
Every day
9–10pm
Every dayEvening
Rated4.5

Zig Zag Cafe

1501 Western Ave Ste 202, Seattle, WA

5–6pm
Mon–Fri
Rated4.6

Altar

645 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY

midnight–2am
Thu–SatLate night
Rated4.7
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Why some bars skip Friday happy hour

A happy hour exists to fill a room that would otherwise be quiet. On Friday evenings most rooms aren't, so plenty of venues run Monday to Thursday and stop there. The ones that keep a Friday deal usually keep it early and short. It is worth knowing which places near you still do, because that is the list below.

Friday Happy Hour Near Me: FAQs

Where can I find Friday happy hour near me?

The cities with the most Friday happy hours we track in the United States are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and Washington, DC. Find your city on this page. Every city links to its full Friday schedule, and each venue card shows the address and start time.

What time does Friday happy hour usually start?

The most common start time for Friday happy hour in the United States is 3pm, based on the 2521 Friday venues we track. Games range from early evening to late night, so check the time on each venue card.

Is Friday a good day for happy hour?

Honestly, Friday is one of the quieter happy hour days. It ranks #4 of 7 in our data, with 2521 venues in the United States. Most venues concentrate their games Tuesday through Thursday, so if Friday doesn't work out, those nights have the deepest selection.

Are Friday happy hour deals the same as the rest of the week?

Not always. Plenty of venues run different specials on different days, and some skip weekends entirely. Each venue card lists the times and deals for Friday, so check there before you go.

Can't make it on Fridays? Try Thursday happy hours or Saturday happy hours, or see what's on tonight.

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