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Whether you are looking for a spot to meet friends, hang out with your coworkers, or you need a place to unwind at the end of a long work day, Scottsdale offers great happy hour options. We have the scoop on the best happy hour drinks and deals around the Valley. These are great spots to go for every mood, whether you are looking for an awesome ambience or an inexpensive cocktail.
Ra Sushi Bar
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There are two Ra Sushi locations in the Valley, one near the Scottsdale Quarter, and the other in Old Town Scottsdale. While the hours vary by location, their happy hour specials run Monday-Friday. Over two dozen items on their menu are included on their happy hour, including some of their most iconic sushi rolls, like the Viva Las Vegas Roll. During happy hour, select rolls are under $9, and all the wine on their menu is $2 off. Both locations are high-energy spots that are perfect for an early date night or going out with friends.
Mix Up at the Royal Palms Resort
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If you need a mental vacation, you cannot beat the beautiful scenery of the Royal Palms Resort. This resort has a Mediterranean-style atmosphere complete with ample fountains, firepits, and comfortable seating areas in their courtyard where you can enjoy your drink. The cocktails are $12 and house wine is $8 during happy hour, and you can pair your drink with light bites such as half off charcuterie or fries.
They call their happy hour Mix Up, and it takes place Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 pm, and has more extended hours on Sundays from 4 to 10 pm.
Postino Wine Bar
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Arguably one of the all-time best places for happy hour in the Valley, Postinos is known for their wine and bruschetta boards. There are six different Postino locations around the Valley, so chances are you can find one close to you. All of the locations have great patios, making Postino a great place to enjoy good wine and catch up with friends or family while enjoying the weather.
Their happy hour takes place on Monday and Tuesdays until 5 pm, and includes a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board for $25, one of the best deals you’ll find anywhere for the amount of food you get. If you aren’t in the mood to eat, they also have $5 glasses of wine during those hours as well.
The Vig
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The Vig calls themselves your “upscale neighborhood tavern,” and that is an accurate way to describe the restaurant’s ambience. There are five locations of The Vig around Scottsdale: Arcadia, Fillmore, McCormick Ranch, Uptown, and in McDowell Mountain. All of the locations offer tasty American food with a great view of the surrounding desert. Snag a seat on their patio during happy hour to get the full Vig experience.
Their happy hour takes place from Monday to Friday, from 3 pm to 6 pm. Their happy hour specialities are great if you are predominantly look for drinks, as they offer $2 off beer, their “VIGnature” cocktails, and well mixed drinks.
O.H.S.O. Brewery & Distillery
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If you are looking for a lowkey happy hour scene, O.H.S.O Brewery is another spot with several locations around town where you can enjoy draft beers in their industrial-style bar and patio.
O.H.S.O does a $7 happy hour for any glass of wine, pitchers of AZ beer, or any of their signature cocktails. They have quite a cocktail menu to pick from, with everything from the O.H.S.O Bloody Mary to the Mountainside Mojito, which is a fruity rum drink with pineapple and cranberry. Take advantage of their great deals on drinks from Monday-Friday from 11 am- 6 pm.
You can also take advantage of O.H.S.O’s happy hour menu two different times during the work week: from 3 pm- 6 pm Monday through Friday, and later at night from 10 pm – midnight every night of the week. Their food happy hour menus has tasty offerings like jalapeño cheese curds and crab wontons for $5. Nothing pairs better than a cold beverage and comfort food at the end of the day!
Hula’s Modern Tiki
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Hula’s Modern Tiki is the place to be during happy hour if you love experiential dining. This restaurant provides an upscale and modern twist on the typical tiki bar experience, and offers “a blend of island and mainland flavors.” You can find Hula’s Modern Tiki in three spots around the Valley: in Old Town, High Street, and one in Phoenix on 7th Street.
During the work week, Hula’s offers happy hour deals on their Mai Tai and other cocktails, starting at $7. Pair your Mai Tai with one of their appetizers, like the Hawaiian ceviche or samurai beef sticks for $6.
Something else notable about Hula’s is their expansie mocktail menu, including four fruity non-alcoholic drinks. In addition to their normal happy hour deals, each day of the week they have an additional special item. For example, the special on Thursdays is $4 tiki tacos after 6 pm. You’ll want to plan a return visit to try all the daily specials!
Sorso Wine Room
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For those looking for a top-quality wine experience, you cannot beat the ambience of Sorso Wine Room in the Scottsdale Quarter. Sorso is home to a cutting edge WineEmotion wine dispenser, which has a selection of 32 wines. You can grab a wine glass, insert your key, and sample a sip or pour yourself a full glass of wine. Of course, you can also be served more traditionally if that is more your style!
Their happy hour takes place from Monday-Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. Make sure to pair your wine with some of their gourmet nibbles. With so many wines to choose from, this is the best place to go to expand your wine palette.
Having a go-to list of your favorite places to unwind is guaranteed to make the work week better than ever before! Thanks to the variety of Scottsdale’s restaurant and bar scene, you have many choices when it comes to happy hour, from laidback outdoor patios to sipping cocktails at a resort. Knowing you are getting a great deal during happy hour just makes the experience even more enjoyable!
