5 of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Town!

The historical roots of Happy Hour date all the way back to the early 20th Century – the term is actually derived from American Naval slang in the 1920s. After World War I, happy hours were periods of time when sailors could engage in relaxing activities to relieve themselves of the drudgery of life at sea.

These days we head to our favourite venues for drinks and meal deals to make Happy Hour even happier…why limit happy to one hour?

Here are five of our fave venues where every hour is happy:

Situated in the newly redesigned MLC Centre on Martin Place, L’uva Pasta Wine Bar brings a touch of Italian glamour to Sydney’s CBD. Take a seat at the marble bar and enjoy an Italian-inspired cocktail or craft beer, enjoy a long lunch or meet friends alfresco overlooking the piazza and water feature for after-work drinks and antipasti.

 

Sip and savour Happy Hour from 3 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday by treating yourself to your favourite drink and enjoy complimentary bar snacks such as marinated olives, arancini and a selection of cured meat and cheese.

Bringing a transformative collaboration of Japan and Melbourne to the heart of Swan Street in Richmond, head to Eazy Peazy restaurant for perfectly balanced food and drinks. Imagine the peaceful tranquillity of the rolling hills of Kyoto paired with the fun of sipping sake in downtown Tokyo as you relax in bright and breezy surrounds of potted and hanging greenery and intimate table settings.

 

Perhaps perch on a stool at the bar for Happy Hour every day from 5 pm to 6 pm for $10 beers, wine and mocktails, $5 bites such as roasted pumpkin kernels, edamame and kale chips, along with daily hibachi skewer specials including a nine-skewer plate deal.

You know the scene at Republica in St Kilda even if you haven’t been there; its design and setup is testament to the cool chic Melbourne lifestyle that is all about keeping it fun, fresh and funky. Found in the Sea Baths complex overlooking Port Phillip Bay, this venue ticks all the boxes - the ideal place for people-watching and serving great food every day of the week.

 

 

Grab your posse and head down on weekdays between 4 pm to 6 pm for Happy Hour and enjoy $5 pots and $10 pints of beer, $8 glasses of house wine and sparkling, along with $15 Espresso Martinis to go with snacks like chipotle fried chicken, adobo lime hot sauce and pickles.

Nestled next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just steps from the city’s historic Rocks district is where you’ll find the Harbour View Hotel on Lower Fort Street. Rich in history, this hotel boasts a rooftop terrace bar for soaking up rays and the stunning view, private event rooms and a great food offering in the upstairs restaurant; perhaps sip on a refreshing ale and enjoy a bite to eat in the downstairs bar.

 

Celebrate the end of the week with Happy Friday for $12 cocktails, $7 house spirits, $6 house schooners and wine from 7 pm to 10 pm; or drop in for Harbour Hour Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm for $6 selected schooners and house wines and $7 selected spirits.

Tasty bistro meals in a refurbished environment have locals returning time and again to Ballarat Leagues Club on Humffray Street North for a family dinner. On warm days take to the alfresco area with a cold ale in hand, when the weather turns colder cosy up indoors in front of the fire and warm your soul before heading to the restaurant for a hearty meal.

 

Relax with a discounted cool beverage during Members’ Happy Hour every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 6.30 pm – offers include $4 pots of Great Northern Super Crisp, $4.50 pots of Carlton Draught and Dry and $6 for selected wines.