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26 of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Toronto

Christine Hogg

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Christine Hogg

26 of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Toronto

It's always five o'clock somewhere, but for some of us, it comes sooner—especially with happy hour deals like these. We rounded up 26 of the best spots to sip, savour and save in Toronto. From $6 tacos to $6 pints, here are the best happy hour deals you don't want to miss!

Harbourfront

111 Princes' Blvd

Valerie

Perched on the rooftop of Hotel X, Valarie's 5 à 7 menu runs Monday to Friday (from 5 to 7 p.m., in case your French was rusty) and includes $15 cocktails and $10 bites, like shrimp tempura and tuna lettuce wraps.

Valerie

Harbourfront

111 Princes' Blvd

Perched on the rooftop of Hotel X, Valarie's 5 à 7 menu runs Monday to Friday (from 5 to 7 p.m., in case your French was rusty) and includes $15 cocktails and $10 bites, like shrimp tempura and tuna lettuce wraps.

Selva

An immersive Thai-inspired dining experience, as well as competitive happy hour offerings await at Selva. During their special "Selva hour" which takes place Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy things like half-price cocktail towers, $6.50 beer and spirits, $2 off feature cocktails and $1 oysters.

Selva

An immersive Thai-inspired dining experience, as well as competitive happy hour offerings await at Selva. During their special "Selva hour" which takes place Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy things like half-price cocktail towers, $6.50 beer and spirits, $2 off feature cocktails and $1 oysters.

Entertainment District

487 Adelaide St W

Petty Cash

With a recently revamped menu, Petty Cash has an ultra affordable happy hour menu that includes half-priced wood-fired pizzas, half-priced bottles of wine from 5 to 7 p.m. daily. 

Petty Cash

Entertainment District

487 Adelaide St W

With a recently revamped menu, Petty Cash has an ultra affordable happy hour menu that includes half-priced wood-fired pizzas, half-priced bottles of wine from 5 to 7 p.m. daily. 

Oretta Midtown

With two locations in the city to enjoy discounted Italian faves, Oretta's "aperitivo" menu runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. During this time, all food and drinks range in price from $6 to $12. There are plenty of shareables like bruschetta and pizzas, as well as small plates for a light dinner options.

Oretta Midtown

With two locations in the city to enjoy discounted Italian faves, Oretta's "aperitivo" menu runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. During this time, all food and drinks range in price from $6 to $12. There are plenty of shareables like bruschetta and pizzas, as well as small plates for a light dinner options.

Financial District

21 Adelaide St W

The Rabbit Hole

King West's elevated British gastropub has a few hopping good deals Monday through Saturday that pair perfectly with any of the small plates on the menu. Pair a Scotch egg with a $6.95 pint, or try a cocktail for just $12. Happy hour at The Rabbit Hole runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 p.m. and all day Saturday.

The Rabbit Hole

Financial District

21 Adelaide St W

King West's elevated British gastropub has a few hopping good deals Monday through Saturday that pair perfectly with any of the small plates on the menu. Pair a Scotch egg with a $6.95 pint, or try a cocktail for just $12. Happy hour at The Rabbit Hole runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 p.m. and all day Saturday.

King West

642 King St W

The Parlour

Who said King West had to be expensive? During The Parlour's happy hour, which runs daily from open until 6 p.m., you can enjoy house wine for $1.50/oz and a ton of shareable bites for less, like mini meatballs, pizzette, a selection of salads, tartares and more.

The Parlour

King West

642 King St W

Who said King West had to be expensive? During The Parlour's happy hour, which runs daily from open until 6 p.m., you can enjoy house wine for $1.50/oz and a ton of shareable bites for less, like mini meatballs, pizzette, a selection of salads, tartares and more.

Moxies


A tried-and-true favourite, Moxie's still has one of the best happy hours in Toronto. With multiple locations across the GTA, you can enjoy several items starting as low as $5. Try it for yourself from 2 to 5 p.m., or again from 9 p.m. until close.

Moxies


A tried-and-true favourite, Moxie's still has one of the best happy hours in Toronto. With multiple locations across the GTA, you can enjoy several items starting as low as $5. Try it for yourself from 2 to 5 p.m., or again from 9 p.m. until close.

Miznon

Mediterranean

One of Yorkville's hottest new spots for Mediterranean street food recently introduced a happy hour menu. During "magic hour" which runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy $10 cocktails, $6 beers and a free bag of za'atar pita and tahini to snack on with every drink order. If you've always wanted to try this spot, now's your chance!

Miznon

One of Yorkville's hottest new spots for Mediterranean street food recently introduced a happy hour menu. During "magic hour" which runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy $10 cocktails, $6 beers and a free bag of za'atar pita and tahini to snack on with every drink order. If you've always wanted to try this spot, now's your chance!

Mediterranean

Entertainment District

270 Adelaide St W #300

Melrose on Adelaide

Despite being on one of the busiest stretches of John and Adelaide streets, this cosy spot has a happy hour that runs from 2 to 6 p.m. everyday that includes discounts on wine, cocktails and charcuterie that includes warm olives and pickled veggies, alongside local meats and cheeses. Select wines are just $7 and Melrose lager for just $5.

Melrose on Adelaide

Entertainment District

270 Adelaide St W #300

Despite being on one of the busiest stretches of John and Adelaide streets, this cosy spot has a happy hour that runs from 2 to 6 p.m. everyday that includes discounts on wine, cocktails and charcuterie that includes warm olives and pickled veggies, alongside local meats and cheeses. Select wines are just $7 and Melrose lager for just $5.

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

Tucked away in the historic C.H. Gooderham House, Maison Selby is a go-to destination for French fare in the city. While their all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner service is tempting enough, so are the happy hour specials from 2 to 7 p.m.—a generous five-hour window every Monday to Friday to enjoy drink specials starting at just $7.

Maison Selby

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Tucked away in the historic C.H. Gooderham House, Maison Selby is a go-to destination for French fare in the city. While their all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner service is tempting enough, so are the happy hour specials from 2 to 7 p.m.—a generous five-hour window every Monday to Friday to enjoy drink specials starting at just $7.

Luma Restaurant

With a seafood-driven menu and located on the second floor of the Bell Lightbox, Luma has a series of specials during their "magic hour", which runs from 4 until close Tuesday to Saturday. Enjoy a specialty cocktail ($8 to $12) and a selection of discounted wine and beers

Luma Restaurant

With a seafood-driven menu and located on the second floor of the Bell Lightbox, Luma has a series of specials during their "magic hour", which runs from 4 until close Tuesday to Saturday. Enjoy a specialty cocktail ($8 to $12) and a selection of discounted wine and beers

Liberty Village

139 E Liberty St

Liberty Soho

Brunch

Liberty Village's local watering hole does a fantastic happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. During this time, you can get select shots for $10, beers for $7 and wines for $9. All cocktails are also $2 off the menu price, so go ahead and splurge on the one you actually wanted. Select menu items, including their rib-eye quesadilla, are also discounted.

Liberty Soho

Liberty Village

139 E Liberty St

Liberty Village's local watering hole does a fantastic happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. During this time, you can get select shots for $10, beers for $7 and wines for $9. All cocktails are also $2 off the menu price, so go ahead and splurge on the one you actually wanted. Select menu items, including their rib-eye quesadilla, are also discounted.

Brunch

Liberty Commons

It's not often you'll find weekend happy hour deals, but Liberty Commons does theirs Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You'll find select beers priced at $6.25 and select wines for $8. Snack specials are available weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and include pub favourites like nachos, fries, sliders and more.

Liberty Commons

It's not often you'll find weekend happy hour deals, but Liberty Commons does theirs Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You'll find select beers priced at $6.25 and select wines for $8. Snack specials are available weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and include pub favourites like nachos, fries, sliders and more.

Yonge and Bloor

176 Yonge St

Leña

Latin American

Buck-a-shuck oysters, daily drink specials like $6 bar rails and $10 cocktails and more are available during Lena's happy hour. Taking place every Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday to Saturday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 20 p.m., grab a seat and enjoy South American-inspired fare and some really good wine with friends.

Leña

Yonge and Bloor

176 Yonge St

Buck-a-shuck oysters, daily drink specials like $6 bar rails and $10 cocktails and more are available during Lena's happy hour. Taking place every Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday to Saturday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 20 p.m., grab a seat and enjoy South American-inspired fare and some really good wine with friends.

Latin American

Trinity-Bellwoods

1242 Dundas St W

La Chingada 

Mexican

Those craving authentic Mexican street tacos and tequila will love La Chingada's $6 happy hour menu, available daily. From 4 to 7 p.m., you can choose from a variety of tapas, all priced at $6. As far as drink specials go, $6 tequila, $20 pitchers and half off all margaritas are among the deals.

La Chingada 

Trinity-Bellwoods

1242 Dundas St W

Those craving authentic Mexican street tacos and tequila will love La Chingada's $6 happy hour menu, available daily. From 4 to 7 p.m., you can choose from a variety of tapas, all priced at $6. As far as drink specials go, $6 tequila, $20 pitchers and half off all margaritas are among the deals.

Mexican

Joey Restaurants

Running from 2 to 5 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to close from Sunday to Thursday, happy hour at Joey includes a selection of discounted drinks, including pints starting at $5.50. A bunch of discounted eats, including appetizers and mains, like their delicious roasted corn guacamole and truffle fries are available, too.

Joey Restaurants

Running from 2 to 5 p.m. daily and 9 p.m. to close from Sunday to Thursday, happy hour at Joey includes a selection of discounted drinks, including pints starting at $5.50. A bunch of discounted eats, including appetizers and mains, like their delicious roasted corn guacamole and truffle fries are available, too.

Eataly Toronto

Home to five different restaurants inside its sprawling Bloor St. location, at Eataly's La Piazza restaurant, happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Sample 5oz wines by the glass for $10, or try a negroni for $12, or a beer for $7. 

Eataly Toronto

Home to five different restaurants inside its sprawling Bloor St. location, at Eataly's La Piazza restaurant, happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Sample 5oz wines by the glass for $10, or try a negroni for $12, or a beer for $7. 

Earls Yorkdale

Wrapping up just before the Financial District starts swarming with people, Earl's happy hour kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs until 5 p.m. For drinks, why not enjoy a $5 sangria (5oz), or one of the many cocktails on the menu priced at just $10.

Earls Yorkdale

Wrapping up just before the Financial District starts swarming with people, Earl's happy hour kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs until 5 p.m. For drinks, why not enjoy a $5 sangria (5oz), or one of the many cocktails on the menu priced at just $10.

Downtown Winery

A 5oz glass of vino for $5? In this economy? It's almost unheard of, but Tuesdays to Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m., that's the deal you'll find during Downtown Winery's happy hour. Sit outside and watch life on Ossington Ave. go by with a glass, or take advantage of their other amazing seasonal offerings, like their red or white sangria specials.

Downtown Winery

A 5oz glass of vino for $5? In this economy? It's almost unheard of, but Tuesdays to Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m., that's the deal you'll find during Downtown Winery's happy hour. Sit outside and watch life on Ossington Ave. go by with a glass, or take advantage of their other amazing seasonal offerings, like their red or white sangria specials.

King West

620 King St W

DASHA

Those looking for pan-Asian cuisine will enjoy Dasha's new happy hour menu, which runs Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. During this time, menu items start as low as $5. Select cocktails are $12 and you can also grab a bottle of sparkling rose for half price!

DASHA

King West

620 King St W

Those looking for pan-Asian cuisine will enjoy Dasha's new happy hour menu, which runs Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. During this time, menu items start as low as $5. Select cocktails are $12 and you can also grab a bottle of sparkling rose for half price!

Casa Madera

During happy hour Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., Casa Madera's cocktails, which typically run $20 to $28, are slashed down to $12 to $14. Select beer is also available for $6 and wine for $9. Yummy bites that are again, usually much higher in price, allow for sharing amongst friends. Start with the whipped aubergine ($16) and move on to the oysters, just $25 for a half dozen! 

Casa Madera

During happy hour Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., Casa Madera's cocktails, which typically run $20 to $28, are slashed down to $12 to $14. Select beer is also available for $6 and wine for $9. Yummy bites that are again, usually much higher in price, allow for sharing amongst friends. Start with the whipped aubergine ($16) and move on to the oysters, just $25 for a half dozen! 

Black + Blue

While you might not be able to get a prime cut of steak for happy hour, you can get the steak tartare bites for $5 a piece, as well as several other tasty food items at Toronto's latest steakhouse joint. Black + Blue's happy hour runs daily from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and also includes plenty of drink specials, including a selection of cocktails ranging from $9 to $13 and wines from $8 to $14 per glass.

Black + Blue

While you might not be able to get a prime cut of steak for happy hour, you can get the steak tartare bites for $5 a piece, as well as several other tasty food items at Toronto's latest steakhouse joint. Black + Blue's happy hour runs daily from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and also includes plenty of drink specials, including a selection of cocktails ranging from $9 to $13 and wines from $8 to $14 per glass.

Dundas West

928 Dundas St W

Bar Vendetta

For one hour only, from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, guests of Bar Vendetta can take advantage of a selection of menu items, including food and drinks, for just $10! Some of these include cheesy pull-apart garlic bread and negroni's, but you'll have to stop by yourself for the full list!

Bar Vendetta

Dundas West

928 Dundas St W

For one hour only, from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, guests of Bar Vendetta can take advantage of a selection of menu items, including food and drinks, for just $10! Some of these include cheesy pull-apart garlic bread and negroni's, but you'll have to stop by yourself for the full list!

King West

485 King St W

Baro

Located on the second floor of Baro, Pablo's Snackhouse is a fun spot to enjoy Latin-inspired dishes for less during fiesta hours, which run from 5 to 7 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday. On offer are $5 beers, $20 sangria pitchers, and of course, many delicious small plates that you may or may not want to share.

Baro

King West

485 King St W

Located on the second floor of Baro, Pablo's Snackhouse is a fun spot to enjoy Latin-inspired dishes for less during fiesta hours, which run from 5 to 7 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday. On offer are $5 beers, $20 sangria pitchers, and of course, many delicious small plates that you may or may not want to share.

Bloordale Village

1226 Bloor St W

Bar Neon

This spot for Greek-inspired snacks has a happy hour that runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. One of their best deals is the half-priced oyster offering, which runs daily during this timeframe. Other happy hour highlights include a selection of dips and bread ($8), chicken souvlaki ($4.25) and of course, discounts on house wine and lagers.

Bar Neon

Bloordale Village

1226 Bloor St W

This spot for Greek-inspired snacks has a happy hour that runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. One of their best deals is the half-priced oyster offering, which runs daily during this timeframe. Other happy hour highlights include a selection of dips and bread ($8), chicken souvlaki ($4.25) and of course, discounts on house wine and lagers.

King West

600 King St W

Añejo

Mexican

For those looking to score on half-priced mojitos and tacos, it's a good idea to call ahead and reserve—during Anejo's twice daily happy hour, all margaritas are $6 and all tacos are $3, so come hungry! Any of the nearly 100 tequilas on the menu are also half-price. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and 10 to 12 p.m.

Añejo

King West

600 King St W

For those looking to score on half-priced mojitos and tacos, it's a good idea to call ahead and reserve—during Anejo's twice daily happy hour, all margaritas are $6 and all tacos are $3, so come hungry! Any of the nearly 100 tequilas on the menu are also half-price. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5 p.m. and 10 to 12 p.m.

Mexican