Best Happy Hour in Napa, CA

Steaks, screens, and a surprisingly long happy hour

House Sparkling/White/Rose $5; House Red $6; Well Drinks $8; Draft Beer $6; BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders $7; Hot Dog $6 or Chili Dog $8; Chicken Wings $9; Large French Fries $8 (+add-ons); Chili Fries $6

Riverfront margs, mezcal, and a long happy hour

Guacamole $10; Tacos Dorados $8; Ceviche $12; Nachos $9 (add asada $3); Street Tacos $3; Powerbowl $12; House Margarita $8; Domestic Beer $3; Imported Beer $4; Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc $8; Rolando Rosso $9

Garden cocktail lounge serving distillery pours and vibes

Tomato Soup $5; Autumn Salad $10; Grilled Cheese Sandwich $8; Salame Sandwich $14; Pastrami Nachos $12; Brussels with bacon $6; Beer of the Day $6; Wine of the Day $12; Margaritas $12; Cocktail of the Week $12; Mocktail of the Week $8

Wood-fired pizza, cold pints, and easy patio hangs

$2 off any draft beer; House Wine $5; Well Spirits $5; Forge PB&J $18 (Margherita pizza + Forge beer + shot of Jameson's); Margherita Pizza $10; Specialty Forge Pizza $12; Jalapeno Tocino $10; Beer Battered Cheese Curds $8; Buffalo Wings $8

Pub patio with beer, burgers, and friendly regulars

Chicken Wings $10.50; Hummus and Dippers $6.50; Crispy Calamari $11; Pretzel Bites $5; Maple Glaze Brussels Sprouts $6.50; Pickle Fries $6.50; Garlic Pub Fries $6.50; Ahi Poke $12.50; Mozzarella Stix $6.50; Tempura Shrimp $10; Margarita Flatbread $9; We Meat Again Flatbread $13; Shiitake Hits the Fan Flatbread $12; Supreme Flatbread $13.50; Chicken Club Flatbread $13; Well Drinks $4; House Draft Beer $1 off; Select House Wines $6

BBQ bites, wine wall, and loud old-west energy

BBQ Nachos $14; Cheese and Sausage Plate $13 (Add sausages $7); Wood Smoked Wings (4) $10; BBQ Sampler Plate $16; HH Hamburger Sliders $15; Wine by the Glass $10; Draft Beer $3 off; Spirits $10 (2 oz single + mixer); Cocktails $2 off

Reliable chain happy hour, zero surprises, big booths

Boneless Wings $5.90; Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip $4.50; Mozzarella Sticks $4.50; Spinach & Artichoke Dip $5.90; Onion Rings $3.75; Well Liquors $3; Brewtus Domestics $4; Brewtus Cocktails $4; Sutter Home Cabernet and White Zinfandel $4; Trinity Oaks Chardonnay $4; Mucho Cuervo Margarita $5; Mucho House Mamas $5; Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey $5; Jameson Irish 'Rita $5; Brewtus Imports & Crafts $6; Mucho Sangrias $6; Coronaritas $6; Mondavi Cabernet $6 (6 oz glass)

Tequila-forward cocktails, oysters, and snackable tacos downtown

House Margarita $10 Blanco Tequila, Lime, Agave Senior De La Cruz $10 Mi Campo Reposado, heirloom amaro, pineapple shrub, lime, Thai chili, tajin Mai Chai $10 Bacardi Reserva Ocho Gold Rum, lime, orgeat, denizen aged white rum, tiki bitters Wine $ 20% off by glass or bottle Beers $5 El Tesoro Reposado $10 1.5 fl. oz. Highland Tequlia aged in American oak Bourbon barrels for 9-11 months Raw Oysters $3 Minimum order 6 or more Queso and Chips $10 Chili Crisp Pork Nachos $14

Brewpub vibes, big screens, and live-music nights

Buffalo Wings $7.95; Elote Riblets $7.95; Twice-Baked Potato Skins $7.95; Garlic Parmesan Fries $7.95; Caesar Salad $7.95; Nachos $7.95; Pretzel Bites $7.95; Chicken Quesadilla $7.95; House Beer and Wine $4.95; Well Cocktails/Shooters/Mocktails $4.95; House Beer Flight $4.95

Modern Chinese lounge for dumplings and late cocktails

Pot Stickers $6; Shanghai Spring Rolls $5; Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings $6; Shumai Dumplings $6; BBQ Pork Steam Buns $6; Spicy Chicken Wings $6; Sichuan Fries $7; Sichuan Calamari $12; Crispy Walnut Shrimp $18; Well Drinks $8; Draft Beer $5; House Wine $6

Cocktails plus vinyl energy in a restored old space

Tin Fish Board $12 Choice of tuna or sardines served with mustard & cornichons Carnitas Street Tacos $8 Salsa verde, onion, cilantro Poblano Street Tacos $8 Salsa verde, onion, cilantro Cocktails $12 Drink specials vary, so check in at the bar! Wines by the Bottle $33 1/3% off Champagne, Whites, Reds Well Drinks $10 Draft Beer $7

Margs, tacos, and mural photo-ops before dinner

Soft Tacos $6 (2); Gringo Tacos $6 (2); Chicken Wings $7; Caesar Salad $6 (add grilled chicken $6.50; add ceviche $7.50); Nachos $8; French Fries Nachos $8; Ceviche Tostadas $6.50 (3); Chicken Tinga Tostadas $6.50 (3); Six Layer Dip $8; Sopes $7 (2); Frida's Brewed Beer $3; Beer $5; House Margarita $7; Wine $6.50 (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling)

Beer-and-sliders sports bar for loud opinions and laughs

Beer and Balls $8; Happy Hour Slider $6; Happy Hour Taco $3; Pretzel Bites $7; Pork Belly Bao Buns (2) $6; Winging It Wings $7; Tuna Poke Tostada $9; Napa Palisades Beers $6; Blood Orange Fizz $9; Saloon Mule $9; Elijah Craig Old Fashioned $9; Glass of Wine $8; Shot and Beer $11

Classic bar-and-grill for cocktails and casual plates

The cocktails are $12, house wine is $8 and beer is $6

Neighborhood tavern for fried pickles and easy pints

Draft beer $1 off (house choice); Wine $10 (red/white/sparkling); Well Drinks $9; Old Fashioned $10; Slider (Chef's Choice) $8; Mini Corn Dogs (4) $8; Chili Fries $10; Fried Pickles $7

Strip-mall sleeper with big pours and global bites

Draft Beer $5; Well Drinks $7; Glass of House Wine $7 (Sauvignon Blanc, Bubbles, Red); Cumin Chips & Guacamole $5; "Hottest in the North" Wings $8; Street Tacos $8; Sliders & Pint $12

Mediterranean bar where happy hour becomes dinner plans

Chicken Kebab on Pita $14; Greek Fries $7 (Add feta $3); Spanikopita $11; Warm Mediterranean Olives $8; Zucchini Cakes $11; Warm Hummus $9; Greek Dip Trio $12; Calamari Fritto Misto $13; Mac and White Cheddar Cheese $9 (Add bacon $4); House Red/White/Sparkling Wine $9; Tarla Sangria $9; Bottle & Draft Beers $6; Well Cocktails $9

Dog-friendly beer garden hang with games and pints

Pint of Craft Beer $6; Glass of Wine $3 off

Tiki-by-the-river cocktails when downtown feels too loud

Huli Huli Chicken Wings $9 (3 pc); Vegetable Potstickers $9 (3 pc); Spam Sliders $9 (2 pc); Coconut Shrimp $9 (3 pc)

Cozy Italian bar for comfort bites and spritzes

Bacon Mac & Cheese $11; Il Posto Garlic Bread $8; Bruschetta $11; Arancini $9; Calamari Fritti $12; Olive Fritte $8; Pizza Margherita & Beer/Happy Hour Wine $24; All Beers $4; House Red or House White Wine $8; Well Cocktails $8

Easy crowd-pleaser menu when nobody can agree

Garlic Fries $7; Spicy Mango-Jalapeno BBQ Wings $8; Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts and asparagus $7; Grilled Chicken Street Tacos $7; Crispy Calamari $8; Mexican Shrimp $8; Beer Battered Fried Prawns $9; Ozzie's Fries $7; White Wine $7; Red Wine $7; Bubbles $7; Bistro Sangria $7; Cans $4-5; Non-alcoholic (Arnold Palmer, sodas) $3

Sushi and ramen spot that stays effortlessly cool

Salted Edamame $7; Blackened Edamame $8; Sweet and Spicy Edamame $8; Heathy Fries (Tempura Green Beans) $10; Fried Pork Gyoza (6pc) $12; Chicken Wings (4pc) $11; Tempura Shishito Peppers $8; Seaweed Salad $8; Avocado Roll (10pc) $9

Steakhouse splurge with caipirinhas and snackable bites

Salad Bar $36; Chicken 20% off regular $22; Picanha Steak 20% off regular $26; Grilled Salmon 20% off regular $29; Lamb Chops 20% off regular $38; Charcuterie Board 20% off regular $28; Grilled Shrimp 20% off regular ($19 half / $34 full); Grilled White Cheddar Cheese 20% off regular $19; Caipirinha $9; Belvedere $9; Jack Daniels $9; Chandon Brut $9; Colome Torrontes $9; Terrazas Reserva Malbec $10; Draft Beer $6

Hotel lounge happy hour, fire pits, waffle fries

Lemon Basil Ranch Wings $8; Pork & Cabbage Dumplings $7; Fried Brussels Sprouts $6; Shrimp Tacos $4 each; Crispy Corn Ribs $8; Plant-Based Buffalo "Chicken" Sliders $4 each; Lawry's Waffle Fries $6; HH Burger $10; Domestic Drafts $5; House Wine $5; Well Drinks $5; Signature Cocktails $10 (Spicy Margarita, Blood Orange Cosmo, "Lazy Monkey" Old Fashioned)

No-frills dive for cheap drinks, darts, and stories

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BBQ, fried chicken, and R&B soundtrack downtown

Baja Style Fish Tacos (2) $12; Beef Brisket Tacos (2) $14; Smoked Chicken Tacos (2) $10; Guacamole and Chips $8; Pimento Cheese Dip $10; Fried Artichoke Hearts $12; Asian Sticky Ribs $12; Cocktails 50% off (specialty cocktails excluded); White Wine 50% off; Red Wine 50% off; Beer 50% off

Hidden patio wine bar for late-night catch-ups

Wine by the Glass 50% off; Draft Beer 50% off

Modern Thai spot with cocktails worth screenshotting

Truffle French Fries $9; Chicken Wings $10; Beef Jerky $11; Osha's Tom Yum Beer $7; Singha Beer $6; Local House Wines $8; Special Price Cocktails $9

Copia patio for polished bites and a golden hour

Dark & Stormy $12 Planteray Pineapple Rum, Ginger Beer Stone Fruit Margarita $12 Grove Garden Sourced Stonefruit, Arette Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave John Collins $12 Buffalo Trace, Club Soda, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup Draft Beer $7 pint, $26 pitcher Scrimshaw Pilsner, Liquification Kolsch, Seismic Brewing Company Draft Beer $8 pint, $28 pitcher Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig IPA House Selected Wine $10 3 Different Selections Each Week House Well Spirit w/ Mixer $8 Spirits: Tito's Vodka, Bacardi Silver, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Griffo Gin, Arette Tequila Mixers: Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Cranberry Burrata $7 Cherry Tomato Confit, Salsa Verde, Jimmy Nardello Pepper Purée, Hazelnut, Grilled Foccacia Tempura Asparagus $7 Lemon Verbena Aioli, Lemon Zest Trout Dip $8 Garden Crudite, Focaccia Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich $10 Brined And Breaded Chicken Breast, Creamy Herb Slaw, Pickles, Model Bakery Pain De Mie Bun Meatballs & Pasta $10 Housemade Rigatoni, Meatballs, Pomodoro, Pecorino

Bring visitors here when you want to flex taste

Deviled Eggs $8; Sweet Potato Pakora $6; Herb Roasted Almonds $6; Citrus Marinated Olives $6; Scrimshaw Pilsner $5; Torc Beoir Double IPA $5; Guinness Stout $6; BTG Wines $8; Classic Cocktails $8 (Martini, Manhattan, Margarita, Old Fashioned); Wine'd Out $8; Oaxacan Reviver $8; Cucumber Gimlet $8; Happy Spirits $8 (Vodka Gruven, Gin Brokers, Tequila Cimarron, Rum Flor de Cana, Bourbon Old Forester, Scotch Bank Note)