Drink discounts might be banned in the Bay State, but the appy hour spirit is alive and well. Bars and restaurants across Boston are reinventing the after-work unwind with food specials, chill ambiance and creative ways to make your dollar stretch. We even rounded up some drink specials... you just need to know where to look.
Photo Credit: Barcelona Wine Bar
Multiple Locations
Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas lover’s dream: rustic small plates, nearly 400 wines, and a warm, social vibe that makes you want to linger for another round. Weekdays from 4-6PM, score $7 martinis and half-off bottles of sparkling wine.
2 Congress St, Boston
Boqueria captures the energy of a Barcelona tapas bar in the Seaport with crispy croquetas, sizzling gambas and big carafes of sangria. Weekdays from 3-6PM you can swig $8 glass of sangria, $6 select beers and mini martinis, along with discounted bites.
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118 Dorchester St, Boston
Fat Baby mixes playful sushi rolls, shareable snacks, and upbeat cocktail energy — a perfect spot for a Southie after-work unwind. Don't miss Maki Monday, where you can load up on all-you-can-eat sushi for just $32.
Multiple Locations
Yard House has beer for days, bites to share and deals worth showing up early for. Weekdays from 3-6PM, they hook you up with half-off select apps like nachos, sliders and wings, plus 50% off any pizza.
Photo Credit: The Banks Fish House
406 Stuart St, Boston
Upgrade your after-work routine at The Banks. Their Happy Hour menu runs from 3-6PM with a lineup of a la carte bites perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself). From fresh oysters to mini lobster rolls, it's a happy hour that actually lives up to the name.
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Multiple Locations
Half-priced apps? Say less. Just make sure to check the location you're going to, as the times vary by restaurant. The menu’s bold flavors and casual vibe make it friendly for all budgets and groups.
131 State St, Boston
Bostonia Public House serves up delicious deals every weekday from 3-6PM that make splurging feel reasonable. With $1 oysters, $1 shrimp cocktail and $3 sliders, it's the easy choice for an after-work hang.
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89 Winthrop St, Cambridge
Tucked beneath Harvard Square, this cozy mainstay is dishing out pub grub in a cave-like hideaway. From 5-7:30PM every day, the whole food menu goes half-price. That's 5-7:30PM EVERY DAY.
110 Dorchester St, Boston
Scoring a deal this good should count as self-care: swing by Hunter’s Monday through Wednesday from 11AM-3PM, when the kitchen serves up Southern-style sammies for half price.
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23A Bow St, Somerville
Barra is a mezcal-forward joint with plates built for sharing. Tuesday through Sunday from 5-6PM, take advantage of happy hour deals on fresh bites like tuna tostaditas and birria tacos.
Multiple Locations
We were stoked when BRED opened in Kendall Square so we could grab our favorite burger outside of Lower Mills. Social hour is weekdays from 3-6PM, where you can grub on $3.99 chicken tenders, smash burger sliders, beignets and more.
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726 East Broadway, Boston
Tuesdays taste better at The Broadway, when every pizza on the menu is half off. Round up your friends for a pizza party that won't break the bank.
115 Beverly St, Boston
This West End favorite hooks you up with half-priced apps daily from 2-4:30PM and a $5 burger and fries after 8PM. FYI: deals don't work on game day or other events at the Garden.
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463 Assembly Row, Somerville
Salt + Stone makes weekday afternoons worth celebrating with $2 oysters and build-your-own flatbreads. Enjoy these tasty deals from Monday through Friday between 2:30-5PM.
Updatetd October 2025
