Pike Place Market: Sip, Sample, and Savor Happy Hour Specials from Local Favorites
When the post-holiday glow fades and the winter chill sets in, it’s tempting to just hunker down at home. But, a quick escape to Pike Place Market might be just the pick‑me‑up you need, especially when the Market is the go-to for some of the best happy hours in downtown Seattle!
Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar
Happy Hour: Wednesday – Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
Even with the exciting news that the Market’s favorite oyster bar is now open extended hours (until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sundays, and until 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays), you won’t want to miss the two hours of temptation featured on their happy hour menu. Deals on drinks include $3.50 Rainier Cans and $1.50 off ALL draft beer and wine. As for their delightful bites, enjoy $2 Shucker’s Choice Oysters and great deals on their New England Clam Chowder, fish tacos, and shrimp cocktail, to name a few. View their full happy hour menu here.
Radiator Whiskey
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Sunday from 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – close
Patrons of this bar go for the whiskey but stay for the food options. Chefs Tyler Palagi and Charlie Garrison use a fine-dining approach to create a unique yet casual dining experience. If you’re not hungry enough to tackle the restaurant’s “beast feast” — a pork smorgasbord that feeds up to 16 people — their happy hour fixings surely will do. With whiskey on tap straight from the barrel, enjoy 50% off the rotating barrel pick, $8 pickle backs, or $10 classics like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. To soak up the stiff spirits, partake in Radiator Whiskey’s famed fully loaded tots for $15, crunchy, crispy fried chicken wings for $12, or a $12 deal on meaty sandwiches. View the full happy hour menu here.
Lonely Siren
Happy Hour: every day from 3-5 p.m. and 10-midnight (limited food after 10 p.m.)
If you’re looking for the perfect post-work hideaway to satiate your appetite, swing by the Lonely Siren, tucked away right off the Hillclimb from the Waterfront. Enjoy an array of Portuguese-inspired tapas and drinks in the moody atmosphere of this hidden gem. Happy hour drinks include wine, draft beer, and cider for $5 and $7 mini freezer-tinis. Lonely Siren’s happy hour food choices will transport you to a delicious faraway land with $5 marinated olives, house pickles, or almonds, and offers on their specialty conservas and smash burger. Check out their other offerings here.
The Rabbit Box
Happy Hour: all day Tuesday and from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Yet another hidden gem, The Rabbit Box is a cult favorite among locals. Enjoy $11 cocktails, many of which are named after Seattle-area legends, and fantastic deals on tasty bites, including the Rabbit Box mac n’ cheese, truffle popcorn, or the olive and pickled veggie Market plate. Visitors might come for the refreshments, but they’ll be drawn to stay and experience the intimate performances that grace the venue’s stage. To view the full menus and explore upcoming events, click here.
Pike Place Bar & Grill
Happy Hour: Daily from 3-6 p.m. plus late night deals from 9 p.m. – close.
Not only does Pike Place Bar & Grill offer great happy hour specials, but it also offers some of the best views of the market. Bask in the neon glow of the Public Market Center Clock & Sign as you enjoy bar food delights that are a favorite of local downtown workers and visitors alike. Enjoy deals on classics like margaritas, well drinks, house wine, draft beer, and if you’re feeling cheeky, sip on a “Damn the Weather” cocktail. Satiate your appetite with specials on fresh-shucked, half-shell oysters, fish and chips, chicken wings, and more. To plan out your happy hour meal, click here.
Can Can’s Dressing Room
Happy Hour: from 5-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 4-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Even when the stage is quiet, Can-Can’s Dressing Room is serving show-stopping offerings from brunch through closing time. Elevate your happy hour experience with their renowned beignets, inventive duck corndog, and crowd-pleasing jumbo coconut shrimp. And don’t miss their dangerously delicious drinks menu, which is a perfect way to spice up the night. View the happy hour menu here.
IL Bistro
Happy Hour: Sunday-Thursday from 5-6 p.m., plus late night happy hour from 10-midnight, and on Friday and Saturday from 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
A welcoming wait staff and romantic atmosphere have made this Italian restaurant a Market mainstay for more than 50 years. With a packed happy hour menu, guests will find themselves torn between the many tempting options. Enjoy an $11 to $13 cocktail alongside salty and savory bites like sauteed calamari, rigatoni bolognese, or Cesare cavolo (that’s Caesar salad for all the Americans). Click here to view IL Bistro’s full menu.
Virginia Inn
Happy Hour: Daily from 3-5 p.m.
The Virginia Inn has been in business even longer than the Market, and its happy hour also stands the test of time. The restaurant will showcase the best of North Western cuisine and fresh ingredients showcased in small plates & drink specials. Enjoy $1 off draft beer, $2 off wine pours, and a $10 rotating cocktail while enjoying the ambiance and atmosphere of a business that has thrived for more than a century. Find the full menu or book a reservation here!
Alibi Room
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Let the gum wall lead you straight to this speakeasy-style restaurant, perfect for a late-night haunt or happy hour jaunt. With a delightfully long happy hour, enjoy $6 draft beers, well drinks, and wines, and an array of small plates. Snack on bruschetta, mini pizzas, and mini spicy mac while taking in the rich history of the establishment, and maybe even a greeting from the Alibi Room’s resident ghost. For more information and to peruse the full menu, click here.
The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar
Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 3 – 6 p.m.
As a restaurant with an unforgettable view of the Puget Sound, The Athenian’s refreshing happy hour is just as memorable. Get cozy in the lounge area as you enjoy tasty offerings of fresh seafood and bar food favorites. Refresh yourself with a crisp drink or chilled beer while looking out at the snowcapped Olympic Mountains in the distance. For the full menu, click here.
