Putting the Happy in Happy Hour!
Everybody loves a Happy Hour! I guess that’s a pretty broad statement. Let me revise it. I love a Happy Hour and so I’m always on the lookout for a good one. To me, for a Happy Hour to be truly happy, it has to offer more than a discount. So, I went looking for local places that put the happy in Happy Hour.
Here are some of our featured Happy Hours in Richmond.
(All Happy Hours are subject to change. Please call restaurant in advance to confirm.)
West Coast Provisions – 301 Maltby Blvd. (Greengate)
The food at West Coast Provisions is “West Coast inspired and relies on fresh ingredients. The Happy Hour menu features exceptional drink and appetizer specials.
Happy Hour: 2 – 6 p.m. weekdays
From The Bar
- Wine – Curator brand – $4
- Beer, domestics – $3
- Highballs, house brand – $5
- Dealer’s Choice cocktails (rotating selection) – $6
From The Kitchen
- Truffle parmesan fries – $4.95
- Shrimp Cocktail – $8.95
- Tuna tartare – $6.95
- Spicy tuna roll – $5.95
- WCP burger sliders – $9.95
Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant – 1517 N. Parham Rd and 3532 Pump Rd
Let me say that I think you’re going to enjoy this very warm, friendly, casual Mexican dining spot with two locations in the West End. I’m anxious to return and try the Nachos Hawaiian, which features grilled chicken, shrimp, grilled pineapple, and onion topped with melted cheese. The menu offers a large variety of steak, chicken, and vegetarian dishes.
Happy Hour – Monday – Friday 3 to 7 p.m.
From The Bar
- Margaritas – $5.99
- Jumbo Texas Margarita – $10.99
Easy Street Grub N Pub – 2612 Perdue Springs Dr
Amanda behind the bar reccomends the Bllue Hawaii for a cocktail. The fruity taste and the beautful blue color combine to make you feel like you’re sitting in a lounge chair on the beach as you sip this delicious concoction, which consists of rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and a bit of coconut. She also reccomended the Belly Bites for an appetizer to be perfectly paired with the Korean pepper sauce, just the right amount of heat – kind of a sweet and sour meets hot sauce.
Happy Hour – Monday – Friday 4 to 7 p.m.
From The Bar
- 55-cent discount on all beer.
- 75-cent discount on all liquors.
- They regularly offer select specials.
Casa Tezcal – 14640 Hancock Village St
Walter Choto, the restaurant’s manager, describes the food as a modern take on traditional Mexican fare. Walter says the burritos are especially popular. And just taking a look at the signature dishes is sure to spark your interest and your appetite. The chimichurri carne azada features ribeye steak, chimichurri salsa, rice, and guacamole salad. Or you may wish to build your own taco. There’s a lot to love about this place and that includes the Happy Hour.
Happy Hour – Monday through Friday 3 to 6 p.m.
From The Bar
- Casa Margarita – $4.99
- Wine – 25% off
- Draft beer – 25% off
- Mezcal – 10% off
- Tequila – 10% off
Sedona Taphouse – 435 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy
If you love both a great beer selection as well as fantastic Happy Hour specials, the rapidly growing popularity of Sedona Taphouse should come as no surprise. Sedona certainly puts the tap in Taphouse. Check their rotating beer list online to find your favorite brews. What has surprised me (at first) and delighted me (on many repeat visits) is the quality of the food. I am especially fond of their Spicy Thai Shrimp appetizer and their flatbreads.
Happy Hour – Monday – Friday 3 to 6:30 p.m.
From The Bar
- All Drafts & Craft Beers, bottles and cans – Half Price
- Glasses of house wines and sangria – $4 each.
- Select craft cocktails and martinis – $7.
From The Kitchen
- Monday Nights are Dine Out for Charity where they offer both a steak and a salmon special with the dinner going for half price, and $1 of each mean goes to a local charity.
- Thursday is Hero Appreciation Day. Frist responders and military, active or retired, get 25% off their lunch and dinner.
Revel Market and Bar – 6223 Lakeside Ave
This place has it all – a relaxed, neighborhood bar feel, a friendly staff, delicious food, and amazing Happy Hour prices. Amy Cabaniss, partial owner, says that was their intention, to offer a variety of approachable small plates in a casual atmosphere. “It’s tapas-style but it’s not Spanish foods,” she says. There’s such a variety and you can especially enjoy it during Happy Hour.
Happy Hour – Tuesday – Friday 3 to 6 p.m.
From The Bar
- House Well-Mixed Cocktails – $4
- Old Fashioned – $6
From The Kitchen
- Oysters Rockefeller – $5.50
- House-made Meatballs – $7
Taylor’s Restaurant – Market Square Shopping Center
Take a look at the menu and you’ll see a large variety of sandwiches as well as steak, chicken and seafood entrees. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner until 10:30 or 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and ‘til 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Happy Hour – Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m.
From The Bar
- Domestic drafts – $2.50
- Rails – $3.00. ($3.50 when it’s not Happy Hour)
- Wine (glass, of house wine) $3.75 (all day, every day.)
From The Kitchen
- Wings, nachos, cheese fries are all discounted during Happy Hour, as well.
Holy Mackerel VA – 700 Jordan Point Rd
In addition to the happy hour, the Holy Mackerel has another appeal, the view. You’re virtually sitting right on the Benjamin Harrison Bridge. And on a nice day, regardless of the season, there are few places in Central Virginia that many of us would rather be than sitting by the river.
Happy Hour – Wednesday through Friday 3 to 7 p.m.
From The Bar
- Drinks – Half Off
From The Kitchen
- Wednesday Nights – all-you-can-eat Crab and Shrimp Feast, running from 4-10pm for $49.
- Friday during Happy Hour, Oysters – $1 each.
Texas Roadhouse – 13401 Hull Street Road
Sure it’s a chain, but there’s a lot to love about the Texas Roadhouse. Everything is made from scratch (even the croutons and the bacon bits) and the menu is so varied that there’s bound to be something to delight anyone in your party, from the hand cut steaks to the “fall-off-the-bone” ribs.
Happy Hour – Monday through Thursday – 3:30 to 6 p.m.
From The Bar
- Legendary Margaritas – $5 If you want the strawberry or raspberry flavor, it’s a dollar more.
- Beers – Ask about discounted prices.
MPM Tiki & Sports Bar – 2451 Old Brick Rd
MPM is owned and operated by Sue Palaart and her sons, Joe and Sonny Kiatsuranon. Sue may be better known to lovers of fantastic Thai fare as Mom of Mom’s Siam, which happens to be my very favorite Thai restaurant on earth. In addition to exceptional food, the family has also made a name for themselves with their creative cocktails.
Happy Hour – 7 days a week 3 to 7 p.m.
From The Bar
- Beer, Wine, and Liquors – $2 off.