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Jaw-Dropping Happy Hours Spotted Across Portland

Where to find $4 cocktails, $5 gumbo, and $7 burritos

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Even more than brunch, Portland’s truest obsession may be happy hour. In the Great Before, it was practically a requirement in this town that a bar provide discount cocktails and food every day, and many restaurants had joined in as well. Even during the pandemic, while business has dropped precipitously and establishments close left and right, a number of bars and restaurants continue to provide discounted afternoon menus with drink specials and food to be enjoyed in cozy dining rooms and on expanded outdoor patios. To be eligible for this map, however, happy hour must last longer than one hour, and there should be something on the menu for under $10.

While happy hours are a great way to find some food and drinks at cheaper prices, that doesn’t mean the workers — who are literally risking their lives to be there — aren’t doing any less work than at normal hours. Being respectful, following safety guidelines, and tipping well are crucial. For more low-cost dining, check out our affordable dining map.

Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.

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Tiny Bubble Room

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In terms of both price-point and quality of execution, this Lombard cocktail bar has risen to happy hour royalty. Bracingly citrusy and well balanced daiquiris are only $7, as are the house Negronis and cognac-spiked French 75s. The kitchen’s gumbo, truly some of the city’s best, is $5 for a single portion, as are the crackly-cornmeal-encrusted catfish sliders. And for quintessential Portland happy hour fare, the $5 mini corn dogs retain their juicy snap inside a not-too-sweet batter. Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

2025 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 208-2660
(503) 208-2660

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Campana

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When seeking a full-on happy hour dinner, the bar at Woodlawn Italian restaurant Campana is the obvious choice: Pasta dishes, which usually clock in around $25, are a whopping $10 less on the happy hour menu — a hearty bowl of penne alla vodka comes in at $15, as well as the briny puttanesca with anchovies and capers. When it comes to accompaniments, cannolis and garlic bread are $5, while boozier options like Aperol spritzes and Negronis are $10. The happy hour runs all night at the bar, or from 5 to 6 p.m. in the main dining room.

901 NE Oneonta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 841-6195
(503) 841-6195

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Radio Room

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From 3 to 6 p.m., Alberta natives sit on this popular bar’s relaxed rooftop patio to drink $6 glasses of wine and $8 raspberry lemonades spiked with vodka. Food hews toward American standards, including $9 burgers and $5 deviled eggs. Vegans and gluten-free diners will find plenty of options here, including $7 chickpea fritters and Brussels sprouts.

1101 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 287-2346
(503) 287-2346

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The Rambler

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A rustic and friendly neighborhood bar, the Rambler offers well-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and classic bar food with a Southern touch. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and all day Monday, beer, wine, well drinks, and cocktails are all $1 off. Food options for happy hour include $8 smoked brisket chili, $9 spicy fried chicken strips, and the excellently crispy tornado potato fries: $5 for a plate or $9 as a beefy bacon poutine. The Rambler already had a large backyard patio, and added even more seating around the bungalow home where the bar is housed; the bar is also seating customers indoors.

4205 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 459-4049
(503) 459-4049

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Life of Pie Pizza

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With two locations — an old school space on North Williams and a more modern, open restaurant on Northwest 23rd — Life of Pie is a consummate early afternoon date spot for its famed $7 margherita pizzas. With glasses of wine or beer for $6, it’s a simple, uncomplicated bang-for-your buck special, available basically all day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3632 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 820-0083
(503) 820-0083

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Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar

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For a mid-century happy hour experience, it’s hard to beat the old-school lounge at Clyde’s Prime Rib. From 3 to 6 p.m., visitors snack on $9 prime rib French dips and $7 Louisiana-style hot wings alongside Old Fashioneds and martinis. The full cocktail menu is $2 off during happy hour, including drinks like mezcal Negronis and blackberry Lemon Drops. The lounge burger is also a banger, which comes with fries for $9.

5474 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-9200
(503) 281-9200

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Bhuna

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Bhuna, the blue-tinged, window-lined Kashmiri restaurant from chef Deepak Kaul, serves happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. with an assortment of knockout snacks, $8 Old Fashioneds made with masala-spiced demerara, and glasses of wine in the single digit prices — an increasingly rare sight on Portland menus. It is extremely hard to go wrong with $5 crispy lotus root fries or $7 skewers of the restaurant’s intricately spiced Chettinad chicken, but the happy-hour-exclusive, $6 pav buns layered with raita and fillings like paneer or chicken, is the must-order.

704 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 865-2176
(971) 865-2176

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East Glisan Pizza Lounge

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One of the first spots in Portland to serve Detroit-style pizzas, East Glisan Pizza Lounge has brought back its late-night happy hour menu, which includes $7 glasses of wine, $3 slices of New-York-style cheese pizza, and $8 lasagna pinwheels. The happy hour runs from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — and all night on Monday.

8001 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
(971) 279-4273
(971) 279-4273

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Pope House Bourbon Lounge

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Pope House is back with its truly exceptional whiskey-centric happy hour; nature is healing. This converted Victorian — with its rustic indoor, patio, and garden seating — is a mainstay for bourbon fans, but its happy hour is an absolute steal: For $5, customers can choose from a selection of whiskies (Henry McKenna, Evan Williams, etc.), which they can drink in a sour, neat, on the rocks, or with soda. The rest of the menu is similarly budget-friendly, with cocktails, deviled eggs, and pork sliders all clocking in at $8. It runs from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.

2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1056
(503) 222-1056

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Pink Rabbit

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This trendy Pearl District bar is often buzzing during happy hour, where visitors drink strawberry gimlets while snacking on $3 furikake Chex mix or $7 bowls of Chinese-sausage-fortified edamame. Here, $11 wonton nachos arrive smothered in pork curry and cheddar chili, while a $12 plate of fried chicken comes with kimchi ranch. The bar’s happy hour cocktails include banana daiquiris and palomas, all for $11. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m.

232 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 255-0386
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Pacific Standard

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In terms of breadth of options, this Northeast Portland hotel bar is a clear winner: The entire menu is $2 off from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. That means diners will find $11 Oregon bay shrimp rolls, $4 deviled eggs, and $6 spring onion dip, accompanied by $6 gimlets, $8 micheladas, and $11 rosé Negronis. Finish things off with an $8 Oregon berry crumble.

100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

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Bullard Tavern

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The ritzy dining room of Bullard Tavern gets delightfully low-brow during happy hour, with Jim-Beam-and-Bud boilermakers for $5, $3 Rainier, and a knockout $8 smash burger. For those looking to feel ritzy, Bullard also shucks $2.50 oysters during happy hour, best enjoyed alongside $9 icy chilled martinis. The most expensive item on the menu — smoked-then-grilled honey habanero chicken wings — are worth the $12. Happy hour runs Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m., as well as Mondays and Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-1670
(503) 222-1670

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Lazy Susan

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This cozy-but-stylish restaurant in Montavilla is known for its charcoal-grilled meats and its unforgettable peanut butter pie, but Lazy Susan’s happy hour is another draw. Visitors start with $6 slushies and $4 IPAs, moving on to $11 whitefish spread with fried saltines and oysters on the half-shell. For the full experience, opt for the $10 burger and beer deal, which comes with one of the restaurant’s backyard-barbecue-style burgers. It runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

7937 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(971) 420-8913
(971) 420-8913

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Aalto Lounge

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No happy hour roundup is complete without Aalto Lounge’s, which is likely one of the city’s best when it comes to price point. From 5 to 7 p.m. daily, grilled cheese sandwiches, oven-baked pretzels with cheese, and citrusy cocktails all clock in at $4, excluding the $3 Jell-O shots. Those supplying a crowd with drinks can get buckets of beer for $15 max, or a bottle of wine for $12.

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-6041
(503) 235-6041

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Kachka

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Kachka’s happy hour is a fun departure from its traditionally Eastern European menu, with dishes like $7 pizza roll vareniki, a $9 mini cheese ball with shredded horseradish, and a $10 Kievan take on pigs in a blanket. When it comes to drinks, it’s all about the $7 Moscow mule, as well as the bar’s house-infused vodkas. Plus, those seeking some of the restaurants classics — pelmeni, pickles — will be able to find them at a discount, as well. Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 p.m. daily.

960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-0059
(503) 235-0059

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Gold Dust Meridian

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This beloved, low-lit Hawthorne cocktail bar runs its happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and all day Sunday, with dishes like $6 artichoke-arugula dip and $8 juicy-crispy chicken wings. The bar knocks off 50 cents from all wells, wine, and draft, which leaves a good number of drinks in the single-digit range. The lemon pepper wings are a particular standout, with a serious acid pop and tender meat.

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-1143
(503) 239-1143

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Cubo

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This colorful Hawthorne Cuban restaurant goes all-out for happy hour, with $6 daiquiris and mojitos, $4 pints of beer, and Cubanos with plantains for just $7; those Cubanos arrive with slow-roasted pork shoulder and house-made mojo, complemented by a few caramelized onions. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

3106 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 544-7801
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Space Room Lounge

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Space Room — an iconic Hawthorne bar complete with a sprawling patio and arcade — runs its happy hour from its 10 or 11 a.m. opening to 5 p.m. The menu includes a significant number of $6 snacks, including mac and cheese, nachos, mini corn dogs, and fried zucchini, as well as $1 off draft beer and well drinks.

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 235-6957
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Smart Donkey

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This Southeast Portland food cart from longstanding Portland chef Oswaldo Bibiano specializes in some serious bang-for-your-buck during happy hour: giant, $7 burritos, filled with things like barbacoa, carnitas, or chorizo and potatoes. Add on a $5 margarita or draft beer, and that’s a solid weeknight dinner. Happy hour runs daily from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

3420 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
(971) 544-7219
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Tiny Bubble Room

2025 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217

In terms of both price-point and quality of execution, this Lombard cocktail bar has risen to happy hour royalty. Bracingly citrusy and well balanced daiquiris are only $7, as are the house Negronis and cognac-spiked French 75s. The kitchen’s gumbo, truly some of the city’s best, is $5 for a single portion, as are the crackly-cornmeal-encrusted catfish sliders. And for quintessential Portland happy hour fare, the $5 mini corn dogs retain their juicy snap inside a not-too-sweet batter. Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

2025 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 208-2660
(503) 208-2660

Campana

901 NE Oneonta St, Portland, OR 97211

When seeking a full-on happy hour dinner, the bar at Woodlawn Italian restaurant Campana is the obvious choice: Pasta dishes, which usually clock in around $25, are a whopping $10 less on the happy hour menu — a hearty bowl of penne alla vodka comes in at $15, as well as the briny puttanesca with anchovies and capers. When it comes to accompaniments, cannolis and garlic bread are $5, while boozier options like Aperol spritzes and Negronis are $10. The happy hour runs all night at the bar, or from 5 to 6 p.m. in the main dining room.

901 NE Oneonta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 841-6195
(503) 841-6195

Radio Room

1101 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

From 3 to 6 p.m., Alberta natives sit on this popular bar’s relaxed rooftop patio to drink $6 glasses of wine and $8 raspberry lemonades spiked with vodka. Food hews toward American standards, including $9 burgers and $5 deviled eggs. Vegans and gluten-free diners will find plenty of options here, including $7 chickpea fritters and Brussels sprouts.

1101 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 287-2346
(503) 287-2346

The Rambler

4205 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217

A rustic and friendly neighborhood bar, the Rambler offers well-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and classic bar food with a Southern touch. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and all day Monday, beer, wine, well drinks, and cocktails are all $1 off. Food options for happy hour include $8 smoked brisket chili, $9 spicy fried chicken strips, and the excellently crispy tornado potato fries: $5 for a plate or $9 as a beefy bacon poutine. The Rambler already had a large backyard patio, and added even more seating around the bungalow home where the bar is housed; the bar is also seating customers indoors.

4205 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 459-4049
(503) 459-4049

Life of Pie Pizza

3632 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227

With two locations — an old school space on North Williams and a more modern, open restaurant on Northwest 23rd — Life of Pie is a consummate early afternoon date spot for its famed $7 margherita pizzas. With glasses of wine or beer for $6, it’s a simple, uncomplicated bang-for-your buck special, available basically all day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3632 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 820-0083
(503) 820-0083

Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar

5474 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

For a mid-century happy hour experience, it’s hard to beat the old-school lounge at Clyde’s Prime Rib. From 3 to 6 p.m., visitors snack on $9 prime rib French dips and $7 Louisiana-style hot wings alongside Old Fashioneds and martinis. The full cocktail menu is $2 off during happy hour, including drinks like mezcal Negronis and blackberry Lemon Drops. The lounge burger is also a banger, which comes with fries for $9.

5474 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-9200
(503) 281-9200

Bhuna

704 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Bhuna, the blue-tinged, window-lined Kashmiri restaurant from chef Deepak Kaul, serves happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. with an assortment of knockout snacks, $8 Old Fashioneds made with masala-spiced demerara, and glasses of wine in the single digit prices — an increasingly rare sight on Portland menus. It is extremely hard to go wrong with $5 crispy lotus root fries or $7 skewers of the restaurant’s intricately spiced Chettinad chicken, but the happy-hour-exclusive, $6 pav buns layered with raita and fillings like paneer or chicken, is the must-order.

704 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 865-2176
(971) 865-2176

East Glisan Pizza Lounge

8001 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

One of the first spots in Portland to serve Detroit-style pizzas, East Glisan Pizza Lounge has brought back its late-night happy hour menu, which includes $7 glasses of wine, $3 slices of New-York-style cheese pizza, and $8 lasagna pinwheels. The happy hour runs from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — and all night on Monday.

8001 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
(971) 279-4273
(971) 279-4273

Pope House Bourbon Lounge

2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Pope House is back with its truly exceptional whiskey-centric happy hour; nature is healing. This converted Victorian — with its rustic indoor, patio, and garden seating — is a mainstay for bourbon fans, but its happy hour is an absolute steal: For $5, customers can choose from a selection of whiskies (Henry McKenna, Evan Williams, etc.), which they can drink in a sour, neat, on the rocks, or with soda. The rest of the menu is similarly budget-friendly, with cocktails, deviled eggs, and pork sliders all clocking in at $8. It runs from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.

2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1056
(503) 222-1056

Pink Rabbit

232 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

This trendy Pearl District bar is often buzzing during happy hour, where visitors drink strawberry gimlets while snacking on $3 furikake Chex mix or $7 bowls of Chinese-sausage-fortified edamame. Here, $11 wonton nachos arrive smothered in pork curry and cheddar chili, while a $12 plate of fried chicken comes with kimchi ranch. The bar’s happy hour cocktails include banana daiquiris and palomas, all for $11. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m.

232 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 255-0386
(971) 255-0386

Pacific Standard

100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

In terms of breadth of options, this Northeast Portland hotel bar is a clear winner: The entire menu is $2 off from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. That means diners will find $11 Oregon bay shrimp rolls, $4 deviled eggs, and $6 spring onion dip, accompanied by $6 gimlets, $8 micheladas, and $11 rosé Negronis. Finish things off with an $8 Oregon berry crumble.

100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

Bullard Tavern

813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

The ritzy dining room of Bullard Tavern gets delightfully low-brow during happy hour, with Jim-Beam-and-Bud boilermakers for $5, $3 Rainier, and a knockout $8 smash burger. For those looking to feel ritzy, Bullard also shucks $2.50 oysters during happy hour, best enjoyed alongside $9 icy chilled martinis. The most expensive item on the menu — smoked-then-grilled honey habanero chicken wings — are worth the $12. Happy hour runs Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m., as well as Mondays and Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.

813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-1670
(503) 222-1670

Lazy Susan

7937 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215

This cozy-but-stylish restaurant in Montavilla is known for its charcoal-grilled meats and its unforgettable peanut butter pie, but Lazy Susan’s happy hour is another draw. Visitors start with $6 slushies and $4 IPAs, moving on to $11 whitefish spread with fried saltines and oysters on the half-shell. For the full experience, opt for the $10 burger and beer deal, which comes with one of the restaurant’s backyard-barbecue-style burgers. It runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

7937 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(971) 420-8913
(971) 420-8913

Aalto Lounge

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

No happy hour roundup is complete without Aalto Lounge’s, which is likely one of the city’s best when it comes to price point. From 5 to 7 p.m. daily, grilled cheese sandwiches, oven-baked pretzels with cheese, and citrusy cocktails all clock in at $4, excluding the $3 Jell-O shots. Those supplying a crowd with drinks can get buckets of beer for $15 max, or a bottle of wine for $12.

3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-6041
(503) 235-6041

Kachka

960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Kachka’s happy hour is a fun departure from its traditionally Eastern European menu, with dishes like $7 pizza roll vareniki, a $9 mini cheese ball with shredded horseradish, and a $10 Kievan take on pigs in a blanket. When it comes to drinks, it’s all about the $7 Moscow mule, as well as the bar’s house-infused vodkas. Plus, those seeking some of the restaurants classics — pelmeni, pickles — will be able to find them at a discount, as well. Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 p.m. daily.

960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-0059
(503) 235-0059

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Gold Dust Meridian

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

This beloved, low-lit Hawthorne cocktail bar runs its happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and all day Sunday, with dishes like $6 artichoke-arugula dip and $8 juicy-crispy chicken wings. The bar knocks off 50 cents from all wells, wine, and draft, which leaves a good number of drinks in the single-digit range. The lemon pepper wings are a particular standout, with a serious acid pop and tender meat.

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-1143
(503) 239-1143

Cubo

3106 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

This colorful Hawthorne Cuban restaurant goes all-out for happy hour, with $6 daiquiris and mojitos, $4 pints of beer, and Cubanos with plantains for just $7; those Cubanos arrive with slow-roasted pork shoulder and house-made mojo, complemented by a few caramelized onions. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

3106 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 544-7801
(971) 544-7801

Space Room Lounge

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

Space Room — an iconic Hawthorne bar complete with a sprawling patio and arcade — runs its happy hour from its 10 or 11 a.m. opening to 5 p.m. The menu includes a significant number of $6 snacks, including mac and cheese, nachos, mini corn dogs, and fried zucchini, as well as $1 off draft beer and well drinks.

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 235-6957
(503) 235-6957

Smart Donkey

3420 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

This Southeast Portland food cart from longstanding Portland chef Oswaldo Bibiano specializes in some serious bang-for-your-buck during happy hour: giant, $7 burritos, filled with things like barbacoa, carnitas, or chorizo and potatoes. Add on a $5 margarita or draft beer, and that’s a solid weeknight dinner. Happy hour runs daily from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

3420 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
(971) 544-7219
(971) 544-7219

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