I don’t know about you, but happy hour sounds great to this mom! A glass of wine or a cocktail for a great price and the ability to be in bed early (or miss the bedtime routine altogether) is ideal. Whether you’re out to get drinks with coworkers, planning a mom’s night out, or looking for a family-friendly spot for an early dinner, we’ve rounded up 10 great happy hours in Dallas.
These happy hours are subject to change. Please check with the restaurant to be sure the deals are still valid.
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1. Cenzo’s
Spend the afternoon on the lawn at Cenzo’s in Oak Cliff. Its family-friendly happy hour is Wednesday through Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and all day Tuesday. Draft beers, frose, frozen negroni (or a swirl of both!), and select wines are only $5. Appetizer specials range $6 – $12.
2. Goldie’s
Looking for an upscale bistro for date night or an evening out with girlfriends? Goldie’s in Lake Highlands hits the spot with a happy hour menu Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Specials include select drinks and food for $10, including an a la carte burger and coconut shrimp.
3. Grand Lux Cafe
Hand off dinner duty to Grand Lux Cafe at the Galleria in Dallas. Its family-friendly happy hour is from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The menu includes half-price appetizers and $5 wines, well drinks, and cocktails. Afterward, take the kids to the playground on the third floor to get the wiggles out.
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4. Ida Claire
Vinyl happy hour at Ida Claire in Addison is the perfect spot for a moms night out. Weekdays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., enjoy classic records, bar bites, and drinks. Bring your own vinyl to play or pick one from its collection.
5. OMG Tacos
OMG Tacos, with locations in Richardson, The Colony, and Celina, has happy hour every day from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and all day on Taco Tuesday. It offers $7 house margaritas, $5 ranch waters, and select tacos from $1.75 – $3. This kid-friendly spot will make everyone happy.
6. Restaurant Beatrice
For cool-weather evenings, sit on the patio or at the bar for “happiest hour” at Restaurant Beatrice in Dallas. From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, select drinks and apps are $11.11 and draft beer is $4.
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7. Sapa House
Craving Vietnamese cuisine? Sapa House in Dallas has an extended happy hour on Monday and Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until close. From Wednesday to Friday, happy hour is 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and includes $4 beers and $6 glasses of wine as well as special pricing on appetizers and sushi rolls.
8. Swank
Bring a date to Swank (formerly Beckly 1115) in Dallas for its Spritz and Bites deal Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. For $35, you get two spritzes and three appetizers — perfect to share with a friend. It also offers additional appetizer specials and $5 glasses of wine.
9. Trova Wine + Market
Recruit dad for afterschool pickup, and make your way to Trova wine bar in Dallas. It pours half-price glasses of wine weekdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Small plates, sandwiches, and charcuterie are sure to pair well with these curated wine offerings.
10. Uchiba
Uptown’s Uchiba offers an extensive (but short!) happy hour daily from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Enjoy specials on saké, wine, and beer as well as sushi, maki, and small bites. You can taste a little bit of everything at this renowned spot!
