Happy hour restaurants in Los Angeles
Happy Hour Guide · Los Angeles

Published April 2, 2026 · Tonight's Bite Editorial

Happy Hour Deals in Los Angeles Tonight

Los Angeles has a happy hour problem — not that there aren't enough options, but that the options are so spread across so many neighborhoods that finding the right one feels like a part-time job. Whether you're in Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, or Culver City, the happy hour scene in Greater LA rewards people who know where to look. Here's what's worth knowing right now.

Best Happy Hour Deals in Los Angeles Right Now

The Misfit — Santa Monica

Happy Hour

One of the most generous happy hour structures in LA: 50% off all craft cocktails, wines, and spirits from open until 7pm, seven days a week, plus $9 bar bites. Located in Santa Monica, open daily from noon. The all-week, all-day availability makes The Misfit a genuinely rare find in LA's happy hour landscape.

Simonette — Culver City

Happy Hour

French-inspired bistro at Palihotel with happy hour weekdays 3–6pm: half-priced burgers, $8 wines, and a $12 cocktail of the day. Culver City has become one of LA's best dining neighborhoods and Simonette is a standout within it.

The Blind Donkey — Pasadena

Happy Hour

Lively gastropub in Old Pasadena with an extensive craft cocktail list, elevated bar food, and 10 varieties of French fries. Weekday happy hour 5–7pm. Weekend happy hour 1–4pm. Pasadena's Old Town strip has plenty of options but The Blind Donkey consistently ranks as one of the best.

GRANVILLE — Pasadena

Happy Hour

Farm-to-table American restaurant on South Lake Avenue with craft cocktails, wine, and small plates at happy hour pricing. Weekdays 3–6pm, main bar downstairs only. A more refined option in the Pasadena area.

Bacari GDL — Glendale

Happy Hour

Italian tapas and wine bar at The Americana at Brand with happy hour Monday through Friday 2:30–6:30pm: $2 off food and cocktails, $1 off beer, and discounted wines. The Americana setting is as much a destination as the food.

Tavern on Brand — Glendale

Happy Hour

Sports bar with happy hour weekdays 11:30am–3:30pm featuring 2-for-1 draft beers, $6 well drinks, and daily food specials. One of the earlier happy hour start times in the area — worth knowing if you're looking for a long lunch option.

The Morrison — Burbank

Happy Hour

Gastropub running daily happy hour seven days a week, 3–7pm: $5 drafts, well drinks, and house wine plus sliders, wings, and nachos. The daily schedule makes it one of Burbank's most reliable options.

The Front Yard — North Hollywood

Happy Hour

Hotel restaurant at The Garland with afternoon happy hour weekdays 3–5:30pm and a late night happy hour running until midnight. Craft cocktails and California-inspired bites in a warmly designed outdoor space.

FIG — Santa Monica

Happy Hour

Farm-to-table restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with happy hour Tuesday through Saturday, 5–6pm: 50% off the entire happy hour menu including cocktails, beer, wine, and elevated bites. A one-hour window that rewards punctuality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is happy hour in Los Angeles?

Most LA restaurants run happy hour between 3pm and 7pm on weekdays. Some spots like The Misfit in Santa Monica run all day until 7pm. Late night happy hours are also common — The Front Yard in North Hollywood runs until midnight.

Where is the best happy hour in Los Angeles?

For value and flexibility: The Misfit in Santa Monica (50% off all drinks, daily until 7pm). For atmosphere: Bacari GDL at The Americana in Glendale or Simonette in Culver City. For Pasadena: The Blind Donkey in Old Town.

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