The Ultimate Guide To Phoenix's Best Happy Hours

Kaizen is a Japanese restaurant located at 515 East Grant Street in the Phoenix neighborhood of Central City South. This means it's located right next to Downtown, the heart of this Southwestern city. The restaurant's happy hour takes place Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

According to a Kaizen Instagram post from 2022, the eatery's happy hour deal is half off the entire menu. If this remains the case, you'll be able to enjoy a major markdown on the restaurant's many Japanese dishes. These include classic appetizers and small plates like edamame, miso soup, shishito peppers, gyoza, karaage, tempura, and yakitori. Sushi offered includes familiar favorites such as spicy tuna rolls, California rolls, spicy salmon rolls, and Philadelphia rolls. As for drinks, there are many Japanese offerings there, as well. Kaizen serves several different Japanese whiskeys, sakes, Japanese beers, and cocktails made with Japanese flavors.

Due to its extensive food menu, we'd recommend Kaizen as a place to get both drinks and snacks during happy hour. If that turns into your dinner, or you stay until the happy hour is over, this seems fine to us as well. Kaizen patrons seem to agree. "Definitely come here for happy hour!! They have 50% off the entire menu from 4-6pm from Tuesday to Saturday ...There were so many things we want to try so we will definitely be back! The sashimi were really fresh," wrote one person on Yelp.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina is a Mexican restaurant chain with locations in several states, including Arizona. Phoenix is home to more locations of this eatery than any other city or state. There are currently three: one in the Biltmore neighborhood, one in Downtown Phoenix, and one at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The first two Blanco Cocinas come with happy hour menus, which are available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

These happy hour menus include deals on appetizers (like queso or guacamole), tacos (like carnitas or pastor), cocktails (like a margarita or a Paloma), wine, beer, and shots. Every single item on the happy hour menu can be purchased for under $10. Happy hour patrons of Blanco Cocina + Cantina were pleased with the affordability of these deals. "Good food and service. Great for date night, group dinner, or happy hour," said one person on Open Table. "The ambiance and location is really great, right in the center of Downtown and happy hour deals seemed pretty fair," said another person on Yelp.

Gracie's Tax Bar is a bar located in Downtown Phoenix. The name comes from its owner, Gracie, as well as the building's former life as a tax service business, per the Phoenix New Times. But nowadays, it's a convenient spot to gather with friends for drinks, bar food, and live music. You can take advantage of happy hour deals at Gracies Tax Bar from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day.

This is a fun yet casual establishment. Some even call it a dive bar. The happy hour deals reflect this. During happy hour, you can get a pitcher of beer for $7, a Miller High Life for $5, or well drinks for $3 each. If you're still not interested, listen to what these ecstatic online reviewers have to say. "Nice little neighborhood bar. Fun for happy hour. I liked the moody red lighting inside, and the pet-friendly outdoor patio with ample seating. Regular bar food and service. I look forward to going back," said one person on Restaurantji.

The Arrogant Butcher is an American restaurant located at 2 E. Jefferson in Downtown Phoenix. Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and comes with a menu. Pints of draft beer are reduced to $5 each. Classic cocktails like mules, margaritas, and old fashioneds only cost $7 each. If wine or well drinks are more of your vibe, you can also get one serving of either for only $6. But that's just the drink prices. The Arrogant Butcher has a happy hour food menu as well. During this time, you can get appetizers like soft pretzels with fondue, spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips, or salmon rillette with ciabatta bread.

Due to the schedule and affordability of The Arrogant Butcher's happy hour, it's a good place to go on weeknights if you want a deal. "We had three awesome appetizers and two non-alcoholic drinks for under $30. That's pretty impressive," said one visitor. "The ambiance of the restaurant was sweet and romantic, the lighting fixtures really set this whole place off. The restroom had a small little lounging area and the Decor was just so sweet. Happy hour is a must!" said a patron on Kayak.

Claiming to be located inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters, Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour is an interesting place to get drunk. Its historical past may lead you to think it's another bar with a vintage vibe. Instead, it's a place where you can drink out of various gimmick containers. Per the current holiday menu, you can have cocktails served inside cups shaped like Santa, a coconut, or a tiki-themed bathtub. If this is the vibe you want from your bar, you can take advantage of Bitter & Twisted's happy hour deals Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Per Visit Phoenix, you're going to want to get a cocktail here. There are over 100 different kinds on the menu. On the other hand, the food menu is more limited. Per Total Happy Hour, drink discounts include $6 cocktails and $1 off well drinks and beer. If you are wanting to get a cocktail in a trendy spot during happy hour — and watch some flair bartending at the same time — this is the place. At least one patron said so. "Yes, it was happy!! Fantastic place! Clean and lively and contemporary. The bartenders are awesome! They know how to make a drink and watching them do it is half the fun," they wrote.

The Neighborly Public House is a happy hour spot located at 5538 N 7th St. in the Phoenix neighborhood of East Central. It may refer to happy hour — which takes place here from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily — as "social hour," but this discounted menu operates the same way. Happy hour specials consist of food, wine, beer, liquor, and cocktails. For food, there are dishes like chicken wings, nachos, and oysters Rockefeller. They are offered for under $15 each. All beers cost only $5 each and all glasses of wine cost $9. Mixed drinks cost $7 for a standard pour and $10 for a martini or rocks pour. Cocktails are offered for a maxim of $10 each.

If you're hungry during happy hour, this is the place to go. Phoenix Magazine complimented several of its dishes, calling the restaurant slightly sophisticated, comforting, and affordable. These words could be used to describe several of the restaurants in the Phoenix area. But the small creative twists that Neighborly Public House sprinkles through its menu could be the perfect fit for some customers. One person on Tripadvisor called it their favorite spot in the area, writing "They have a great happy hour from 4-6pm. Highly recommend the ahi noodle salad, cauliflower wings, burrata and prosciutto, filet with loaded baked potato, and the good day sunshine cocktail."

If you prefer to drink brewery-quality beer during happy hour, check out O.H.S.O. This brewery chain has four locations in the Phoenix area, including two within the city. These are located in the Arcadia and Phoenix Valley neighborhoods. According to the chain's website, happy hour takes place at the Paradise Valley location from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The same schedule applies to the Arcadia location. Per O.H.S.O., some people bike to the bar. This allows you to take in views of Phoenix's scenic canal, as well as avoid driving home after drinking.

According to the King of Happy Hour website, you can get deals like $8 cocktails, wine glasses, and beer pitchers during this time. There's also a handful of affordable food dishes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. — many of which cost only $5 each. These include cheese curds, crab wontons, and pretzels (via Ultimate Happy Hours). This spot comes recommended by natives of the Phoenix area. One person called it the best "in the valley."