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Bronze on H Street NE offers daily happy hour at the bar from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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D.C. has no shortage of standout destinations for a cheap drink with colleagues when the clock strikes 5 p.m.

This map focuses on both fresher and old favorites that recently unveiled or revived discounted deals for post-work camaraderie or weekend drinking. And some hot new bars around D.C. have happy hour specials right out of the gate.

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Méli Wine & Mezze

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Happy hour at Meli runs from Tuesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and boasts Greek red wine, white wine by the glass, and rosé sangria. There are also mezze and dip options for $7 each.

1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 978-2333
(202) 978-2333

The Red Hen

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A favorite of the President and First Lady, start with crispy arancini balls and whipped ricotta crostini with black truffle sauce and wildflower honey at the bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before grabbing the exact table they dined at for the viral fennel and sausage rigatoni. Wash it all down with either a negroni or aperol spritz, both $8.

1822 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-3021
(202) 525-3021

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Joon

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Tysons’ newest restaurant extended hours to now offer lunch and happy hour. Specials for happy hour include bar snacks, $5 draft beers, $8 glasses of wine, and $10 house cocktails from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For those looking to splurge, there’s a caviar deal that starts at $40 for 60 grams of French trout roe.

8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 378-1390
(571) 378-1390

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Unconventional Diner

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Head to the bar area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for Unconventional Diner’s bustling new happy hour. Snack on queso fundido, arancini, and chopped cheeseburger fries. Wash it all down with $6 beers, $7 glasses of wine and cocktails for $8.

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-0122
(202) 847-0122

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Ellington Park Bistro

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The contemporary French bistro located in the St. Gregory Hotel hosts happy hour daily. Diners can enjoy $6 beers, $9 wines and $12 cocktails along with discounted snacks like truffle frites and shrimp cocktail at the Bistro Bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sundays, bottles of wine are 30-percent off.

2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 888-2899
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Le Clou

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Starting this month, Le Clou hosts daily happy hours for humans and pups alike. Specials include snacks like crudité with green goddess dressing, moules frites and pate de campagne from chef Nicholas Stefanelli, along with drink specials starting at $8. Happy hour is available at the bar indoors, and across its outdoor patio.

222 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 742-9777
(202) 742-9777
Le Clou’s breezy patio.
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PLANTA Queen

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This stylish vegan wonderland breathed new life into D.C.’s West End neighborhood this year. Every day boasts a different deal, like unlimited maki rolls on Mondays after 5 p.m., half-priced bottles of wine, and on Fridays, dumpling specials after 5 p.m.

1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 790-5972
(202) 790-5972
Planta Queen’s stylish dining room and bar seats 120. 
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Bar Chinois

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Craving dumplings? Bar Chinois offers the beloved appetizer for $1 Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Half-priced cocktails are also worth the trip to Mount Vernon Square.

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 838-9633
(202) 838-9633

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Estuary

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Served in the bar and lounge weekdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., find discounted Old Bay fries, hush puppies, and crispy pig ears. On the drinks side, there are $6 beers, $5 ciders, and wine.

950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 844-5895
(202) 844-5895

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Karma Modern Indian

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Karma Modern Indian debuts Tuesday-to-Friday specials in the bar area (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) featuring a rotating cocktail of the day for $12; house spirits and glasses of wine for $11; beers for $7; and all kinds of naan starting at $5.

611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 898-0393
(202) 898-0393

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Bronze

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The opulent, Afrofuturism-inspired space hosts “Bronze Hour” daily from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the bar only. For $10, guests can enjoy imaginative dishes like kampachi crudo and charred yuzu squid. In addition to small plates, there is a daily bartender’s special cocktail for $12, as well as $8 wines and $6 beers.

1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 478-6833
(202) 478-6833

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Cranes

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Chef Pepe Moncayo’s happy hour menu (daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) includes half-dozen oysters ($18), pork ribs ($16), and patatas bravas for $5.50. Beer and cider for for $5, while specially crafted cocktails like their take on a French 75 and mojito range from $11 to $15.

724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-4900
(202) 525-4900

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Love, Makoto

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Chef Makoto Okuwa’s tri-part love letter to Japan debuted in May and just unveiled its fast-casual food hall component. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., score $5 beverages like sauvignon blanc, sapporo, and a refreshing cocktail made with tequila, ume plum and yuzu.

200 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 150, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 992-7730
(202) 992-7730

Tonari

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Chinatown’s “wafu” Italian hotspot offers deep-dish pizzas at half-off during happy hour, Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (at the bar only). In addition to the mentaiko and corn pizza, other bites include a spicy tomato dip with warm pizza bread. Drink specials include $2 off all cocktails, $5 Sapporo, $7 wine, and more. Next door at Daikaya Izakaya sibling, find half-off yakitori and a $10 rotating cocktail.

707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-8900
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Buena Vida Gastrolounge

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Available on the first and second-floor bars, as as first-floor tables, Buena Vida’s shared plates consist of corn ribs, mussels, and grilled chicken nachos. On the beverage side, the classic margaritas and sangria go for $7 while house wines and rail beverages retail for $6. Capitalize on the deal Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 888-1528
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La Collina

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The Italian-ish restaurant tucked away in Capitol Hill offers $10 drinks and $7 snacks like mini burrata and focaccia every Tuesday to Thursday during its “Aperitivo Hour” from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

747 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 998-2799
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Méli Wine & Mezze

1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Happy hour at Meli runs from Tuesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and boasts Greek red wine, white wine by the glass, and rosé sangria. There are also mezze and dip options for $7 each.

1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 978-2333
(202) 978-2333

The Red Hen

1822 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001

A favorite of the President and First Lady, start with crispy arancini balls and whipped ricotta crostini with black truffle sauce and wildflower honey at the bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before grabbing the exact table they dined at for the viral fennel and sausage rigatoni. Wash it all down with either a negroni or aperol spritz, both $8.

1822 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-3021
(202) 525-3021

Joon

8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Tysons’ newest restaurant extended hours to now offer lunch and happy hour. Specials for happy hour include bar snacks, $5 draft beers, $8 glasses of wine, and $10 house cocktails from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For those looking to splurge, there’s a caviar deal that starts at $40 for 60 grams of French trout roe.

8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 378-1390
(571) 378-1390

Unconventional Diner

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Head to the bar area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for Unconventional Diner’s bustling new happy hour. Snack on queso fundido, arancini, and chopped cheeseburger fries. Wash it all down with $6 beers, $7 glasses of wine and cocktails for $8.

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-0122
(202) 847-0122

Ellington Park Bistro

2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The contemporary French bistro located in the St. Gregory Hotel hosts happy hour daily. Diners can enjoy $6 beers, $9 wines and $12 cocktails along with discounted snacks like truffle frites and shrimp cocktail at the Bistro Bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sundays, bottles of wine are 30-percent off.

2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 888-2899
(202) 888-2899

Le Clou

222 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Starting this month, Le Clou hosts daily happy hours for humans and pups alike. Specials include snacks like crudité with green goddess dressing, moules frites and pate de campagne from chef Nicholas Stefanelli, along with drink specials starting at $8. Happy hour is available at the bar indoors, and across its outdoor patio.

222 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 742-9777
(202) 742-9777
Le Clou’s breezy patio.
TAA PR

PLANTA Queen

1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

This stylish vegan wonderland breathed new life into D.C.’s West End neighborhood this year. Every day boasts a different deal, like unlimited maki rolls on Mondays after 5 p.m., half-priced bottles of wine, and on Fridays, dumpling specials after 5 p.m.

1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 790-5972
(202) 790-5972
Planta Queen’s stylish dining room and bar seats 120. 
Planta Queen

Bar Chinois

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Craving dumplings? Bar Chinois offers the beloved appetizer for $1 Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Half-priced cocktails are also worth the trip to Mount Vernon Square.

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 838-9633
(202) 838-9633

Estuary

950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Served in the bar and lounge weekdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., find discounted Old Bay fries, hush puppies, and crispy pig ears. On the drinks side, there are $6 beers, $5 ciders, and wine.

950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 844-5895
(202) 844-5895

Karma Modern Indian

611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Karma Modern Indian debuts Tuesday-to-Friday specials in the bar area (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) featuring a rotating cocktail of the day for $12; house spirits and glasses of wine for $11; beers for $7; and all kinds of naan starting at $5.

611 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 898-0393
(202) 898-0393

Bronze

1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The opulent, Afrofuturism-inspired space hosts “Bronze Hour” daily from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the bar only. For $10, guests can enjoy imaginative dishes like kampachi crudo and charred yuzu squid. In addition to small plates, there is a daily bartender’s special cocktail for $12, as well as $8 wines and $6 beers.

1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 478-6833
(202) 478-6833

Cranes

724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Chef Pepe Moncayo’s happy hour menu (daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) includes half-dozen oysters ($18), pork ribs ($16), and patatas bravas for $5.50. Beer and cider for for $5, while specially crafted cocktails like their take on a French 75 and mojito range from $11 to $15.

724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-4900
(202) 525-4900

Love, Makoto

200 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 150, Washington, DC 20001

Chef Makoto Okuwa’s tri-part love letter to Japan debuted in May and just unveiled its fast-casual food hall component. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., score $5 beverages like sauvignon blanc, sapporo, and a refreshing cocktail made with tequila, ume plum and yuzu.

200 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 150, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 992-7730
(202) 992-7730

Tonari

707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Chinatown’s “wafu” Italian hotspot offers deep-dish pizzas at half-off during happy hour, Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (at the bar only). In addition to the mentaiko and corn pizza, other bites include a spicy tomato dip with warm pizza bread. Drink specials include $2 off all cocktails, $5 Sapporo, $7 wine, and more. Next door at Daikaya Izakaya sibling, find half-off yakitori and a $10 rotating cocktail.

707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-8900
(202) 289-8900

Buena Vida Gastrolounge

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201

Available on the first and second-floor bars, as as first-floor tables, Buena Vida’s shared plates consist of corn ribs, mussels, and grilled chicken nachos. On the beverage side, the classic margaritas and sangria go for $7 while house wines and rail beverages retail for $6. Capitalize on the deal Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 888-1528
(703) 888-1528

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La Collina

747 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003

The Italian-ish restaurant tucked away in Capitol Hill offers $10 drinks and $7 snacks like mini burrata and focaccia every Tuesday to Thursday during its “Aperitivo Hour” from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

747 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 998-2799
(202) 998-2799

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