BOA’s happy hour deals let you have an upscale evening without breaking the bank. | Photo courtesy Innovative Dining Concepts
We’re raising a glass and toasting to local sip-worthy spots shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think:deals on drafts, half-off cocktails, and majorly discounted bites.
Here are 30+ places with amazing food + drink specials around the Capital City.
Editor’s note: hours listed are happy hours only.
There wasn’t a bad bite to be had at Devil May Care, but the whipped feta was a must-try.
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Devil May Care | Wednesday 5-9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday 5-6:30 p.m. Nestled in a moody, underground lounge, this bar has an array of $9 cocktails, 50% off wine, and 50% off the mezze menu. Try the ube atole, espresso martini made with chai, and whipped feta.
Este | Monday-Thursday 5-6 p.m., Friday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. This happy hour is a quadruple threat: $10 signature cocktails, 25% off bottles of wine, discounted bites, and $25 off seafood towers.
We sipped the vita verde cocktail and enjoyed the salmon dip at Gina’s on Congress.
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Gina’s on Congress | Daily, 3-6 p.m. Stop inside this cozy Downtown bistro for 50% off the snack and cocktail menus during happy hour.
Vinyl Night | 6-8 p.m. | Carpenter Hotel | Cost of purchase | BYOVinyl to spin and enjoy half-priced bottles of wine all evening in the hotel’s coffee bar.
Hestia Pop-Up | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Pershing | $150+ | Indulge in a six-course meal to celebrate Hestia’s love of live fire at this pop-up.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Round Top Winter Antiques Show | Thursday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Round Top, Texas | Cost of purchase | Clean out the trunk of your car, put on your cowboy boots, and gear up for a weekend of treasure hunting.
“She Was Here” | Thursday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Feb. 9 | Times vary | Austin Playhouse | $24 | This new play follows a mother and daughter who discover a hidden box in their Austin home during the COVID lockdown.
Friday, Jan. 24
WWE Friday Night Smackdown | 6:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $35+ | Cheer on wrestling superstars like Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, and Tiffany Stratton in the ring.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Austin Metaphysical and Holistic Fair | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Nature’s Treasures Event Center | Cost of purchase | Shop for crystals, get a tarot card reading, and find wellness resources at this fair for spiritual enlightenment.
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Festival
Actor David Duchovny, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, and Dr. Chelsea Clinton. Those are just a few of the names added to SXSW’s featured speakers lineup. Festival-goers will also get the chance to hear from comedian Marc Maron, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty, and author Scott Galloway.
Try This
In celebration of its Black Cherry collection, Glossier is bringing its BalmDotWorld pop-up to Austin. The 360-degree mobile unit will set up shop from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1224 S. Congress Ave.
Plan Ahead
This ain’t our first rodeo. Rodeo Austin is galloping around the corner, and we’re saddling up for a good time with performances from Charley Crockett, Robert Earl Keen, Dashboard Confessional, and more from Friday, March 14 to Saturday, March 29. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 24.
Concert
Jason Aldean at the Moody Center? That’s “My Kinda Party.” The country star will hit the stage in the Capital City on Saturday, Aug. 16 with special guests Nate Smith and Raelynn. Get tickets at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.
Ranked
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Announced
Due to “unforeseen delays,” Handsome Dan’s — an upcoming bodega-slash-bar — postponed its soft opening to a to-be-determined date. Don’t worry, we’ll keep you updated on the marina-inspired watering hole’s grand opening.
Sports
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Finance
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Job
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You’ll be a chef in approximately two hours. | Photo by ATXtoday
Hey chefs — City Editor Figi here.
After taking CocuSocial’s pasta-making class, I’m well on my way to becoming a chef. City Editor Morgan and I made our own pasta with puttanesca + gochujang sauces and it was delish.
Here’s how it works:
Sign up for a class that interests you. CocuSocial also offers classes on making French macarons, dumplings, ravioli, pastries, and more.
Some classes can only accept bookings of two or more people, so bring a friend. Courses start at $59.
All the necessary materials will be provided. Except you, of course.
Your instructor will walk you through every step needed for the ~2-hour class.
You’ll eat what you make at the end and receive the recipe in your email.
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