If you’re one of those people who plan your eating schedule or social time around local happy hours, you already know how awesome (and financially valuable!) they are. Or maybe you don’t have a good idea of when and where to go when you’re after inexpensive cocktails and discounted small plates. Thankfully, we’re here to help! We’ve gathered just a few of our favorite happy hours around town to make your happy hour even happier. That way, you can spend your valuable time deciding which beer to get instead of figuring out where to go! Bar Louie
Monday–Friday 4–7 p.m. $3.25 Beers, $4.25 Wines, $5.25 Martinis and Half-Off Appetizers* *Half-off appetizers include quesadillas, spinach & artichoke dip, boneless wings, crispy calamari, verde chicken flatbread, Italian beef flatbread, Buffalo chicken flatbread, and a roasted vegetable flatbread. $1 Burger Tuesdays — 5 p.m. to close, just add 25 to 50 cents per additional topping $1 Beer Wednesdays — 5 p.m. to close, only for select beers Bar Louie is a happening drink destination with locations in over half of the U.S. states, all of which present exceptional cocktails handcrafted with care. Visit their expert mixologists every weekday from 4–7 p.m. to grab a great deal on these drinks, plus the perfect appetizer to munch on!
Photo Courtesy of Bar Louie
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Weekdays from 3:30–6:30 p.m. (in the bar only) $5 on a Selection of Specialty Cocktails
Bravo Cucina Italiana is another well-known chain with a local presence at Toledo’s Franklin Park Mall. Enjoy their authentic Italian menu featuring classic Italian favorites, paired with a drink special available every weekday from 3:30–6:30 p.m. from their bar menu — only when sitting in the bar! Some of the more popular specialty cocktails available during Bravo Cucina's happy hour include their Milano Martini, Italian Lemonade, Strawberry Basil Smash, and Lemontini. Enjoy $5 martinis each Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close, and shake up your Thursdays with $5 wine pours in the bar! Ciao! Ristorante
Sunday–Thursday Open–9 p.m. (in the bar area only) $4.95 Select Appetizers, $5.95 Select Pizzas, and Drink Specials* Happy Hour Menu *Drink Specials Include: $4.95 6-ounce select red and white wines by the glass, $2.25 select domestic bottled beer, and $5.95 house martinis and Manhattans Ciao! Ristorante is a locally owned and operated restaurant serving up exceptional Tuscan dishes made with only the finest seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs from their very own herb garden. Take advantage of reasonably priced appetizers, pizzas, and drink specials every Sunday through Thursday from open to 9 p.m.
Photos Courtesy of Ciao! Ristorante
Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
Monday–Thursday 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close, and Friday 4–7 p.m. $4 Import and Craft Drafts, $3 Domestic Drafts, $4 Margaritas and Half-Off Appetizers $9.99 and Below Claddagh Irish Pub is one of the best places in the area for dining and drinking. Their menu focuses on many traditional Irish specials and they have an impressive selection of Irish beers and whiskeys. On Mondays through Thursdays from 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, and on Fridays from 4–7 p.m., take advantage of their quality drink selection by scoring some great happy hour deals. If you stop by on a Monday, enjoy BOGO fish and chips with the purchase of two beverages! Real Seafood Company
Sunday–Thursday 4 p.m.–Close (in the lounge area only) Great Prices on Select Food and Drinks Happy Hour Food Menu Happy Hour Drink Menu Real Seafood Company has one of the best outdoor patios in town, boasting incredible views of the Maumee River. This contemporary seafood restaurant has a killer happy hour menu available in the lounge area Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to close!
Photo Courtesy of Real Seafood Company
Revolution Grille
Tuesday–Sunday 4–6 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close (high-tops and bar seating only) $7 Cocktails, Snacks and Glasses of Wine, $3 Jackie-O’s Cans, and $5 Flatbreads and Burgers Happy Hour Menu Revolution Grille offers a new take on American cuisine, sourcing local ingredients and natural products. Their extensive wine list and craft cocktail options are the talk of the town, both of which you can get for just $7 during their happy hour between Tuesday and Sunday from 4–6 p.m.! Tea Tree Asian Bistro
Tuesday and Thursday 5 p.m.–Close Tuesday & Thursday: Half-Off Sushi Nights | Thursday Only: Double-Dip Thursdays* *Double-Dip Thursdays means you can get half-off wine by the bottle, PLUS half-off sushi! Tea Tree Asian Bistro is truly one of the best sources for authentic Asian cuisine in the area. Step into their refreshing, modern interior and sample their creative dishes crafted by their skilled chefs. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days to visit, as you can get half-off sushi (plus half-off wine on Thursdays)!
Photo Courtesy of Tea Tree Asian Bistro
Ye Olde Durty Bird
Monday–Friday 4–7 p.m. Draft Beer and Frozen Drinks Specials Ye Olde Durty Bird has all the delicious pub food and drinks you’re after — and a welcoming atmosphere to make you feel right at home. The owners were born and raised in Toledo and have returned to the town they love, operating their business out of a historic building built in 1867 in the heart of Toledo. Zia’s Italian Cooking
Sunday 4–9 p.m. Monday–Thursday 5–9 p.m. Friday 5–6:30 p.m. Saturday 4–6:30 p.m. $5.95 Personal Pizzas, Half-Off All Appetizers, and Drink Specials* Happy Hour Menu Wine Down Wednesdays *Drink Specials Include: $3.95 Italian margaritas, $4.95 Italian martinis, $4.95 well martinis and Manhattans, $1.95 Labatt Blue draft, $2.50 all other drafts, and $3.95 house wine by the glass Zia’s Italian Cooking has one of the best patio views in town, with outdoor patio seating overlooking the Maumee River at the Docks. Enjoy a variety of extremely affordable drink specials, half-off appetizers, and $5.95 personal pizzas — and don’t miss Wine Down Wednesdays! The best part about all of this? Zia’s offers their happy hour menu every day of the week available at varying times.
Photos Courtesy of Zia’s Italian Cooking
TOLEDO HAPPY HOURS AT A GLANCE:
MONDAY
Bar Louie 4–7 p.m. Bravo Cucina Italiana 3:30–6:30 p.m. Ciao’s Ristorante Open–9 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close Real Seafood Company 4 p.m.–Close Ye Olde Durty Bird 4–7 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 5–9 p.m. TUESDAY
Bar Louie 4–7 p.m. Bravo Cucina Italiana 3:30–6:30 p.m. Ciao’s Ristorante Open–9 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close Real Seafood Company 4 p.m.–Close Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Tea Tree Asian Bistro 5 p.m.–Close Ye Olde Durty Bird 4–7 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 5–9 p.m. WEDNESDAY
Bar Louie 4–7 p.m. Bravo Cucina Italiana 3:30–6:30 p.m. Ciao’s Ristorante Open–9 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close Real Seafood Company 4 p.m.–Close Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Ye Olde Durty Bird 4–7 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 5–9 p.m. THURSDAY
Bar Louie 4–7 p.m. Bravo Cucina Italiana 3:30–6:30 p.m. Ciao’s Ristorante Open–9 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant 4–7 p.m. and 9 p.m.–Close Real Seafood Company 4 p.m.–Close Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Tea Tree Asian Bistro 5 p.m.–Close Ye Olde Durty Bird 4–7 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 5–9 p.m. FRIDAY
Bar Louie 4–7 p.m. Bravo Cucina Italiana 3:30–6:30 p.m. Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Ye Olde Durty Bird 4–7 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 5–6:30 p.m. SATURDAY
Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 4–6:30 p.m. SUNDAY
Ciao’s Ristorante Open–9 p.m. Real Seafood Company 4 p.m.–Close Revolution Grille 4–6 p.m. Zia’s Italian Cooking 4–9 p.m.