Fun Fact: Did you know that before July 1, 2019 restaurants weren't allowed to advertise their happy hour specials? Source: ABC VA Well it's 2021 and the secret network of happy hours is about to be revealed.
Happy Hour coordination involves timing, proximity, price and drink type being served. You wouldn't go to a wine happy hour when all you're looking for is half off whiskey and coke.
Yo Noke has sorted the below 11 happy hour spots in Roanoke based on time, drink type and location so regardless of what area of Roanoke you're in, what type of drink you're looking for or what time it is, you'll be sure to find the best location for you.
Editor's Note: We try hard to be accurate in our reporting but please always call the establishment beforehand as specials are subject to change without notice.
1. Mellow Mushroom
Open to Close - Daily Specials
Photograph: Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom has a special for each day of the week starting with Monday $3 margaritas, Tuesday $3 (16oz) drinks, Wednesday $4 Craft Pints and $4 Signature Shots, Thursday $2 House Wine, Friday $5 Craft Pints and $5 Sangria and Weekends $4 Tap Takeovers $4 Signature Shots and half-off bottles of wine.
2. Awful Arthur's Seafood
11a-7p Everyday
Photograph: Oyster Shooters
Awful Arthur's Seafood has been a Downtown Roanoke Happy Hour tradition since 1994. Everyday from 11am to 7pm enjoy $3 domestic and $3 rail drinks. Ask ahead about the shot of the day.
3. Fork in the Alley
4p - 7p Everyday
Photograph: Fork
Located close to the base of Mill Mountain by Carillion Clinic, Fork in the Alley has the happy hour specials you're looking for with just $5 highballs, $1 off drafts and $1 off wine everyday.
4. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
4p - 7p Everyday
Photograph: Jack Brown's
Pair a great happy hour with Jack Brown's legendary burgers. Everyday from 4p to 7p get $1 off drafts and $2 off domestic drinks.
5. 202 Social House
2p to 7p Monday - Friday
Photograph: 202 Social House
Located just across from Center in the Square in Downtown Roanoke, Every Monday - Friday between 2p to 7p enjoy $4 glass of wine $4 pints of domestic and the $4 Shot of the Day.
6. Martin's Downtown
4p to 7p Everyday
Photograph: Martin's Downtown
Located at the corner of 1st Street & Luck Ave, Martin's Downtown is the Roanoke Happy Hour staple for food, drinks and live music. Everyday from 4pm to 7pm enjoy $1 off all drafts, $4 high balls, $5 house wine & $5 cocktail of the day.
7. Bernard's Gastropub
3p - 7p Monday - Saturday
Photograph: Bernard's
Located just north of the iconic Mast General Store on S Jefferson St, Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery has great food to go along with the great specials. Enjoy $1 off drafts and $1 off rails every Monday through Saturday.
8. Beamer's 25
3p - 6p Monday - Friday
Beamer's Outdoor Patio
Outdoor patio's are made for happy hours, and every Monday - Friday enjoy $3 Evan Williams 1783, Fireball & UV Vodka, $2 Natty Light cans & $5 select drafts.
9. Taaza
4p-8p Everyday
Photograph: Taaza
Located just around the corner from Grandin Theatre, at Taaza enjoy $4 highballs, house wines & draft beers everyday from 4p to 8p.
10. Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
2p-5p Monday - Friday
Photograph: Wasena City Taproom
Located by Wasena Park right off the Roanoke River Greenway, Wasena City Tap Room & Grill has 32 draft taps and every single one of them is $4 every Monday - Friday from 2p-6p along with $4 wine and food specials during that time.
11. Cabo Fish Taco
2p-5p Monday - Friday
Photograph: Tavarua Tuna Tacos
Cabo Fish Taco is the Super Happy Hour Roanoke spot with a crafted selection of both food and beverage deals. Every Monday through Friday from 2p to 5p get 50% off appetizers, $3 well singles, and $1 off regular margaritas, tequila shots, specialty drinks & bottled and draft beers.