87 Happy Hours and Counting!

Today 9/8/09 I have 87 Happy Hours listed!

4/29/09

Back Bay: 33 Restaurant & Lounge


33 Restaurant & Lounge, 33 Stanhope St., Boston : $3 menu available Wed to Sat., from 5-7pm at the Bar & High Tops.

3 for $3
traditional sliders
grilled lamb chops w/ foundu dip
jumbo shrimp w/ cocktail sauce
cape cod oysters and 3 sauces
tomato, basil, mozzarella stacks
crostini – olive, mushroom and caprese
dips w/pita – baba ganoush, hummus and tzatziki

$3 Sides
basket of fries
mac & cheese
caesar salad
side salad

I went here last night. The Mac&Chz = A- (AMAZING if you like garlic), Mediterranean Hummus Plate = B (you can't really mess up pita and hummus). These snack asre a GREAT deal for $3!! The drinks are pricey, $9 was the cheapest glass of wine or $14 for a martini. The ambiance is very chic, with the was and bar changing color , due to lighting, every 5 minutes.

4/27/09

Back Bay: Daily Grill

Daily Grill, 105 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA: Free "Rush Hour" appetizers with a drink order at the bar! Appetizers priced at $2.95 and $3.95. 4pm-7pm Monday-Friday, Saturday between noon & 5pm, or Sunday all day and receive a free Rush Hour appetizer.

A blogger on Chowhound, Boston had this to say: "We stumbled into the Daily Grill in the Pru (across from Brasserie Jo) and ordered drinks. The bartender pointed out that we were then entitled to 2 free small appetizers. The list ran about 10 or 12 long and included sliders, crab cakes, a hot dog, artichoke dip and chicken pot pie. We were planning to go out for dinner, but it was free, so we ordered the sliders and some hummus and pita. Small plates but pretty good for free food. After the free app, you can order more for 2.95 or 3.95 each. It's a chain, so don't expect greatness but the bar has a nice atmosphere and you can snack for cheap."



Back Bay: Brownstone


Brownstone, 111 Dartmouth Street, Boston: Late Night Menu with appetizer options for under $10. Served from 10 pm to 1:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The sliders we had here were good, small (obviously), but good. Personally, I think they should give you four sliders instead of three so if you're a two or a four top you all get an even amount. The Queso dip was pretty lame for a whopping $9. I would steer clear of it, you can get the same dip at Qdoba for $4. However, the scene here is very fun and I think anyone could have an enjoyable time eating some snack at Brownstone late night with a cocktail.

4/24/09

Somerville: Gargoyles on the Square

Gargoyles on the Square, 219 Elm St, Somerville, MA : Tokyo Tuesday buy a Bento Box dinner $15! It can be paired with a flight of sakes for another $10.

For Tokyo Tuesday you get a bento box for $15, the contents change on a weekly basis. For those of you, like me, who do not know what a bent box is, Wikipedia describes it as, "is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables as a side dish."

Newton (Chestnut Hill): The Met Club


The Met Club, 1210 Boylston St, Newton, MA : $20 Flat Bread Sunday dinners, a three-course prix fixe meal of salad, flat bread and dessert for just $20

You don't see too many prix fixe dinners on this blog because (obviously), it's a blog dedicated to happy hour, and in the vein I don't like to post things that cost more than say, $10. But this Prix Fixe, 3 course meal deal, is only $20!!! So I had to make an exception (I did this as well with the AShmont Grill's Wine Club which is only $30 for a a 3-course meal and wine).



4/19/09

Fenway: Fenway Park Family Hour (just for the month of April 2009)


Fenway Park Family Hour, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA: 50% off 9 different food items during the first hour after the gates open for home games during April 2009.

During the month of April, fans are invited to come out to the ballpark during the first hour after gates open to enjoy the new Fenway Family Hour. A joint effort between the Red Sox and ARAMARK, Fenway Family Hour will feature nine popular food items at up to 50% off in price. Themed "The Starting Nine", the offerings include: Fenway Franks, pizza slices, pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, fruit cups, veggie cups, bags of burgers (3 sliders), and Hoodsie ice cream Cups. The discount is available at all locations throughout the ballpark and there is no limit on the number of items purchased. The Red Sox Team Store on Yawkey Way will also have select merchandise, including Red Sox hats and T-shirts, available at a substantial discount during the family hour period.

Theater District: Bina Osteria


Bina Osteria, 571 Washington St., Boston, MA: Tasting Tuesday, five cocktails for 15$ at 5:15 pm in the "b" lounge. http://binaboston.com/o-events.html

Sample 5 of the house cocktails for 15 dollars. Then visit the alimentari right after the tasting and receive 15% off the entire purchase (Valid same day only). Reservations recommended.

Bina also offers discounted Tickets to the Movie Theater on Tremont for $8 for all guests making a food or beverage purchase. Supplies are limited, call to reserve.

4/17/09

Somerville: Johnny D's


Johnny D's Uptown, 17 Holland St., Somerville, MA: Free pizza on Monday Nights!
Play Stump Team Trivia starting at 8 pm and eat Free Pizza at Johnny D's on Monday nights!

I love Johnny D's. It's a fantastic place to hear live music and they serve juicy burgers and fries! I have not made it there on Monday for the pizza, but I hope to soon!

4/13/09

Fenway: La Verdad


La Verdad, 1 Landsdowne St., Boston: $1 chicken, pork or carnitas tacos on Tuesdays (not valid during Red Sox games) http://www.laverdadtaqueria.com/tacotuesdays.html

The tacos are authentic here, which translates to small! But the outdoor patio is lovely in the summer so get a big pitcher of margaritas and forrrgeeetttaboutttt it!

4/10/09


Milky Way, 403-405 Center Street, Jamaica Plain: $7 all-you-can-eat pizza buffet on Monday nights. www.milkywayjp.com

The Milky Way is such a fun place; good food, bowling, good music and a cool atmosphere what more can I say!

4/7/09

Cambridge: Summer Shack

Summer Shack, 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA: Happy Hour, $4.00 Apps on the Bar Menu Monday-Friday 4:00 to 6:30 pm. ** This is only at The Summer Shack in Cambridge not at the other two locations** http://www.summershackrestaurant.com/Frankies_Sports_Bar.asp

rhode Island calamari
cucumber iceburg salad
shells & cheese
dora's crab and cheese pupusas
chicken & andouille sausage gumbo
gravy cheese fries w/bacon
small cheeseburger
clam chowder (cup)
bermuda fish chowder (cup)
crispy fried onion strings
summer shack corn dog
frank & beans

I'm so glad chowder is on the Happy Hour menu at the Summer Shack. I think their chowder is great and one of my favorite combos in the whole world is a nice cup of hot clam chowder and a cold, dark beer!! Can we go now??

Back Bay: Uni


Uni, 370 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA: Sake Bomb Tuesdays! a 4-course meal and a Sake Bomb for $35!
http://www.cliorestaurant.com/

Uni is the up-scale sushi bar inside the Eliot Hotel which is also home to the restaurant, Clio. Enjoy a four-course menu accompanied by an Uni sake bomb - a warm glass of sake dropped into a glass of Sapporo beer. The menu, which will change weekly, costs $35 per person!!

This and other great tips I have found on http://bostonchefs.com

About Me

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When I first moved to Boston I was disappointed to learn there was no, real, happy hour (due to the notorious Massachusetts Blue Laws). As a person who LOVES a good deal (and nachos with beer) I quickly learned of the numerous restaurants offering food specials in lieu of happy hour. Over the years I became a go-to person for many of my friends and co-workers looking for a good place to go after work or grab a bite and cocktail. Unfortunately the other websites supposedly dedicated to happy hour were more advertising ploys. Their listings were out-of-date and did not even tip the iceberg for what is truly out there. I decided to create this blog and try to make it user friendly by dividing up the happy hours by location, duration of the specials, and nights of the week the specials are available. I also add my two-cents from time to time. I'm a bit of a nacho connoisseur and have strong opinions on where to go and how to eat them! I hope you find my blog useful and entertaining. Enjoy! -Carrie