87 Happy Hours and Counting!

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

5/28/09

South End: Union Bar and Grille


Union Bar and Grille, 1357 Washington Street, Boston: Complimentary Bar Bites Monday -Friday 5:30 pm-7 pm. "Baseball Bites" at the bar at Union Monday through Friday from 5:30-7:00pm

Chef Stephen Sherman's interpretation of ballpark classics like house-made Cracker Jacks, pretzels and mini sliders.

This sounds AWESOME!! Someone please tell me how the homemade crackerjacks are!!?/ I plan to go soon.

Financial District: Sanctuary


Sanctuary, 189 State St, Boston:$5 appetizers, Tuesday to Friday 5-8pm

I've only been here to dance and drink, has anyone ever gone and gotten a burger or taco? Are they good??

5/26/09

South Boston: 606 Congress


606 Congress, In the Renaissance Marriott, Boston: Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00pm, on the patio, enjoy either a bucket of four Coronitas, a signature 606 margarita, or a raw bar sampler for just $6.06 (cute).

There's Free parking all summer too (which is good because it's not too cloae to a T stop)! I'm going to try to get there some beautiful Friday summer night soon....if you get there first let me know how it is!

Brighton: Brighton Beer Garden


Brighton Beer Garden, 386 Market Street, Brighton, MA: "Classic" burgers and Miller High Lifes are $2.50 (each) on Tuesdays.

If any of you are like me and haven't been to Brighton since you graduated college the Brighton Beer Garden is where SoHo used to be. I've been to their sister bar, the Atlantic Beer Garden, next to the Seaport World Trade Center and thought the beer selection (obviously) was good and the nachos we decent (C+, they were mostly just cheese and salsa).

How's the Brighton garden measure up?

Back Bay: Bonfire


Bonfire, 50 Park Plaza, Boston: $1 Tacos Thursday nights from 5 pm to 7 pm starting June 4th!

I went to $1 Taco Thursday on 7/16/09 and had an amazing time! The tacos are fantastic, especially the duck taco--amazing flavor. The service was great and the bar area was spacious and comfortable. The Frugal Feaster gives Bonfire $1 Taco Thursday an A!

5/20/09

Beacon Hill: 6 B Lounge

6 B Lounge, 6 Beacon St. Boston: $3 Tapas on Tuesday nights, $6 margaritas on Wednesday nights and $6 mojitos on Thursday nights.

I went her tonight, Tuesday June 30 2009, and the sliders were horrendous! I'm sorry 6B Lounge, but buying mini-burgers at Market Basket (which is what they tasted and looked like) doesn't cut it, not even for $3! The Spring Rolls helped redeem, but the Spanish Meatballs were only so-so. If I had to give advice, I would recommend you go with the intention of drinking copious cheap Sangria (also on special) so you can't taste the tapas!

5/13/09

South End: Sage


Sage, 1395 Washington Street: 3 Stuzzi (small plates) for $10 Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

Stuzzi is Italian for small plates and the food you get is similar to tapas. Sage's great Italian Stuzzi includes:

Chick Pea Caponata
Roasted Red Peppers
Pickled Eggplant
Marinated Mushrooms
White Anchovy Crostini

Amongst others!

5/7/09

Back Bay: Match


Match, 94 mass Ave, Boston : Tuesdays from 5-10 pm mini burger sliders are $1

Granted it's only one day out of the whole week, but it's until 10pm!!! $1 sliders YEAH! The slider's at Match are spectacular and my favorite martini is the "Cloud Nine" it's has toasted meringue on top!

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.

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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