Happy Hour Hot Spots to Hit Up in Metro Detroit

Whether you鈥檝e had a mundane Monday, or you need a hump day pick-me-up, these restaurants have you covered.
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Firebird Tavern's Grilled Fish Tacos // Photograph courtesy of Firebird Tavern

There鈥檚 no better way to close out a day in the office than with a trip to happy hour. These Metro Detroit restaurants have menus that pack a punch but will leave your wallet unfazed.

Firebird Tavern

From 3-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Firebird Tavern offers a hefty happy hour. The Detroit hotspot offers seven different $5 shareable plates including Cauliflower Dip and Irish Nachos, as well as half-off American craft beers and wine. Firebird Tavern, ;.

Jim Brady鈥檚

Offering different drink specials each day, Jim Brady鈥檚 Royal Oak location also offers a weekday happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, stop in for a $4 draft beer or $7 classic cocktail. $7 鈥渂ar bites鈥 including crispy fingerling potatoes, crispy ricotta asiago stuffed raviolis, and fresh Italian sausage bites. Jim Brady鈥檚, ; .

Bobcat Bonnies

Voted 鈥淏est Happy Hour鈥 in 香港六合彩图库资料鈥檚 Best of Detroit 2023, Bobcat Bonnies offers happy hour deals Monday- Wednesday and Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Thursday from 3 p.m. to close. The special includes discounts on cocktails, draft beers, wine, and some shareables. For locations, visit听.

Besa Detroit

Known for their extensive raw bar, Besa Detroit also offers a bar-only happy hour. This first-come, first-served dining experience takes place from 4-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Indulge in $6 wine, $8 cocktails, or $4 on tap. The Happy Hour food menu currently includes butter lettuce salad, Besa fries, tuna keftedes, and more. Besa Detroit, ; .

The Morrie

Self-described as a 鈥渜uintessential neighborhood gathering place, The Morrie鈥檚 happy hour runs from 4-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close with prices that mirror its times. Everything on the special Monday through Friday menu is either $4 or $6, including their smoked wings, potato skins, green room sliders, well cocktails, martinis, and more. The Morrie, ; 248-216-1112, and ; 248-940-3260;.

Bar Verona

Voted a finalist in the Best of Detroit听2023 鈥淗appy Hour鈥 and 鈥淐raft Cocktails鈥 categories, there鈥檚 no doubt that Bar Verona鈥檚 menus certainly make guests happy. Indulge in $3.50 beer bottles, $4.50 draughts, $5 wines, $6 mixers, and $7 martinis. Pair with truffle fries, flatbread, fried raviolis, or brussel sprouts. ; 586-473-0700; .

HopCat

HopCat鈥檚 happy hour, held from 3-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Monday through Thursday, includes $3.50 local draft beers, and $6 Tito鈥檚, Jameson, house wine, and well cocktails. Hungry? Stop in for half off their legendary fries, shareable snacks, and a discount on burgers and pizza. HopCat, ; 734-436-2875, ; 248-556-2202, and ; 313-769-8828; .

Grand Tavern

Selling domestic pints for $2.50, and imported pints, well drinks, and house wines for $4, Grand Tavern has some of the best happy hour prices in metro Detroit. From 3-6 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, pair these drinks with their 鈥淔amous鈥 Fried Dill Spears or Pulled Pork Sliders. Grand Tavern, ; 248-289-1350; .

Detroit Shipping Company

Unwind in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere at Detroit Shipping Company food hall and beer garden. Enjoy a variety of happy hour deals 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, along with $5 bartender choice cocktails, $4 wine, $4 mystery beers, $4 Fireball, and $3 well liquor. ; 313-462-4973; .

The Block

Established in 2015, The Block is a growing local favorite with much to offer. The 鈥3-6-9鈥 happy hour deals are weekdays from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy all beer bottles and house wine for $6, and Paloma, Tito鈥檚 or Bourbon for $6. Pair your drink with wings, bacon brussels, spinach dip, or a pepperoni flatbread for $9. Come back on the weekends for DJ brunch! ; 313-832-0892; .

Shift Kitchen & Cocktails

According to their website, Shift Kitchen & Cocktails offers 鈥淏irmingham鈥檚 Best Happy Hour鈥 鈥 and metro Detroiters agree. Voted a finalist in 香港六合彩图库资料鈥檚 Best of Detroit 2023 鈥淗appy Hour鈥, you can head to Shift to sip on a glass of wine 30% off, or The Color Red and La French Vodka for 50% off. Pair your drinks with delicious deals on appetizers including 40% off treats like filet sliders, lobster tacos, brussel sprouts, or classic Shift Fries. 5-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday.听; 248-452-1355; .

This post has been updated for 2023.