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Our Favorite Las Vegas Happy Hours of 2025, According to the Happy Hour Experts

Top Las Vegas happy hours of 2025

It’s officially 2026, but before we race ahead to what’s next, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the happy hours that defined 2025. From longtime favorites to standout finds we couldn’t stop talking about, these were the spots we returned to again and again.

We leaned on a trusted circle of food writers, hospitality insiders, and local voices who know where the value really lives. The happy hours that delivered on flavor, value, and experience in a year that reminded us why this ritual matters. Here are their favorites plus, the top happy hour categories our audience couldn’t get enough of last year.

1. Basilico Ristorante Italiano – Southwest Vegas

Expert pick: Al Mancini, NeonFeast.com
Al Mancini didn’t just like Basilico’s happy hour — he practically moved in. Offered daily from 4–6 p.m., this Southwest standout delivers refined Italian comfort at happy hour prices. Mancini’s go-to? The Cavatelli with Sausage Ragù and Sottocenere cheese for $10 — plus the kind of Wednesday-only $1 oyster deal that makes you cancel other plans. Classic, consistent, and quietly one of Southwest Las Vegas’ best-kept secrets.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/basilico-ristorante-italiano

2. Lotus of Siam – Flamingo Road

Expert pick: Anthony Curtis, LasVegasAdvisor.com
When Anthony Curtis calls a happy hour a value, people listen. Lotus of Siam’s weekday happy hour (Mon–Fri, 3–5 p.m.) offers some of the restaurant’s most beloved dishes for $7, plus $4 sake. Curtis notes that a recent visit for two rang in at just $49 — proof that world-famous Thai food doesn’t have to come with Strip pricing. This is elite-level cuisine hiding in plain sight.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/lotus-of-siam

3. Rebellion Pizza – Anthem

Expert pick: Bob Barnes, Food & Loathing
Rebellion Pizza earns Bob Barnes’ loyalty for two big reasons: serious New York–style pizza and an unmatched commitment to local beer. The Anthem location boasts the largest selection of Southern Nevada–brewed beers in the Valley, and its weekday happy hour (2–5 p.m.) seals the deal with $5 massive slices, $7 drafts, and half-off appetizers. It’s neighborhood-friendly, fiercely local, and exactly what happy hour should be.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/rebellion-pizza-happy-hour

4. Herbs & Rye – Off-Strip

Expert pick: Rachel “The Real” Diehl, Hospitality Insider
For anyone who’s ever missed happy hour because life got in the way, Herbs & Rye is the answer. Rachel Diehl loves that happy hour runs all day, every day, eliminating clock-watching entirely. Expect half-priced full plates of pasta and steak paired with one of the most creative cocktail programs in Las Vegas. Show up when you’re hungry — the deal is always on.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/herbs-and-rye

5. Nacho Daddy – Downtown Las Vegas

Expert pick: Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas
When a happy hour earns its own city proclamation, you know it’s doing something right. Mayor Shelley Berkley is a fan of Nacho Daddy’s $5 happy hour margaritas — so much so that December 18 was officially declared “Nacho Daddy Day” in Las Vegas. With daily happy hours from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and again from 9–11 p.m., this Downtown staple proves that fun, flavor, and value never go out of style.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/nacho-daddy-downtown-vegas

6. Echo & Rig – Summerlin

Expert pick: Andrew Morgan, Happy Hour Vegas
Echo & Rig is my personal go-to because it nails the sweet spot between quality and value. Where else can you order one of everything on the happy hour menu for about $15? Summerlin’s weekday happy hour (3–6 p.m.) features $3 cocktails, $4 steak & eggs, and a butcher-driven menu that feels indulgent without the indulgent price tag.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour/echo-rig-happy-hour/

Popular Happy Hour Categories of 2025

Beyond individual venues, our audience made their preferences loud and clear in 2025. These were the most-visited happy hour categories on HappyHourVegas.com and a reflection of how people were actually dining and socializing in Las Vegas last year.

7. Weekend Happy Hours

Happy hour isn’t just for weekdays anymore. Weekend happy hours surged in popularity as locals and visitors looked for flexible ways to socialize without committing to full dinners or late nights. Brunch-adjacent, pre-show, and early-evening deals ruled 2025.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/weekend-happy-hours/

8. Reverse Happy Hours

Late nights deserve love, too. Reverse happy hours typically after 9 p.m. became a go-to for hospitality workers, night owls, and anyone who prefers cocktails after the crowds thin out. Vegas is a 24-hour town, and our audience clearly drinks accordingly.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/reverse-happy-hours-las-vegas/

9. Happy Hour Deals

Value matters. With rising menu prices everywhere, our readers gravitated toward clearly defined deals. Dollar oysters, $5 cocktails, half-off menus, $3 tacos and more. The kind of offers that feel like a win the moment the check arrives.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/happy-hour-deals-las-vegas/

10. Rooftop & Foodie Happy Hours

Views and flavor closed out the top spots. Rooftop happy hours let people soak in the skyline without paying nightclub prices, while foodie happy hours attracted diners chasing chef-driven menus, seasonal ingredients, and creative small plates. In 2025, people wanted experience and taste, not just a cheap drink.
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/rooftop-happy-hours/
👉 https://happyhourvegas.com/foodie-happy-hours/

Looking forward to 2026 Las Vegas Happy Hours

Happy Hour Vegas now tracks 500+ happy hours, organized by category, location and menu, making it easy to explore and discover the right happy hour for any location or occasion. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that happy hour isn’t a trend, it’s how Las Vegas eats, drinks, and connects.

And, as we move into 2026, we’re excited for new menus, new chefs, new experiences, and plenty of new happy hours worth discovering. Las Vegas never stops evolving, and we’ll be right there tracking the deals, tasting the bites, and sharing the spots that are doing it right. We look forward to raising a glass with you and bringing you along for another great year of happy hours in Las Vegas. 🥂🍸

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A Chef’s Happy Hour: Local Flavor, Big Talent, Real Vegas

Chef Happy Hours in Las Vegas

Las Vegas may be famous for its celebrity chefs and marquee dining rooms, but some of the most exciting food in this city is coming from locals chefs building community at their off-strip kitchens.

Here are a few of the chefs and restaurants that are making waves in the Vegas food scene today. And the best part? You don’t need a reservation weeks out or a high-roller budget to try them. You can experience their craft at happy hour. 🍽️🍸

Chef Ellie Parker – Main St Provisions – Arts District

Ellie Parker, the 25-year-old Executive Chef of Main St. Provisions in the Las Vegas Arts District and a top 10 chef on season 24 of Hell’s Kitchen. Try the slider-of-the-day or the filet mignon tartare with a dirty martini dip for only $8 each. Mon- Fri 4:30-6 PM and 4-6 PM on weekends. Main St. Provisions Happy Hour Menu & info here.

Chef Joe Valdez – Basilico – Southwest

Chef Joe Valdez is known for creating traditional Nona-inspired Italian cuisine with modern inspirations. Try Chef Joe’s traditional spaghetti and meatballs or spicy shrimp with artichokes with a modern Vegas vibe for only $10 each. Basilico Happy Hour 4-6 PM daily with $9 cocktails, $7 wines and more.

Chef Dan Krohmer – Other Mama – Southwest

From learning the disciplines of sushi and kaiseki in Japan to being on tour with Vans Warped and Coachella, Chef Dan Krohmer’s Other Mama on the west side has earned an impressive number of accolades over the last decade including one of the best sushi happy hours in Vegas. Try the $5 spicy tuna and cucumber hand roll or Japanese fried chicken ($8) with a signature and very original cocktail ($8). Other Mama Happy Hour Daily 5-6PM.

Chef Bruce Kalman – Soulbelly BBQ – Arts District

James Beard nominated chef Bruce Kalman has built a career on bold flavors, craftsmanship, and an uncompromising respect for ingredients. Chef Bruce became nationally recognized through Top Chef, Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and as a finalist on BBQ Brawl. Make your way to the Arts District to try Chef Bruce’s pulled pork cornbread sliders ($5) at Soul belly BBQ happy hour Tuesday to Friday from 2-5 PM and a reverse Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday from 9-10 PM.

Chef Paco – Alebrijes – Fremont Street

Chef Paco’s move from Mexican favorites on The Strip to authentic Mexican at Alebrijes Downtown did not go unnoticed. There are many words to describe Chef Paco’s kitchen at Alebrijes including artful, original, inspirational and it’s all available on the $10 happy hour menu…with $7 fresh margaritas of course!. Alebrijes happy hour on Fremont Street daily 4-6 PM and 10 PM-12 AM.

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Where to go on National Happy Hour Day in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Advisor Happy Hour. National Happy Hour Day

If there was ever a holiday made for Las Vegas, it’s this one. November 12th is National Happy Hour Day. A day to raise a glass (or two) to that sacred window of time when the world slows down, the prices drop, and life just feels a little lighter.

Vegas is the envy of the foodie world with more happy hour options than most cities could dream of. From family-friendly deals to global flavors that transport your taste buds, there’s literally hundreds of great places to get together, unplug, and eat and drink really well.

Here are a few great deals to celebrate National Happy Hour Day the Vegas way.

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Holsteins Burgers & Shakes Happy Hour

After 15 years on The Strip, Holstein’s moved to the udder side of town in the Arts District. For National Happy Hour Day, Holsteins is extending its happy hour from 11 AM to 10 PM for an all-day celebration. $5 drafts and a $16 Happiest Meal (burger, fries, cocktail). emooojis here:

Spy Ninjas HQ – Retro Bar Happy Hour

PacMan and Pumpkin Martini for National Happy Hour Day?It’s on like Donkey Kong at The Retro Bar with 80’s themed drinks & bites from $4-$11 and a seasonal happy hour menu. Plus, the Cabbage Patch Kids get to zip, jump, climb and crawl around the huge indoor park. Happy Family Hour!

MGM Grand 24 hours of Happy Hour

MGM Grand is taking National Happy Hour Day to a whole new level with 24 hours of rotating happy hour deals. Try $7-7-7 wells, wines, beers across multiple MGM Grand venues including BetMGM Sportsbook. Sip and celebrate all day, all night and all the time where happy hour never sleeps. Yep, that’s Vegas!

Scotch 80 Prime Happy Hour – Palms Casino

Scotch 80 Prime new social hour menu items including 30% OFF the really good stuff. Try steak tartar, shrimp cocktails, wine from the gods and signature cocktails for $11-$18. Today and every Mon -Thurs 5-7 PM.

Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca Happy Hour

Giornata Nazionale dell’Aperitivo! Happy Hour Day Deal! Half-off the regular $8 happy hour menu. From 4 to 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 12, guests can enjoy $4 dishes including mozzarella & tomato caprese, zucchini chips, meatballs and pizzettes with $4.5 specialty cocktails and wines.

Enjoy National Happy Hour Day and check out Happy Hour Vegas for more Las Vegas Happy Hours everyday.

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5 Great Oyster Happy Hours

Oyster happy hours Las Vegas

You can find them year-round, but oyster “season” is currently in full swing – and will be through April. And while they can be pricey, Las Vegas still has some great deals on the little mollusks, many of which are limited to Happy Hour menus. They shuck, and you suck – but at least the bill won’t.

Basilico (6111 S. Buffalo Drive) – This Italian restaurant located within the Southwest Valley’s Evora apartment complex has a great Happy Hour, seven days a week from 4 to 6 p.m. But Wednesdays are special, because that’s the day they add $1 oysters. There’s a 6-oyster minimum on the deal, which will still leave enough room in your belly for the salads, pastas, flatbreads, beer, wine and cocktails of the everyday Happy Hour menu, all of which are priced between $5 and $10.

Palate (The Arts District) – A sister restaurant to Basilico (above), Palate also offers $1 oysters every Wednesday, as an addition to their usual Happy Hour menu, which is available Wednesdays through Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 and Saturdays from 4:00 to 6:00. Other deals include $5 beer, $8 wine, $9 cocktails, and small bites from Chef Sterling Buckley from $7 to $10.

Proper Bar at Proper Eats (Aria) – Proper Bar, adjacent to Aria’s Proper Eats Food Hall, is the only part of the food hall that offers a Happy Hour promotion, and it’s a good one if you like Oysters: Blue Point oysters for $2 each and specialty oyster enhanced cocktails from $9 to $16 each. Try the Mezcal Kicker (Fresh Blue Point Oyster, Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Jalapeño, Sea Salt) or keep it simple with a half-dozen oysters for $2 bucks-a-shuck. You can take advantage of the Oyster Happy Hour promotion every Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Momofuku (Cosmopolitan) –Celebrity Chef David Chang’s Cosmopolitan flagship is known for combining Korean, Japanese and American influences with signature dishes like bao buns, ramen and a large-format roasted duck. From 3 to 5 p.m., seven days a week, their Social Hour Menu has ten items priced at $10 or less, including a half dozen
oysters for $10. You’ll also find draft beer for $8, Highballs for $10 and wine or sake for $12.

Sugarcane (Venetian/Palazzo) — Located on The Venetian/Palazzo Restaurant Row, just across from the Voltaire Theater, Sugarcane offers modern American food with global influences, with a heavy emphasis on their raw bar and sushi offerings. Their two weekday Happy Hours, which run from 3 to 6 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to midnight every Sunday through Thursday, include a few Spanish dishes, but lean heavily into the seafood side of the menu. That includes Chef’s selection oysters for $2.50 each. Wash them down with one of four $7 craft beers, or a nice selection of cocktails and wine for $8 apiece.

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3 Great Pizza Happy Hours

Guide to Pizza Happy Hours in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a thriving pizza scene, with styles that originated around the world well-represented at pizzerias and restaurants throughout the valley. If you’re interested in sampling a few, here are three spots where you can do it at a discount, providing you visit during their Happy Hours.

Dom Demarcos – Summerlin

Dom DeMarco’s is a spinoff of Brooklyn’s legendary DiFarra Pizza and offers two styles of pizza: round New York thin-crust and rectangular thick-crust Sicilian. It’s also a full-service Italian restaurant, with a beautiful outdoor patio, serious cocktail program, and 40-label wine list. They offer a basic Happy Hour on weekdays from 2 to 6.p.m featuring $3 off all beer, 50% off all cocktails and select wines, and a menu of $12 items. But the Happiest Hours are between 2:00 and 4:00, when all pizzas are 50% off.

Nudo Italiano Happy Hour – South Vegas

Created by Michael and Jenna Morton, who have operated successful restaurants on and off The Strip, Nudo Italiano is a family-focused Italian restaurant in the tragically underserved Southern Highlands community. They also offer a very authentic spin on Neapolitan pizza, four of which (normally priced at $17 or $18) can be had for $9 apiece from 4:00 to 5:00 during their Monday through Thursday Happy Hour. Wash it down woth a $4 draft beer, $8 glass of wine or $9 prosecco spritz.

Pizza Rock – Downtown LV

The undisputed G.O.A.T of competitive pizza making, 13-time World Pizza Champ Tony Gemignani, offers a dozen different styles of pizza at his high-energy Las Vegas flagship. Two of those styles (Classic American and Classic Italian) are represented in the half-dozen personal-sized Happy Hour pizzas, priced between $8 and $9.50 from 3 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. The Happy Hour menu also includes $2 off three types of beer and select glasses of wine, as well as five appetizers/sides for between $7 and $9.

Pizza Rock Happy Hour Downtown Las Vegas

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