{"id":901646,"date":"2026-01-06T10:01:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T18:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/shop\/?p=901646"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T18:27:33","slug":"our-favorite-las-vegas-happy-hours-of-2025-according-to-the-happy-hour-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/blog\/our-favorite-las-vegas-happy-hours-of-2025-according-to-the-happy-hour-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Las Vegas Happy Hours of 2025, According to the Happy Hour Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s officially 2026<\/strong>, but before we race ahead to what\u2019s next, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the happy hours that defined 2025<\/strong>. From longtime favorites to standout finds we couldn\u2019t stop talking about, these were the spots we returned to again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We leaned on a trusted circle of food writers, hospitality insiders, and local voices who know where the value really<\/em> 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\u2019t get enough of last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Basilico Ristorante Italiano \u2013 Southwest Vegas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Al Mancini, NeonFeast.com<\/a><\/em>
Al Mancini didn\u2019t just like<\/em> Basilico\u2019s happy hour \u2014 he practically moved in. Offered daily from 4\u20136 p.m., this Southwest standout delivers refined Italian comfort at happy hour prices. Mancini\u2019s go-to? The Cavatelli with Sausage Rag\u00f9 and Sottocenere cheese for $10 \u2014 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.
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2. Lotus of Siam \u2013 Flamingo Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Anthony Curtis, LasVegasAdvisor.com<\/a><\/em>
When Anthony Curtis calls a happy hour a value, people listen. Lotus of Siam\u2019s weekday happy hour (Mon\u2013Fri, 3\u20135 p.m.) offers some of the restaurant\u2019s most beloved dishes for $7, plus $4 sake. Curtis notes that a recent visit for two rang in at just $49 \u2014 proof that world-famous Thai food doesn\u2019t have to come with Strip pricing. This is elite-level cuisine hiding in plain sight.
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3. Rebellion Pizza \u2013 Anthem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Bob Barnes, Food & Loathing<\/a><\/em>
Rebellion Pizza earns Bob Barnes\u2019 loyalty for two big reasons: serious New York\u2013style pizza and an unmatched commitment to local beer. The Anthem location boasts the largest selection of Southern Nevada\u2013brewed beers in the Valley<\/strong>, and its weekday happy hour (2\u20135 p.m.) seals the deal with $5 massive slices, $7 drafts, and half-off appetizers. It\u2019s neighborhood-friendly, fiercely local, and exactly what happy hour should be.
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4. Herbs & Rye \u2013 Off-Strip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Rachel \u201cThe Real\u201d Diehl, Hospitality Insider<\/em>
For anyone who\u2019s 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<\/strong>, 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\u2019re hungry \u2014 the deal is always on.
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5. Nacho Daddy \u2013 Downtown Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas<\/a><\/em>
When a happy hour earns its own city proclamation, you know it\u2019s doing something right. Mayor Shelley Berkley is a fan of Nacho Daddy\u2019s $5 happy hour margaritas \u2014 so much so that December 18 was officially declared \u201cNacho Daddy Day\u201d in Las Vegas. With daily happy hours from 11 a.m.\u20136 p.m. and again from 9\u201311 p.m., this Downtown staple proves that fun, flavor, and value never go out of style.
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6. Echo & Rig \u2013 Summerlin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expert pick: Andrew Morgan, Happy Hour Vegas<\/a><\/em>
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<\/em> on the happy hour menu for about $15? Summerlin\u2019s weekday happy hour (3\u20136 p.m.) features $3 cocktails, $4 steak & eggs, and a butcher-driven menu that feels indulgent without the indulgent price tag.
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Popular Happy Hour Categories of 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

7. Weekend Happy Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Happy hour isn\u2019t 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.
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8. Reverse Happy Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> the crowds thin out. Vegas is a 24-hour town, and our audience clearly drinks accordingly.
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9. Happy Hour Deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.
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10. Rooftop & Foodie Happy Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>, not just a cheap drink.
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Looking forward to 2026 Las Vegas Happy Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Happy Hour Vegas now tracks 500+ happy hours<\/strong>, organized by category, location and menu<\/strong>, making it easy to explore and discover the right happy hour for any location or occasion. If 2025 taught us anything, it\u2019s that happy hour isn\u2019t a trend, it\u2019s how Las Vegas eats, drinks, and connects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, as we move into 2026<\/strong>, we\u2019re excited for new menus, new chefs, new experiences, and plenty of new happy hours worth discovering. Las Vegas never stops evolving, and we\u2019ll 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. \ud83e\udd42\ud83c\udf78<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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