Sometimes a discounted drink—or two, if we're talking BOGO—is the perfect ending to a busy day. You just have to time it right.
So here then are 24 fun happy hours around Harlem, with a quick rundown of each spot's hours and drink specials. Some offer cheap bites, too.
From deals on wine and oysters to frozen cocktails on the deck of an old aircraft carrier, there's something for everyone.
Note: hours and prices tend to change, so be sure to check before you go.
East Harlem
177 E 100th St between Third and Lexington Aves
Happy hour: Wed-Fri 4pm-7pm
Beer is $5, wine and prosecco are $9; Seleta caipirinhas are $10.
1590 Lexington Ave at E 101st St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri noon-7pm
Beers start at $5; wine, sangria and cocktails start at $8.
1651 Lexington Ave at E 104th St
Happy hour: Tue-Fri 3pm-7pm
Wine starts at $9, beer (Narragansett Lager) is $5 and the sangria is $9. Oysters of the day are $1.50 each
1693 Lexington Ave between E 106th and 107th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Wed 5pm-6pm, Thu & Fri 4pm-6pm
Cocktails like the Negroni are $12, a glass of wine is $11.
Central Harlem
2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 116th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 2pm-7pm
A mix of food and drink specials.
2164 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 116th and W 117th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Beer is $8, sparkling wine is $8 and cocktails like the Pale Rider margarita start at $12.
185 St. Nicholas Ave and W 119th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Bottled and draft beers are $6, wine and sangrias are $9, and homemade margaritas (on the rocks or frozen) are $11.
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd at W 119th St
Happy hour: Mon-Thu 5pm-7pm; Fri-Sun 4pm-7pm
Beer is $5, wine by the glass starts at $8, and cocktails like the Thyme of Your Life start at $9.
2224 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 120th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm
Beers and wines are $7, mixed well drinks are $8, and select cocktails are $10.
553 Manhattan Ave and W 123rd St
Happy hour: Sun-Thu 5pm-6:30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-6pm
Beer and ciders are $6, sparkling wine is $12, and select cocktails like the Daiquiri are $12.
310 Lenox Ave between W 125th and W 126th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri
Cocktails like the Yes Chef and Harlem Mule are $10.
329 Lenox Ave between W 126th and W 127th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd between W 133rd and W 134th Sts
Happy hour: daily 4pm-8pm
House wine, well drinks, frozen margaritas and pina coladas are $5; draft beer is $6.
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr and W 138th St
Happy hour: daily 5pm-9pm
Shots and select beer are $5; craft beer and select wine are $7; house cocktails are $8.
26 Macombs Pl and W 150th St
Happy hour: Tue-Sun 5pm-6pm
Buy one drink, get one free.
West Harlem/Hamilton Heights
125th St at the West Harlem Piers
Happy hour: Tue-Fri 3pm-5pm
Draft beer is $6, wine is $8 and frozen cocktails like the Captain's Colada are $10.
1600 Amsterdam Ave at W 139th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Beer of the day is $5, red or white wine of the day is $8, and the Fumo Spritz is $10. Snacks like truffle fries are $8.
1618 Amsterdam Ave at 140th St
Happy hour: daily 2pm-6pm
Buy one, get one free.
3454 Broadway between W 140th and W 141st Sts
Happy hour: Tues-Sun 5pm-7pm
Beers starts at $5, wine is $7 and cocktails (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Cosmo) are $9.
3508 Broadway between W 143rd and W 144th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Beer is $4, wine is $6 and well drinks are $9.
142 Hamilton Pl between W 143rd and W 144th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Beer is $5, house wine is $8 and cocktails like the Negroni are $10.
3569 Broadway and W 146th St
Late night happy hour: Sun-Thu 11pm-2am
House drafts are $6, house wines are $8 and classic cocktails are $10.
3604 Broadway between W 148th and W 149th Sts
Happy hour: Daily 4pm-6pm
Classic cocktails are $11, plus $2 off dips and skewers.
3612 Broadway at 149th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
$1 off all draft beers; the cocktail of the day is $7.
