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 (where available). Some offer cheap bites, too.
From deals on wine and oysters to frozen margaritas, 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.
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.
332 E 116th St between First and Second Aves
Happy hour: Tue-Sun 5pm-7pm
Beer and wine are $8 and $10, house spirits and shots are $8 and $10.
Central Harlem
2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 116th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 2pm-7pm
Beer (Corona, Copper Son) is $7, sangria is $10, the Sistah'rita is $12.
2164 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 116th and W 117th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Thu 5pm-8pm, Fri-Sun 4pm-8pm
Beer is $5, sparkling wine is $8, and cocktails like the Pale Rider margarita start at $10.
185 St. Nicholas Ave and W 119th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm
Draft and bottled 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-Fri 5pm-7pm; Sat & Sun 4pm-7pm
Beer starts at $5, wine by the glass is $10, and cocktails like the Hugo Spritz are $13.
2220 Frederick Douglass Blvd between W 119th and W 120th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Thu 4pm-7pm
2224 Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 120th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm
Beer and wines are $7, mixed well drinks are $8, and select cocktails like the margarita 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.
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
Beers are $7, wine is $9 and the rum punch is $10
329 Lenox Ave between W 126th and W 127th Sts
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm
Bottled beer is $6, wine is $9 and the house margarita is $11.
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd between W 133rd and W 134th Sts
Happy hour: daily 4pm-8pm
Draft beer is $5, house wine, well drinks, frozen margaritas and pina coladas are $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
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 the truffle fries are $8.
1618 Amsterdam Ave at 140th St
Happy hour: daily 2pm-6pm
Buy one, get one free.
1624 Amsterdam Ave and W 140th St
Happy hour: daily 11am-7pm
Classic beers are $5, wine and well drinks are $7, margaritas are $8.
3454 Broadway between W 140th and W 141st Sts
Happy hour: Tues-Sun 5pm-7pm
Beers are $5, wine is $7 and cocktails (Old Fashioned, margarita, cosmo) are $9.
142 Hamilton Pl between W 143rd and W 144th Sts
Happy hour: Thu-Tues 4pm-7pm
Beer is $5, house wine is $8 and cocktails like the Negroni are $9.
3569 Broadway and W 146th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 12-6pm; Late night happy hour: Sun-Thu 11pm-2am
Day: $2 off draft beers, wine and menu cocktails. Late night: house drafts are $7, 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, deviled eggs are $1.50.
3612 Broadway at 149th St
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
$1 off all draft beers; the cocktail of the day is $7.
