Happy hour deals in Sacramento

It’s about time we talked about River City happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.

Here are 18 places around town offering great deals — so, drink up and be merry. (Hours listed are HH only.)

Keeping spirits up

• Midtown Spirits | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Save $3 on draft cocktails and slushies like the Hawaiian POG — made with vodka, passion fruit, orange + guava juice.
• The Snug | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Snug’s “Golden Hour” offers cocktails for $2, $3 + $5 — like the Mechanical Bull or Margarita Time Out.
• Juju Kitchen & Cocktails | Daily, 4-5:30 p.m. | Choose from either $2 off beer + wines by the glass, $8 house spirits, or let the bartender give you a cocktail of their choice for $10. Small plates are $2 off, too.
• Hook & Ladder | Monday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m. | Snag a Tecate + shot of whiskey for $8 or opt for a La Luchadora cocktail for $7.

Beer lovers

• University of Beer | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Head to the East Sac location for $7 craft beers, $8 house cocktails, and BOGO bar snacks like Crispy Thai Shrimp Tacos and Drunken Pig Fried.
• Jefferson Bar & Grill | Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. + all day Sunday | Wet your whistle with $3 domestic beers, $4 cans of PBR, and $1 off draft beers and wine. Happy hour eats include $6 loaded tots and $5 onion rings.
• The Green Room | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-5 p.m. | The “Golden Hour” menu features $2 Hamms Lager and rotating draft beer at $5 a pop.
• Krupos Craft House | Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Play “Can Roulette” and score a surprise craft can for $3, or opt for $2 off any size draft beer.

Hungry for meal deals

• Uncle Vito’s | Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. + nightly, 10-11 p.m. | This Sac happy hour features a slice of NY-style pizza and a draft beer for $7.
• Zócalo | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Ceviche + Blackberry Margaritas are a perfect happy hour combination.
• Mayahuel | Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Treat yourself to discounted apps and a crisp, cold Modelo or tequila flight.
• The Porch | Wednesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Pair a duo of beef Porch Sliders for $11 with a $6 glass of Black Station Cab for a truly delectable experience.
• Public House | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Get 50% off select pizzas and appetizers at this downtown spot — plus $1 off big drafts.
• Grange Restaurant & Bar | Tuesday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m. | The “Social Hour” menu features bites like the $3 deviled egg and $11 Savile Row Vintage Cheddar Cheese sandwich with pepper jelly.

Powering past the hour

• Kick’n Mule | All day Sunday | If you’re a little less happy hour and a little more Sunday Funday, Kick’n Mule has great deals, especially during football season. Think $2 off all mules, $5 select shooters, $8 Ballpark Nachos, and $2 off all appetizers.

Off the vine

• Revolution Winery & Kitchen | Tuesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. | With deals on vino + eats, wine club members can enjoy happy hour all day on Wednesdays. Try the $25 house wine carafe paired with a happy hour dish.
• 58° Holding Co. | Daily, open-6 p.m.; Tuesday, all day; Friday + Saturday, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Come for the $10 glasses of wine, stay for the $5 chambongs and $10 meat + cheese boards.

Biggest bargains

• Iron Horse Tavern | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Half-off all pizzas and appetizers on top of $3 specialty cocktails? Count us in.

Host at home

Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:

• Craft delicious drinks at home with syrups and mixers made from fresh ingredients.
• No clue how to put together a charcuterie board for your next event? No worries, here’s a helpful road map that you can use for everyday hosting!
• Try these alcohol-free sparkling beverages available in six organic flavors and made with nourishing, regenerative ingredients that help you tap into your inner power.
• The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
• This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
• Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
• Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
• An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
• Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.