On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hoursin the Tampa Bay area.

Get ready to drink up TBAY, here are 20 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

Biggest bargains

Bar Louie | Monday-Friday, 4-7p.m. | Great food, great drinks, and great people is this gastrobar’s secret formula.

Bernini | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | $3 martinis and 50% off pasta + entrees from 4-7 p.m. daily. Need we say more?

The Galley | Daily, 11:30-3 a.m. | This lively, nautical-themed sports bar has drink deals throughout the week, from $7 bites and taco Tuesdays to cut-price cocktails at the weekend.

Barterhouse Ybor | Wednesday-Sunday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Craft cocktails + yummy bites are discounted in the heart of Ybor City.

Five Bucks Drinkery | Daily, 11-3 a.m. | Happy hour goes all day and night at this DTSP joint, with drinks in the eponymous five-dollar range.

The Tiki Bar & Grill | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Take in views of Boca Ciega Bay and watch folks playing friendly rounds of volleyball over $3 domestic beers or $12 buckets.

Fun in the sun

The Canopy at Birchwood | Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | One of the only rooftops in DTSP offers views of the water, half-off signature cocktails, $3 select beers, and wine deals.

The Avenue DTSP | Daily, 5 p.m.-close | Daily drink specials range from $5 Bloody Marys at weekend brunch to $4 white tea shots on Fridays.

Two Shepherds Taproom | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Here's one for the dog lovers. This off-leash dog bar offers bottomless mimosas every Sunday, when the pups can run around inside a fence — registration + pet vax records are required.

Mocktail musts

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails | Daily, 5-7 p.m. | This spot offers coffee options + daily deals in the heart of St. Pete's Central Avenue.

Velvet Gypsy | Monday-Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. | A wide range of mocktails are offered at this popular Seminole Heights bar.

Good Intentions | Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. | Enjoy cheap mocktails on Tuesdays at this trendy spot in the Burg.

Beer lovers

The Local Draught House | Daily, 3-7 p.m. + 11 p.m.-close | The South Tampa bar is great place to bring the buds for a little sports viewing, and $1 off draft beers and $5 specials.

St. Pete Brewing Co. | Monday-Thursday, 12-3 p.m. | Sip on a range of locally brewed beers + ciders at a discounted cost.
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Hotel Bar Tampa | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | With $3 wines, $5 drafts, $6 spirits, and $9 cocktails, a range of thirsts can be quenched.

The Dubliner | Thursday-Sunday, 7 p.m.-3 a.m. | Welcome to Ireland; please enjoy drinks starting at $2.

MacDinton's Irish Pub | Times vary | Keep your eyes peeled because the popular SoHo spot is always coming up with new events, drink deals, and themed nights.

Off the vine

The Library | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Head to the glam, library-inspired restaurant for a deals on sangria, warm burrata, and truffle fries.

Rusty Pelican | Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m. | Blink, and you’ll miss select $9 glasses of premium wines, $5 house wines, and the half-off calamari deal.

Tap Room at The Hollander | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | The historic hotel offers seven different appetizers for $7 each, plus daily deals like $6 Martini Mondays, and 50% off wine by the bottle on Thursdays.

Host at home

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

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.

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.