It’s about time we talked about KC 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 24 places around town pouring the best deals right now in the City of Fountains — so drink up and be merry.

Keeping spirits up

Draftcade | Fri.-Sun. 4-6 p.m. | At this Zona Rosa arcade bar, "Galaga" just isn’t the same without a $3 well drink next to your blaster button.

Rye | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | Head to Leawood (or KC) for some leisurely sipping — wash down a $5 slice of its famous pie with a classic cocktail (like the Old Old-Fashioned) for $8.

Harry's Country Club | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | From London to Kentucky, you can travel the world in a copper cup with this River Market spot's international $8 mule selection.

Goat & Rabbit | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-close | This 39th Street bar always has something exciting on the menu — especially with $2 off local spirits and house cocktails.

Mean Mule Distilling Co. | Tues.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | Pretend its summer by sipping a $7 KC Ranch Water featuring the hometown distillery's Mean Mule Silver, though you can't go wrong with any of its agave spirits.

Hungry for meal deals

Chicken N Pickle | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | With $2 off house cocktails, draft beer, and wine, there's no losing on these NKC or OP courts.

Jazz Kitchen | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | Indulge in this Independence, KCK, and KCMO Creole cuisine with discounts on gumbo, popcorn shrimp, and themed New Orleans drinks.

Pearl Tavern | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | This Lee’s Summit spot is known for its eats, and half-off oysters + other craft munchies are making our tummies rumble.

Brick House | Mon.-Thurs. 3-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3-8 p.m. | We'll bet the $6 loaded fries will go down even quicker than the $4 well drinks.

Westport Cafe | Daily 4-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | This French bistro offers discounted wine + beer alongside its upscale selection of small bites.

Sierra Grill | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | With 13 appetizer options starting at $6 and a host of drink specials — we're ready to wind down our days with an $7 Aperol spritz (or two).

Off the vine

YaYa’s Euro Bistro | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | $24 will get you a bottle of wine + flatbread, or just grab a glass for $6 (among other discounted beverages).

Tannin | Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. | Grab a discounted glass of red, white, rosé, or sparkling and pair it with the chef's selection charcuterie.

Sail Away Wine | Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bring your wine passport + score 10% off all pours at this NKC spot.

Trezo Mare | Mon.-Thurs., 3-6 p.m., Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Voted best outdoor dining by The Pitch, start sipping with a $6 glass or enjoy a sangria for $7.

Ragazza | Tues.-Sat., 4-6 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.-close | Whether you prefer "bianco" or "rosso," you can feel fancy ordering a $6 glass at the bar without sacrificing your wallet.

La Bodega | Mon.-Fri. 2-5 p.m. | Split $8 tapas with friends, but keep the $7 glasses of vino for yourself.

Beer lovers

Bricks Pub & Grub | Tuesday, all day, Wed. -Sat. 3-6 p.m. | It’s a Lee’s Summit “extreme” happy hour — $4 small bites (drooling over the pretzel bites + cheese) paired with $4 pours.

The Blue Line | Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m. | It's Kansas City's only bar made for hockey-lovers, which means a round of $3.50 domestic drafts always come out ice cold.

Dodson's Bar + Commons | Sun.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Whether you're a shuffleboard die-hard, waiting for your Cosmo Burger order, or (Like Editor Maddie) love sipping Gimlets while watching its non-stop re-runs of "The Price is Right," enjoy $2 off its extensive list of cocktails, beer, and wine.

Mocktail Musts

Outta the Blue | Sun.-Thurs. 3-6 p.m. | This breezy beach cafe has discounted coffee, tea, and NA versions galore of cocktails classic. Blue Hawaiian (without the headache), anyone?

Block 15 Tavern & Exchange | Daily specials | The River Market sports bar offers $4 sober cocktails every Monday.

Powering past the hour

Apogee Coffee & Draft | Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Apogee means “highest peak,” which fits these elevated Olathe pours with up to a $2 discount during happy hour.

Brew Lab | Mon.-Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Get $2 off these delicious house beers + cocktails, plus discounted small plates and tacos.

Parlor | Tues.-Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Eat through the Crossroads joint's two story selection stop by the bars for $5 wells and $1 off all draft beers + cocktails.

Varsity Club | Monday, all day | With 20% off its Varsity Club and Disco Burger menus, this Happy Meal Monday deal is the perfect excuse to soak up a Grilled Martini with a patty melt (extra cowboy relish, please).

Wild Child | Sunday, all day | This isn’t explicitly a happy hour, but what else do you call an all-day menu of $10 cocktails at this James Beard-nominated bar? The correct answer is Almost Monday.

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.