Where are the Best Happy Hours in Calgary Found?

Happy hour is that favourite time of week to get great deals on drinks after work or on the weekends. Typically bars and restaurants offer happy hours deals until 8pm in Calgary. You can find deals like wine under $2, beer under $3 and liquor for around $2.75.

Bar owners benefit because they can bring customers in while customers are exciting to save a few bucks during happy hour. Sometimes you can get discounts on food too. Here is a look at the best happy hour places around Calgary to check out.

Buzzards - 140 10th Avenue S.W.

Bottlescrew Bill is a pub in Calgary with an awesome patio and great beer. Try their draft beer at $5 a pin on weekdays from 4-7pm. Try the highballs for $4 as well.

Double Zero - Located at the Core and Chinook Centre

Double Zero is the perfect place to grab pizza and beer after work. They have $5 pints of beer or glasses of wine during happy hour on weekdays from 3-6pm. You can't beat their pizza and atmosphere. Check them out in the basement in The Core or at the Chinook Centre outlet.

Korq Winehouse - 801 6th Street S.W.

Check out happy hour at Korq Winehouse from 3-6pm on Monday through Friday. You can get draft beer, highballs and wine for $5. It's a large space that's been separated into different zones for rowdy groups or quiet areas. They offer all-day nosh specials and half-priced sharing plates on Tuesdays too.

Raw Bar - 119 12 Ave SW

Come summer, you can spend Friday night happy hours by the Hotel Arts' iconic pool, enjoying selected Raw Bar creations. These include the restaurant's famed “Vietmodern” appetizers and creative cocktails. But you don't have to wait for summer—or Fridays—to indulge in the Raw Bar's extensive Happy Hour menu. The same half-price small plate specials and $5 drinks are available inside at Raw Bar year-round, Monday to Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. The drink options are impressive, ranging from draught beer and featured wine pours, to classic cocktails like Moscow Mules and Negronis. Choose from small plate menu items such as pork and mushroom dumplings, tempura vegetables, tuna carpaccio, and bacon cheeseburger steam buns. Of course, it wouldn't be a “raw bar” without options like a half-dozen fresh oysters with fresh horseradish. (Pricing may vary.)

National Beer Hall

National Beer Hall is located at four locations including 550 17th Ave S.W., 341 10th Avenue S.W., 180 Stewart Green S.W. and 225 Stephen Avenue S.W. Enjoy $5 pints and cocktails during happy hour on weekdays. It goes from 3-5pm at Westhills and 17th Avenue and goes from 3-6pm at 10th Avenue and downtown. It's a lively atmosphere that welcomes all.

Don't miss these and other great happy hour options around Calgary, including:

• 1410 Bier Haus
• Black Betty
• Cibo
• Kensington Pub
• Hose & Hound
• La Vida Loca
• Posto
• Schooners
• Ship & Anchor
• Vin Room

If you're looking for a Calgary happy hour, these are the top choices for great drink specials and plenty of fun.