Happy hours make the world go round — or, at the very least, they make the work week more bearable. The price is right: order discounted drinks and bar food at some of these inviting spots.
Atlas Brew Works
Visit Atlas Brew Works’ happy hour at its Alexandria Brewery & Taproom location. Guests can enjoy select drafts for $6, or make it a meal with two slices of Andy’s Pizza and select drafts for $12, Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. 2429 Mandeville Ln., Alexandria
Ada’s on the River
Join Ada’s on the River weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. to sip, snack, and toast to good vibes with $6 beers, including Alexandria-made Port City Optimal Wit, $9 wines, and $11 craft cocktails. Share one of three select red reserve bottles for just $22 and indulge in crave-worthy handheld bites like beef tartare cannoli, mini hot lobster rolls, and pimiento cheese beignets. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
Meet at Theismann’s bar and lounge area weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. for happy hour and enjoy $5 well drinks, house wines, and draft beers, along with $8 specialty cocktails. The happy hour menu features bar bites like chicken fried pickles, broiled Chesapeake crab dip, vegan chorizo tacos, buffalo chicken wings, and chicken fingers. 1800A Diagonal Rd., Alexandria
Water Bar
Water Bar in Arlington’s Water Park offers happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and on Thursdays, it’s an all-day celebration. Guests can enjoy a variety of snacks, $12 craft cocktails, and a wide selection of $10 wine and $6 beers. Don’t miss the chips and guac, crispy chicken wings, and a variety of oysters. 1601 Crystal Dr., Arlington
Salt Line Ballston
Pop in from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Happy hour oysters and food and drink specials are available at both bars and throughout the entire restaurant. Delight in $5 and $7 beer, $10 wine, and $11 select cocktails, to wash down $4 chowder, $8 fried shrimp, and more. 4040 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Davio’s
Indulge in bar bites, $5 draft beers, featured $7 wines, and $8 specialty cocktails at the bar, booths, and patio for dine-in weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Bar bites include chilled oysters, mozzarella arancini, San Marzano tomatoes, crispy calamari with cherry peppers, Philly cheese steak spring rolls, and much more. 1902 Reston Metro Plz., Reston
801 Chophouse Tyson’s Corner
Happy hour at this steakhouse is available weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m., except holidays. A few standout offerings are fresh oysters on the half shell, sliders, and 801’s signature lobster and crab fritters. These are paired with handcrafted cocktails like a Manhattan and a martini — each for $10. Plus, guests can enjoy $5 off wines by the glass. 8484 Westpark Dr., Tysons
Roberto’s
Plan to experience aperitivo hour at Roberto Donna’s eponymous eatery, weekdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the bar area. Sip $7 wine, $8 sangria, $11 margaritas, and $8 draft beer while savoring $9 sauteed brussels sprouts, $8 pizzas, $10 housemade fettuccine, and more. 144 Church St. NW, Vienna
Feature image courtesy Atlas Brew Works
