In our list of Great Happy Hours in Northern Virginia, we rounded up more than 50 spots where you can find refreshing sips and elevated bites at discounted prices. In Chantilly and Centreville, stop into these eateries for a happy end to the workday.
Sense of Thai
For daily happy hour specials in a chic atmosphere, grab a seat at Sense of Thai’s bar. Sip on a Manhattan or Royal Hawaiian cocktail for $12 — the drinks are as pretty as they are delicious. Can’t decide between spring rolls, gyoza, or shrimp cigars? Get a platter of all three for $18.
Menu Available: Daily, 3–6 p.m. 25031 Riding Plz., Ste. 150, Chantilly
Backyard Grill
Catch a game and grab a beer with friends at this longstanding spot. Drink specials are available every day, and appetizers are $3 off on weekdays. Plus, there’s a full slate of specials throughout the week. Visit on Mondays for half-off bottles of wine and a $16 meal of a burger, wings, and fries.
Menu Available: Daily, 3–7 p.m. (drinks), Monday through Friday, 4–7 p.m. (appetizers), weekly specials vary. 13999 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly
Bourbon Boulevard Steakhouse
With daily live jazz, this Chantilly steakhouse makes for a great date night. Happy hour offerings include spirits, wines, and cocktails like a cosmo for $9 and old fashioneds for $12. Pair them with filet mignon skewers, tuna tartare, or steak chimichurri for $18 to $20 each. Plus, visit on Wednesdays to get half-priced pours of a selection of more than 500 whiskeys.
Menu Available: Daily, 3–7 p.m. 4301 Chantilly Shopping Center Dr., Chantilly
Red Rocks Cafe & Tequila Bar
The deals start early here, so grab a booth and stay awhile. Select beers are $3 from opening to 4 p.m., then $4 until 9 p.m. Margaritas steal the show with 30 flavor infusions available — they’re $6 from 2 to 7 p.m. Pretzels, nachos, and boneless wings are discounted from 2 to 10 p.m.
Menu Available: Daily, times vary. 13850-F Braddock Rd., Centreville
Lazy Dog
With plentiful seating in the indoor bar area or on the covered patio, Lazy Dog is a reliable spot for a large group. Happy hour and late-night deals start at $3. Go in on a shareable pitcher of watermelon margaritas or your choice of red, white, or rosé sangria. The small-bites menu has something for everyone, from classic Buffalo wings and fries to fried chicken bao buns and tikka masala meatballs.
Menu Available: Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m.–close. 14333 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly
Feature image of Sense of Thai by Michael Butcher
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