Eat and drink on a budget with our guide to Orlando’s top happy hours.
Want to experience Orlando’s legendary dining scene on a budget? Relax and save big with signature cocktails, savory bar bites and more at some of the best happy hour spots in town. We’ve included buzzworthy options near the theme parks, in downtown Orlando, and in our charming neighborhoods and Main Street districts, so your next sip is never too far away.
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Even better: We’ve only included Orlando happy hours with food, so you can easily turn afternoon drinks into a budget-friendly feast. Add beer, wine and cocktails for $10 or less, and you’ll quickly see why Orlando was recently voted one of the Best Foodie Cities in America. Cheers!
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Happy Hour Hotspots in Orlando Neighborhoods
Discover spirited happy hour picks in downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and our charming Main Street districts. Explore swanky new nightspots, MICHELIN Guide favorites and more with a budget-friendly twist.
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Boca
Boca offers a perfect weekday escape from 3 – 6 p.m. along bustling Park Avenue. The Winter Park throughfare is packed with restaurants, shopping and museums — perfect for a little happy hour crawl. Start at Boca for happy hour specials like $7 appetizers, $5 craft beers, $8 cocktails and $6 wines by the glass. With options like ahi tuna crisps, brie and truffle flatbread, and a miniature Boca board with cheese, meat and accompaniments, you certainly won’t go hungry. Happy hour specials are available at the bar and on the patio, so grab a seat and enjoy some people watching just 20 minutes north of downtown Orlando.
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Bulla Gastrobar
Also in Winter Park, Bulla Gastrobar features Spanish wine, cocktails and tapas, including several sublime happy hour picks served daily from 4 – 7 p.m. Set the mood with $9 specialty cocktails and martinis, $8 house liquors, $7 glasses of sangria, and $3 off select beers. They also feature an impressive wine selection (by the bottle or the glass) starting at just $5. Tapas specials are only available in the bar, so cozy up if you’re hungry and enjoy options like sauteed garlic shrimp, steak montaditos, tuna tartare wonton crisps and much more under $10.
Otto’s High Dive
Otto’s High Dive is a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant and rum bar in Orlando’s ultra-local Milk District. The happy hour drinks may seem basic at a glance, but don’t be fooled. Otto’s is helmed by Justin Levaughan, winner of the 2024 MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award, and even the most basic cocktail packs a powerful punch. Unwind with $12 mai tais, mojitios, margaritas and other classic beverages, plus $15 bottles of wine and half off wine by the glass. A selection of popular bar snacks and $10 “Nippers & Sippers” (beer and liquor pairings) round out the happy hour offerings weekdays from 4 – 6 p.m.
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Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar serves fresh seafood and more in modern Winter Park digs inspired by classic Florida fish camps. Their happy hour includes local favorites like hand-battered clam strips, peel and eat shrimp, Gulf oysters and fish tacos, plus beef or chicken sliders ($7 - $11). Add $5 draft beers, oyster shooters and well drinks, $6 wines by the glass, and $7 sangria and margaritas, and you’ll be on your way to coastal bliss in no time. Happy hour specials are available Tuesday through Friday from 4 – 7 p.m.
Reyes Mezcaleria
Part of the North Quarter District in downtown Orlando, Reyes Mezcaleria features regionally inspired Mexican dishes alongside an impressive lineup of agave spirits and mezcal. Go straight to the source with $4 – $5 tequila and mezcal shots, or try them in classic $10 cocktails like margaritas, palomas, and the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Available weekdays from 4 – 7 p.m., the happy hour menu also includes $4 beer, $6 Pacifico stingers, $9 wines by the glass, and a selection of popular bites like elotes, pescadas and chicken tamales.
RusTeak Restaurant & Wine Bar
New American restaurant RusTeak pairs elevated cuisine with mouthwatering craft cocktails and more in the Thornton Park District. They have not one but two happy hours, perfect for starting or ending a night out in downtown Orlando. The first happy hour runs daily from 4 – 7 p.m. and the second is on weekends from 10 – 11 p.m. No matter which one you choose, you’ll score 25% off appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beer and wine by the glass.
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Travel Tip: If you’re staying closer to Winter Garden, Rusteak’s sister location in Ocoee features the same specials six days a week. They are closed on Sundays.
Santiago’s Bodega
Santiago’s Bodega is a globally inspired tapas restaurant with two daily happy hours in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village Main Street district. Enjoy a rotating selection of $5 tapas, plus half off draft beers, well drinks, and wine and sangria by the glass. Happy hour is available from 4 – 6 p.m. and again from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
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Sushi Saint
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant Sushi Saint serves fresh sushi, sake and omakase in the Parramore District, steps from downtown Orlando nightlife, stadiums and theaters. Their happy hour menu is relatively new and subject to change, but well worth exploring Tuesday – Friday nights from 3 – 6 p.m. Current highlights include $10 cocktails, half off draft beer, $13 sake, and a selection of snacks, maki and temaki from $5 – $13.
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The Neighbors
Cozy up like a local at The Neighbors, a laid-back bar and lounge with drinks inspired by Orlando’s local gems. Happy hour lasts all day on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 3 – 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday nights. Sip on $5 craft beer, $6 cocktails and $5 wines paired with fuss-free bar bites like whipped feta with tomato jam and house crackers. They also have a full food menu at the bar, plus several other tasty options downstairs at East End Market and throughout the Audubon Park Garden District, should you want something more filling.
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Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery features inventive tapas and craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Orlando’s City District. Their weekday happy hour features popular picks like espresso martinis, daiquiris and margaritas, plus featured wines and small plates served from 4 – 7 p.m. Most drinks are $10 or less, perfect for pairing with elevated bar bites like sushi, whiskey glazed pork belly, mochi wings and Thai-marinated cucumber salad. Thrive also offers $8 martinis and margaritas on Wednesday nights and an extended happy hour (4 p.m. to close) on Thursday nights.
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Honorable Mentions
- AVA MediterrAegean is the perfect pick for an upscale happy hour in Winter Park. The Taste of the Cyclades features several snack-sized bites for just $20, including popular picks like the potato millefeuille, yellowfin crudo and arancini. Pair it with unique cocktails like the Aegean Mule or Thalassa Rush, or enjoy a sommelier’s selection of red, white or rosé wine ($10 each). Sunday – Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m. at the bar.
- Happy hour at Pigzza doesn’t include any food specials, but with 50% off signature cocktails, sangria, wine by the glass, draft and bottled beer, and even select bottles of wine, we doubt you’ll mind. Tuesday – Friday from 4 – 7 p.m.
Happy Hour Hotspots Near Orlando Theme Parks & Attractions
Eat, drink and be merry with our guide to the best happy hour spots near International Drive, Restaurant Row, and various Orlando theme parks and attractions.
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Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Cafe Tu Tu Tango boasts bold, artistic flavors with not one, but two generous happy hours. Sip on beer, wine, well drinks and sangria for $5.22, or sample art-inspired masterpiece cocktails for $8.22 apiece. Small plates like street corn, black bean hummus, jerk chicken skewers and chicken chorizo sliders add to the fun at $4.22 a pop. Try them individually or order the “Get ‘Em All” platter to score all nine food specials for just $19.22 — perfect for sharing with friends. Happy hour is available in the bar, lounge and patio weekdays from 3 – 6 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to close from Sunday to Friday.
Travel Tip: Sister restaurant Mia’s Italian Kitchen also hosts a generous weekday happy hour from 12 – 7 p.m. Specials include $5 bar bites, beer and sangria, plus $8 cocktails and $7 wines by the glass.
Corazón by Baires
International Drive newcomer Corazón by Baires features an unbelievably good happy hour deal: 50% off appetizers, specialty drinks and wines by the glass. Think burrata, tuna tartare, wagyu meatballs and more, all generously sized and perfect for pairing with globally inspired sips. Corazón is located on the second floor of Mango’s Tropical Cafe, with happy hour specials at the bar Mondays through Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Escape to Havana with daily happy hour deals at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar at Pointe Orlando. Beer, wine, sangria and house liquors are just $5 – $7 each, as are popular cocktails like mojitos, caipirinhas and the signature Cuba Libre with lime. Add croquetas, empanadas, the famed guacamole Cubano and more for $6.50 – $8. Happy hour specials are available in the bar area weekdays from 5 – 6 p.m. and weekends from 4 – 6 p.m.
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Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi
With a prime Restaurant Row location, a daily happy hour from 5 – 7 p.m., authentic Japanese comfort food and more diverse fare, Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi boasts one of the sweetest happy hours in town. Enjoy budget-friendly cocktails like the refreshing Sake Blossom, fragrant Ginger Ninja, or sweet and spicy Musashi’s Paddle, plus $5 drafts, $6 spirits, and $6 – $7 wine. You won’t go hungry, either, with a selection of sushi and small plates for $6 – $8 each.
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JALEO
Savor the rich flavors of Spain at JALEO, a Disney Springs® restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés. Their daily sangria hour features beer, wine, sangria and tapas from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., making this a great first stop on any happy hour tour. Popular tapas like pan con tomate, patatas bravas and croquetas de pollo are $6 or less, and drink specials range from $7 – $8. Happy hour specials are only available in the bar area.
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Kavas Tacos + Tequila
Another Pointe Orlando hotspot, Kavas Tacos + Tequila offers daily happy hour specials from 3 – 6 p.m. in the bar (holidays and special events excluded). Start with empanadas, grilled street corn, flautas, queso and more for $3 – $8. Drink specials include $6 classic and flavored margaritas, plus half off beer, house wine, or shareable margarita pitchers. When you’re finished, check out more great happy hour spots like Palm Tree Club, Taverna Opa and more at Pointe Orlando.
Norman’s
If you’re looking for prime happy hour deals on Orlando’s Restaurant Row, Norman’s has you covered seven days a week. Enjoy decadent small plates from the namesake restaurant of Chef Norman Van Aken, including oysters, truffle fries, braised pork belly and more. Most dishes are priced between $8 – $12, but you can also splurge on blue crab beignets ($16) or a full charcuterie board ($23) if you feel like sharing. Add $5 beer, $8 glasses of wine and $10 specialty cocktails (like Grey Goose martinis or Norman’s Old Fashioned) for a luxe night out on a budget.
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STK Orlando
STK Orlando is home to one of my favorite happy hours at Disney Springs. The cocktail selection is very generous, with over a dozen specialty drinks priced at only $9. They also have bar bites from $3 – $9, including oysters, mushroom arancini, wagyu tacos, salmon cones and more. $6 bottles of Modelo, $9 bottles of Chimay, and $9 wines by the glass offer even more variety for everyone in your group.
Happy hour specials are available weekdays from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. and weekends from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. STK also offers a late-night happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close. Specials are available in the bar, lounge and patio.
Summer House on the Lake
Summer House on the Lake serves refreshing happy hour sips with a laid-back, coastal vibe weekdays from 3 – 6 p.m. Think rattan lanterns, espresso martinis, truffle fries and greenery galore, all with a view of the waterfront at Disney Springs®. Happy hour specials are exclusively available in the bar area.
Highlights include $10 classic martinis, espresso martinis and Finn Collins, plus $4 beer and $5 wines by the glass. Bar bites and shareables ($5 – $12) include everything from wagyu cheeseburgers and ahi tuna tostadas to bottomless truffle fries and tavern-style pizza. You can even sample sweets from The Cookie Shop with the Triple B special: a wagyu burger, local draft beer and a brownie for $12.
Voodoo Bayou + Roka Hula
Voodoo Bayou brings spooky vibes, Southern Cajun cuisine and a killer weekday happy hour to Orlando’s Restaurant Row — and this time, it’s a two-for-one deal. Start with happy hour specials like $7 cocktails, $8 Old Fashioneds, $9 bar bites and your choice of raw, wood-fired or fried oysters at the Voodoo Bayou bar.
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Then, seek out a second happy hour at Roka Hula, the restaurant’s tiki-style speakeasy. Enjoy Asian fusion cuisine like short rib gyoza, pork belly bao, and classic sashimi, all under $10, plus $15 happy hour sushi rolls and 50% off all wine. Several classic cocktails — think mai tais, spicy margs, and lychee martinis — are also available for $7 – $9 each. Roka Hula’s happy hour is available at the bar weekdays from 5 – 7 p.m. Voodoo Bayou’s happy hour is available at the bar weekdays from 4 – 7 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close.
Map of Orlando Happy Hour Spots
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