Taylor Duncan 
Ah, happy hour in Hoboken—arguably one of the best ways to unwind after a long day. As the temps rise, so does the urge to grab post-work drinks, whether that means cocktails, beer, wine, or small bites with friends. With no shortage of bars and restaurants in Hoboken and nearby Jersey City offering standout specials, there’s always somewhere new (or tried-and-true) to check out. Keep reading for a list of the best happy hours in Hoboken, New Jersey
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8th Street Tavern | 800 Washington Street
8th Street Tavern in Hoboken has a stacked lineup of weekly specials worth knowing about. Happy hour runs until 11PM on Mondays and Thursdays, until 7PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and until 3PM on weekends. Specials include $2 off 32oz big beers and spritzes, $2 off well mixed drinks, wines, and picklebacks, $5 off buckets, plus $5 High Lifes and Friday Beer’s Light Lagers. Weekly specials also include half-priced fries and select apps on Mondays, $3 tacos and trivia on Tuesdays, half-priced bar pizzas and live music on Wednesdays, 99-cent wings on Thursdays, free hot dogs and live music on Fridays, and brunch cocktail deals on weekends.
10th and Willow | 935 Willow Avenue
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10th & Willow’s happy hour takes place from Monday through Saturday from 4PM to 7PM and Sunday from 7PM to 11PM. Specials include half off on select cocktails and bottled beer. PS: They also host trivia on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
The Ainsworth | 310 Sinatra Drive
This waterfront staple keeps things easy with a well-rounded drink lineup and a polished, social vibe. The menu covers everything from mules and martinis to IPAs and wines, making it a go-to for after-work drinks or a weekend catch-up by the river.
Antique Bar + Bakery | 112 Willow Avenue
Antique Bar + Bakery celebrates happy hour every Monday through Friday from 4PM – 6PM.
Backstage | 1039 Washington Street
Backstage keeps the midweek plans easy with a lineup of weekly specials worth stopping in for. Tuesdays feature an all-night happy hour with $10 house classic cocktails, including Negronis, martinis, and Manhattans. On Wednesdays, it’s all about espresso martinis, also $10 all night long.
Belo Bar | 104 Hudson Street
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Belo Bar – a hole-in-the-wall spot in downtown Hoboken – hosts a happy hour Tuesday – Sunday. Customers can enjoy select small bites and drink specials. More info can be found on its happy hour menu here.
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The Brass Rail | 135 Washington Street
The Brass Rail hosts happy hour all day on Monday, and Tuesday through Friday from 3PM – 7PM. The restaurant in the heart of Hoboken offers $5 house wines and $4 draft beers.
Dear Maud | 205 1st Street
Dear Maud is known for its unique, specialty cocktails. The bar and eatery features happy hour specials Monday through Friday until 7PM followed by a second late night happy hour running from 11PM to close.
Grand Vin | 500 Grand Street
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Happy hour at Grand Vin comes with drink specials and live music throughout the week. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5PM-7PM, guests can enjoy $7 draught beers and $9 wines on tap, plus live music in the evenings. Weekend specials include $30 mimosa and bellini carafes on Saturdays from 11AM-3PM and $10 spritzes all day on Sundays. Live music also takes place Friday and Saturday nights.
Green Rock | 70 Hudson Street
Green Rock’s $1 beers are something of a famed happy hour deal here in Hoboken, but here’s a primer for those that have yet to endeavor. On Tuesdays, there are $1 beers until 8PM, $5 margaritas, and half off on tacos all night long. Next up on Wednesdays, there are $1 beers again with $5 bar pies all night long. On Thursdays, there are $1 beers until 8PM and half-priced drinks all night long. Fridays boast an extended happy hour with $1 beers, $8 jumbo pretzels, and $8 buffalo chicken dip until 10PM. On Saturday and Sunday, there are $1 wings and $5 pints during the day.
Halifax | 225 River Street
Halifax offers weekday happy hours Monday through Friday from 4PM – 7PM. Patrons can sip on $10 specialty cocktails and enjoy a wide selection of other menu items.
A true Hoboken classic, Louise + Jerry’s keeps things simple with a laid-back, no-frills vibe that locals love. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 1PM–7PM, making it an easy go-to for an early start or post-work drinks in a nostalgic setting.
Louise + Jerry’s Tavern | 329 Washington Street
The Madison Bar + Grill | 1316 Washington Street
Happy Hour at The Madison in Hoboken takes place on weekdays from 4PM – 6PM. The menu offers discounted draft beers, well drinks, espresso martinis, and more.
Metropolis | 96 River Street
Drinks with a rooftop view always hit, and Metropolis keeps it going with a weekday happy hour lineup worth planning around. Monday through Friday from 12PM–6PM, expect a mix of small bites + their signature sips.
McSwiggan’s | 110 1st Street
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This Irish pub hosts happy hour on Monday to Friday from 5PM to 8PM. There are half-priced Modelo drafts and half-priced well drinks.
Olivia’s brings a polished, small plates vibe that’s made for lingering over drinks. The menu features bites like Angus beef sliders with aged cheddar and caramelized onions, plus crispy baby artichokes with saffron aioli, alongside signature cocktails like the Olivia’s High Tea and the Hoboken Life—both adding a local twist to your night out. Olivia’s has happy hour Tuesday-Thursday from 5PM-7PM and on Fridays from 5PM – 6:30PM.
Olivia’s | 1032 Garden Street
River Street Garage | 80 Rivert Street
River Street Garage hosts happy hour Wednesday through Friday, with Wednesday specials running all night. Deals include $30 Suncruiser + Nutrl buckets, $12 vodka doubles, $12 light beer pitchers, $15 craft beer pitchers, and $4 smashed sliders.
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Sirenetta | 1039 Washington Street
Local seafood spot, Sirenetta hosts happy hour all night on Tuesdays and Wednesday through Friday until 6PM. The restaurant offers half priced raw bar items, $10 appetizers, $8 mules, $8 wine, and $6 draft beer. Late night happy hour also occurs on Fridays and Saturdays with $10 signature cocktails, $8 mules, and $6 draft beers.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
Sorellina hosts a classic Italian Aperitivo happy hour on Mondays (all day), Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4PM – 6PM. The menu includes $10 spritzes and wines, $7 beers, and a $10 Negroni bar in addition to a list of tasty meats and cheeses.
Stingray Lounge | 1210 Washington Street
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This gem of a cocktail and seafood bar has a happy hour menu throughout the week. Times are varied per day but include numerous options like half-priced oysters and sparkling wine, house cocktails, lobster rolls, and half-priced beer. More info can be found here.
Texas Arizona | 76 River Street
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4PM–7PM, with Thursday specials available all night long. Guests can enjoy $10 apps + house cocktails, $5 draft beer, and $7 Arizona Hard Green Tea.
The Waiting Room | 72 Hudson Street
Happy hour at The Waiting Room takes place Tuesday through Friday from 4:30PM–7:30PM, with Tuesday specials offered all night. Specials include $12 cocktails, $7 wines, $5 beer, and half-priced apps.
Zack’s keeps a happy hour or ‘mid-afternoon menu’, classic and satisfying with a daily window from 3PM–5PM. The menu leans into comfort favorites with options like short rib spring rolls, housemade tenders with honey mustard, mac + cheese, and tempura chicken bites.
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Zack’s Oak Bar + Restaurant | 232 Willow Avenue
