Ah, happy hour. Seems like we need it more than ever these days. As the temps increase, so too does the urge to grab post-work drinks with friends. And though there are an endless number of spots in Hoboken and Jersey City to grab cocktails, beer, or wine after a 9 to 5, a $15 beverage doesn’t exactly feel like unwinding — so we’ve done the research. Keep reading for a list of the best happy hours in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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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.
Belo Bar | 104 Hudson Street
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Belo Bar – a hole-in-the-wall spot in downtown Hoboken – hosts a happy hour every night. Customers can enjoy select small bites and drink specials. More info can be found on its happy hour menu here.
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Grand Vin | 500 Grand Street
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Happy hour at Grand Vin is all about alliteration: $10 Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays, etc. On Tuesdays, Cosmopolitans, Old Fashioned, French 75, Peach Moscow Mule, Aperol Spritz, Paloma, Peachy Blinders, and Strawberry Fields are valued at just $10 (though this is subject to change). Wine Down Wednesday features live music performances and various wine specials. On Thursday, the clever word play drops, but the deals persist: guests can expect $1 oysters and more live music performances.
Green Rock | 70 Hudson Street
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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.
Metropolis | 96 River Street
Drinking on a rooftop is a pretty sweet deal in its own right, but Hoboken newcomer Metropolis has quite a few weekly specials to luxuriate in too: $7 wines, $4 cans + $5 drafts on select beers, and $10 cocktails. There are also select small bites.
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.
Onieal’s | 343 Park Avenue
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Happy hour takes place Monday to Friday from 5PM to 7PM in Onieal’s bar area. There are drink specials like $1 off on Bud Light, Coors light, and Miller Lite. Wines by the glass, as well as craft and import drafts, are $2 off. On Tuesdays, there’s $10 espresso martinis from 5PM to closing time. Onieal’s also hosts Wine Down Wednesdays from 5PM to closing time and with $8 select wines. There are discounts on all other wines by glass or the bottle.
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The Stewed Cow | 400 Adams Street
Every weekday from 5PM-7PM, The Stewed Cow is serving up discounted food and drink options. For the eats, there are $8 buffalo chicken balls and $8 queso. Drinks go as follows: $8 house white + red wine, $8 classic marg, $8 red + white sangria, $4 Miller Lite draft, and $4 Yuengling Draft.
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.
Wicked Wolf | 120 Sinatra Drive
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This Hoboken sports bar and restaurant has weekday happy hours Monday through Friday. From 4PM to 7PM, customers can enjoy $4 draft beers, $5 well mixed drinks, $5 wines, and $5 on select happy hour appetizers. If there’s a mid-week game you’re looking to catch, the walls are adorned with some pretty massive TVs and are always streaming various sports events.
