The summer is here! Which means, lets hit up some out door happy hours. West Hollywood’s West 3rd Street has had it’s fair share of restaurants and bars make their mark in the past few years. It’s a great street for happy hour hopping (and some buzzed shopping). Here are some spots to travel to on your next happy hour:
Robata Jinya
Inexpensive Japanese fare normal here, but restaurant’s happy hour specials bring affordable to the next level. Nosh on dishes like $2 chabu pork and $5 spicy tuna on crispy rice and wash them down with the $5 Lychee-tini and $3 glasses of Sapporo. 5:30-7 pm, daily, 8050 W 3rd St.; 323.653.8877
Sushi Roku
Small Kirin and hot sake are $4, specialty cocktails and wine are $5, and well cocktails, large Kirin, and hot sake are $6. The happy hour food menu features appetizers including $5 Albacore Sashimi with Crispy Onions, $4 Spicy Tuna Hanabi and $3 Rock Shrimp Tempura Jalapeno Hand Rolls. 5-7 pm, weekdays; 3-7 pm on Saturday; 5 pm-close on Sunday, 8445 W 3rd St.; 323.655.6767
Sushi Mon
Their daily happy hour happens twice a day and includes $4 beer and hot sake, $3 select sushi rolls, and buy-one-get-one-free special rolls. Daily, 4-6 pm and 9-10 pm; 8562 W 3rd St.; 310.246.9230
El Carmen
This small tequila palace has $4 margaritas, $3 Tecates and discounted menu items like $2 guacamole, $4 nachos and $5 combinación plates. Monday – Friday, 5 – 7 pm; 8138 W 3rd St.; 323.852.1552
The Little Next Door
The patio at The Little Next Door is the perfect people watching spot, and with 50% off all beer and wine (by the glass), park yourself for a few hours and take it all in. Monday-Friday, 4-7 pm; 8142 W 3rd St.; 323.951.1010
Goal
Whether you’re cheering on your team (get their early because it’s small and packed) or just want to hit up a sports bar for your happy hour jump on the $5 specialty cocktails wagon. Beers on tap are all discounted and the $5 happy hour food menu include buffalo wings, chicken tacos, and chocolate chip cookies. Monday – Friday, 4-8 pm; 8334 W 3rd St.: 323.655.5955
The Churchill
The indoor/outdoor vibe of West Hollywood’s newest hotel bar is serving up a daily happy hour. Beer, wine and well drinks are just $4, while premium cocktails and wine are $6. The $6 happy hour food menu includes a chopped salad and French fries. Something for everyone. Daily, 3-7 pm and 10 pm-close on Sunday & Monday (drinks only), 8384 W 3rd St.; 323.655.8384
3rd Street Station
This train station inspired brasserie brings Western European flavors and small plates to the west side. During Cinq a Sept, the discounted food includes duck-fat fries for $3, crispy Brussels sprouts or macaroni ‘n’ cheese for $4, pizza for $6 and a burger for $7. Beer on tap is $4, and wine and well cocktails are $5. Monday-Friday, 5-7 pm; 8486 W 3rd St.; 323.782.8466
3rd Stop
Grab $4 draft beer and $5 wine to go with the discounted menu items, including $4 tuna tartare, $5 pepperoni pizza, $4 mac ‘n’ cheese, and $4 margherita pizza. Daily, 4-7 pm and 11 pm-close; 8636 W 3d St.; 310.273. 3605
