Need a lil break from the traffic when you’re going over the hill? Stop off and get happy with some of these happy hour spots:
Casa Vega
Open since 1956, Casa Vega has been serving Mexican food and margaritas to Angelenos for over 50 years. So, it’s pretty much your duty as an Angeleno to get in there for happy hour, when the house margarita and the cranberry margarita are just $4.95, and all other cocktails and beer are 20% off. Plus, this happy hour is for over four hours long. 2:30 – 7 pm, daily; 13301 Ventura Blvd.; 818.788.4868
Boneyard Bistro
Don’t miss Boneyard Bistro’s comfort food and during happy hour, some of them are served up at a steep discount, including the Fried Mac n’ Cheese ($4), Bacon-Wrapped Kobe Meatloaf Sliders ($7), Kobe Beer Chili Cheese Donuts ($9), and the Rib Basket (served with a side for $12). On the beverage side, they have $4 well drinks, 25% off of all draft beer and wine by the glass, and an ever-changing weekly cocktail special during happy hour. 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Monday – Friday; 13539 Ventura Blvd.; 818.906.7427
Athenea Bar & Grill
Athenea Bar & Grill may be located in a strip mall, but just go with it so you can enjoy a selection of cocktails (including margaritas) for just $4 all night. If hookahs are your thing, Athenea offers over seventy flavors to choose from, but if they’re not, don’t worry: hookah-smoking is quarantined to the outdoor patio. All night, Sunday – Thursday; 14755 Ventura Blvd.; 818.380.3180
Mad Bull’s
Mad Bull’s Tavern has some of the best handcrafted cocktails in the neighborhood. During happy hour, their specialty cocktails are discounted by $2, along with draft beers and well drinks. Golden Cadillac Margaritas are $5, and the entire appetizer menu (which is inexpensive to start with) is half-price. Enjoy their Crispy Calamari, Pancetta Mac & Cheese, or Beer-Battered Crawfish for $4.50; their Sweet Potato Fries or Beer-Battered Onion Rings for $4; or a Sausage & Cheese Board for $6.50. 11 am – 7 pm, daily; 14649 Ventura Blvd.; 818.379.9511
Ye Olde King’s Head
This classic British pub has been in Santa Monica for over 35 years! The Ventura Boulevard location opened last year and during Happy Hour, they offer $3 pints of domestic beer, $3.50 pints of imported beer, $4.50 imperial pints, $4 well drinks and house wine, $5 margaritas, and $3.50 bottled beer. On top of this, pub snacks are discounted! Try the $5 Potato Skins, $4 Cornish Pastie, and the $4 Scotch Egg. 4 – 7 pm, Monday – Friday; 12969 Ventura Blvd.; 818.990.9055
The Six
The Six supports the Slow Food movement by sourcing their ingredients locally and preparing their food with care, and this slow food is just $6 during happy hour. All menu items, including wine and beer, are discounted to $6 during happy hour. Maybe has something to do with the name? 4 – 6 pm, daily; 12650 Ventura Blvd.; 818.761.2319
Rocco’s Tavern
A great place to watch sports, Rocco’s Tavern offers Italian food in a comfy pub setting. During happy hour, all drinks are 2 for 1, so bring a friend. On Thursdays, Rocco’s pairs its late-night happy hour with comedy; head in for a set and enjoy $4 draft beers and half-priced appetizers after 10 pm. 3 – 7 pm, daily; after 10 pm, Thursday; 12514 Ventura Blvd.; 818.985.9876
Kiwami
Who in Los Angeles doesn’t like sushi? A large variety of tapas are available at a discount, including Shumai Dumplings ($4), Popcorn Shrimp ($5), Baby Spinach and Albacore Salad ($5), Hand Rolls ($6) or Nigiri/Sashimi (both $7). Draft Beer, Hot Sake, and Nigori Sake Shots are just $1.50, and a variety of wine and large sake (hot and cold) are $3. 5:30 – 7 pm, Monday – Wednesday; 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Thursday – Saturday; 3 – 5 pm, Sunday; 11920 Ventura Blvd.; 818.763.3910
