The Best Happy Hour Hotspots in Fort Lauderdale

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Looking for the perfect way to relax after a long day? Fort Lauderdale’s happy hour scene has you covered. With endless sunshine, waterfront views, and unbeatable drink specials, this city offers a variety of spots to kick back with a drink in hand. From breezy beachfront bars to stylish downtown lounges, there’s a happy hour for every vibe.

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Best Happy Hour on Las Olas

When it comes to happy hour on Las Olas Boulevard, El Camino is the place to be. This lively Mexican eatery offers some of the best deals in town with their early happy hour from 4-7pm and a late-night option from 12-2am. Enjoy $3 tacos, $4 drafts, and $6 margaritas while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Las Olas Boulevard. Known for its trendy shops, restaurants, and nightlife, Las Olas is a must-visit destination, and El Camino’s unbeatable happy hour specials make it the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

Where: El Camino
When: Daily, 4pm – 7pm and 12am – 2am
Specials: $3 tacos, $4 drafts, $6 margaritas

Best Sunday Happy Hour

When it comes to Sunday happy hour, Wolf’s Steakhouse offers an unbeatable experience with one of the longest happy hours in Fort Lauderdale, running from 12-8pm. Available exclusively at the bar, this extended happy hour gives you plenty of time to relax and enjoy their delicious specials. Sip on $6 glasses of wine or try one of their signature $9 cocktails, like the Peach Berry Martini. Pair your drinks with flavorful bites, such as $9 Bang Bang Shrimp or $13 Beef Carpaccio, for the perfect end to the weekend.

Where: Wolf’s Steakhouse
When: Sunday – Friday, 12pm – 8pm, at the bar only
Specials: $9 cocktails, $6 wine glasses, $4 bottled beer, food specials

Best Late Night Happy Hour

For the best late-night happy hour in Fort Lauderdale, locals know that Flanigan’s is the go-to spot. This beloved South Florida chain, with multiple locations throughout Broward County, offers an unbeatable happy hour every night from 9pm until close. Enjoy 50% off all beer, wine, and liquor (excluding pitchers and bottles of wine) in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. If you’re craving a late-night snack, Flanigan’s also offers a Munchies Special from 10pm to 12am, where you can score free curly fries, tumbleweed onions, or chicken wings with every pitcher.

Where: Flanigan’s
When: Every night from 9pm to close
Specials: 50% off all beer, wine, and liquor (excludes pitchers and bottles of wine)

Best Sunset Happy Hour

For the best sunset happy hour in Fort Lauderdale, look no further than Shooters Waterfront. Located right on the Intracoastal, this Fort Lauderdale icon offers happy hour from Monday to Friday, 4pm – 6pm. Indulge in discounted small bites like smoked fish dip and guava-chili chicken wings, paired with half-off beers, wine by the glass, and spirits. At the right time of year, when the days are shorter and the sunsets come earlier, you can catch that golden-hour glow while still enjoying their unbeatable happy hour deals. With its relaxed dockside setting, Shooters is the perfect place to unwind as you watch boats and yachts glide by on the shimmering water.

Where: Shooter’s Waterfront
When: Monday – Friday, 4pm – 6pm
Specials: Discounted small bites. Half off beers, wine by the glass, and spirits

Best Happy Hour in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

For a top-tier happy hour experience in downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Wilder is the place to be. This stylish, three-room lounge with a leafy outdoor terrace offers their $5 “Proper Happy Hour” from Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-7pm, where everything on the happy hour menu is just $5. Sip on spirits, martinis, wine, and classic cocktails, or elevate your glass of wine with a $3 charcuterie wine topper. Pair your drinks with delicious $5 small plates like short rib birria empanadas or sweet corn & cheddar croquettes. With its polished atmosphere and elevated global fare, The Wilder provides a chic yet relaxed setting to unwind and enjoy handcrafted cocktails in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

Where: The Wilder
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 5pm – 7pm
Specials: All items on the happy hour menu for $5, including spirits, martinis, wine, classic cocktails, and small plates

Best Beach Happy Hour

For the best beachside happy hour in Fort Lauderdale, Lulu’s Bait Shack is hard to beat. Running from Monday to Friday, 2pm-5pm, Lulu’s offers $8 cocktails and frozen drinks like piña coladas, rum runners, margaritas, and sangria—perfect companions for a sunny day by the ocean. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, house wine by the glass and Bud Light drafts are just $4. With its oceanfront location, Lulu’s provides some of the best views of Fort Lauderdale Beach, rain or shine. The laid-back atmosphere, fantastic food, and cold drinks create the ultimate beach vibe.

Where: Lulu’s Bait Shack
When: Monday – Friday, 2pm – 5pm at the bar
Specials: $8 cocktails on tap and frozen drinks, $6 well cocktails, $4 house wine by the glass and bud light draft

Best Bottomless Happy Hour

For the ultimate bottomless happy hour in Fort Lauderdale, look no further than Tap 42. From Monday to Friday, 4pm-7pm, you can enjoy $7 beers and $8 cocktails, spirits, and shots, but the highlight is their $35 bottomless happy hour. With open bar access, you can indulge in all-you-can-drink handcrafted cocktails from their happy hour menu (excluding the Millionaire Margarita). The modern décor, lively crowd, and vibrant atmosphere make it the perfect place to unwind or kick off your night.

Where: Tap 42
When: Monday – Friday, 4pm – 7pm
Specials: $35 bottomless happy hour, $7 beer, $8 spirits, cocktails, and shots

Best Happy Hour with a View

For the best happy hour with a view in Fort Lauderdale, Rooftop @W1LO is the top choice. Perched on the seventh floor of the One West Las Olas building, Rooftop is Fort Lauderdale’s only rooftop bar and lounge, offering stunning, panoramic views of the downtown skyline and Las Olas Boulevard. Happy hour runs Wednesday to Friday from 4pm-6pm and Saturday from 2pm-4pm, featuring $10 specialty cocktails like the refreshing Garden Party and Into the Sunset, along with $5 beers and $7 spirits. The 4,000-square-foot open-air patio transports you to a lush garden in the sky, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Where: Rooftop @W1LO
When: Wednesday – Friday, 4pm – 6pm. Saturday, 2pm – 4pm.
Specials: $10 cocktails, $5 beers, $7 spirts, wine specials

Best Happy Hour Food

If you’re searching for an unbeatable happy hour with amazing food, Union Kitchen & Bar is a top choice in Fort Lauderdale. Available Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm-7pm, their happy hour features half-priced craft cocktails, single-mix drinks, select wines, draft beers, and a mouthwatering selection of small plates. Savor options like caprese deviled eggs, smoked salmon puffs, Peruvian spiced chicken wings, and crispy pork belly tacos – all at half price. This neighborhood eatery, run by a husband-and-wife team, blends modern American cuisine with global influences, creating a warm, hospitality-driven atmosphere perfect for an elevated yet casual happy hour experience.

Where: Union Kitchen & Bar
When: Tuesday – Sunday, 5pm-7pm
Specials: Half-priced craft cocktails, single-mix drinks, select wines, draft beers, and small plates

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