5 Best Happy Hours in Chattanooga

Some days you just need a cocktail—and the Scenic City isn’t going to let you down! One of the best parts of the Chattanooga food and drink scene is the opportunity to branch out and experience something new for Happy Hour. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites for you to try. 

St John’s Meeting Place 

1274 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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At the top of the list for happy hour locales is St John’s Meeting Place, located right next to St. John’s Restaurant on Market Street. Oftentimes this eatery gets overlooked based on the perception that it’s expensive, but hold the phone, y’all—they have one of the best and most affordable happy hours in Chattanooga.  With $5 cocktails, select small plates and discounts on domestic and craft beers, this “very happy hour” is not to be missed. The ambiance is perfect for a date night out, especially if you snag a more private table on the second floor. The stand-out thing besides the general ambiance are the delicious small plates, which are a great way to sample menu items affordably. We recommend the pork belly sliders and the mac and cheese. Yum!

Night Pearl in the Dwell Hotel

120 E. 10th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Looking for Instagram worthy photos of your drinks and swanky backdrops? Then you gotta check out Night Pearl in the Dwell Hotel in Downtown Chattanooga. This mid-century modern throw back is known for its vibrant colors, fun wallpaper, and moody ambiance. With their signature tiki drinks you can escape to being on the beach in no time. Their happy hour is between 4-7 p.m.(Monday-Friday) and features $5 house daiquiris, $4 beer + $5 red, white, and rosé glasses.

The Social 

1110 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Probably the most chill choice on our list, The Social is a great place to head with friends form 2-6 p.m. (Monday-Friday) for some great Happy Hour deals. Located inside Warehouse Row and part of the Public House, this bar has a relaxed vibe with a down-home local feel. They have $2 off-menu cocktails, $4 premium wells, $5 wines, and $5 bar snacks. Plus, they have a Monday wine night from 5-9 p.m. where you can choose from selected bottles of red or white wine at $10, $20, or $30 per bottle. Sold! 

Il Primo

1100 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN 37405
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If Italian food is your jam, you have to check our Il Primo in Northshore. This Northshore neighborhood gem has incredible Italian food, drinks, and fun ambiance. Their happy hour is Monday-Friday between 4-6 p.m. and features half price wine by the glass, $4 draft beers, and $4 well cocktails. On top of their happy hour, they have rotating specials every day:
Monday: Sangria Night and Eggplant Parmesan
Tuesday: Bubbly Night and Lobster Risotto
Wednesday: Wine Night and Chicken Carbonara
Thursday: Cocktail Night and Veal Parmesan
Friday/Saturday: Chef Selection

STIR

1444 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Another perfect date night location, STIR has a great industrial-chic atmosphere right in the heart of Chattanooga inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo. A big draw for STIR is the restaurant’s artisanal ice—yes, ice—that is hand cut in ways to complement individual cocktails. Sometimes you can watch them create a perfect sphere out of a block of ice, which helps make the cocktail prices seem reasonable for all of that hard work. Go and enjoy the experience at a discount for their Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-6:30 p.m. which features a select feature cocktail of the week for $7, $12 off wine by the glass, $5 well drinks and $4 draft beers. If you are looking for a snack, try the $1.50 fish tacos or sliders, or the guest favorite, $1 oysters.