From bargain beer-and-shot combos to oyster specials, martinis, and rooftop drinks with a skyline view, Williamsburg has a happy hour for almost every kind of evening. Some of the best deals are tucked into neighborhood bars, while others make normally splurge-worthy restaurants a little more accessible.
This guide brings together some of the best Williamsburg and East Williamsburg spots with standout happy hour specials, including food-focused offers and unusually generous happy-hour windows. Menus and schedules can change, so check directly with the venue before visiting.
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Post No Bills
East Williamsburg | Best for the cheapest drinks
📍 253 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Post No Bills’s Happy Hour:
$3 Budweiser / Miller High Life, $4 draft beer, $5 well drinks, $7 cocktails.
Every day 7–9 PM
$6 beer-and-shot combo all night
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Just a short walk from the Montrose Avenue L stop, Post No Bills is an unfussy neighborhood bar with a straightforward approach to a night out. Its appeal is less about elaborate cocktails or a trendy dining room and more about affordable drinks and somewhere comfortable to meet friends.
The everyday specials make it one of the clearest budget picks in East Williamsburg. The window stretches into the evening, too, so you can arrive after work without racing the clock—and the beer-and-shot deal continues even after happy hour ends.
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Lighthouse BK
South Williamsburg | Best for dollar oysters and dinner deals
📍 145 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Lighthouse BK’s Happy Hour:
$10 daily cocktail, $10 vermouth spritz ($40 carafe), $10 white, orange, chilled red wine ($40 bottle)
$1 oysters, $10 burger, $10 daily sandwich
Every day 5–6 PM
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Lighthouse is a welcoming Williamsburg restaurant and bar that puts seasonal cooking and a relaxed dining experience at the center of the visit. The menu draws on Mediterranean flavors, with seafood and thoughtfully prepared vegetables alongside cocktails and wine.
Its oyster deal is the obvious happy-hour headline, but the discounted food makes it equally attractive for an early dinner. The brief window rewards a little planning: arrive in time, order a plate for the table, and let a quick drink turn into a proper meal.
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Lamonte
North Williamsburg | Best for an all-day happy hour
📍 557 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Lamonte’s Happy Hour:
$10 gin or vodka martinis, $10 sparkling wine (Food must be ordered with alcoholic drinks.)
$2.50 oysters, $2.50 shrimp cocktail
Sunday–Thursday all day; Friday & Saturday until 7 PM.
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Lamonte brings an elegant, European-influenced feel to Driggs Avenue, balancing cocktails with seafood and smaller plates. It is the kind of place that works equally well for a first drink before dinner or a longer, sit-down evening.
What sets Lamonte apart is the schedule: on most days of the week, there's no narrow two-hour window to catch. The combination of martinis, bubbles, oysters and shrimp cocktail makes the deal feel more like an occasion than a routine after-work stop.
Kinda Nice
South Williamsburg | Best for mini martinis and fries
📍 168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Kinda Nice’s Happy Hour:
$8 mini martinis (or two mini martinis + fries for $20), $2 off draft beers and wine.
Every day 5–7 PM
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Kinda Nice leans into a cheerful retro-diner look, with booths, nostalgic details and a cocktail menu that doesn't take itself too seriously. The bar comes from hospitality veterans with a knack for inventive drinks, including savory martinis and playful frozen options.
Happy hour is built around a particularly appealing pairing: small martinis and something salty to snack on. It's an easy choice for a casual date or a catch-up that calls for more personality than a standard beer-and-shot bar.
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OTB
South Williamsburg | Best for weekend oysters and burgers
📍 141 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
OTB’s Happy Hour:
$9 beer-and-shot combo, $12 margaritas and martinis, $10 Aperol spritz
$9 for half-dozen oysters, $10 cheeseburger, $6 hot dog
Weekdays 4–6 PM; Saturday & Sunday 12–4 PM
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
OTB combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar with a food menu built for lingering. Oysters, burgers and casual bar staples sit alongside cocktails, making it an appealing option for people who want more than just the first round.
Its weekend happy hour is the standout: afternoon oyster and drink deals are surprisingly hard to find in the neighborhood. Settle in for a leisurely Saturday or Sunday, or stop by on a weekday for a discounted burger and cocktail before dinner.
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Layla
South Williamsburg | Best for aperitivo and a backyard
📍 352 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Layla’s Happy Hour:
$6 draft beers, $12 martinis, $12 negronis, $12 spritzes, $2 oysters
Monday–Friday 4–6 PM
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Layla brings a little European aperitivo culture to Bedford Avenue, with a refined cocktail list, seafood-friendly snacks and an inviting backyard. It feels polished without demanding a formal occasion, which makes it a natural spot to begin an evening.
The happy-hour selection favors classic cocktails and oysters rather than gimmicks. Come for a spritz in the garden when the weather cooperates, or use the early-evening discount as an excuse to try a bar that might otherwise feel like a splurge.
The Bedford
North Williamsburg | Best for cocktails and small plates
📍 110 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
The Bedford’s Happy Hour:
$10 margaritas, $10 mini martinis, $10 wine, $7 Pacifico drafts, $10 lite bites.
Monday–Friday 4–7 PM
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
The Bedford is a longstanding Williamsburg gastropub serving seasonal American food, cocktails and wine in a relaxed setting just off the neighborhood's busiest blocks. Its comfortable dining rooms work for everything from a low-key drink to a full dinner.
The combination of discounted drinks and smaller dishes makes it useful when the group is split between cocktails and food. Happy hour offers a chance to try the menu without committing to a bigger night out, especially if you arrive early enough to share a few plates.
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Bar Blondeau
North Williamsburg | Best for rooftop views
📍 80 Wythe Ave, 6th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Bar Blondeau’s Happy Hour:
$11 select cocktails / spritz drinks, $9 wine, $9 N/A drink.
Monday–Friday 5–7 PM (bar seats only).
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Set on the sixth floor of the Wythe Hotel, Bar Blondeau is a stylish rooftop destination overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Its drinks lean seasonal and sophisticated, while the menu includes seafood and other French-influenced bites.
A skyline view is often accompanied by a premium price, which is what makes its weekday Sunset Hour notable. It's a strong pick for a date, a visitor in town, or anyone looking to enjoy a memorable setting without paying full cocktail prices.
St. Mazie
South Williamsburg | Best for jazz and oyster specials
📍 345 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
St. Mazie’s Happy Hour:
$6 beers, $7 wine, $11 cocktails, $2 oysters, $16 for 6 oysters + glass of sparkling wine.
Sunday-Friday 6–7pm; Saturday 5–6PM
St. Mazie is a romantic Williamsburg jazz bar and restaurant with live music, vintage character and a garden. Downstairs dining and an intimate performance atmosphere set it apart from the neighborhood's more conventional after-work bars.
The oyster and drink specials make an appealing prelude to an evening of music, particularly for couples or a small group. Since published sources disagree on the exact prices and hours, treat the happy-hour details as provisional until the bar confirms them.
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Gran Torino
North Williamsburg | Best for group deals and late-night happy hour
📍 131 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Gran Torino’s Happy Hour:
Early Evening Special (Weekdays 4–7 PM): $19 for 1 food item to share + 2 drinks (only specific menu items).
Late Happy Hour (Monday–Thursday 9:30 PM-closing; Friday & Saturday 11 PM-closing; Sunday 8 PM-closing): $9 house wine, $10 well drinks, $13 cocktails, $10-13 pizzas, $2 off draft beers, half off bottles of wine.
Last confirmed: Nov 9, 2026
Gran Torino is a sprawling Williamsburg restaurant, café and bar, complete with a large garden, greenhouse, wood-fired pizza oven and room for groups. The atmosphere is designed for gathering, with food and drinks available well beyond the typical early-evening happy-hour slot.
Its reported late-night wine and pizza offer is most interesting for groups who want to share a bottle rather than order individual cocktails. It's a flexible alternative to a traditional happy hour, especially when dinner plans turn into a longer night.
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Le Crocodile
North Williamsburg | Best for a French brasserie bargain
📍 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Le Crocodile’s Happy Hour:
$9 select cocktails and wines at the bar.
Monday–Friday 5–7 PM (bar seats only).
Le Crocodile is the French brasserie on the ground floor of the Wythe Hotel, known for polished service and classic cooking in a warm, bustling dining room. It manages to feel like a special outing while retaining the easy rhythm of a neighborhood restaurant.
Its weekday apéro deal is especially appealing because the setting and regular cocktail list sit at the pricier end of the spectrum. Grab a bar seat for a discounted drink, then decide whether to stay for dinner or continue your evening around North Williamsburg.
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