14 Friday date night happy hours in Austin
February 11, 2025
Looking for the perfect spot for a Friday date night? We’ve curated 14 of the best happy hour spots in Austin that are perfect for a romantic evening out without breaking the bank.
Why Friday happy hours make the best date nights
Friday happy hours are the perfect way to kick off the weekend with your special someone. You get great food and drink deals, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company before the dinner rush crowds arrive.
If one stop turns into three, the same rule applies as when you plan a bar crawl: start at the place with the earliest cutoff and work toward the ones that stay open late.
Our top picks
Here are 14 Austin spots with Friday happy hour specials perfect for date night:
- Uchiko - Upscale Japanese with creative cocktails
- Whisler’s - Mezcal-focused cocktail bar with patio vibes
- The Roosevelt Room - Craft cocktails in a speakeasy setting
- Sway - Modern Thai with shareable plates
- Juniper - Italian-inspired dishes and excellent wine list
- Péché - French-inspired absinthe bar
- Komé - Authentic Japanese with great sake selection
- Vixen’s Wedding - Intimate cocktail bar
- Small Victory - Wine bar with Mediterranean bites
- Emmer & Rye - Farm-to-table dining
- Wu Chow - Modern Chinese with craft cocktails
- Olive & June - Italian with romantic patio
- Launderette - American bistro with great cocktails
- Lenoir - Hot weather food and natural wines
Several of these sit on the east side, which has more happy hours than any other part of town. And if your evening starts later than most, there are Austin happy hours that run until 10 or 11 PM.
If one of these is the first stop rather than the only one, the happy hour guide lists everything else within walking distance, broken out by part of town.
Use Zappy to see the specific happy hour deals and times for each of these spots.