Happy Hour Spots in the Coastal Bend - The Bend Magazine

Happy Hour Spots in the Coastal Bend

From oysters and martinis to draft beer and frozen margaritas, these local happy hour specials hit all the right spots.

A cocktail at The Exchange in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Exchange | Photo by Rachel Benavides

There is no season best suited for a good happy hour. Whether enjoying the summer sunsets, fall breeze, winter chill or spring showers, here is our roundup of the best happy hours across the Coastal Bend.


Snoopy’s Pier

Cheers to a waterfront happy hour. Snoopy’s Pier sits on the first exit to North Padre Island and its many beaches, making it a perfect spot for a pre- or post-beach day cocktail. Featuring $4 draft beers and wells, $5 Tito’s and frozens, Snoopy’s is the spot to be if you’re out on The Island. Pick up one of their signature shrimp tacos while you’re there! 13313 SPID

Padre Island Burger Company

After a beach day with the family, stop by Padre Island Burger Co. for juicy, delicious burgers and every day drink specials. With daily specials ranging from $3 drafts and wells to mimosas and Bloody Marys, Burger Company will quench your thirst and satisfy your appetite. 11878 TX-361

Water Street Oyster Bar’s daily happy hour features wine, martini and beer specials plus sushi and oysters at half price. | Photo provided by Visit Corpus Christi

Water Street Oyster Bar

From Sunday to Sunday, relish in Water Street Oyster Bar’s drink and food specials. Enjoy half off wine, $7 martinis and $3 draft beer alongside the half-price oysters and sushi rolls. Shucked fresh daily — right in front of you if you choose Raw Bar seating — fill your beak with high-quality seafood and drinks on a dime. 309 N. Water St.

The Exchange

Since its major facelift, The Exchange has settled back into a steady rhythm of live music, great food and an even better happy hour. The daily “Social Hour” from 4 to 6 p.m. features half-off cocktails and appetizers. Stop by for the discounts, stay late for some local music. 224 N Mesquite St.

Gallery 41

An elevated dining experience perfectly placed on the Corpus Christi Bay, Gallery 41 boasts a major happy hour: half-priced cocktails Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. On top of this weekly special, enjoy half off wine by the glass (or bottle) on Wednesdays during the 5 to 8 p.m. Grow Local Farmers Market next door. Ask your bartender about taking it to go as you browse through local crafters, bakers and artists! 100 N Shoreline Blvd

Enjoy Brewster Street’s weekday happy hour at any of their locations in town. | Photo by Rachel Benavides

Brewster’s Street Ice House

Taking home the trophy for Best Happy Hour in this year’s Local’s List, Brewster Street sticks with its tried-and-true special: $3 beers, wells, seltzers and margaritas every weekday, from 3 to 7 p.m. Pair it with some classic Corpus eats, live music and a playground for the kids. 1724 N. Tancahua | 5550 Holly Rd | 15241 Leeward Dr

Harrison’s Landing

A jack of all trades, Harrison’s Landing features a full-service restaurant, bar and gift shop all on the water. The newly renovated patio bar features one of the most picturesque views of the Corpus Christi skyline, and most importantly, a weekly happy hour! Tuesday through Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m., enjoy $3 wells, $3.50 bottled beers and $2 off all drafts. Pro tip: any bar purchase gets visitors a 20% discount inside the gift shop. 108 Peoples St. T-Head

The Post at Lamar Park

Stop at The Post for just about any drink your heart desires. With an array of liquor options, The Post’s happy hour from 3-7 p.m. offers $5 draft beers and house wines, plus $7 select cocktails. Award-winning mixologist Michael Green is always whipping up a specialty cocktail for folks to try! 411 Doddridge St.

BUS | Photo by Jason Page

Bar Under the Sun (BUS)

Visit this local vibrant craft cocktail and patio bar staple at the former Greyhound Bus Station. From $2 off house cocktails, $7 frozen drinks and beer specials, and “Cocktails of the Week,” there is something for everyone. Stay up to date with daily specials by following BUS on all socials. 702 N Chaparral St.

BKK thai kitchen + bar

Head over to this popular Thai spot for delicious food and creative cocktails! The happy hour specials run Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm., and includes $7 specialty cocktails, $5 glasses of cabernet and chardonnay and $4 draft beers. 3850 S Alameda St.

“Working Girl Wednesday” at Tannin’s means half off select wines and appetizers. | Photo by Rachel Benavides

Tannins Wine Bar & Tapas

A local staple with a cozy interior and lengthy wine list, Tannins on Alameda offers both food and drink specials daily and during their weekly happy hour. On top of the 11a.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour on weekdays, enjoy cocktail, appetizer and pizza specials on the daily. Find the full list of what you can expect on a weekly basis on the website. 3855 S Alameda

Thai Cottage

With delicious Thai entrees and a full cocktail bar, join Thai Cottage for their 5-7p.m. happy hour from Monday to Saturday. Featuring $1 off select appetizers, $2 off wine by the glass and $1 off bottled beers along with their usual delicious offerings. 5830 McArdle Rd.