There’s a moment every afternoon in the Valley when the heat finally lets go, the light turns gold over Camelback, and the patios start filling with people who clearly left work a little early. That’s happy hour in Arizona, and it’s less a discount than a daily ritual. Whether you’re craving fresh oysters, a frozen margarita on a misted patio, or a martini under the stars, Scottsdale and Phoenix have a happy hour for every mood. We’ve rounded up 16 of our favorites, grouped by neighborhood, so you can plan the perfect evening around where you’re staying.
Old Town Scottsdale Happy Hours
Old Town is the heart of Scottsdale’s happy hour scene. These five spots sit within a short walk or rideshare of each other, which makes a two-stop evening easy.
Pinyon
Where: 7363 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 3:00–7:00 PM
Set right along Scottsdale Civic Center Park, Pinyon is where a quick drink quietly turns into a long, golden evening. Happy hour runs at both the upstairs and downstairs bars, with $11 spritzes and signature cocktails, $10 highballs, $8 select wines and $7 drafts. Start at the raw bar with $2.75 oysters and $3.25 chilled Oishii shrimp, then add the $10 house-made hummus and seasonal dips with pita baked in-house. Rotating Mediterranean plates like seared feta and tomato or Greek ceviche run $11–12. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early for a spot overlooking the park.
The Ends
Where: 7137 E Stetson Dr, Ste 12, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 4:00–6:00 PM, throughout the restaurant
Inspired by the travels and food culture of Anthony Bourdain, The Ends is a plant-filled, mid-century modern room with a lively bar and a kitchen that cooks in beef tallow instead of seed oils. Happy hour means 50% off every wine by the glass and by the bottle, plus specialty cocktails ($14–16) like the Second Best Dirty Martini and a Cherry-Pistachio Negroni. Start small with Tommy’s Biscuits or Crispy Egg Yolk Nigiri ($8 each), or go bigger with Bucatini Cacio e Pepe ($15) and happy-hour-only Dirty Veal Cutlet Sliders ($24). It’s the pick for travelers who plan trips around where to eat.
Estelle
Where: 4439 N Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Golden Hour, Wednesday–Friday, open–7:00 PM · Martini Hour, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00–11:00 PM · Lunar Hour, Sundays, 8:00 PM–close
Estelle is a two-story, open-air spot blending Mediterranean and Mexican flavors, with a rooftop lounge that comes alive after dark. Golden Hour brings $7 house red, white, and rosé, $12 signature cocktails, and $2 off bottled beer, alongside bites like marinated olives, crispy Brussels sprouts, street corn hummus, crispy Peruvian shrimp, and a dirty martini dip. Come back later in the week for Martini Hour, when creative $10 martinis, from a dirty olive oil version to sorbet-topped pours, keep the rooftop buzzing. Sunday’s Lunar Hour is a relaxed way to stretch out the weekend.
CALA
Where: 7501 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 3:00–6:00 PM (dining room and bar 3–5 PM; bar top only 5–6 PM)
CALA brings a breezy coastal-Mediterranean feel to Camelback Road, seven days a week. Oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, and Peruvian scallop crudo are just $3 each. Marinated olives, hummus, feta tzatziki, whipped ricotta, Sicilian meatballs, and beef kefta are $6. Pair them with $9 craft cocktails, $8 house wine, $5 draft beer, or a $7 house mocktail. Staying for dinner? The full menu starts at 5 PM.
Diego Pops
Where: 4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 3:00–6:00 PM (dine-in only, 2-hour limit)
Neon, color, and a crowd that’s ready to celebrate: Diego Pops is Old Town’s go-to for groups and bachelorette parties. Happy hour brings $6 Diego Margaritas made with 1800 Blanco, $6 wine or sangria, and $2 off all beers. Select appetizers are half off, including chips and salsa, guacamole, street corn queso, taquitos, and the Brussels sprouts nachos everyone ends up ordering twice. Visiting on a Monday? Taco Monday adds $3 tacos all day on top of the regular happy hour.
The Montauk
Where: 4360 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: All day Monday, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM · Tuesday–Sunday, 3:00–6:00 PM
A little slice of the Hamptons in the desert, The Montauk is an airy, beach-house-style restaurant and bar right next door to Diego Pops, with a wraparound bar and a patio made for people-watching over Old Town. Happy hour keeps it simple with $5 drafts, $6 well cocktails, and $7 house wines. The East Coast-meets-West menu leans into shareable comfort food like clam chowder ($9), house potato chips and dip ($11), deviled eggs and crispy rock shrimp ($12 each), plus crispy chicken sliders and mac and cheese ($15). Make it a Monday if you can, when happy hour runs all day long!
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Where: 7228 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 3:00–6:00 PM
Casual, colorful, and right in the middle of Old Town, Cien Agaves is the kind of spot locals have been sending visitors to for years. The cantina pours more than 100 tequilas, but happy hour is all about the $7 Cien-a-ritas. Add $3 tinga tacos, $5 Modelo Especial or Negra Modelo, $2 off any wine by the glass, and half-off appetizers, and you’ve got one of the best-value afternoons in town. Grab a seat on the balcony overlooking 1st Avenue and watch Old Town wake up for the evening.
Beginner’s Luck
Where: 7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Lucky Hour, afternoons from 3:00 PM (until 5:00 or 6:00 PM, depending on the day)
From the team behind Citizen Public House and The Gladly, Beginner’s Luck is a casual, all-day neighborhood hangout on Main Street that feels like a lucky find. Lucky Hour brings house specialty and themed craft cocktails for $7–10, plus a rotating lineup of playful bites from $8–13. Order the Dole Whip chicken wings, a Welcome to Happy Burger, the Fondue Blanc or the pimento cheese dip, and you’ve got a happy hour that’s as fun as it is filling.
North & South Scottsdale Happy Hours
Head outside Old Town and the mood shifts. South Scottsdale keeps things casual and neighborly, while North Scottsdale dresses up for the evening.
Dodo Bird Kitchen & Cocktails
Where: 7901 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM (bar and patio) · Reverse happy hour on Sundays
Dodo Bird is the unpretentious neighborhood gastropub every vacation needs. Drinks start at $5 for the featured beer, $7 for well drinks and classic or frozen margaritas, and $9 for wine, an espresso martini, or the Dodo Old Fashioned. Snack on $9 truffle fries or boneless wings, or $12 short rib chili dumplings. The real hero is the $20 Adult Happy Meal: a Wagyu chuck burger with a well cocktail, beer, or wine. Plan around the weekly specials too, with 50-cent wings on Wing Wednesday (with a drink), $1 oysters on Sip & Shuck Thursday, and $25 bottomless mimosas at weekend brunch.
Born & Bred
Where: 6149 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily at the bar, and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays
A few minutes north of Old Town, Born & Bred is a breezy neighborhood spot where open windows and doors give the room an easy, beach-house feel, and the patio has misters for warm days. Happy hour pours $6 drafts, $7 well drinks, $8 select wines and $9 signature cocktails. The comfort-food bites are the real draw: $6 beef tallow frites or tots, an $8 jumbo prawn shrimp cocktail, the $10 Aftermac and a single Aftermath Burger that regulars rave about. It’s popular with locals, so expect a wait at peak times.
The Americano
Where: 17797 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Happy Hour: Daily, 4:00–6:00 PM (bar, patio and high-tops only)
The Americano is an Italian-inspired steakhouse and supper club from chefs Beau MacMillan and Peter McQuaid, with all leather chairs, an open kitchen, and famously ice-cold martinis. Happy hour is your chance to live the glam life for less. Oysters, shrimp cocktail, and scallop crudo are $3. Chicken parm diavolo sliders, steak and mushroom skewers, and Parmesan garlic shoestring fries are $6. For $9, go for the lobster slider, the meatballs, or a Tiny Tini, a miniature martini that’s exactly as fun as it sounds. Dress up a little and make an evening of it!
Phoenix Happy Hours
Phoenix proper has its own flavor: artsy in Roosevelt Row, relaxed and residential near the Biltmore. Both of these spots lean into the outdoors.
Palma
Where: 903 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Palma feels like a Tulum getaway dropped into downtown Phoenix, with palm trees, fire pits, fountains, misters in summer and heaters in winter. Its eight-hour weekday happy hour is one of the longest around. Cool off with $9 frozen cocktails like the Blood Orange Margarita, or try the $10 Ube Espresso Martini or $9 Prickly Mojito. Prosecco is $8, select wines $9 and drafts $6. Sushi rolls, appetizers and shareable plates are discounted too, so it works just as well for a long lunch as an after-work drink.
Lydia’s Kitchen & Market
Where: 1215 E Missouri Ave, Ste 10, Phoenix, AZ
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM
Part European-style café, part curated artisan market, Lydia’s is the calm, cozy alternative to a loud bar scene. The bright, farmhouse-meets-mid-century space opens onto a patio with a fire pit, just off the Biltmore corridor. Happy hour pours $6 house natural wines and $10 specialty cocktails, with small plates and snacks on the side. During select hours, market items can be around 20% off, so you might leave with a bottle or a few pantry treats to bring back to your GoodNight Stay.
The Arrogant Butcher
Where: 2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 PM (bar only)
A downtown Phoenix landmark, The Arrogant Butcher pairs urban-grill energy with updated comfort food, and its bar fills with everyone from office crowds to fans heading to a game or show. Happy hour brings $5 draft pints, $7 house wines and well drinks, and $8–10 signature and classic cocktails. The move is the house-made pretzels with provolone fondue ($11), but the $8 Parmesan truffle fries, $10 spinach and artichoke dip, and $16 half-dozen oysters are strong runners-up. Hungry enough for dinner? The $15 AB Cheeseburger has you covered, and two-hour parking in the CityScape garage makes it an easy stop.
Valley-Wide Favorites With Multiple Locations
These two have spots across the Valley, so there’s likely one close to wherever you’re staying.
Buck & Rider
Where: Camelback (Phoenix), North Scottsdale and Gilbert (East Valley); happy hour at Abby’s Oyster Bar, the Alcove and the Patio Bar
Happy Hour: Daily, 3:00–7:00 PM
If you love oysters, start here. Buck & Rider shucks East and West Coast oysters for $2.50 each during happy hour, served with Thai chili, mignonette, cocktail sauce, mustard sauce or horseradish, plus $3 chilled Oishii and Sea of Cortez wild shrimp. Drinks include $11 signature cocktails like the Secret Garden, $9 house highballs, $8 select wines and $7 drafts. Hungry? The $11–12 shareables include Voodoo Fried Rice, Baja shrimp ceviche, smoked trout dip and a rotating sushi feature. Four hours, seven days a week, at three locations makes it one of the easiest wins in the Valley.
The Mission
Where: Kierland Commons, Old Town Scottsdale, and Gilbert
Happy Hour: Guac-Tail Hour, daily, 3:00–5:00 PM at Kierland (bar and lounge) · Monday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 PM in Gilbert
Chef Matt Carter’s modern Latin kitchen blends flavors from Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America, and its Guac-Tail Hour is one of the Valley’s best deals. For $20, you get chips, salsa, guacamole, and a full bottle of wine. Frozen margaritas and cans of Tecate are half off, with rotating cocktail specials on top. Bar bites include roasted corn gorditas, ahi tuna tostadas, Jidori chicken wings, and crispy pork with a cola-lime glaze. It’s the perfect reward after an afternoon of shopping or strolling around town.
Postino
Where: Multiple locations across Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Valley
Happy Hour: Daily, open until 5:00 PM (“6 ’til 5”) · Board & Bottle, Monday & Tuesday after 8:00 PM
Postino’s wine cafés live in beautifully restored historic buildings, and their happy hour starts the moment the doors open. Until 5 PM, select glasses of wine and pitchers of beer are $6 each (a few markets run a $7 version). Pair them with a four-selection bruschetta board, charcuterie, or a panini for an easy daytime treat. Night owls should save Monday or Tuesday for Board & Bottle: a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board for $25 after 8 PM.
The best part of an Arizona happy hour? It can easily turn into an entire evening. Oysters at Pinyon lead to margaritas at Diego Pops, followed by a martini under the stars on Estelle’s rooftop. When the night winds down, a GoodNight Stay keeps you close to the Valley’s best patios, rooftops, and raw bars, so you can skip the long drive and spend more time saying, “one more round.” Make happy hour part of every day of your trip with GoodNight Stay, and check out our specials page for current offers.
