Local happy hour deals to quench your thirst in Madison

On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Madison.

Get ready to drink up at 15+ places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

Beer lovers

Cooper’s Tavern , 20 W. Mifflin St. | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Belly up to the bar for $2 off draft beers, or get 25% off growlers to go.

Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East , 803 E. Washington Ave. | Weekdays, 2-5 p.m. | In addition to other cocktail and food specials, in-house brewed beers (<7% ABV) are $1.50 cheaper during happy hour.

Weary Traveler Freehouse , 1201 Williamson St. | Every day, 3-6 p.m. | During “Magic Hour” $5 will buy you any tap beer, or a canned beer with a well shot.

DLUX , 117 MLK Jr. Blvd. | Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. | Get $2 off all taps and apps.

Mocktail musts

Blind Shot Social Club, 177 S Fair Oaks Ave. | Weekdays, 3-5 p.m. | Half-price house and NA cocktails.

Merchant, 121 S. Pinckney St. | Every day, 3-6 p.m. | Swap out liquor for an offering from the non-alcoholic spirits menu instead.

Settle Down Tavern, 117 S. Pinckney St. | Tuesday-Saturday, 2-6 p.m. | Besides non-alcoholic beers, Settle Down offers a seasonal craft mocktail menu with sips including piña coladas and cran-ginger goodness.

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Hungry for meal deals

Grampa’s Pizzeria , 1374 Williamson St. | Tuesdays | Spend $55 for a small plate, specialty pizza, dessert, and bottle of wine.

Jordan’s Big 10 , 1330 Regent St. | Tuesdays | Dig into half-priced burgers every Tuesday.

Pitcher’s Pub , 323 W. Beltline Hwy. | Weekdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | $6 burger and fries

Turn Key , 1344 E. Washington Ave. | Thursdays | Enjoy a salad, two entrees, a bottle of wine (or pitcher of beer), and a dessert for $60.

Late-night gems

Canteen , 111 S. Hamilton St. | Every day, 2-5 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close | Located right on the Capitol Square, enjoy deals on tacos, margs, and more every day at Canteen.

Come Back In , 508 E. Wilson St. | Mondays, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Get $2 margaritas and domestic beers, and $3 microbrew bottles.

Dexter’s Pub , 301 North St. | Thursdays, 7 p.m.-Close | Keep it simple with a $5 Domestic tallboy paired with a shot.

Red Rock , 222 W. Gorham St. | Thursdays, 9 p.m.-Close | Take advantage of a variety of liquor deals — $2 Dr. Bombs, $4 double rails, $5 double Jack and Tito’s mixers, and $6 Coors pitchers.

Fun in the sun

The Boathouse, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. | Located at The Edgewater Hotel, grab a burger and a pint of beer for $20.

Lake Louie Brewing , 1079 American Way, Verona | Thursdays, 3-9 p.m. | Rent a firepit for up to eight people and kick back with a few $3 canned beers.

Sardine, 617 Williamson St. | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. | Sip on $6 house wines and $8 featured cocktails while enjoying the lakeview patio.

Host at home

Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:

• Craft delicious drinks at home with syrups and mixers made from fresh ingredients.
• No clue how to put together a charcuterie board for your next event? No worries, here’s a helpful road map that you can use for everyday hosting!
• Try these alcohol-free sparkling beverages available in six organic flavors and made with nourishing, regenerative ingredients that help you tap into your inner power.
• The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
• This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
• Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
• Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller .
• An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.

Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler , an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.