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Le Jardinier, the ritzy restaurant located inside the MFAH, has added a robust bar menu.
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23 Houston Happy Hours You Shouldn’t Miss

When 5 p.m. comes calling, here’s where to unwind with special-priced drinks and bites

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Le Jardinier, the ritzy restaurant located inside the MFAH, has added a robust bar menu.
| Alex Montoya

After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than bellying up to the bar for cheap booze and snacks during happy hour. Everyone has their favorite haunt, but Houston is replete with excellent happy hours, which means that it’s time to branch out.

This list has been updated to include happy hour deals from restaurants and bars, including Winnie’s, Rumi’s Kitchen, EZ’s Liquor Lounge, Marmo, Simone’s on Sunset, and more.

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Loch Bar

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This lively seafood tavern located in River Oaks District gives its diners plenty of opportunities to take advantage of happy hour specials. Sunday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday and Monday, the restaurant features $10 cocktails, $5 draft beer, and tempting bar bites like chicken and sausage gumbo for $6, the Loch burger for $13, and mahi mahi ceviche for $12 — all with the backdrop of live music offered daily.

The Blind Goat

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Following its wildly popular Downtown food hall location, the Blind Goat opened its Spring Branch brick-and-mortar, offering a more spacious place to unwind and indulge in Vietnamese cuisine. Sip a $9 Negroni or highball with Japanese whisky at this gastropub while chowing down on a deconstructed banh mi board with baguette slices, Vietnamese charcuterie, pate, pickled carrot, and daikon.

Feges BBQ

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There isn’t a bad time to venture in for smoked meats at Feges BBQ, but visit from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and take advantage of happy hour pricing. Along with perks like $4 beers, $5 frozen margs, and half-off wines by the glass. Choose from the chopped brisket or pulled pork sandwiches, discounted to $10.

Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy Asian smokehouse and patio in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $4 and $5 cocktails, wine and sake on tap, and boozy slushies like the frozen gin and tonic and matcha mojito. The famous Loro cheeseburger and other signature sandwiches are discounted to under $10, but beware: happy hour eats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

a person holding Loro burger that is bursting with beef patty, brisket, cheese, lettuce and thick-sliced pickles.
Topped with Muenster cheese and brisket jam, Loro’s smoky cheeseburger is a steal during the smokehouse’s happy hour.
Sarah Yoakley/Say My Name PR

Eight Row Flint

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Find $7 frozen margaritas, mules, and spiked agua frescas; $5 beers; and $6 bar snacks during Eight Row Flint’s extra-long weekday happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Heights outpost, housed in a transformed mid-century gas station with seating that spills out onto a wraparound patio, is a popular go-to, but its new location in the East End is just as worthy. Happy hour specials are offered there as well, Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and all day on Mondays.

A margarita on the rocks, garnished with a dehydrated lime and a salt rim.
It’s always time for a margarita at Eight Row Flint.
Mikah Danae

Da Gama

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On weekdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Da Gama’s happy hour features an ever-changing menu. Cocktails like the tamarind caipirinha and saffron G&T are half off, plus shareables like naan pizzettes and samosa chaat are $10 or less.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday, this buzzy sushi spot within M-K-T Heights promises $8 cocktails, $6 wines by the glass, deals on dozens of rolls and sake, plus shared plates, like charred edamame and mango crab rangoon run diners between $3 and $8. Try a traditional sushi roll, or choose from a hefty selection of vegan maki. The Cowgirl, a pickle vegan tempura with sriracha-fried onion rings, barbecue paper, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, will not disappoint.

EZ's Liquor Lounge

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From day drinkers to night owls, EZ’s Liquor Lounges draws in the lot. Happy hour is especially lively, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when drink specials like $4 drafts, $5 well drinks, and discounted cocktails entice. Visit on Tuesday, and make the most of free pool play, available all day long.

A strawberry margarita in a mug surrounded by novelty items.
Ez’s strawberry margarita is a sweet and sour way to kick off happy hour.
Agricole Hospitality

Daily Gather

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CityCentre’s Daily Gather begins happy hour at 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, but know that it is offered all day, every day at the bar. The substantial menu of bites and beverages includes combinations like the double-stacked Butcher Burger and beer special for $17, plus wines by the glass for $7 and bottles for $25. Cocktails like the DG spritz are $10, while thoughtfully prepared mocktails, like the $5 cucumber refresher, may have you skipping booze altogether.

A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
Sabrina Miskelley

The Rustic

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This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations Downtown and in Uptown Park, has daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Specials include wines by the glass, whiskey cocktails, and mocktails, plus half-off bites like wild boar meatballs. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space and free live music performances, it is a popular choice among large groups.

The smoky sister restaurant of Uchi, Uchiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with deals on nigiri and maki, plus heartier bites like grilled shishito peppers, pork belly, and wagyu short rib. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails, too.

There are plenty of places to consider for happy hour in Montrose, but Ostia is one of few that offers a charming backdrop with its two serene patios. Chef-driven specials are available from Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include house chips with olives for $5, focaccia with olive oil for $4, a menu of spritzes for $6, and $10 cocktails and wines by the glass.

The Annie

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Take to the Annie’s bar or terrace and enjoy daily specials from the booze and bites menu, offered Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each day, a different special pairs a beverage with a small bite. Tequila Tuesday consists of a margarita — either the Annie or the Whatamelon — with a chicken flauta; Wine Wednesday offers $20 glass esof wine with a cheese and charcuterie board for one; and Thursday’s bubbles and pearls pairing showcases a $20 glass of Veuve Clicquot with an oyster shooter.

Rumi's Kitchen - Post Oak

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Rumi’s Kitchen’s “Eshgh o Hal”, meaning happy hour bliss among friends in Farsi, is offered from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. During this time, signature cocktails like Rumi’s margarita and Rumi’s barrel-aged Old Fashioned are discounted to $12, and specials are offered on the restaurant’s signature Persian dishes, like chickpea fries, burrata and bastirma, and koobiedeh sliders — all priced under $15.

The crown jewel of the Montrose Collective, Montrose draws in guests for its happy hour, available at the bar, lounge, and on the patio, Sunday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy hour specials include $6 glasses of wine, $5 Peroni beer, and $8 cocktails, plus $2 oysters on the half shell with Calabrian chili mignonette. Best of all its pasta plates, like rigatoni alla vodka, veal bolognese, and polpette with classic meatballs — all made in-house — are just $7. As a bonus, a live pianist performs nightly.

A group enjoying a half-dozen oysters on the half shell with cocktails.
Score $2 oysters on the half shell during happy hour at Marmo.
Kirsten Gilliam

Happy hour at Hugo’s is a solid way to get a sample of the acclaimed restaurant’s bites and beverages at budget-friendly prices. From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, house favorites like the Hugo Rita, chicken taquitos, and ceviche are under $10. Thankfully, taco specials aren’t limited to Tuesdays — find fish, carnitas, and steak tacos for $6 or less.

Hugo’s traditional margarita on the rocks in a short glass.
The Hugo’s Rita is on special for $8 during happy hour at Hugo’s.
Paula Murphy

Doris Metropolitan

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As if the buzzy vibe around the bar at Doris Metropolitan during happy hour isn’t reason enough to venture in, getting a taste of the decadent Doris burger, which is only available then, surely is. On Mondays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Doris burger, served with truffle fries, is available alongside shareables like tuna tartare, kofta kebab, and tenderloin skewer. Pair with a cocktail or glass of wine — there are plenty for $10.

A hamburger with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and red onions sits next to a stack of french fries.
Now that’s a burger that makes any hour happy.
Kirsten Gilliam

Nobu Houston

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While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $185 for a multi-course experience, the daily Tanoshi Hour is the most cost-effective way to partake at this hot spot. Available daily in the bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., items like crispy okra with butter ponzu, black cod lettuce wraps, and sushi rolls are offered for $9 to $14 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the market margarita for $14 and beers and sparkling wine the cost between $6 and $9.

Winnie's

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This Mid-Main gem boasts happy hour food and drink specials from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Pair $1 Gulf oysters, or $2 roasted oysters with $7 house and frozen cocktails. Beyond the happy hour menu, daily specials include $5 burgers after 5 p.m. on Mondays and $1 wings on Wednesdays.

Axelrad Beer Garden

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Head to this Midtown beer garden for its lengthy happy hour, which runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with $3.50 featured beers, $3 mimosas, $4 wells, and $6 Michel-Rad-As — the bar’s answer to Micheladas.

Axelrad’s Michelada with a salted rim.
Axelrad’s happy hour is one of the most generous in the city.
Axelrad

Le Jardinier

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Le Jardinier’s newly introduced bar bites menu, available Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the bar and lounge, offers a spirited take on popular bar snacks. Snack on toasted nuts spiced with smoked paprika and rosemary, mixed olives fragrant with citrus peel, and smoked salmon dip with purple potato chips. The menu extends to desserts, too, with fine options like the creme brulee and baba au rhum created by Le Jardinier’s pastry chef Tiffani Ann Gkaris. Sip on cocktails or house wines by the glass discounted to $12, and bask in the glory of the artsy food and ambiance.

Two white bowls with purple potato chips and smoked salmon dip.
Pair smoked salmon dip with purple potato chips at the bar at Le Jardinier.
Alex Montoya

Simone on Sunset

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This moody Rice Village-area haunt offers happy hour specials Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and as a bonus, on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Specials range from $6 glass of house wine and $20 bottles to discounted eats like spinach dip, truffle popcorn, and samosas.

Eau Tour

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This trendy Rice Village restaurant offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with a host of specially priced cocktails, bottles of wine, and various dishes, including confit duck wings and its Happy Meal, which pairs a juicy burger made with a blend of brisket and duck, and fries, with a Kronenbourg Brewery 1664 lager.

Eau Tour’s short rib and duck burger, topped with onions, gruyere, and a special sauce on a brioche bun sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with a pickle and a side of fries.
Eau Tour’s $18 Happy Meal, which comes with a beer, is a perfect way to kick off happy hour.
Brittany Britto Garley

Loch Bar

This lively seafood tavern located in River Oaks District gives its diners plenty of opportunities to take advantage of happy hour specials. Sunday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday and Monday, the restaurant features $10 cocktails, $5 draft beer, and tempting bar bites like chicken and sausage gumbo for $6, the Loch burger for $13, and mahi mahi ceviche for $12 — all with the backdrop of live music offered daily.

The Blind Goat

Following its wildly popular Downtown food hall location, the Blind Goat opened its Spring Branch brick-and-mortar, offering a more spacious place to unwind and indulge in Vietnamese cuisine. Sip a $9 Negroni or highball with Japanese whisky at this gastropub while chowing down on a deconstructed banh mi board with baguette slices, Vietnamese charcuterie, pate, pickled carrot, and daikon.

Feges BBQ

There isn’t a bad time to venture in for smoked meats at Feges BBQ, but visit from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and take advantage of happy hour pricing. Along with perks like $4 beers, $5 frozen margs, and half-off wines by the glass. Choose from the chopped brisket or pulled pork sandwiches, discounted to $10.

Loro

Happy hour gets going mid-day at Loro, the buzzy Asian smokehouse and patio in the Heights. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, guests can expect $4 and $5 cocktails, wine and sake on tap, and boozy slushies like the frozen gin and tonic and matcha mojito. The famous Loro cheeseburger and other signature sandwiches are discounted to under $10, but beware: happy hour eats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

a person holding Loro burger that is bursting with beef patty, brisket, cheese, lettuce and thick-sliced pickles.
Topped with Muenster cheese and brisket jam, Loro’s smoky cheeseburger is a steal during the smokehouse’s happy hour.
Sarah Yoakley/Say My Name PR

Eight Row Flint

Find $7 frozen margaritas, mules, and spiked agua frescas; $5 beers; and $6 bar snacks during Eight Row Flint’s extra-long weekday happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Heights outpost, housed in a transformed mid-century gas station with seating that spills out onto a wraparound patio, is a popular go-to, but its new location in the East End is just as worthy. Happy hour specials are offered there as well, Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and all day on Mondays.

A margarita on the rocks, garnished with a dehydrated lime and a salt rim.
It’s always time for a margarita at Eight Row Flint.
Mikah Danae

Da Gama

On weekdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Da Gama’s happy hour features an ever-changing menu. Cocktails like the tamarind caipirinha and saffron G&T are half off, plus shareables like naan pizzettes and samosa chaat are $10 or less.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday, this buzzy sushi spot within M-K-T Heights promises $8 cocktails, $6 wines by the glass, deals on dozens of rolls and sake, plus shared plates, like charred edamame and mango crab rangoon run diners between $3 and $8. Try a traditional sushi roll, or choose from a hefty selection of vegan maki. The Cowgirl, a pickle vegan tempura with sriracha-fried onion rings, barbecue paper, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, will not disappoint.

EZ's Liquor Lounge

From day drinkers to night owls, EZ’s Liquor Lounges draws in the lot. Happy hour is especially lively, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when drink specials like $4 drafts, $5 well drinks, and discounted cocktails entice. Visit on Tuesday, and make the most of free pool play, available all day long.

A strawberry margarita in a mug surrounded by novelty items.
Ez’s strawberry margarita is a sweet and sour way to kick off happy hour.
Agricole Hospitality

Daily Gather

CityCentre’s Daily Gather begins happy hour at 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, but know that it is offered all day, every day at the bar. The substantial menu of bites and beverages includes combinations like the double-stacked Butcher Burger and beer special for $17, plus wines by the glass for $7 and bottles for $25. Cocktails like the DG spritz are $10, while thoughtfully prepared mocktails, like the $5 cucumber refresher, may have you skipping booze altogether.

A vibrant, yellow cocktail in a coupe glass at Daily Gather.
Cocktails and cocktails are offered during Daily Gather’s happy hour.
Sabrina Miskelley

The Rustic

This Texas-sized patio bar and live music destination, with locations Downtown and in Uptown Park, has daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Specials include wines by the glass, whiskey cocktails, and mocktails, plus half-off bites like wild boar meatballs. With its sprawling indoor and outdoor space and free live music performances, it is a popular choice among large groups.

Uchiko

The smoky sister restaurant of Uchi, Uchiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with deals on nigiri and maki, plus heartier bites like grilled shishito peppers, pork belly, and wagyu short rib. Like at Uchi, wine and sake are discounted during happy hour here, but with its full bar program, Uchiko offers specials on cocktails, too.

Ostia

There are plenty of places to consider for happy hour in Montrose, but Ostia is one of few that offers a charming backdrop with its two serene patios. Chef-driven specials are available from Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include house chips with olives for $5, focaccia with olive oil for $4, a menu of spritzes for $6, and $10 cocktails and wines by the glass.

The Annie

Take to the Annie’s bar or terrace and enjoy daily specials from the booze and bites menu, offered Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each day, a different special pairs a beverage with a small bite. Tequila Tuesday consists of a margarita — either the Annie or the Whatamelon — with a chicken flauta; Wine Wednesday offers $20 glass esof wine with a cheese and charcuterie board for one; and Thursday’s bubbles and pearls pairing showcases a $20 glass of Veuve Clicquot with an oyster shooter.

Rumi's Kitchen - Post Oak

Rumi’s Kitchen’s “Eshgh o Hal”, meaning happy hour bliss among friends in Farsi, is offered from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. During this time, signature cocktails like Rumi’s margarita and Rumi’s barrel-aged Old Fashioned are discounted to $12, and specials are offered on the restaurant’s signature Persian dishes, like chickpea fries, burrata and bastirma, and koobiedeh sliders — all priced under $15.

Marmo

The crown jewel of the Montrose Collective, Montrose draws in guests for its happy hour, available at the bar, lounge, and on the patio, Sunday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy hour specials include $6 glasses of wine, $5 Peroni beer, and $8 cocktails, plus $2 oysters on the half shell with Calabrian chili mignonette. Best of all its pasta plates, like rigatoni alla vodka, veal bolognese, and polpette with classic meatballs — all made in-house — are just $7. As a bonus, a live pianist performs nightly.

A group enjoying a half-dozen oysters on the half shell with cocktails.
Score $2 oysters on the half shell during happy hour at Marmo.
Kirsten Gilliam

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Hugo's

Happy hour at Hugo’s is a solid way to get a sample of the acclaimed restaurant’s bites and beverages at budget-friendly prices. From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, house favorites like the Hugo Rita, chicken taquitos, and ceviche are under $10. Thankfully, taco specials aren’t limited to Tuesdays — find fish, carnitas, and steak tacos for $6 or less.

Hugo’s traditional margarita on the rocks in a short glass.
The Hugo’s Rita is on special for $8 during happy hour at Hugo’s.
Paula Murphy

Doris Metropolitan

As if the buzzy vibe around the bar at Doris Metropolitan during happy hour isn’t reason enough to venture in, getting a taste of the decadent Doris burger, which is only available then, surely is. On Mondays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Doris burger, served with truffle fries, is available alongside shareables like tuna tartare, kofta kebab, and tenderloin skewer. Pair with a cocktail or glass of wine — there are plenty for $10.

A hamburger with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and red onions sits next to a stack of french fries.
Now that’s a burger that makes any hour happy.
Kirsten Gilliam

Nobu Houston

While the omakase menu at Nobu runs a cool $185 for a multi-course experience, the daily Tanoshi Hour is the most cost-effective way to partake at this hot spot. Available daily in the bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., items like crispy okra with butter ponzu, black cod lettuce wraps, and sushi rolls are offered for $9 to $14 each. Tanoshi Hour also features specialty cocktails like the market margarita for $14 and beers and sparkling wine the cost between $6 and $9.

Winnie's

This Mid-Main gem boasts happy hour food and drink specials from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Pair $1 Gulf oysters, or $2 roasted oysters with $7 house and frozen cocktails. Beyond the happy hour menu, daily specials include $5 burgers after 5 p.m. on Mondays and $1 wings on Wednesdays.

Axelrad Beer Garden

Head to this Midtown beer garden for its lengthy happy hour, which runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with $3.50 featured beers, $3 mimosas, $4 wells, and $6 Michel-Rad-As — the bar’s answer to Micheladas.

Axelrad’s Michelada with a salted rim.
Axelrad’s happy hour is one of the most generous in the city.
Axelrad

Le Jardinier

Le Jardinier’s newly introduced bar bites menu, available Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the bar and lounge, offers a spirited take on popular bar snacks. Snack on toasted nuts spiced with smoked paprika and rosemary, mixed olives fragrant with citrus peel, and smoked salmon dip with purple potato chips. The menu extends to desserts, too, with fine options like the creme brulee and baba au rhum created by Le Jardinier’s pastry chef Tiffani Ann Gkaris. Sip on cocktails or house wines by the glass discounted to $12, and bask in the glory of the artsy food and ambiance.

Two white bowls with purple potato chips and smoked salmon dip.
Pair smoked salmon dip with purple potato chips at the bar at Le Jardinier.
Alex Montoya

Simone on Sunset

This moody Rice Village-area haunt offers happy hour specials Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and as a bonus, on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Specials range from $6 glass of house wine and $20 bottles to discounted eats like spinach dip, truffle popcorn, and samosas.

Eau Tour

This trendy Rice Village restaurant offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with a host of specially priced cocktails, bottles of wine, and various dishes, including confit duck wings and its Happy Meal, which pairs a juicy burger made with a blend of brisket and duck, and fries, with a Kronenbourg Brewery 1664 lager.

Eau Tour’s short rib and duck burger, topped with onions, gruyere, and a special sauce on a brioche bun sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with a pickle and a side of fries.
Eau Tour’s $18 Happy Meal, which comes with a beer, is a perfect way to kick off happy hour.
Brittany Britto Garley

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