Whether ramping up for a fun night out after relaxing at the beach, or winding down from a long day, we all appreciate a good Happy Hour. With discounts across town on refreshing drinks and delicious food, here are some Virginia Beach Happy Hours we think you should try.
Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Sunday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm
$ 5 - 5.50 select crushes, $6.50 premium margarita, $4 pints on draft, $3.75 fish tacos, $5.25 Buffalo tuna bites, $6.25 half-pound steamed shrimp
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As the curators of the original recipe, the Orange Crush is reason enough to try out Waterman’s Happy Hour. Add in the $3.50 fish tacos, with either fried fish or blackened tuna, mango-jicama slaw and Sriracha aioli and we wouldn’t miss this one.
Big Sam’s Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
Monday - Saturday, 3 - 7:00 pm
$0.69 clams, $0.89 wings, $1.19 oysters, $2.99 domestic beers, $3.59 select imported beers
Small and unassuming, Big Sam’s, located in the Rudee Inlet Marina, serves up local seafood that is as fresh as the waters around it. For Happy Hour, try the East Coast Oysters served raw or steamed. If you’ve never tried oysters before, go for raw to really get the full palette of flavor that comes only from our waters.
The Atlantic on Pacific
Daily, 3 - 6 pm
$1 select oysters, $6 burger, $4 - $7 cocktails and select wines. $3 select craft beers
The selection of oysters and wine pairing make this Happy Hour one that you won't want to miss. It's the perfect way to unwind after a long day or to kick off a nice evening out in style.
Dough Boy's Pizza
24th and 33rd street Locations, Monday - Friday, All Day till 5:30pm
$8.88 Food & Drink Specials
The $8.88 happy hour at both Dough Boy's Pizza locations will fulfill and refuel you and the whole family. This happy hour includes a medium cheese pizza, 16oz Freshly squeezed Orange Crush, their Db original (16oz) Bloody Mary and a double slice with two toppings which includes a drink (tea or soda). While you are there also try their signature margarita crush!
CP Shuckers
Monday - Friday, 3 - 7 pm
$2.75 domestic beers, $4 tall well drinks, $3 house wines, $0.75 wings, $0.75 oysters, $7 half-pound of steamed shrimp
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With two locations, in the Oceanfront District and the Chesapeake Bay District, CP Shuckers is a local favorite across Virginia Beach and their expansive Happy Hour is a big reason why.
Hunt Room at The Cavalier
Monday - Thursday, 4-6 pm
$2 off most craft cocktails, beer, and select wines, $2 off select starters
If you haven't tried the masterfully-crafted cocktails at the Cavalier Hotel's rustic-themed tavern, Hunt Room's Happy Hour provides the perfect chance to check it out.
Hot Tuna
Daily from 3:00pm til 5:30 pm
$4 domestic bottled beers, $6 specialty cocktails, $5 glasses of wine, $1 shrimp and oysters, and much much more
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Treat yourself to a cocktail at Hot Tuna, a local favorite with delicious seafood that is matched only by their fun atmosphere. Enjoy discounted cocktails at the outside bar by the warmth of their fire pit tables. From $1 oysters (raw or rockefeller!) to $5 glasses of wine, Hot Tuna has an extensive Happy Hour menu with deals for everyone! Also, did we mention they open earlier now and have a brand new menu?
Esoteric
Monday-Friday, 4-6 pm
$0.50 wings, $5-$7 snacks, $1 oysters Rockefeller, $10 burger or chicken sammie and fries, $5 for most 14-oz craft beers, $2 off all cocktails, $5 wine
If you're looking for a more substantial Happy Hour, or even a full meal with Happy Hour pricing, Esoteric, in the ViBe Creative District offers a great place to fill up. With a huge beer selection and a variety of creative, mouth-watering cocktails, you'll love everything about the menu here.