In our Where to Happy Hour series, we search Greater Houston’s vast array of neighborhoods and communities for the very best libations.
The East End has long been rich in history and culture, as it plays home to two of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods, Magnolia Park and Second Ward.
With a mix of the old and the new, this vibrant, booming neighborhood offers plenty to do, including some thirst-quenching happy hours.
Note: For the purposes of this list, the East End is roughly defined by this map.
Where to Happy Hour in the East End
D&W Lounge
Join the regulars at beloved dive D&W Lounge, open 7am to 2am in a space that’s been serving the community since the 1940s.
The drinks are always cold and cheap, the crowd friendly, and the atmosphere that perfect balance of laidback and fun, with a jukebox, live music and more.
The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
Known for sparking the fajita craze that swept the country, the Original Ninfa’s on Navigation is a more than fine choice for happy hour.
Sip $8 Tex-Mex cocteles from Ranch Waters to Palomas, go for the Original Ninfarita by the glass ($7) or pitcher ($25), and pair it all with classic bites like Queso Flameado, Beef Fajitas Nachos, and perfect Chips & Guac.
Monday through Friday 3pm to 6pm.
Lil’ Danny Speedo’s Go Fly a Kite Lounge
In a city teeming with unique hangouts, Lil’ Danny Speedo’s Go Fly a Kite Lounge stands out (in case you couldn’t tell by its name).
The fun-loving spot draws in all sorts of folks thanks to its more than solid cocktails, laid-back ethos, divey atmosphere and patio space, and cool stuff like daily happy hour, food truck pop-ups, and guest DJs.
Daily 4pm to 8pm.
Moon Tower Inn
Gourmet wild game weenies and craft suds are the name of the game at Moon Tower Inn.
In addition to a fantastic, 66-tap lineup of brews and outrageous creations like duck dogs with apple brandy and a fiery cheeseburger packed with 13 chiles, the totally chill ice house and cook shack hosts things like movie nights, crawfish boils, and all other kinds of fun shenanigans in its sprawling yard.
Hit it for Monday Mug Night, when mugs are $10 and refills are $5; Tuesday’s Movies at Dark; Wednesday’s BOGO Burger Night (for singles only); and Thursday’s Steak Night.
Voodoo Queen
Get tikified at Moon Tower Inn’s spirited sibling establishment and daiquiri dive, Voodoo Queen.
Happy hour brings fun and funk in the form of $3 Jello Syringes and $1-off all the awesome frozen stuff swirling in the machines; and you can get $6 Bourbon St. Hurricanes any time it rains.
All day Monday; Tuesday through Friday 4:20pm to 7:20pm.
El Tiempo Cantina
Over on Navigation, hoppin’ Tex Mex haunt El Tiempo Cantina offers weekday happy hour with discounts on its lineup of booze, including its signature frozen and on-the-rocks house margaritas.
Pair ’em with hot and fresh Chips and Salsa, BBQ Brisket Queso, and fan-favorite Fajitas.
Monday through Friday 3pm to 7pm.
Eight Row Flint East End
Whiskey-soaked icehouse Eight Row Flint’s expansive second location is a much-welcomed addition to the East End neighborhood.
Hit it for daily specials including All Day Happy Hour Monday, Tuesday Industry Night with $8 Burgers and Mix-and-Match Cheap Thrills, and the badass Thursday Steak Night, when you can score a NY Strip and Elote Salad for $20.
Daily specials, plus happy hour available Tuesday through Friday from 2pm to 6pm.
More Great Happy Hours in the East End
Hit the barcade at Cidercade Houston; Sip suds at Equal Parts Brewing; enjoy happy hour drinks, ‘que and live music overlooking the downtown skyline at J-Bar-M Barbecue; hangout on the patio at The New Potato; and visit fan favorite restaurant and patio Tiny Champions for happy hour cocktail and pizzas.
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