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Happy hours in Traverse City, MI

In Traverse City, the lowest price on the list is $3 Bud Light 16 oz at Chili's Grill & Bar. Most happy hours in Traverse City run 3–6pm, and mostly on weekdays. Explore 30 happy hours across 26 restaurants in Traverse City, plus 82 specials at 42 restaurants. The top 10 menus are below.

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  • 30happy hours

Top 10 happy hours in Traverse City

  1. Barrio

    305 W Front St suite a
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Food

    • Tacos$1.00 off
    • Bowls$1.00 off
    • Build-your-own nachos$1.00 off

    Spirits

    • Tequila50% off
    • Whiskey50% off

    Cocktails

    • Casa margaritas$5.00
    • Casa margarita pitchers$18.00
    • Skinny skeletons$7.00
    • Old fashioned$10.00

    Beer

    • Drafts$1.00 off

  2. Right Brain Brewery

    225 E Sixteenth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour for Everyone

    • Mon–Fri · 4–6 pm
    • Sun · 1–3 pm

    1 more happy hour on Mon–Fri

    See on the map

    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Cocktails$2.00 off

    Beer

    • Regular pints$1.50 off

    Food

    • Pizzas$2.00 off
    • Pretzel bites$2.00 off

  3. Red Mesa Grill

    1544 N US Highway 31 N
    Traverse City, MI 49686

    Happy Hour

    • Daily · 3–5 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Casa Margarita$4.00
    • Paloma$4.00
    • TC Cherry Margarita$4.00
    • Strawberry Margarita$4.00

    Beer

    • Dos Equis Pint$4.00
    • Modelo Pint$4.00

    Food

    • Chicken Taco$4.00
    • Smoked Bean Dip$4.00
    • Cuban Black Bean Cake$4.00
    • Chicken Enchilada$4.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla$4.00

  4. Minervas Restaurant & Bar

    300 E State St
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    Minervas Lounge

    • Sun · 2–9 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Food

    • Spinach dip$10.00
    • Chicken quesadilla$10.00
    • Chips & queso$10.00
    • Grand slam nachos$11.00
    • Potato nachos$11.00

    and 3 more on the map

    Beer

    • Domestic drafts$3.75
    • Domestic bottles$3.75

    Wine

    • House wine$4.00

    Spirits

    • Well drinks$3.75

  5. The Flying Noodle

    136 E Front St
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    Bar only

    • Daily · 3–5:30 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Food

    • Meatballs$8.00
    • Calamari$8.00
    • Charcuterie$8.00
    • Mushroom Toast$8.00

    Spirits

    • You Call It$6.00

    Cocktails

    • House cocktails$8.00

    Beer

    • Draft beer$4.00

    Wine

    • House wine$4.00

  6. West End Tavern

    12719 S West Bay Shore Dr
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Beer

    • Draft beer$2.00 off
    • Bottle beer$2.00 off

    Wine

    • Wine$2.00 off

    Food

    • Appetizers25% off

    Cocktails

    • Craft cocktails$2.00 off

  7. Chili's Grill & Bar

    2670 Crossing Circle
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Beer

    • Bud Light 16 oz$3.00
    • Miller Lite 16 oz$3.00
    • Coors Light 16 oz$3.00
    • Bud Light 22 oz$4.00
    • Modelo 16 oz$4.00

    and 5 more on the map

    Cocktails

    • Margarita of the Month$6.00
    • Tequila Classic Marg$7.00

    Wine

    • House Red & White Wine$5.00

  8. Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant

    540 W Front St
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Daily · 4–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Beer

    • Draft Beer$1.00 off

    Spirits

    • Well Drinks$1.00 off

    Wine

    • Wine$1.00 off

    Other drinks

    • Seltzers & RTD's$1.00 off

  9. Rare Bird Brewpub

    229 Lake Ave
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
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    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Beer

    • Rare Bird beers$1.00 off

    Spirits

    • Well pours / Well cocktails$6.00

    Wine

    • Wine pours$1.00 off

    Other drinks

    • Ciders$1.00 off

  10. La Senorita Mexican Restaurant

    2455 N US Highway 31 S
    Traverse City, MI 49684

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 25, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Frozen Margaritas50% off
    • House Rocks 18 oz. Margaritas50% off

    Beer

    • Draft Beer50% off
    • Bottled Beer50% off

We read each restaurant’s own website for its happy hours and specials, usually about once a month; this page was last updated October 25, 2026. Restaurants change their offers, so check with the restaurant before you go.

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Happy hours in Traverse City: questions

When is happy hour in Traverse City?

Barrio runs it Mon–Fri, 3–6 pm. Right Brain Brewery runs it Mon–Fri, 4–6 pm and Sun, 1–3 pm. Red Mesa Grill runs it daily, 3–5 pm. Choose Now on the map for the ones on right now.

What is the cheapest happy hour deal in Traverse City?

The lowest price on the list is $3 Bud Light 16 oz at Chili's Grill & Bar, then $3.75 Domestic drafts at Minervas Restaurant & Bar and $4 Chicken Taco at Red Mesa Grill.

Where can I get happy hour food in Traverse City?

Barrio, Right Brain Brewery, Red Mesa Grill, Minervas Restaurant & Bar and 2 other restaurants have food on their happy hour menu.

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