When it comes to happy hour, few neighborhoods deliver like the Financial District. From sleek rooftop lounges to historic establishments dating back to the 18th century, here’s a roundup of the best happy hour in the Financial District.
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Best Happy Hour in the Financial District
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Fraunces Tavern
- Website: Fraunces Tavern
- Address: 54 Pearl St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Weekdays 4-7pm
Fraunces Tavern has an interesting claim to fame. In operation since 1762, this is where George Washington bid an emotional farewell to his troops in 1783 after the Revolutionary War, shortly before assuming the office of President.
The pub was also frequented by the likes of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr (who both attended an event at the tavern a week before their infamous duel). Needless to say, enjoying a pint (or cocktail) at the most historic bar in the Financial District is a must-do while exploring the neighborhood, if not for the history alone.
As one of the oldest restaurants in NYC, it’s surprising that locals frequent this place more than visitors. There’s a small museum upstairs ($10) depicting the room where Washington gave his farewell speech, it’s pretty cool to check out.
Good to know: My husband is a whiskey enthusiast. Having visited most of the city’s top watering holes, he bills Fraunces Tavern one of the best Scotch whisky bars in New York City.
Harry’s Side Bar
- Website: Harry’s Side Bar
- Address: 62 Stone St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Daily 4pm-5pm & 10pm-11pm
Home to handsome bartenders sporting iconic red coats, Harry’s is the quintessential Financial District bar for an elevated night on the town. Allegedly the birthplace of the martini, this iconic bar has been around since 1972. An extension of the original, Harry’s Side Bar is a European-inspired cocktail and wine bar serving small bites.
Libations are offered for $5-12 during happy hour, pair a cocktail with the restaurant’s signature lamb meatballs or smoky papas bravas and settle in for the hour.
Trinity Place
- Website: Trinity Place
- Address: 115 Broadway, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Weekdays 3-5pm
Visiting Trinity Place is an experience. To access the bar you’ll walk through a vault that was once owned by Andrew Carnegie. Once inside you’ll find yourself rubbing elbows with locals trying to score an open bar stool for the night.
If libations are top of mind, Trinity Place is one of the best bars in the Financial District for happy hour. Running weekdays from 3-5pm, you can score a bucket of four beers for $20, select cocktails for $10 and a bottle of wine for $26. Food is limited to two appetizers: burrata and $7 spinach and mushroom empanadas.
Mezcali
- Website: Mezcali
- Address: 83 Maiden Ln, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Weekdays 3-6pm
As you may have guessed, Mezcali is a prime spot for mezcal and margaritas. Frozen or on the rocks, the house margarita goes for $9 during happy hour, but you can customize it to your liking with additional flavors for $2. I’m a fan of the smoky mezcalita and paloma spritz as well (both $9).
If beer is more your speed, select drafts go for $7, wine for $9. As for the food, the happy hour menu features all the usual suspects, from creamy guacamole and bright salsa platters to delectable elote (roasted corn ribs, tajin mayo, cotija, cilantro) and toothsome nachos.
This Financial District happy hour spot is the perfect place to pre-game before your dinner reservation kicks in.
Fresh Salt
- Website: Fresh Salt
- Address: 146 Beekman St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Daily 4-8pm
Offering $4 drafts, Fresh Salt serves one of the most affordable happy hour deals in the in the Financial District. Heck, even outside of happy hour, draft beer goes for $8, comparable to most discounted beer prices in NYC.
Based on my experience, the service can be hit-or-miss but the cocktails make up for it. The place gets packed after work hours, so arrive early or plan to spend the evening probing seats. The bites are great too, perfect for sharing.
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
- Website: Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
- Address: 83 Pearl St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Monday – Thursday 2:30-6:30pm (at the bar)
If you have a mild margarita obsession, Mad Dog’s Financial District happy hour deals should fit the bill. Despite the cantina’s popularity, the service is surprisingly pleasant even on the busiest evenings. The happy hour menu is headlined by the the house margarita (on the rocks) and frozen margarita, both under $10.
If you’re not big on margaritas, house wine goes for $7 a glass and select Mexican beers are $6 a pop. As for food, there’s guacamole and hot wings, both $10. Happy hour or not, you’re bound to see 100 ounce margarita towers gracing a few tables, at $120 a pop, these bad boys aren’t for the faint of heart (equivalent to 10 cocktails, they’re available for groups of four or more).
Malt House
- Website: Malt House
- Address: 9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Weekdays 4-6pm
The Malt House is known for a curated selection of 250 American whiskies and impressive lineup of drafts, this is one of the more polished options on our list of the best happy hour in the Financial District.
Offering more than eight draft beers for $8 a pop, there’s also a handful of $9 cocktails to boot. Likewise, the food menu is one of the most generous in the area, with six appetizers on offer. I’m partial to the fried bites (surprise, surprise) like panko fried cheese curds and buttermilk fried chicken. The pork sliders and wings are great too though.
Ryan Maguire’s
- Website: Ryan Maguire’s
- Address: 28 Cliff St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Daily 4-7pm
Warm and inviting, Ryan Maguire’s is a laid-back Irish pub popular with the post-work crowd. The draw? $7 happy hour cocktails, $4 Miller drafts and $8 wine. Food doesn’t grace the happy hour menu, but the full-priced menu is worth a gander. With $8 soups and $14 calamari, this Financial District happy hour haunt won’t break the bank after 7pm either.
Clinton Hall
- Website: Clinton Hall
- Address: 90 Washington St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Monday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
With large communal tables and a great outdoor patio full of games (cornhole!), Clinton Hall is great for a chill hangout with coworkers after the workday ends. The happy hour menu is limited to drinks, but with $6 beer, $8 well drinks and $8 wine, it deserves a mention on our list.
Tacombi
- Website: Tacombi
- Address: 74 Broad St, New York, NY
- Happy Hour: Weekdays 4-7pm
Founded in 2006 on the sandy shores of Mexico, Tacombi is a popular taco chain in NYC. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying they serve one of the best happy hours in the Financial District. With $5 Mexican Micheladas, $9 margaritas and sandia santas (the restaurants’s signature watermelon tequila drink), you won’t go thirsty.
Happy Hour Financial District NYC (Post Summary)
- Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
- Trinity Place
- Fresh Salt
- Fraunces Tavern
- Clinton Hall
- Malt House
- Mezcali
- Ryan Maguire’s
- Fresh Salt
- Tacombi
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And there you have it! The best spots to grab happy hour in FiDi. Let me know if I missed any of your favorites!
Cheers!
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