Dry January doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to happy hour. Whether you’re taking a break from alcohol for health reasons, to save money, or just to try something new, Austin’s vibrant bar and restaurant scene has plenty of options to keep you in on the fun. But here’s the catch: non-alcoholic drinks—mocktails, NA beers, fancy sodas—are often just as pricey as their boozy counterparts. That’s where we come in.
At Zappy, we’re all about helping you save money while enjoying the best of Austin’s happy hour culture. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 16 amazing spots offering discounted non-alcoholic drinks during happy hour. And the savings don’t stop there—many of these places also feature delicious happy hour food specials, making it even easier to enjoy a full night out without breaking the bank.
And the best part? You can find every one of these spots (and plenty more) in the Zappy app. Our handy “non-alcoholic” filter lets you search for the best happy hour deals on drinks that don’t contain alcohol, so you can still enjoy a night out while staying under budget and booze-free. Let’s dive in!
Anthem
Anthem is a “Tex-Asian Pub” on Rainey street offering American comfort food with Asian and Latin flavors. In addition to having NA drinks on their happy hour menu, Anthem also features all their “free spirit” options for half off on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays!
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 2 – 6 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm
Additional NA specials
- All day Mondays (12 – 10 pm): 50% off “free spirits”
- All day Tuesdays (12- 10 pm): 50% off “free spirits”
- All day Wednesdays (12 – 10 pm): 50% off “free spirits”
NA specials
Anthem’s NA options are $9 during happy hour (regularly $10). If you go to Anthem on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, you’ll get them for 50% off, so only $5!
- Brazilian Matcha Lemonade: Sweet matcha, lime, agave, and lavender
- Flower Child: Peaflower tea elixir, coconut, pineapple, and lime
- Michelada: House michelada mix, Cerveza Athlética light copper ale
- Wild Horse: This NA drink is on their happy hour menu, but we couldn’t find a description
In addition to their NA options, Anthem offers 15 discounted food options during happy hour, ranging from $5 to $15. Happy hour food includes salmon poke, Char-buff cauliflower, Hawaiian shrimp ceviche, brisket rangoon, and shishito pepper queso. View all details for happy hour specials at Anthem on Zappy here.
BarChi Sushi
BarChi Sushi is a Japanese restaurant located in the 2nd Street District, that’s a mix of a sushi bar and lounge. BarChi is known as having one of the best sushi happy hours, offering daily discounts and a weekend reverse happy hour.
Happy hour
- Monday – Saturday: 4 – 7 pm
- Sunday: 3 – 7 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 10 pm – 12 am
NA specials:
BarChi Sushi offers four NA options on its happy hour menu, ranging from $3 – $5.50.
- Hibiscus-Mint Ginger Mocktail ($5.50 during HH)
- Coconut Pineapple Juice ($3 during HH)
- Strawberry Lemonade ($4 during HH)
- Red Bull ($3 during HH)
BarChi’s happy hour includes more than 50 food items, ranging from $4 – $14.50. Items include appetizers, maki rolls, robata skewers, signature rolls, nigiri, and their raw bar. View all details for happy hour specials at BarChi Sushi on Zappy here.
Bobo’s Snack Bar
Bobo’s Snack Bar prides itself on sourcing everything it serves from progressive Central Texas producers and artisans. Bobo’s provides an unpretentious atmosphere that easily accommodates a variety of dietary needs and constraints (vegan, gluten-free, sober, etc).
Happy hour
- Wednesday – Saturday: 4 – 6 pm
- Sunday: 2 pm – 5 pm
NA specials
Bobo’s Snack Bar offers one of the largest NA happy hour drink menus we’ve seen, with 9 options that are $2 off their normal price. Happy hour prices range from $4-$9.
- Christening 16: Slow Luck NA spirit, housemade rosemary-honey lemonade with lavender bitters, Liber & Co grenadine, and Bubb’s seltzer ($9 during HH)
- The Mockarita: Slow Luck non-alcoholic distilled spirit, housemade jalapeño & lime margarita mix ($9 during HH)
- Passion Fruit Mockarita: Slow Luck NA spirit, Liber & Co passion fruit syrup, lime juice ($9 during HH)
- Mocktail Mule: Tennyson Black Ginger NA spirit, SoCo Ginger Beer, Bubb’s Seltzer, lime juice ($9 during HH)
- SANSgria: Slow Luck NA spirit, KTonic Cherry Blossom kombucha, Bubb’s Seltzer, fruit juice ($9 during HH)
- Coconut Lime Italian Fizz: Bubb’s handcrafted coconut lime agave syrup, Bubb’s Seltzer, and choice of half & half OR oat milk creamer. Topped with either regular OR dairy-free whipped cream ($9 during HH)
- Tamarind Rootbeer Italian Fizz: Bubb’s handcrafted tamarind rootbeer syrup, Bubb’s Seltzer, and your choice of either a splash of half & half OR oat milk creamer. Topped with either regular OR dairy-free whipped cream ($9 during HH)
- Momo’s MicheNada: Ricks Near Beer Light Pils with Austin’s original Momo’s Michelada mix, lime, and Tajin rim ($7 during HH)
- Rick’s High Times NA Beers ($4 during HH)
While you’re at Bobo’s, check out their variety of locally-sourced snacks that are $2 off during happy hour. Discounted snacks range from $5-18 and include options like edamame hummus, black forest pretzel, blistered broccoli, bean masa cakes, Credo spicy queso, and a snack board. View all details for happy hour specials at Bobo’s Snack Bar on Zappy here.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Many people know Bouldin Creek Cafe for its inclusive plant-based and gluten-free menu and old-school Austin vibe, so it’s no surprise that they’d feature a couple of NA options on their happy hour menu.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 3 – 6 pm
NA specials
Bouldin Creek Cafe offers two 12 oz canned NA options that are $1 off during happy hour.
- Karbach Free & Easy NA IPA: Canned, non-alcoholic malt beverage with hop aromas of citrus ($3.75 during HH)
- St. Elmo Hop Water: Canned, alcohol-free, sugar-free, carb-free & gluten-free, made from Citra and Simcoe hops ($3 during HH)
If you’ve never been to Bouldin Creek Cafe, or if you’re already a big fan, take advantage of happy hour to get $2 off a variety of their appetizers. View all details for happy hour specials at Bouldin Creek Cafe on Zappy here.
Comedor
Comedor is a modern Mexican restaurant located downtown with a stunning interior and a sophisticated menu. The restaurant recently became a Michelin-recommended restaurant, so it’s pretty incredible that they’re still offering a happy hour.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 5 – 6 pm
NA specials
Comedor’s NA drinks are as carefully crafted as their cocktails and are discounted by $4-5 during happy hour.
- Beet Happening: Beet Thai Chile Syrup, Pineapple, Lemon, Soda ($8 during HH)
- Secret Garden: Seedlip Garden 108, Coconut, Lime, Mint, Soda ($10 during HH)
You don’t want to go to Comedor without trying their food, so grab some friends and sample their menu at steep discounts. Currently, their happy hour food menu includes seven items ranging from $6-$13, including bone marrow tacos, cobia crudo, pescado ahumado, and lengua tacos. View all details for happy hour specials at Comedor on Zappy here.
DrinkWell
DrinkWell is an award-winning, intimate, neighborhood cocktail bar that has been in Austin’s North Loop neighborhood for more than 12 years.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 3 – 5:30 pm
NA specials
DrinkWell’s happy hour menu includes three seasonal NA drinks for $9 (regularly $10-$12) that showcase how non-alcoholic drinks can still have complexity and depth.
- Adventures in Babysitting: Seedlip Grove NA spirit, coconut cream, spiced Thai basil cordial, lime, coconut amino-galangal-lemongrass tincture
- Toy Soldier: Assam Tea-Infused Seedlip Spice NA Spirit, balsamic-kola syrup, Giffard alcohol-free aperitif
- Parch Canned Prickly Pear Paloma: 8 oz can of an alcohol-free cocktail with adaptogens. Contains prickly pear, grapefruit, hibiscus, and desert botanicals.
In addition to their NA options, DrinkWell’s happy hour menu includes $2 off their Bar Snacks and Shareable items, which includes things like crispy ancho chickpeas, harissa spiced spinach dip, pork belly sliders, and an Antonelli’s cheese board. View all details for happy hour specials at DrinkWell on Zappy here.
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a funky restaurant and cocktail lounge, donned with vibey, antique chandeliers and offering comfort food and creative cocktails.
Happy hour
- Tuesday – Friday: 4 – 6 pm
NA specials
Honey Moon’s happy hour features two unique NA options that won’t make you miss the booze. They’re both $6 during happy hour (regularly $9).
- No Shade: Hibiscus, jalapeño, lime, grapefruit, ginger beer
- Nice Pear: Pear, chai, maple, lemon, 5 spice sugar
Honey Moon also offers discounted snacks during happy hour that will be hard to choose between (so get multiple!). Prices range from $3-$12 and include options like caramelized French onion dip and chips, pork belly slider, corn ribs, and steak satay. View all details for happy hour specials at Maie Day on Zappy here.
Maie Day
Maie Day is a casual, community chophouse in a fun and lively environment. The restaurant, located inside the South Congress Hotel, was recently named a Recommended Restaurant by the Michelin Guide.
Happy hour
- Monday – Thursday: 5 – 6 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 4 – 6 pm
NA specials
Maie Day’s NA drinks are $2 off during their daily happy hour.
- Right to the Core: Tenneyson, cinnamon apple shrub, lemon, simple
- Peely-Wally: Feragaia, earl grey syrup, lemon
If you’re feeling hungry, Maie Day offers their Gimme Burger for $14 during happy hour, which is a fantastic deal since it’s normally $22. View all details for happy hour specials at Maie Day on Zappy here.
Parkside
Parkside dubs itself as the city’s first gastropub, and it continues to offer a seasonally changing menu of locally sourced classic American fare. The restaurant also offers an extensive raw bar for anyone who’s tired of (or won’t eat) Gulf Coast oysters.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 5 – 6 pm
NA specials
Parkside’s NA options are 50% off during happy hour, which is one of the better happy hour discounts we’ve seen.
- Early Morning: Strawberry, orange tea, ginger ($6 during HH)
- St. Elmo Hop Water: Hopped NA seltzer water ($3 during HH)
Parkside also offers several food items for half-off during happy hour, which will save you $8-$22 per item! Their happy hour food options showcase their raw bar with items like an oyster platter, ceviche, and beef tartate, as well as heartier options like a bacon cheeseburger. View all details for happy hour specials at Parkside on Zappy here.
Revue
Revue, located in The Fairmont Hotel downtown, features shareable Italian and Asian fare, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients.
Happy hour
- Monday, Thursday – Sunday: 5 – 6 pm
NA Specials
Revue offers three NA or low-proof cocktails on its happy hour menu.
- Autumn Breeze: Pineapple, lemon, orange, cranberry, grenadine, ginger beer ($5 during HH)
- Headless Horsemen: Pumpkin bloody mix, olive juice, lime juice, choice of: Seedlip Grove NA Spirit or 0.0 Heineken ($6 during HH)
- Harvest Bloom: Orange, strawberry, Earl Grey tea, honey, lemon, blueberry syrup, orange blossom water, choice of: St. Germain (20% ABV) or Giffard Elderflower NA Spirit ($6 during HH)
Revue’s happy hour menu includes six food options, ranging from $6 to $14. Options include burrata, polpettini, and salt and pepper shrimp. View all details for happy hour specials at Revue on Zappy here.
Serenade American Brasserie
Serenade is a new addition to the downtown restaurant scene, having just opened on the ground floor of the W Austin in December 2024. Self-described as “a place where the allure of French oak meets the draw of Texas smoke,” both the restaurant and the menu provide elevated comfort.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 3 – 6 pm
NA specials
During happy hour, all Serenade’s beverages are 25% off, including their NA offerings.
- Flamingo: Lyre’s NA Italian Spritz, grapefruit juice, pink peppercorn syrup ($11.25 during HH)
- De Soi NA Spritz Italiano: Bittersweet, Mediterranean citrus ($8.25 during HH)
- Lyre’s NA Classico: Sparkling with a crisp, dry finish ($9 during HH)
- Lyre’s NA Amalfi Spiritz: Bittersweet orange and rich peach flavours ($9 during HH)
Serenade launched their happy hour on January 6th, and although it focuses primarily on drinks, the menu also includes one food item. The special, called “$25 Early Bird Gets the Frites,” includes house frites with a choice of bavette, moules, or chicken paillard. View all details for happy hour specials at Serendade on Zappy here.
TenTen
TenTen serves modern Japanese sushi, steak, and robata. They are seed-oil free, gluten-friendly, and vegan-friendly.
Happy hour
- Every day: 4:30 – 6 pm
NA specials
TenTen’s happy hour features four unique NA options that are all 50% off. Regularly $12 each, you can snag each of them for $6 during happy hour.
- Cucumber Mule: Ginger beer, cucumber, shiso
- Blueberry Jalapeño Margarita: NA tequila, blueberry, lime, jalapeño
- Green Tea Cream Soda: Genmaicha green tea, vanilla, seltzer, cream (can be made dairy-free)
- Fuwa Fuwa: Giffard NA aperitif, fresh orange juice, citrus
Their happy hour menu also offers half-priced select maki. All the food items are less than $10, including chicken karaage for $6, vegetarian poke bowl for $6, braised mushroom maki for $7.50, and spicy tuna maki for $8.50. View all details for happy hour specials at TenTen on Zappy here.
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen (Downtown)
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen has five locations in the Austin area, serving New American fare with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, and offering an extensive wine program. Their menu and happy hour varies by location.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 4 – 6 pm
NA specials
The Grove Wine Bar’s downtown location offers two NA options during happy hour that are $2 off.
- Sober Punch: Tenneyson black ginger, hibiscus tea, lychee, fresh lemon ($8 during HH)
- Heineken Zero: ($4 during HH)
View all details for happy hour specials at The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen (Downtown) on Zappy here.
True Food Kitchen (Seaholm & Domain)
True Food Kitchen offers healthy, chef-driven seasonal food and handcrafted drinks. True Food has two locations in Austin, one downtown and the other in the Domain, which have the same happy hour menus.
Happy hour
- Monday – Friday: 3 – 6 pm
NA specials
True Food’s NA happy hour drinks embody their commitment to simple fresh ingredients and range from $3 to $10.
- Spritzers: House-filtered sparkling water mixed with fresh fruit juice. Choose from lemon-lime, grapefruit, pineapple, or pomegranate. ($3 during HH)
- Clean Margarita: Clean & Co. tequila, carrot, orange, jalapeño, mint ($10 during HH)
- Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA ($5 during HH)
They offer eight different bites on their happy hour menu, ranging from $4 to $12. Examples include chili cuke crunchers, edamame dumplings, and grass-fed meatloaf sliders. View all details for happy hour specials at True Food Kitchen (Seaholm) on Zappy here and specials for the Domain location on Zappy here.
Uchi
Uchi is a nationally-recognized, award-winning restaurant that consistently shows up as one of Austin’s most beloved restaurants. They offer non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase. Their daily happy hour offers a more affordable way to sample their menu.
Happy hour
- Every day: 4 – 6 pm
NA specials
Uchi’s NA happy hour drinks are discounted by $1- $2.
- Sparkling Lime Fire: Ginger, lime ($5 during HH)
- Best Day: NA Kolsch ($6 during HH)
Their happy hour includes more than 25 food items priced from $5 to $25 and span multiple categories including cool tastings, hot tastings, nigiri, sashimi, handrolls, and okashi. It’s a great way to check out Uchi on a budget! View all details for happy hour specials at Uchi on Zappy here.
Uchiko
Uchiko, is an extension of the original Uchi experience, literally meaning “child of Uchi.” Uchiko differentiates itself by using smoke and char in many of its flavors.
Happy hour
- Every day: 4 – 6 pm
NA specials
- Yuzu Spritz: Lemon, yuzu, sparkling water ($5 during HH)
- Best Day NA Kolsch ($6 during HH)
Like Uchi, Uchiko’s happy hour food menu is extensive, with more than 20 items, starting at $6. Uchiko also offers a seven course tasting for two during happy hour, at a discounted price of $120. View all details for happy hours specials at Uchiko on Zappy here.
How Zappy makes dry January easy (and fun!)
Happy hour isn’t just about drinks; it’s about connection and making the most of your time with friends and colleagues. For those of you taking on Dry January, non-alcoholic options are key to staying social while sticking to your goals.
Finding places with non-alcoholic happy hour deals doesn’t have to be a hassle. With Zappy, you can filter your search to show only non-alcoholic specials, whether you’re looking for espresso drinks, NA beers, or mocktails. Plus, the app highlights food deals too, so you can plan your outing with everything in mind.
Dry January is just the beginning. Zappy is your go-to app for happy hour deals all year long, whether you’re drinking or not. And with an average savings of $20 per visit, you’ll quickly see how much Zappy helps your budget.