We’re excited to announce some exciting updates to Zappy, all inspired by your feedback! These new features are designed to make finding your perfect happy hour faster, easier, and more fun. Here’s what’s new:
Item search: find exactly what you’re craving
Tacos? Espresso martinis? Electric Jellyfish? Now you can search for specific items or brands directly in Zappy!
- Simply type the item you’re looking for into the search bar, and Zappy will show you all the happy hour menus that list that item.
- Happy hours featuring your searched item will display with a teal border instead of gray.
- Item and place names that match your search will be bolded and italicized to make it easier to find them. Note: not all matches will appear in the preview, but the border will be teal.
- Be sure to click through to see all the details, as some items might be limited to specific days or times.
Now button: your happy hour wingperson
When it’s happy hour o’clock and you’re ready to go, hit the Now button for instant results.
- See all the happy hours happening right now—today, during this exact hour.
- Results are sorted by distance from your location, so you can find the closest spot fast.
- Want to further refine your options? Adjust or add additional filters to customize your search.
Instagram link: check out the vibes
Not sure what to expect from a place you’ve never been to? We’ve got you covered!
- Each listing in Zappy now includes a link to their Instagram profile (if they have one).
- Quickly get a feel for the vibe, see photos of their items, and check out their latest posts.
- The Instagram link is located on the Details page for each listing.
Smarter list view: see what’s next
We’ve updated how happy hours appear under each place in List view to save you time. Previously specials were displayed left-to-right by day, always starting with Monday and ending with Sunday. Now the order of specials for each place is based on the current day and time.
- Specials for each place are now displayed in order of when they’re happening, starting with the current/soonest option.
- For example, if it’s Wednesday, you’ll see Wednesday happy hour specials first, then Thursday, etc.
- It also considers time, so if you’re searching early on a Wednesday, you’ll see Wednesday afternoon specials first, then Wednesday evening specials.
- If a happy hour occurring that day has already ended, it will appear at the end of the list.
- As always, you can scroll left-to-right to see all the happy hour days/times for a place. And you can click through to see all the happy hour details.
Sort button: prioritize results your way
Your happy hour hunt is now even more customizable with the Sort button.
- Choose to sort by end time, distance, or alphabetically.
- By default, results are sorted by Ends soon, so you don’t miss an active deal.
Over 600 happy hour listings and counting!
As of January 2025, Zappy has 600+ happy hour listings, making it Austin’s largest database of food and drink specials. With so many options, you’re bound to find a happy hour that matches your schedule, preferences, and budget. We’re constantly adding and updating listings so you never miss out on the best deals.
Check out the latest features now and let us know what you think! We’re always listening to your feedback to keep making Zappy the best way to enjoy happy hours in Austin.