Best Happy Hours on Main Street

Main Street At each of these friendly, laid-back restaurants, you can expect a happening scene, discount-priced drinks, and unique eats.

We chose the restaurants below because they can be counted on to serve up a laid-back vibe, creative cocktails, and at tasty nibbles - night after night. Enjoy!

Jameson's Irish Pub & Sports Grill

Jameson's is an upbeat, casual pub that is a favorite watering hole among locals. Bartenders sling drafts, crafts, and specialty whiskey cocktails at 2-for-1 prices during happy hour,  3 – 8 pm daily, and late night between 10:30 pm –12:30 am Sunday - Thursday.

Get the weekend started early at “Hair of the Dog” brunch, featuring  "social mimosas" bottle service until 3 pm.  

Specials include Irish nachos with crispy hand-cut fries topped with your choice of prime rib or chicken on top; and slow-roasted prime rib specialties.

Chase it with a shot of Jameson Irish whiskey on tap, or a $5.89 peanut butter Jameson shot. Sip your fill of bottomless mimosas, bellinis, and Bloody Marys Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 3 p.m.

Jameson's Pub, 2702 Main Street, (424) 330-0069.

The Galley

Nautical stalwart with porthole windows, patio seats & happy hours, plus a menu of seafood & steak.

The Galley is a nautical stalwart with porthole windows, patio seating and a friendly, welcoming vibe. Seaworthy drinks and eats are happy-hour priced from 5 - 7 pm.

Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday at the South Seas Bar, and on the patio. You'll find food and drinks half-off during this two-hour sailing.

2442 Main Street, Santa Monica;  310.452.1934.

 Library Ale House

The Library Ale House.

This casual, library-themed spot features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers.

Need a 'study break' (as the Library Ale House euphemistically deems happy hour)? Ditch class or work 3 - 6 pm Monday through Friday, in favor of sipping half-priced beer, $3 wines, and some seriously studious-priced eats. Including $3 pulled-pork sliders, $6 calamari, and $7 beer-braised mussels. Hall passes not required.

2911 Main Street, Santa Monica; (310) 314-4855.