The workday’s done. You’re feeling a bit worn out and you’re ready to  settle in for a well-earned drink. In these moments, do you find yourself wondering, where’s a happy hour near me in Tasmania? We get it. We’ve done the legwork to round up the best drink specials in Hobart and Launceston and across Tasmania.

Happy Hours in Hobart

Mr Burger
Unit 2/1 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park 
A trendy chain restaurant with retro decor that lives and breathes burgers. The Rosny restaurant has a happy hour between 3pm and 5pm every day, with $6 schooners of beer and $6 wines. Goes down well with a burger.

Grinners
132-134 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
You can enjoy $12 margaritas all day on Mondays at this relaxed dive bar, which also sells tasty Mexican street food. Start the week right.

Deep South Brewing Co.
220 Argyle Street, North Hobart
This spacious, moody, multi-level bar and restaurant has great pizzas, pool and even arcade games. Happy hour is 4pm to 6pm on weekdays, consisting of $6 schooners.

Mornington Inn
322 Cambridge Road, Mornington
This hotel features a bar, bistro, and gaming lounge. From Monday to Friday, between 3:30pm and 5:30pm, you can enjoy $5 schooners, house wines, and beer or cider cans.

Fox Friday Hobart
105 Murray Street, Hobart
This craft brewery serves Southern US-inspired eats including burgers and hot dogs. Between Wednesday to Friday, 3pm-6pm, enjoy a large glass of their core range pour for $8.

Bar Wa Izakaya
216-218 Elizabeth St, Hobart
This hip, buzzing eatery has a carefully curated and ever-evolving menu of Japanese foods and drinks. We’re cheating a bit with this one, as their happy hour swaps alcohol for oysters. That’s right, you can indulge in half price oysters every day from 4pm to 6pm. Then on Sundays, between 3pm and 5pm, you can enjoy $3 karaage chicken bites and $9 frosty sapporo pints.

In The Hanging Garden
112 Murray Street, Hobart 
An expansive multi-level beer garden with outdoor dining, bars, and live music, In The Hanging Garden has a very happy hour indeed. Between 5pm and 6pm on Friday nights, you can buy $5 house wines and $9 pints. 

Irish Murphy’s
21 Salamanca Place, Hobart
After a long day, Salamanca is a  go-to for a relaxed dinner, with plenty of deals to choose from. One standout is Irish Murphy’s, a classic Irish pub that rarely misses. Happy hour runs weekdays from 4pm to 6pm, with $10 pints of the month, $8 house spirits, and $8 wines of the month.

Jack Greene
49 Salamanca Place, Battery Point
Also in Salamanca, Jack Greene is a buzzing burger bar known for its cosy vibe, regular live music and solid craft beer list. The moody lighting and sandstone walls set the tone for a chilled-out evening. On Fridays, happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, with $7 pints on offer.

Rude Boy
130 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
There’s nothing rude about Rude Boy, a funky rum bar on Elizabeth Street, just a short walk from North Hobart. Known for its chilled vibe, fried chicken, and killer cocktails, it’s a top pick for a laid-back drink. Happy hour runs Monday to Saturday, 4pm to 6pm, with $8 peach spritz and $10 raspberry spritz.

Preachers
5 Knopwood Street, Hobart
Tucked away behind Salamanca, this quirky bar has a bus in the courtyard and a whole lot of string lights. Suitably, their Sunday happy hour is a bit different: $5 mimosas from midday until late.

Amigos
237 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
With colourful Mexican décor and hearty, generous meals, this family-friendly North Hobart restaurant is a favourite. Happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, Wednesday to Sunday, with frozen margaritas on special. And on Tuesdays, happy hour lasts all night if you’re game.

Cascade on Collins
154-156 Collins Street, Hobart
The historical Cascade Building on Collins Street has been reimagined into Cascade on Collins. A great spot for drinks, share plates, and a cosy atmosphere. On weekdays between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, you can enjoy $7 schooners and $6 house wines.

Marla Singer
34-36 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive
This charming neighbourhood eatery in Bellerive delivers $10 wines and schooners Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm-5pm. A good way to compliment their wine bar menu, which includes the likes of calamari skewers and anchovy toast.

The Deck
Level 4/110 Liverpool Street, Hobart
This rooftop bar in the heart of Hobart’s CBD has wonderful views over the city and across to Kunanyi / Mount Wellington, making their happy hour deals all the sweeter. From 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, enjoy $8 house wines and bottled beers, plus discounted snacks with a drink purchase.

Mr. Good Guy
173 Macquarie Street, Hobart
This cool and colourful Southeast Asian restaurant has $6 house wines, $9 schooners, and $15 cocktails 4pm to 5pm, every day of the week. Very nice.

Happy Hours in Launceston

The Pizza Pub
111 Wellington Street, Launceston
A casual eatery with pool tables that makes pizza and pasta dishes. On Fridays fom 7pm to 9pm, you and a bestie can get two cocktails for $24. A good way to end the work week.

Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George Street, Launceston
Alchemy is a fun and lively spot for drinks, food, and dance. Their happy hour, or Local Legends Hour as they call it, runs Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm, and Friday for even longer at 4pm to 7pm. It includes an $8 James Boags schooner, $10 Chromy Wines, $8 McHenry dry gin, and $15 cocktails.

Tandy’s Alehouse
100 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Tandy’s Alehouse is always buzzing, from live music to spicy trivia and live sport. Pop in between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for $10 pints, $8 schooners, $5 pots, and $8 house gin or vodka. Plenty of bang for your buck.

Avenue Restaurant & Lobby Bar
29 Cameron Street, Launceston
You don’t need to be staying at Hotel Grand Chancellor to enjoy this relaxed hotel bar. Swing by for happy hour from 5pm to 6:30pm and grab $8 house drinks, including Morgan’s Bay wines, local 15oz beers, and a selection of basic spirits.

Mudbar
28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston
Set on the waterfront at Peppers Seaport Hotel, Mudbar offers modern Australian fare with a side of marina views. Settle in from 8pm to 9pm for happy hour, with 2-for-$25 margaritas. Perfect to share, or not!

Northern Public House
124 George Street, Launceston
A rooftop gem in the centre of Launceston, Northern Public House is great for Friday knock-offs. From 4pm to 6pm every Friday, enjoy $7.50 house wines and selected schooners while soaking up the views and vibrant atmosphere. 

Happy Hours in Devonport

Empress Craft Beer
Shop 2, 48-54 Oldaker Street, Devonport
With a hand selected range of craft beer, spirits and wines from both Tasmania and all over the globe, this is a great place to try something new. Every Friday and Saturday between 4pm and 6pm is 25% off tap beers and cocktails. BYO food.

Mr. Good Guy Devonport
2 Best Street, Devonport
Serving South East Asian street-food with cheeky modern twists, Mr. Good Guy’s happy hour is every day from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, when you can get $8 schooners, $10 selected Tassie wines, and $15 cocktail specials.

Frankie J’s
13-17 Oldaker Street, Devonport
This small bar and pizzaria can be found in the heart of Devonport, at Market Square. Their happy hour – cheekily called Whinge and Wine – are $10 house wines by the glass every Friday, 3pm-5pm. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they offer $20 share jugs of what’s on tap.

Molly Malones
34 Best Street, Devonport
An Irish pub is known for value dining, comfortable bars (four to choose from), gaming room, free entertainment and great craic. Their happy hour is held daily: Monday to Friday 5pm-6pm, Saturday 9pm-10pm, and Sunday 10am-11am for the morning drinkers.

Happy Hours on the East Coast

The Branch
7 Maria Street, Swansea
A wine and cocktail bar in Swansea with a Tapas-style menu, The Branch has a large outdoor dining area, cosy indoor dining and a space for a private dining experience in the ‘Vault’ room. Available all day every Friday are $30 cocktail jugs, a great way to end the working week with friends. Also, on Taco Tuesdays, you can get $8 coronas and $15 margaritas.