Happy hour in Manchester just got even better with these five deals. Here are all the ways you can save.
To trace the origins of happy hour, we first have to travel back in time to the 19th century when the term was originally used. Back then, “happy hour” referred to women-led social clubs that featured dancing, quilting, game playing, dining, and organized lectures. It wasn’t until 1913 that the phrase began to take on the meaning we most commonly associate with it today.
Aboard the US Navy’s USS Arkansas battleship, sailors organized themselves into a group known as the Happy Hour Social. These men hosted events twice a week for entertainment—they’d get together to play songs, host boxing matches, and watch movies. Because the US Navy prohibited alcohol on board ships until 1914, these gatherings were organized solely to boost morale and encourage bonding.
In a funny turn of events, happy hour didn’t include alcohol until Prohibition began in 1920. Once it became illegal for people to consume it, everyone wanted to find a way to unwind and share a few drinks with their friends. Speakeasies, AKA businesses where alcohol was illegally sold, grew in popularity, and so did the concept of happy hour.
Prohibition ended in 1933, and over the course of those 13 years, it became commonplace for happy hour to start at noon. Nowadays, the celebration is most often scheduled for mid-to-late evening, which corresponds nicely with the time of day people typically get off work.
Happy hour in Manchester takes place at several restaurants and bars around the city, but we’ll cover five of the best available deals. The atmosphere of these places may differ from old-school speakeasies, but who doesn’t love saving money on food and drinks once or twice (or three times) a week?
1. The Goat
Address: 50 Old Granite St
The Goat hosts Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Bacon Buckets are available half off, as are all domestic beers. If you’re asking yourself, “what’s a Bacon Bucket?,” the answer is relatively straightforward: It’s a bucket of thick cut bacon served with a side of sriracha maple sauce for dipping. It typically costs $12 outside the happy hour window.
On NFL game days, Budweiser and Bud Light cost $3 each, and Nutrl costs $4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additional daily specials are offered for anyone looking for a deal but not interested in drinking alcohol. On Mondays, The Goat offers two-for-one burgers and line dancing, and on Tuesdays, it has two-for-one burgers and karaoke.
You can find a complete list of daily deals here.
2. 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
Address: 50 Dow St
Up next on our happy hour tour of Manchester is 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, guests can purchase select draft beers for $4.50 each and select glasses of house wine for $5.95. Personal pizzas are available during that time for $7.95 each, and the rustic garlic bread and 900 meatball appetizers are half off. Please note that these are only offered at the bar area in the restaurant.
Much like The Goat, 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria also has weekly specials that serve as an extension of happy hour. Martini Monday takes place every Monday from 5 p.m. until close and features $10 signature martinis. 1.5 Tuesday is hosted every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. Guests who buy a 14-inch signature pizza will receive a second one half off.
And finally, Unwind Wednesday runs every Wednesday from 5 p.m. until close. During that time, select bottles of wine are available for half price.
3. Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse
Address: 1050 Bicentennial Dr
Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse hosts happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Instagram posts announcing the happy hours don’t provide exact details on what exactly is included, but general menus can be found at the following link.
According to HappyHourNH, Shorty’s typically offers food and beverage deals during happy hour, including margaritas and rum available for $6 each. Tacos are available 3 for $6.99 and can be customized to include your preferred meat and toppings.
4. The Crown Tavern
Address: 99 Hanover St
Happy hour at The Crown Tavern is held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and features $5 off pizza and $5 drafts served at the bar. Current wood-fired pizza options include classic cheese, mushroom bianco, Italian, spring vegetable, and pep ‘n’ honey. Each option is available with vegan cheese or gluten-free crusts for an additional charge.
For drafts, The Crown Tavern has a lager and an IPA on tap, along with a selection of domestics. Non-alcoholic beer is also served here. To browse the restaurant’s full drink menu, click here.
5. Strange Brew Tavern
Address: 88 Market Street
Finally, Strange Brew Tavern on Market Street runs Happy Hour Night every Tuesday from 4 p.m. until close. During that time, guests pay $4 for any draft and half price on appetizers.
Starters include boneless chicken tenders, beer cheese, queso dip, pulled pork poutine, hummus plate, nachos supreme, potato wedges, and combo platters. Please note: The half-price deal for appetizers does not include shrimp.
Beyond Happy Hour Night, Strange Brew Tavern offers other daily specials, like $5 burgers on Mondays and Ladies Night on Thursdays. For Ladies Night, all drinks are sold for half price. Live music plays Friday and Saturday nights, and first responders can enjoy 25% off their total tab on Wednesdays.
A general happy hour takes place every day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is a separate deal from the Happy Hour Night on Tuesdays. Daily specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. include $5 for any house wine or draft. Find additional updates and information on Facebook.
