Are Happy Hours replacing brunches as Las Vegas’ favorite form of weekend day-drinking?
By Al Mancini, creator of the Neon Feast restaurant guide, co-host of the Food and Loathing podcast.
For many, Happy Hours are synonymous with after-work socializing, with reasonably priced drinks to take one’s mind off a long day of work. They traditionally take place Monday through Friday, as most people are leaving work, before they’re ready for dinner.
Las Vegas, however, is not a traditional town, with a traditional workforce or traditional drinking habits. So, it’s no surprise that our city loves un-traditional happy hours — from the increasingly popular late-night “reverse happy hours” that court hospitality workers at the end of their evenings, to the valley’s latest trend, weekend happy hours.
The latter represent a fantastic alternative to weekend brunches, which sometimes feel more like dayclubs than meals, and often cost more than a gourmet dinner. Instead, you can sleep in a little later, and enjoy real bargains on small bites, great cocktails and a truly laid-back vibe at some of the city’s top restaurants. Time it right, and you can call it an early dinner.
Here are a few of our favorite weekend happy hours.
PALATE HAPPY HOUR
Arts District: 1301 S Main St. | Saturdays 4pm to 6pm | Bar area and outdoor patio | Dog friendly – Puppy Hour
Fun, funky, insta-worthy vibe with an outdoor patio overlooking colorful Colorado St in the Arts District. The menu offers the same tone and tempo of the room including:
Oysters with Smoked trout roe ($9)
Pork Buns with special soda sauce ($8)
Short rib Fried Rice ($10)
Longganisa Sliders ($8)
PUPPY HOUR MENU
BARK-CUTERIE BOARD ($10)
PUPPER-TINI ($5)
COCKTAILS $9
THE ROSE
OLD FASHIONED
MILLION $ BABY
MARGARITAVILLE
COPA CABANA
PALATE HAPPY HOUR
ALEBRIJES HAPPY HOUR
Downtown Las Vegas – Neonoplis – 450 Fremont St.
Happy Hours Saturday & Sunday: 4pm – 6pm and 10pm – Close.
New, exciting and truly awesome weekend happy hour. Located on the 3rd floor of Neonoplis with probably the best view of the Fremont Street Experience, Alebrijes by Chef Paco is a lively Mexican hotspot known for his authentic and innovative take on Mexican cuisine.
Pro tip: Reserve a booth inside for the Drag Brunch – it’s a feast for the stomacha nd the eyes! After brunch, stay for the Happy Hour and move to the outdoor patio and wave to the Zipliners zipping over Fremont St. Try the Chapulines (Grasshoppers)!
Happy Hour Menu:
Panuchos – $10
Chapulines (grasshoppers) -$10
Taquitos – $10
Quesadillas – $10
Tostaditas – $10
Pozole – $10
Caesar Salad – $10
Churros – $10
Flan – 2 for $10
Happy Hour Drinks
Margaritas – $7
Draft Beer -$
ALEBRIJES HAPPY HOUR
STK STEAKHOUSE HAPPY HOUR
Saturday & Sunday: 2:30 – 5:30 At the bar and bistro area.
STK’s bar scene is a major draw, featuring an impressive selection of craft cocktails, wines, and premium spirits. The Happy Hour menu offers special pricing on select drinks, allowing guests to sample the best of the bar without breaking the bank.
Specialty Cocktails $12 – Wines $10
Happy Hour at STK isn’t just about drinks; it’s also a chance to sample some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. The happy hour items at only $7 each, feature shareable options that highlight the creativity and quality of the kitchen .
Lil’ Brg* & Truffle Fries
Salmon Slider
Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass
Grilled Chimi Filet
Scallop & Avocado Ceviche
Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail
Beef Tartare
STK STEAKHOUSE HAPPY HOUR
BREZZA HAPPY HOUR
Chicchetti Hour: Saturdays & Sundays: 3:00 – 6:00; Lounge Only
The Spanish have tapas. The Venetians have Chicchetti: small shareable snacks that are usually served in bar. And every day (including weekends), from 3pm to 6pm, Resort’s World’s Strip-side Italian spot Brezza offers a Chicchetti Hour menu of nine dishes priced from $9 to $15, with more than half of them available for $11 or less.
The offerings include snacks like marinated olives with fennel and orange ($9), crispy pork skins with citrus and espelette peppers ($9) and peppadew peppers with herbed goat cheese ($11). But you can also samples Brisson’s mussels ($13), octopus ($15) or calamari ($15).
BREZZA HAPPY HOUR
BLUE RIBBON HAPPY HOUR
Happy Hour Saturday & Sunday: 11:30 – 6pm
WHAT?! A Sushi happy hour that starts at 11:30AM Saturday and Sunday at the Red Rock Resort with a view on the patio and only $10 per roll and cocktails!!….Let that sink in!
Blue Ribbon happy hour will make you rethink your weekend brunch plans. Try the salmon Avocado or Spicy Tuna roll ($9) and Carafe of Sake ($10).
BLUE RIBBON HAPPY HOUR (RED ROCK RESORT)
TODD’S UNIQUE RESTAURANT
Henderson 4350 E. Sunset Rd
Happy Hour Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00, Bar Area Only
Family owned and a local favorite for steaks, seafood and some “unique” creative fusion flavors. Great vibe and a solid wine & cocktail happy hour menu.
Fish Tacos $9 – Lime Aioli cabbage
Garlic Shrimp Scampi – $10
Goat Cheese Wontons – $6 (4 pcs) Raspberry basil sauce
Crisp Kale/Brussels $6 – Balsamic
Asian Dumplings $6 (4 pcs) Soy dipping sauce
Short Rib Martini $9
Sliders $10 – Onions, curry ketchup
Top Shelf Cocktails, Wine & Beer $4-$7
TODD’S UNQUE RESTAURANT HAPPY HOUR
BASILICO HAPPY HOUR
S Buffalo Drive, in Evora in Southwest Las Vegas
Happy Hour Saturday & Sunday: 4pm – 6pm Bar and Lounge Only
A modern Italian destination, Basilico blends tradition and innovation, making it a favorite for foodies looking for a chic weekend happy hour.
Weekend Happy Hour Menu
CAVATELLI $10 – SAUSAGE RAGU, SOTTOCENERE CHEESE
CRISPY TRUFFLE POTATOES $10 – PARMIGIANO, TRUFFLE OIL, GARLIC
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS $10 – TOMATOES, BASIL, PARMIGIANO
FLATBREAD $10 – CHOICE OF: MARGHERITA / SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM / SALAMI
CAESAR SALAD $10 – HERBED CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO, ANCHOVY DRESSING
Happy Hour Drinks
COCKTAILS $9 – FIORE DI FIAMMA, POMPELMO, SPRITZ OLD FASHIONED
WINES $7 – PROSECCO, RED, WHITE
BEERS $5 – VICTORIA, DESCHUTES KING CRISPY
BASILICO HAPPY HOUR
MAIN ST. PROVISIONS HAPPY HOUR
Arts District 1214 S. Main St.
Happy Hour Saturdays & Sundays: 4:30pm – 6pm Bar Only
Main St. Provisions is a steak-focused modern American restaurant and it’s at their bar that you’ll find the neighborhood’s best Happy Hour deals, seven days a week, from the restaurant’s opening (4:00 on weekends/ 4:30 on weekdays) until 6 p.m.
The discounted menu features Vegas-brewed beer for $5, glasses of select wine for $7 and well cocktails for $8. On the culinary front, it offers five different dishes for $8 each. They include a trio of oysters, filet mignon tartare and a slider-of-the-day with fries. But don’t be afraid to get adventurous and try the hummus with the restaurant’s signature Native American fry bread, or the dirty martini dip (blue cheese, olive brine and gin-soaked olives, with rye toast for dipping).
MAIN ST. PROVISIONS HAPPY HOUR
OCEAN PRIME HAPPY HOUR
63 City Center next to Aria on The Strip)
Happy Hour Saturday & Sunday 3PM to 6PM
This nationally acclaimed steak and seafood destination doesn’t just rest on name recognition. Ocean Prime delivers a luxe yet approachable experience, especially when it comes to seafood. The raw bar is a standout including oysters, jumbo shrimp, crab cocktail, and lobster—but here’s the twist: guests can build their own seafood towers. It’s fully customizable and half off during happy hour ($15 to $32), making decadence surprisingly affordable.
And the hits don’t stop at the shellfish. Happy hour bites include elegantly seared lamb lollipops, shareable apps, and inventive sushi rolls that go far beyond the basics. Ocean Prime’s Las Vegas debut might be quietly tucked away—but food lovers in the know are already riding the elevator up.
OCEAN PRIME HAPPY HOUR
Weekend Happy Hours in Vegas
Vegas continues to break tradition with weekend happy hours. A great excuse to try something new, be social and eat really, really well (for less$). There are more exceptional weekend happy hours in this town than ever. We will continue to cover them and report back every week. It’s a tough job! 
