Why We Love Nashville Happy Hours
If there’s one thing about Nashville, it’s that this city knows how to mix a good drink with a good time. Happy hours here aren’t just about snagging a discount, they’re a whole vibe. Whether you’re fresh off work and looking to unwind, meeting friends before a night out, or just wanting to stretch your dollar a little further, happy hour is where it’s at.
September feels like the perfect month to lean into it too. Summer is winding down, the nights are cooling off just enough, and patios all over the city are buzzing with energy. Locals know the game, you don’t just go to happy hour for the drinks, you go for the atmosphere, the DJ spinning, the chance to run into somebody you haven’t seen since last summer, and of course, the food. Because what’s a 2-for-1 drink without something good to eat on the side?
The beauty of Nashville’s happy hour scene is the variety. You’ve got spots pouring wine like it’s nobody’s business, restaurants pushing out trays of sushi rolls and sake, taco joints making sure you leave with a full belly, and even comfort food classics that make you feel right at home. And the best part? You don’t have to pick just one, happy hour hopping is a thing here.
So whether you’re a cocktail lover, a beer sipper, or a foodie chasing the best deals in the city, this list is your September cheat code to having a good time without overspending.
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Here are our 5 favorite happy hours you should hit this month:
1. Postino Wine Café
- Website: Postino’s Website
- IG: @postinowinecafe
- Specials: Daily until 5 PM; $6 glasses of wine and $6 pitchers of beer.
Wine lovers, this one’s for you. Postino is giving daily happy hour energy with simple but unbeatable deals. $6 glasses of wine or a full pitcher of beer until 5 PM? That’s the type of weekday pick-me-up we can get behind.
2. Noir Kitchen & Cocktails
- Website: NOIR’s Website
- IG: @noirnashville
- Specials: Monday – Friday, 2 PM – 6 PM. 2-for-1 Lemon Drops, Don Julio Shots, Hennessy, and margaritas; half-off appetizers; $1-$7 food specials.
NOIR is serving Black excellence with cocktails that hit and food specials that keep you coming back. Pull up with friends for after-work vibes, sip on 2-for-1 drinks, and let the DJ set the tone for your evening.
3. Blue Sushi Sake Grill
- Website: Blue Sushi Sake Grill’s Website
- IG: @bluesushisakegrill
- Specials: Monday – Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM, plus all-day Sunday. $4-$6 beers, $6.25 wines, $7.25-$10 cocktails, $5-$8 sake, and discounted sushi plates and rolls.
Sushi happy hour? Yes, please. Blue Sushi’s long happy hour stretches almost the whole day and covers everything from drinks to sushi rolls to vegan maki. And if you’re a Sunday Funday type, you’re in luck—it lasts all day.
4. Dos Santos
- Website: Dos Santos’ Website
- IG: @dos_santos_tacos
- Specials:
- Mon–Tue: all-day happy hour (11 AM – 10 PM).
- Wed–Thur: 3 PM – 6 PM.
- Fri–Sat: 3 PM – 6 PM & late night 10 PM – 11 PM.
- Sun: 3 PM – 6 PM.
With multiple happy hour windows, Dos Santos makes it hard to miss a deal. Think $7 margaritas, beers, and bites and those late-night 2-for-1 taco deals hit different after a night out.
5. Chicago’s Chicken and Waffles
- Website: CC&W Website
- IG: @chicagoschickenandwaffles
- Specials: Mon–Fri, 2 PM – 6:30 PM on select items; Sun late night happy hour (6 PM – 9 PM). 2-for-1 Lemon Drops, $8 Margaritas, $10 Don Julio shots, $6 beers, and food deals like Buffalo Chicken Fries and free wings with your order.
For comfort food lovers, Chicago’s Chicken and Waffles brings a happy hour with soul. From cheap cocktails to wing deals, this spot feels like Sunday dinner with a little extra kick.
Closing Thoughts
September in Nashville is all about good food and drink for less. Whether you’re sipping wine, grabbing sushi, or doubling up on tacos, these happy hours make it easy to keep the fun going without breaking the bank.