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Best Happy Hours in Ballard (2026 Guide)

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

25venues
31%avg food savings
$4.20avg saved

Ballard has 25 verified happy hours with average food savings of 31% — 15 of 25 earned a Real Deal.

The gold standard. Ballard's food deals outperform almost every other Seattle neighborhood, and it's not close. More than half the restaurants here earned a Real Deal on food. The drink scene is surprisingly strong too, in a neighborhood better known for breweries than cocktail bars.

HapHunt analyzed 25 restaurants in Ballard as of August 2026.

Time4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
25 places
51% Real · food 45% Real · drink

Rough & Tumble Pub

Rough & Tumble Pub's happy hour is a real deal for both food and drinks. Food items average 51% off, with the Mangodilla at 63% off. Drink savings are 45% on average, including the Spicy Paloma at 53% off.

All Day Mon | 4pm–6pm Tue–Fri +1 more
35% Real · food 44% Real · drink

Sabine Café & Bar

Sabine Café & Bar offers a real happy hour. Food items average 35% savings, with notable deals like the Harissa And Aleppo Honey Flatbread at 38% off. Drink savings average 44%, though the data is limited to two items.

4pm–6pm Tue–Sat
35% Real · food 30% Real · drink

King's Hardware

King's Hardware offers a real happy hour. Food deals average 35% savings on items like the Happy Meal Plain Cheeseburger and Fries, and drink savings average 30% on the Rainier Pitcher and Margaritas. This happy hour delivers solid discounts across the board.

4pm–7pm Every day | Times not listed Sun
33% Real · food 30% Real · drink

Radiator Whiskey

Radiator Whiskey offers a real happy hour, with average savings of 33% on food and 30% on drinks. The Mushroom Swiss Burger and Brisket Dip are 40% or more off, alongside 40% savings on select beers like the Rainier, Tall Boy and Local Flight.

3pm–6pm Tue–Sun | 9pm–10pm Tue–Thu
47% Real · food 13% Meh · drink

Rupee Bar

Rupee Bar's happy hour is a mixed bag, but ultimately worth it for the standout food deals. Despite limited data, the 'real' savings on items like the Kerala Fried Chicken are impressive. However, don't expect much from the 'meh' drink specials, which offer minimal discounts across the board.

All Day Mon | 4pm–6pm Tue–Thu +1 more
31% Real · food 21% Meh · drink

Staple & Fancy

Staple & Fancy offers a real happy hour for food, with average savings of 31%. Deals on pasta dishes like the Mezze Rigatoni (42% off) and Cacio E Pepe Bucatini (41% off) stand out. Drink savings are meh at 21%.

5pm–6pm Every day | 8pm–9pm Mon–Thu, Sun
32% Real · food 20% Meh · drink

The Garrison

The Garrison's happy hour is a real deal, driven by solid food savings averaging 32%. Expect to save on items like Local Oysters, which are 50% off, and Chicken Liver Mousse at 36% off. Drink savings are passable at 20%, but many options fall short of a good deal.

4pm–6pm Mon–Thu | 3pm–6pm Fri–Sun +1 more
25% Real · food 23% Meh · drink

Ocho

Ocho's happy hour offers real savings on food, averaging 25% off items like Aceitunas and Boquerones. Drink deals are less substantial, with a 23% average discount despite the Sangria Roja offering. Prioritize the food for the best value at this happy hour.

4pm–6pm Mon–Thu
27% Real · food 20% Meh · drink

Baker's

Baker's delivers a real happy hour experience for food, but drinks are a meh proposition. The French Onion Dip, with 30% off, is a clear highlight, even if the verified food data comes from only two items. Drink savings are a flat 20% across five house wine options.

4pm–6pm Wed–Sun
29% Real · food 17% Meh · drink

Roam

Roam's happy hour has a real food deal, with 29% savings on the Seattle Dog. Drink savings are meh at 17% on average, though Rainier is 33% off. The food data is limited to one item, but it is a good one.

4:30pm–6:30pm Tue–Sun
1/2 Off 52% Real · food

Percy's & Co.

Percy's & Co.'s happy hour is a solid bet for food lovers, particularly for those craving a deal on the Ballard Hot Chicken Sandwich, which is an impressive 52% off. While we couldn't verify drink savings, the food deal alone makes this happy hour worth a visit.

5pm–7pm Mon–Thu | 3pm–5pm Fri, Sat +1 more
48% Real · food

Matador Ballard

Matador Ballard delivers a real happy hour for food. Savings average 48% across 13 items, with Baja Fish Tacos at 67% off and Steak Tacos at 64% off. Drink savings could not be verified.

4pm–6pm Every day | 10pm–close (12am) Mon–Thu, Sun +1 more
34% Real · food

ELDR

ELDR's happy hour is a real deal for food, with an average of 34% savings across six items. The G.H. Bread Service at 56% off and Steamed Clams at 38% off are clear standouts. Savings for drinks could not be verified.

5pm–6pm Every day | 9pm–10pm Every day
27% Real · food

Kangaroo & Kiwi

Kangaroo & Kiwi's happy hour is a real winner for food, boasting an impressive 27% average savings across nine items like the 38% off Brisket Bites. While we couldn't verify drink savings, the excellent food deals make this a worthwhile stop.

4pm–6pm Every day | 4pm–9pm Fri
26% Real · food

Situ Tacos

Situ Tacos' happy hour is definitely worth hitting up, at least for the food, which averages a "real" 26% savings. The Happy Hour Nachos (with protein) are a showstopper at 44% off, though drink savings couldn't be verified.

3pm–6pm Mon–Thu, Sun
20% Meh · food 29% Real · drink

The Ballard Cut

The Ballard Cut offers a mixed happy hour. Drink savings are real, centered on the 29% off Old Fashioned, though data is limited to one item. Food savings are meh, averaging 20%, with the Steamed Clams & Mussels at 25% off being the standout.

4pm–6pm Every day
16% Meh · food 27% Real · drink

Bad Albert's Tap & Grill

Bad Albert's Tap & Grill offers a real happy hour for drinks but a meh one for food. Drink savings average 27%, with strong deals on beers like the Georgetown Tavern Beer at 40% off. Food savings average 16%, with items like Bacon Wrapped Asparagus at 18% off.

3pm–6pm Mon–Fri | 3pm–9pm Sun +1 more
12% Meh · food 31% Real · drink

Ray's Cafe

Skip the food at Ray's Cafe happy hour, as the paltry 12% average savings make it a waste of time. However, the drinks are a different story, offering a "real" deal with an average of 31% off, especially for the excellent Red Blend (47% off) and Rosé (36% off).

4pm–6pm Every day
38% Real · drink

Barnacle Bar

Barnacle Bar offers a real happy hour for drinks, with an average of 38% off five matched items. Standout drink savings include the Complicato at 44% off and the Caffè Correttini at 41% off. We could not verify any food savings.

4pm–5pm Mon–Fri
24% Meh · food 24% Meh · drink

Skål Beer Hall

Skål Beer Hall's happy hour is a pretty 'meh' experience overall. While the Tavern Cheeseburger at 32% off is a decent bite, most food and drink deals barely break the 25% savings mark, like the Mead Roulette at 24% off. Don't expect to be wowed by these average offerings.

Times not listed Mon, Wed–Fri | 9pm–close Fri, Sat
20% Meh · food 22% Meh · drink

Pono Ranch

Pono Ranch offers a meh happy hour overall. Both food and drink deals hover around 20% savings, with items like Nachos at 20% off and most cocktails also at 20% off. While the Green Tea Shot offers a 33% discount, the overall value is just average.

4pm–7pm Thu, Fri | 2pm–7pm Sat +1 more
19% Meh · drink

The Walrus and the Carpenter

The Walrus and the Carpenter's happy hour offers a meh deal. Drink savings average 19%, with standout deals on the Vesper at 29% off and the Walrus Spritz at 25% off. We could not verify any food savings.

4pm–5pm Mon–Fri

Ballard Pizza Company - Ballard

Ballard Pizza Company's happy hour is a complete mystery. With no verified regular prices, we couldn't confirm if there are any real savings to be had on either food or drinks. Proceed with caution, or perhaps just go for the pizza, regardless of the 'deal'.

All Day Mon

Gracia

Gracia's happy hour remains a mystery to us. While they offer a decent number of happy hour items, we couldn't verify any savings on either food or drinks due to a complete lack of comparable regular prices. Proceed with caution; this might just be marketing fluff.

3pm–5pm Tue–Fri

Moshi Moshi Sushi & Izakaya

Don't bother with Moshi Moshi's happy hour if you're looking for verified deals. With no matched items, we couldn't confirm any savings on either food or drinks. It's impossible to tell if this is a real deal or just marketing fluff.

4:30pm–6pm Mon–Sat | All Day Sun

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