What are the best happy hours in Ballard?

The biggest verified savings in Ballard right now: Matador Ballard (47% off food), Rough & Tumble Pub (45% off drinks), Sabine Café & Bar (44% off drinks). We compared every happy hour menu to its regular prices — the full ranked list is below.

When do happy hours happen in Ballard?

Happy hour times vary by restaurant. Most Ballard venues start between 3pm and 5pm on weekdays. Use the filter bar above to find happy hours happening on specific days or right now.

How does HapHunt rate Ballard happy hours?

We compare each restaurant's happy hour menu to their regular menu, calculate the percentage savings on every matching item, and average those to assign a verdict: Real (25%+), Meh (10-24%), or Nah (under 10%). The same methodology applies to every neighborhood.

Best Happy Hours in Ballard (2026 Guide)

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

25venues

29%avg food savings

$3.78avg saved

Ballard has 25 verified happy hours with average food savings of 29% — 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 October 2026.

Time4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

25 places

40% Real · food 45% Real · drink

Rough & Tumble Pub

Rough & Tumble Pub's happy hour is a real deal, offering substantial savings on both food and drinks. With an average of 40% off food items like the Childhood Grilled Cheese and 45% off drinks including the Aperol Spritz, this happy hour is worth a visit.

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, with 35% off food and 30% off drinks. The Rainier Pitcher is a strong deal at 44% off. Food items like the Happy Meal Plain Cheeseburger and Fries at 37% off make it a solid choice.

4pm–7pm Every day | Times not listed Sun

33% Real · food 30% Real · drink

Radiator Whiskey

Radiator Whiskey offers a real happy hour with strong savings on both food and drinks. You can get 40% off the Grilled Burger and Mushroom Swiss Burger, plus 43% off the Brisket Dip. Drink deals include 40% off the Local Flight and Tecate Mexican Lager, making for solid overall value.

3pm–6pm Tue–Sun | 9pm–10pm Tue–Thu

33% Real · food 23% Meh · drink

Moshi Moshi Sushi & Izakaya

Moshi Moshi offers a real happy hour for food, with an average of 33% off a good selection of dishes. Drink savings are meh at 23% off, making it a place to focus on the discounted bites.

4:30pm–6pm Mon–Thu | 12pm–6pm Fri, Sat +1 more

33% Real · food 20% Meh · drink

The Garrison

The Garrison offers real happy hour value on food, with an average 33% savings across 17 items. Their Local Oysters at 50% off are a clear draw. Drink savings are more modest at 20% on average, making this happy hour better for food enthusiasts.

4pm–6pm Mon–Thu | 3pm–6pm Fri–Sun +1 more

31% Real · food 21% Meh · drink

Staple & Fancy

Staple & Fancy offers a real happy hour with significant savings on food. Expect strong discounts on pasta dishes like the Mezze Rigatoni, which is 42% off. Drink savings are more modest, averaging 21%.

5pm–6pm Every day | 8pm–9pm Mon–Thu, Sun

35% Real · food 16% Meh · drink

Ballard Pizza Company - Ballard

Ballard Pizza Company offers a real happy hour for food, with average savings of 35%. The drink deals are only meh at 16% off, but the 31% savings on certain cocktails provide a decent option.

4pm–6pm Every day | All Day Mon

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 offers a real happy hour for food, driven by a 29% discount on the Seattle Dog. Drink savings are meh at 17% on average, with the 33% off Rainier being a bright spot among many 13% cocktail deals. This happy hour is worth considering for the food, but the drink deals are less compelling.

4:30pm–6:30pm Tue–Sun

47% Real · food

Matador Ballard

Matador Ballard offers a real happy hour with significant food savings. Diners can save an average of 47% on 11 food items, including 67% off Baja Fish Tacos. Drink savings could not be verified.

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

34% Real · food

Rupee Bar

Rupee Bar offers a real food happy hour, with an average savings of 34% across verified items. The Kerala Fried Chicken stands out at 47% off. Drink savings could not be verified.

All Day Mon | 4pm–6pm Tue–Thu +1 more

30% Real · food

Kangaroo & Kiwi

Kangaroo & Kiwi offers a real happy hour for food, with average savings of 30% across seven items. The Slow Roasted Beef Brisket Bites and Chicken Tenders & Chips both give you 38% off. We could not verify savings on drinks.

4pm–6pm Every day | 4pm–9pm Fri

26% Real · food

Situ Tacos

Situ Tacos offers a happy hour with real savings on food. The Happy Hour Nachos are a good deal at 44% off, though drink savings could not 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, though the food deals are meh. Expect 27% average savings on 20 drink items, including 40% off Georgetown Tavern Beer. Food savings average 16% across three items, a passable but unexciting deal.

3pm–6pm Mon–Fri | 3pm–9pm Sun +1 more

12% Meh · food 31% Real · drink

Ray's Cafe

Ray's Cafe offers a real happy hour for drinks, but the food deals are only meh. You will save 31% on drinks like the Red Blend (47% off), but only 12% on food items like the Crispy Calamari (18% off).

4pm–6pm Every day

38% Real · drink

Barnacle Bar

Barnacle Bar offers a real happy hour for drinks, with average savings of 38% on cocktails like the Complicato. We could not verify savings for food items.

4pm–5pm Mon–Fri

24% Meh · food 24% Meh · drink

Skål Beer Hall

Skål Beer Hall offers a meh happy hour, with both food and drink deals averaging 24% savings. The Tavern Cheeseburger, at 32% off, is the best deal here, though many items fall short of real savings.

4pm–6pm Mon, Wed, Thu | 12pm–6pm Fri +1 more

20% Meh · food 22% Meh · drink

Pono Ranch

Pono Ranch offers a meh happy hour overall. Both food, at 20% average savings, and drinks, at 22% average savings, provide modest discounts. The Green Tea Shot offers the best deal with 33% off.

4pm–7pm Thu | 4pm–7pm Fri +2 more

19% Meh · food 12% Meh · drink

Gracia

Gracia's happy hour offers thin savings on both food and drinks. While some tacos provide 23% off, most food items deliver less than 20% savings, and drinks average only 12% off. This happy hour is passable, but does not offer significant discounts.

3pm–5pm Tue–Fri

23% Meh · food

ELDR

ELDR's happy hour offers meh savings on food, averaging 23% across five matched items. The Gem Lettuce provides a 30% discount, but drink savings could not be verified due to a lack of comparable regular prices. Consider it if you are already in the area, but do not expect deep discounts.

5pm–6pm Every day | 9pm–10pm Every day

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.