What are the best happy hours in First Hill?

The biggest verified savings in First Hill right now: Saint John's Bar and Eatery (29% off food), Tavolàta (25% off food), STELLA (23% off food). We compared every happy hour menu to its regular prices — the full ranked list is below.

When do happy hours happen in First Hill?

Happy hour times vary by restaurant. Most First Hill 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 First Hill 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 Fake (under 10%). The same methodology applies to every neighborhood.

Best Happy Hours in First Hill (2026 Guide)

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

4venues

26%avg food savings

$4.42avg saved

First Hill's happy hour scene is an exercise in discerning taste: go for the food, skip the drinks. We crunched 33 food items across 4 restaurants and found 2 earned our Real Deal stamp, averaging 21.3% off, or $2.02 saved per item. Not massive, but dependable. The contrast with drinks is stark: 50 items rated, and zero restaurants hit Real Deal status. That's right, 0 for 4. For actual savings, hit Tavolàta or Saint John's Bar and Eatery for solid bites. STELLA also makes a strong case for early-week deals. Forget the cheap sips here; First Hill is where your wallet wins on appetizers, especially on Mondays.

Time4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

4 places

25% Real · food 15% Meh · drink

Tavolàta

Tavolàta's happy hour is worth considering for the food, which averages 25% off across 14 items, with notable savings on pasta. Drink savings are more modest at 15% on average, making this happy hour primarily a food-focused visit.

4pm–6pm Every day | 9pm–close (10pm) Mon–Thu, Sun +1 more

29% Real · food 10% Meh · drink

Saint John's Bar and Eatery

Saint John's Bar and Eatery offers a real happy hour for food, driven by a 29% average savings. The Famous Brussels stands out with 44% off, though the drink savings are a mediocre 10%. We found enough for a worthwhile food stop, but drinks are less compelling.

4pm–6pm Mon–Fri

23% Meh · food

STELLA

STELLA's happy hour is a pretty 'meh' affair for food, averaging a mere 23% savings, making it hardly worth a special trip. While the Focaccia (40% off) and Truffle Fries (33% off) offer decent value, too many other items hover around 15-20% off. We couldn't even verify any savings on drinks, so don't expect much.

2pm–5pm Every day | 9pm–11pm Every day

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