20 New Braunfels Happy Hours Worth Checking Out

After a long day at work, or a long day on the river, there’s nothing better than finding a great happy hour. Luckily, New Braunfels has no shortage of spots offering discounted drinks, tasty appetizers, and laid-back vibes to help you unwind without breaking the bank.

From downtown patios and rooftop bars to neighborhood hangouts and riverfront favorites, happy hour in New Braunfels is more than just cheap drinks. It’s a chance to meet up with friends, try something new, and enjoy the best parts of the local food and drink scene at a fraction of the price.

Here’s a look at some of the best New Braunfels happy hours. Please keep in mind that while we’ve done our best to ensure this list is accurate and up to date, these deals are subject to change.

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1. Happy Cow Bar serves up domestic beers for $2.75 and wells for just $3.25 from 4-7 pm, Monday through Friday. 
2. The brand new Old City Hall restaurant in downtown has launched a happy hour from 3-6 pm Monday-Friday at the bar and on the patio with $10 martinis, $6 pigs in a blanket, and a $12 cheeseburger.
3. From Tuesday to Friday, Sidecar’s happy hour begins at 4 pm and ends at 6 pm, where they serve classic cocktails for just $6 and select beers for $4 a bottle and on draft. 
4. On weekdays from 4-7 pm, The Villa in Gruene has a different special every night, and $1 off wells and domestics each day. Check out their happy hour deals here. 
5. Chili’s brings some big savings to your week. From 3-6 pm Monday through Friday, enjoy $3 select 16oz beers, $4 select 22oz beers, and $5 house wines and select beers. 
6. Cody’s runs their Happy Hour Monday through Saturday from 4-7 pm. Their specials include $8 and $10 cocktails and 18% off all bottles of wine. 
7. Krause’s has $1 off domestic draft beer, seasonal cocktails, and starters on Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm.
8. Dos Rios has a weekday happy hour from Tuesday to Friday with various specials throughout the day. Enjoy a discounted margarita from 11 am to 6:30 pm, some in-house entrees discounted to $8-$9 from 3-5 pm, and $1.50 off house wine and $1.00 off domestic draft from 3-6:30 pm. 
9. Enjoy Happy Hour on Tuesday through Saturday at Texas Bistro from 3 to 6 pm with various food discounts and $2 off wells, $2 off bottled beers, $2 off draft beers, $6 house wines, and $6 margaritas. 
10. Monday through Friday, Muck and Fuss has Happy Hour from 3-6 pm, and offers various discounts on food and drinks. View their selection here.
11. Want your drinks with a view? Head to The Gristmill and sip along the Guadalupe River, where the sunsets are just as satisfying as the specials. Enjoy their weekday brews Monday through Friday 3-6 pm with $2 off House Margaritas (Frozen or Rocks), $2 off House Wine & Sangria By the Glass, $1 off Domestic, Premium & Import Beers, $1 off All Cocktails. Keep in mind that these deals don’t leave their doors; to-go drinks do not apply. 
12. Las Fontanas has happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-6:30, Saturday from 11-5, and all day Sunday with $4.50 house margaritas, $3 cantina queso, $1 off well drinks, $1 off beer. 
13. Gruene Tini has $1 off martinis and craft cocktails, $2.75 domestic beer, $3.50 premium beer, and wine for $1 off a glass or $4 off a bottle Monday through Friday. 
14. Gruene’s Last Call’s Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 4-7 pm and offers $7 old fashioneds (Evan Williams), $10 cocktails, 50% off wine by the glass and bottle, $5 Daou rose by the glass or $12 by the bottle.
15. On Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm, Bootleggers Pizza Parlor offers slices of pizza for $1 off, moonshine $1 off, $1 off all beer, $2 off house cocktails, and happy hour pricing on various appetizers. 
16. Mozie’s Happy Hour special runs Monday through Friday, 3-7 pm, with $6  frozen margaritas and $1.00 off all cocktails, beer, and house wine.
17. Macadoos’ Specials are Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm at The Treasury Bar & Patio only $1 off draft beers, cocktails starting at $8, and deals on a variety of appetizers like mini calamari, spicy catfish, sliders, salmon nachos, and more. 
18. The Parlour Bar at Prince Solms Inn has Happy Hour from 5-6 pm, where you can enjoy $6 cocktails on Fridays. 
19. The Hoity Toit Beer Joint offers $2.50 domestics until 7 pm, every single day. That’s right, even on weekends. 
20. The Villa’s Happy Hour carries into the weekend with different deals every single day of the week. Their full menu is here.

Whether you’re winding down after work, meeting friends by the river, or just looking for an excuse to soak up a Hill Country sunset, New Braunfels always has something great going on.

With specials every night of the week, there’s always a reason to toast to good drinks, good food, and even better company.

Are there any New Braunfels happy hours we overlooked? Share them with us by dropping a comment below.