Drink · Happy hour · 2026
The best happy hours on the Upper West Side.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 9 places.
I’m probably not the first to tell you that living in New York City is expensive. So let’s talk about the one thing every New Yorker knows well, the importance of happy hour. I currently live on the Upper West Side (UWS) and thought it’d be fun to highlight the best happy hour on the Upper West Side, for those planning to visit my stomping grounds.
- Amelie BistroBar · Upper West SideAffectionately known as “La Petite Amélie”, this small French bistro doubles as a wine bar and serves one of the best happy hour deals on the Upper West Side.
- Bodega 88Bar · Upper West SideBodega 88 serves one of the most generous happy hours on the Upper West Side.
- e’s BARBar · Upper West SideHome to one of the most affordable happy hours on the Upper West Side, e’s bar is a time-tested neighborhood staple with a great lineup of live entertainment.
- Jake’s DilemmaBar · Upper West SideJake’s Dilemma is known for inexpensive drinks year-round but the deals get even better during happy hour with $5 beer, well drinks, and shots (top-shelf well drinks clock in at $7).
- LeylaRestaurant · Upper West SideLeyla, a cute Mediterranean restaurant tucked into a residential street, serves one of the best happy hours on the Upper West Side.
- Nobody Told MeBar · Upper West SideDuring happy hour, a handful of craft cocktails range between $12-14.
- ParmRestaurant · Upper West SideThe best time to visit is weekdays from 3-7pm when this Upper West Side happy hour destination dishes.
- TessaRestaurant · Upper West SideOffering a romantic ambiance with string lights, dimly-lit brick walls and cozy leather booths, Tessa is one of the most romantic bars on the Upper West Side.
- The ConsulateRestaurant · Upper West SideIt’s one of the few Upper West Side happy hours spots I’d recommend for food more so than drinks.
Amelie Bistro
Bar · Upper West Side · 566 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Affectionately known as “La Petite Amélie”, this small French bistro doubles as a wine bar and serves one of the best happy hour deals on the Upper West Side.
Bodega 88
Bar · Upper West Side · 573 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Bodega 88 serves one of the most generous happy hours on the Upper West Side.
e’s BAR
Bar · Upper West Side · 511 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Home to one of the most affordable happy hours on the Upper West Side, e’s bar is a time-tested neighborhood staple with a great lineup of live entertainment.
Jake’s Dilemma
Bar · Upper West Side · 430 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Jake’s Dilemma is known for inexpensive drinks year-round but the deals get even better during happy hour with $5 beer, well drinks, and shots (top-shelf well drinks clock in at $7).
Leyla
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 108 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023
Leyla, a cute Mediterranean restaurant tucked into a residential street, serves one of the best happy hours on the Upper West Side.
Nobody Told Me
Bar · Upper West Side · 951 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
During happy hour, a handful of craft cocktails range between $12-14.
Parm
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 235 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
The best time to visit is weekdays from 3-7pm when this Upper West Side happy hour destination dishes.
Tessa
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 349 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Offering a romantic ambiance with string lights, dimly-lit brick walls and cozy leather booths, Tessa is one of the most romantic bars on the Upper West Side.
The Consulate
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
It’s one of the few Upper West Side happy hours spots I’d recommend for food more so than drinks.
Best happy hours on the Upper West Side, 2026
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