August 19, 2020

Happy Hour & Summer Specials at The Wharf

Updated September 1, 2020 at 10:42 a.m. ET

Washington, D.C.

Nothing compares to enjoying fresh eats and sipping cool drinks along the water. From frozen cocktails to punch pitchers, and from light bites to oyster hours, many restaurants at The Wharf are currently offering happy hour deals and summer specials that are sure to hit the spot. Check out the list below to plan your next happy hour at The Wharf.

Kaliwa (Asian): Enjoy a $5 or $7 specialty cocktail at Kaliwa every day of the week from 2pm-5pm. Pair it with a meal and enjoy it on their outdoor patio or take it to-go. 

Mi Vida (Mexican): Head over to Mi Vida for a Mexican style happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm. Their happy hour menu features light bites, appetizers, wine, cocktails, and cervezas. Don’t forget about their Taco Tuesday special too! Every Tuesday during happy hour, enjoy 2 tacos for $9. Check out their full happy hour menu and make a reservation online or by calling 202-516-4656.

The Grill (American): Enjoy a California-inspired happy hour at The Grill every Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm. Their happy hour menu features fan-favorite bites like their Grilled Lamb Skewers ($3), Caramelized Onion Dip ($9), and Oysters Rockefeller ($12). Their drink list includes draft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails like The Grill Martini ($11) and Grill Punch ($8 glass/$39 pitcher). View their full happy hour menu and make a reservation online or by calling 202-916-5996.

H Bar by Hyatt House (Rooftop Bar): It’s a seltzer summer! Every Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm, H Bar by Hyatt House is offering mix and match Bud Light Seltzer Buckets for $25 (6 seltzers per bucket). Guests can choose from a variety of flavors including black cherry, mango, lemon, lime, and strawberry.

Hank’s Oyster Bar (Seafood): If you love oysters, you’ll love this happy hour. Hank’s Oyster Bar is offering a special dine-in only “Oyster Happy Hour” featuring half-priced oysters and rotating beverage specials. Oyster Hour is available every Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm. View their full menu and make a reservation online or by calling 202-817-3055.

Cantina Bambina (Dock Bar): Enjoy daily drink specials at Cantina Bambina, an open-air bar on Transit Pier that overlooks the river. Their daily specials include $6 Truly Lime every Tuesday and $6 Pacifico Beer every Wednesday. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy crabs, Pacifico Beer, and waterfront views in your private crab cabana on Transit Pier. Reserve your cabana now!

Pearl Street Warehouse (American Bar): Enjoy craft cocktails and creative cuisines during happy hour at Pearl Street Warehouse. Available every Tuesday-Thursday from 4pm-7pm, their happy hour features $3 popcorn and pork rinds snacks, $5 Manor Hill Pilsner Drafts, $5 Genesee Cream Ale Cans, $6 House Red/White/Rose, and $1 off Rail Mixers (single pour, single mixer). Make a reservation online or call 202.380.9620.

La Vie (Coastal Cuisine): Calling all vino lovers! Enjoy ½ price bottles of wine every Tuesday at La Vie. Open from 5pm-10pm Tues-Thurs; 5pm-11pm Fri; 11am-3pm and 4pm-11pm Sat; and 11am-3pm and 4pm-10pm Sun. View their menu and make a reservation online or by calling 202-560-5501.

Cordial Craft Wine, Beer & Spirits: If you want to try happy hour at home, pick up a bottle (or two) of wine from Cordial Craft Wine, Beer & Spirits. Every Saturday, Cordial hosts a virtual wine tasting where they highlight two specialty wines. The two featured wines from the virtual wine tasting are then 10% off all week long. This week, the two featured wines are Copain “Les Voisins” Chardonnay and Demartino Cabernet Legado from Chile. Tune in to next week's virtual wine tasting via Facebook or Instagram on Saturday, August 22 at 3pm.

Brighton SW1 (British Bar): Through the end of summer, Brighton SW1 is featuring Lobster Rolls ($22) and a specialty frozen cocktail called “Ice Breaker of the Week” ($15) on their menu! Each week the frozen cocktail will get a new flavor. To find out what this week’s flavor is, follow @BrightonWharf on Instagram!

Colada Shop (Cuban): Every evening, this all-day Cuban café takes on the vibe of a Havana rum bar, offering mojitos, Cuba libres, piña coladas, guava frosé, and more. Stop by Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm for $8 slushees, $11 cocktail pouches, and other exclusive happy hour specials!

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