We’ve all had those afternoons where we just need a reliable patio and a cold drink to catch up with friends, and these five spots in Uptown never miss the mark! From historic homes turned cocktail dens to the perfect rainy-day refuge, here is where we are heading when the clock hits 4pm!
Updated March 2026
THE BEST UPTOWN HAPPY HOURS
SI TAPAS
Transport to Spain for your happy hour via tapas and sangria! Every Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 6pm, this quaint spot offers $5+ tapas and drink specials. Get the patatas bravas and a pitcher of sangria to share, you’ll thank us later!
THOMAS AVE BEVERAGE CO.
One of our fave patios in the neighborhood, swing by for a group catch-up around the firepits, every day from 4-7pm and all day Mondays for $5 drinks, half-off appetizers, and $10 flatbreads! Plus, don’t miss rotating $5 top shelf drinks on Thursdays!
PARLIAMENT
If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, you are probably already familiar with Parliament, but if not, you can enjoy happy hour there all day Mondays, and Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 8 pm with $5 select beers, $7 wines, and $6-$7 cocktails. They also offer happy hour every time it’s raining, so next time you see some raindrops, and you’re in the neighborhood, head there for a great deal!
BOWEN HOUSE
Nestled in a historic home turned cocktail bar in the heart of Uptown, Bowen House’s happy hour has a cult following in Dallas! Offered daily from 4pm to 6pm, their happy hour menu includes $9 classic cocktails, $10 glasses of wine, and $4 bottles and cans. Plus, enjoy $3 tuna tacos (a la carte), and $10 bites like fried olives, chicken salad, croquettes, and cheeseburgers!
STANDARD POUR
One of the best happy hour menus in Dallas is available every day from 5pm to 7pm, plus all day on Mondays! The highlight of the menu is their $6 craft cocktails, but they also offer $4 to $6 beers and $7 wines! Pair it with some delicious bar fare from $8 to $11 (we love the sourdough pretzel and spinach artichoke dip)!
