As the summer winds down, there’s no better way to celebrate beating the heat than scoring on great food and drink deals. Luckily, Plano is full of amazing restaurants that offer refreshing drinks, tasty bites, and unbeatable atmospheres all at an affordable price. Whether you’re after rooftop views, craft cocktail bars, a laid-back beer garden, or just some high-quality food, Plano has you covered. Toast to beating the heat this summer with this comprehensive guide to some of Plano’s best happy hours.
Legacy Hall
Legacy Hall. This food‑hall playground includes five bars, a beer garden, communal tables, and rotating vendors all under one roof. It’s an easygoing spot for groups craving variety and energy, hosting live music and events often. Daily happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM, featuring $4 beers and $6 house wine, margaritas, frosé, and select spirits.
Bulla Gastrobar
Bulla Gastrobar. Perfect for groups and festive gatherings, this Spanish‑style tapas bar delivers a modern, elegant experience. Daily happy hour runs from 4–7 PM, with $3 off drafts and bottles, $7 sangria, $8 house liquors, and $9 house specialty cocktails and martini. You can also enjoy their shareable tapas menu that offers everything from $4 skewers to $9.50 sauteed garlic shrimp, so what are you waiting for?
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar. Focused on local sourcing and sustainability, this stylish gastrobar provides an expansive menu where southern comfort food meets handcrafted cocktails. The “Social Hour” runs Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM and features $7 bar bites, signature cocktails, and wines, and $5 select draft beers.
Haywire
Haywire. Texas‑grown & Texas‑proud. Haywire offers a three-story, farm-to-fork experience with a sophisticated twist. Happy Hour runs Monday–Friday from 2–6 PM with a $7 menu that includes house wine, frozens, and Bourbon Smashes, mini elk tacos, wagyu sliders, and chips and queso. Take the journey through the Haywire experience and book a reservation today!
Mesero
Mesero. This upscale Tex‑Mex dining experience offers a mouth-watering menu of modern twists on classic dishes and cocktails. Happy hour runs Monday–Thursday from 3–5 PM, offering $2 off all cocktails and appetizers.
Union Bear Brewery
Union Bear Brewery. Offering a west-coast feel infused with Texas hospitality, this craft beer gem provides a space that all beer-lovers can enjoy. “Social Hour” runs Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM and “Late Night Hour” runs every day from 9 PM–close, featuring an array of $4 beers, $7 wells liquor and house wines, and $2 off specialty cocktails. Support local and come grab a drink!
Pinstack
Pinstack. This entertainment hub offers bowling, laser tag, a ropes course, video games, rock climbing, bumper cars, and more as well as a full menu of American food and a stocked bar. Happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 4–7 PM and offers $3 domestics and $5 craft beer, wine, and margs. Additional specials include $3 draft beer and half price appetizers on Mondays from 4–11PM, half-price bottles of wine all day on Wednesdays, and $12 bacon-wrapped filets on Fridays from 11 AM–5 PM.
Urban Crust/32 Degrees Rooftop Ice Bar and Patio
Urban Crust/32 Degrees Rooftop Ice Bar and Patio. Located in downtown Plano, this bar/restaurant combo offers sleek wood‑fired pizza with rooftop drinks. With the bar aptly named for the 32 degree temperature at which the draft beers are served, “Apertivo Hour” runs Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM and offers $5 draft beers, frozen drinks, and well liquor drinks as well as $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off select appetizers.
Holy Grail Pub
Holy Grail Pub. This classic British pub offers more than 150 beers and has a kitchen that serves favorites from across the pond, all delivered with a familiar Texas hospitality. Daily happy hour runs from 3–7 PM, offering $4 select drafts and wells liquor drinks as well as $5 select shared plates and house wine. Venture into the European experience with this local gem!
McNeal’s Tavern & Eatery
McNeal’s Tavern & Eatery. This Irish pub delivers a relaxed yet lively Irish‑Texan bar experience in the heart of downtown. Perfect for events, it offers visible TVs, vintage décor, and plenty of seating, including a shaded patio area. Happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 3–7 PM and features $4 domestic pints, $5 margaritas, crafts/imports, house wines, well liquor, and rumple/fireball shots as well as a select menu of $10 bites.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar. Bring your crew and soak up the happy hour vibes daily from 2–5 PM or 9 PM–late with half‑price bottles, martinis, mules, margs, and more and drinks & dishes starting at $4. Cheers to that!
Seasons 52
Seasons 52. Understated and refined. Happy hours Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM with $7 wine pours, $7 cocktails, and $14 flatbread + wine combo or simply order $8 small plates. Go sample the Wine Bar and enjoy the seasonal menu changes.
North Italia
North Italia. Cozy, modern and perfect for pasta‑and‑vino vibes. The Monday–Friday happy hour from 3–6 PM offers $6 wine/sangria, $5 beer, and a $30 board + bottle or pizza + bottle deal. Not drinking? They offer delicious zero proof drinks that go perfectly with their appetizers.
Tips for Making the Most of Happy Hour in Plano
Time It Right – Most places drop at 3 or 4 PM, wrapping up by 6 or 7. Arrive early to secure primo patio tables and avoid the after-work crush.
Mix It Up – Legacy West’s variety makes hopping easy; try a drink at North Italia, then move to Legacy Hall.
Outdoor Patio Wins – West Plano patios (Bulla, Whiskey Cake, Union Bear Brewery) give that warm, late summer charm.
Whether you’re looking for a date night, chasing vibes, views, and craft sips, or searching for scene-change energy, Plano’s happy-hour lineup delivers. With diverse neighborhoods ranging from polished West Plano to buzzy Downtown Plano bars, each night can bring a new flavor, literally and figuratively. Grab your friends, hit a patio, and make one last toast to summer at some of the best bars, restaurants, and entertainment spots in the entire DFW area. Plano’s happy hour game is strong, so make it count. Cheers!
