On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Lakeland.
Get ready to drink up at these 24 places with sip-worthy specials.
Beer lovers
The Brass Tap | Monday-Friday, 12-7 p.m. | There’s always something hoppening at The Brass Tap — try $5 select draft beer and pints, along with food specials.
Ford’s Garage | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. | Cruise into this motor-inspired burger joint for $2 off craft drafts, and keep your beer ice-cold with the built-in ice bar.
Brew Hub | Friday, all day | Sample this craft brewery’s wide selection with a beer flight. Wednesdays are for $3 drafts, Thursdays mean discounted growlers, and Fridays feature an all-day happy hour with $1 off all drafts.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 9-11 p.m., Tuesday, all day | Get domestic pints for $3 and enjoy $1 off all draft beers while you watch the game on wall-to-wall TVs.
Swan Brewing | Thursday, all day | Join the brewery’s text club for BOGO deals on locally brewed IPAs, ciders, sours, and more every Thursday. Just text JOIN to (844) 882-2124 to start receiving deals.
Food + Beer | Sunday-Thursday, 3-6 p.m. | Grab a $3.50 Narragansett lager or $5 house beer while catching a game on the screens.
Keeping spirits up
Revival | Monday-Friday, 1-7 p.m. | Swing by Revival’s elegant downtown craft cocktail lounge for charming bookshelves, cleverly-named cocktails, and happy hour deals. Try an $8 Cosmopolitan or $6 spirits and wines.
The Peach House | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Speaking of Revival, head to this quaint concept from the same owners for $8 cocktails ranging from classics like the negroni to unique takes like the Banana Painkiller.
The Joinery | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | We’re big fans of “Golden Hour” at the Joinery bar, featuring $1 off beer and wine, and $9 old fashioneds + Moscow mules. Pro tip: Golden Hour goes longer during Bingo and trivia nights.
Azteca D’Oro | Monday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | You can’t go wrong with a refreshing D’Oro Margarita, sangria, or $7.50 well drink.
Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | If the aroma of freshly-smoked brisket isn’t enough to lure you in, this full bar has over 200 whiskey varieties. Visit during happy hour for deals on beer, wine, and cocktails.
Lugo’s Craft Distillery | Thursday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Enjoy 20% off select cocktails in this distillery’s lounge and cocktail bar — the rum is made in-house.
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille | Daily, 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, all day | Add a discounted drink to your New Orleans-inspired meal — it’s $5 for premium cocktails, $6 for super-premium cocktails, and $7 for Harry’s Signature cocktails like the Harry’s Hurricane.
Level up while playing old favorites like Guitar Hero + pinball during Rec Room’s happy hour.
Photo by @recroomlkld
Late-night gems
Rec Room | Monday, 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Friday, 4-7 p.m. | This arcade bar is the perfect nightcap. Drop by Wednesdays for Ladies’ Night — featuring $5 seltzers and Deep Eddy cocktails — and Fridays for $3 beer and $5 wells during happy hour.
Cob & Pen | Monday, all day, Tuesday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m., | Happy hour runs late on Mondays with $5 select wines and well drinks. Law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, military members, and teachers also get 20% off tabs on Wednesday nights.
Off the vine
Nineteen61 | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | This downtown staple offers imported wine — grab a glass for $7 during happy hour.
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar | Tuesday-Saturday, 3-7 p.m. | Among its other drink specials, stop by this eatery on South Kentucky Avenue for BOGO glasses of wine during happy hour.
Terrace Grille | Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | If you’re feeling outdoorsy but looking for an elevated experience, come out to Terrace Grille’s lush garden patio, where happy hour offers deals on house wine, plus domestic beer + select cocktails.
You won’t wanna spill this tea.
Photo by @quinteassence, @evrnest and @werlostboysmedia
Endless possibili-teas
Hillcrest Coffee | Monday-Thursday, 1-3 p.m. | Make your afternoon more refreshing with $2 iced black tea and lemonade.
Quinteassence | Daily, 12-1 p.m., 5-6 p.m., and 9-11 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, all day | Soak in the peaceful atmosphere of this ethnobotanical tea and kava bar with discounted Kratom tea and kava.
HTeaO | Daily, 2-4 p.m. | Sample one of the 27 teas brewed here and choose your favorite for half-price each day. Pro tip: Southeastern University students can enjoy happy hour prices all day with a valid student ID.
Z’s Teas | Monday, 6-10 p.m. | Get 10% off drinks when you join the crew at Z’s for card games.
Hungry for meal deals
Grillsmith | Daily, 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, 4-9:30 p.m. | The $8 margherita flatbread is hard to beat, but we’ll give the $6.50 spicy Thai shrimp a close second — don’t forget to “Build Your Own Martini” for only $6 during happy hour as well.
Ovation Bistro & Bar | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Order $7 small plates to share, like Smokehouse Potato Skins and Happy Cheese Fries, and enjoy two-for-one well drinks, beer, and wine.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- Craft delicious drinks at home with syrups and mixers made from fresh ingredients.
- No clue how to put together a charcuterie board for your next event? No worries, here’s a helpful road map that you can use for everyday hosting!
- Try these alcohol-free sparkling beverages available in six organic flavors and made with nourishing, regenerative ingredients that help you tap into your inner power.
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
- Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.
