# 12 Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale, AZ (2026) | Scottsdale Scoop > The best happy hours in Scottsdale with the deals, drinks, and vibes locals actually go for. From $2 tacos to half-price oysters, these are the happy hours worth your time. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-happy-hours-scottsdale --- ![Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale](/images/happy-hour-hero.webp) Dining & Drinks # Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale The deals, drinks, and vibes locals actually go for Guides › Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale Scottsdale happy hours are serious business. We're talking $2 tacos, half-price oysters, $3 craft beers, and cocktail deals that make going out on a Tuesday totally justified. We combed through Reddit recommendations, local "best of" polls, and spots we've covered in the newsletter to find the happy hours that deliver on both the deals and the atmosphere. These aren't the places with a sad $1 off wells. These are legit happy hours. Updated July 3, 2026 12 spots ### In This Guide 1 Cien Agaves 2 Buck & Rider 3 Uchi Scottsdale 4 Citizen Public House 5 Roaring Fork 6 Diego Pops 7 AZ88 8 Olive & Ivy 9 Zu Izakaya 10 The Montauk 11 Salt Cellar 12 Tocaya ![Cien Agaves in Scottsdale](/images/cien-agaves.webp) 1 ## [Cien Agaves](https://www.cienagaves.com) The happy hour that runs 7 days a week Old Town Scottsdale Cien Agaves is the happy hour king of Scottsdale, and Reddit locals will fight anyone who says otherwise. They run happy hour 7 days a week from 3pm to 6:30pm with $3 Tinga Tacos, $6 select apps, savings on margaritas, Estrella Jalisco beer, and wine by the glass. One Redditor summed it up perfectly: "Cien Agaves! 7 days a week from 3pm-6:30pm. Deals on everything and the apps are fantastic!" Voted one of Scottsdale's best happy hours by basically everyone. 7 days a week, 3pm-6:30pm $3 Tinga Tacos Deals on margaritas and apps Visit Website View in Directory ![Buck & Rider in Scottsdale](/images/buck-and-rider.webp) 2 ## [Buck & Rider](https://buckandrider.com) Half-price seafood that rivals full-price anywhere else North Scottsdale Buck & Rider was voted one of the top 3 happy hours in Scottsdale by local readers and once you try it, you'll understand why. Half-price oysters, discounted fresh catches, and solid drink deals on a menu where everything is flown in daily from both coasts. The quality of seafood you're getting at happy hour prices here is honestly absurd. This is the kind of deal that makes you rearrange your schedule. Voted top 3 happy hour in Scottsdale Half-price oysters Daily fresh catches at discount Visit Website View in Directory ![Uchi Scottsdale in Scottsdale](/images/uchi-scottsdale.webp) 3 ## [Uchi Scottsdale](https://uchi.uchirestaurants.com) Japanese culinary excellence at happy hour prices Old Town Scottsdale Uchi's daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm is one of Old Town's best kept secrets. You can get savings on hot tastings like Crispy Rice with short rib or pork belly, Walu Walu (oak-grilled escolar), tempura dishes, handrolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Plus discounts on select wine, beer, and sake. Getting Uchi-quality Japanese cuisine at happy hour prices feels almost unfair to other restaurants. This is destination-level food at approachable prices. Daily 4pm-6pm Discounted sushi and handrolls World-class Japanese at happy hour prices Visit Website View in Directory ![Citizen Public House in Scottsdale](/images/citizen-public-house.webp) 4 ## [Citizen Public House](https://www.citizenpublichouse.com) Craft cocktails and the famous chopped salad for less Old Town Scottsdale Citizen Public House was voted one of the top 3 happy hours in Scottsdale, and their craft cocktail deals are the main draw. You're getting some of the best mixed drinks in the city at reduced prices, plus deals on their beloved food menu. Order the Original Chopped Salad at any price and it's a steal, but getting it during happy hour? Even better. The atmosphere goes from sophisticated daytime to lively evening, and the transition is seamless. Voted top 3 happy hour Craft cocktail specials Famous Chopped Salad Visit Website View in Directory ![Roaring Fork in Scottsdale](/images/roaring-fork.webp) 5 ## [Roaring Fork](https://www.roaringfork.com) Western elegance with wood-fired deals North Scottsdale Roaring Fork rounds out the top 3 most-voted happy hours in Scottsdale with a wood-fired American menu that feels distinctly Arizona. The happy hour features deals on their green chile pork and signature wood-fired dishes alongside a solid drink menu. The warm, rustic atmosphere with leather and dark wood gives it this Western elegance that's uniquely Scottsdale. A perfect after-work spot in North Scottsdale. Voted top 3 happy hour Wood-fired menu specials Western-elegant atmosphere Visit Website View in Directory ![Diego Pops in Scottsdale](/images/diego-pops.webp) 6 ## [Diego Pops](https://www.diegopops.com) Colorful vibes and frozen marg deals Old Town Scottsdale Diego Pops brings color and energy to happy hour with their Mexican-inspired menu and frozen margarita specials. The outdoor patio in Old Town is vibrant and fun, and the deals on tacos and drinks make it an easy after-work gathering spot. It's the kind of happy hour where you show up for one drink and end up staying for three because the vibe is just that good. Plus the Instagram factor of their colorful interior doesn't hurt. Frozen margarita specials Vibrant Old Town patio Instagram-worthy setting Visit Website View in Directory ![AZ88 in Scottsdale](/images/az88.webp) 7 ## [AZ88](https://www.az88.com) The iconic Old Town patio happy hour Old Town Scottsdale AZ88's happy hour on their legendary Civic Center patio is one of those Scottsdale experiences everyone should have. The drink specials are solid, the people-watching is elite, and the views of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art across the street set the scene. It's been an Old Town institution for years and the happy hour crowd reflects the full spectrum of Scottsdale, from young professionals to longtime locals. Iconic Civic Center patio Solid drink specials Elite people-watching Visit Website View in Directory ### 🌵 Get the Scottsdale Scoop Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals who get the best events, restaurants, and hidden gems delivered every week. ![Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale](/images/olive-ivy-patio.webp) 8 ## [Olive & Ivy](https://www.oliveandivyrestaurant.com) Mediterranean happy hour on the canal Scottsdale Waterfront Olive & Ivy's waterfront happy hour is one of the most scenic in Scottsdale. Sipping discounted cocktails while overlooking the Arizona Canal with string lights twinkling above is about as good as happy hour gets. The Mediterranean food specials during happy hour are generous, and the atmosphere is upscale without being uptight. This is the happy hour you go to when you want to feel like you're on vacation. Arizona Canal waterfront Mediterranean food specials Scenic upscale setting Visit Website View in Directory ![Zu Izakaya in Scottsdale](/images/zu-izakaya.webp) 9 ## [Zu Izakaya](https://www.zuizakaya.com) The hidden gem Reddit locals swear by South Scottsdale Zu Izakaya in South Scottsdale is the happy hour spot that keeps popping up in Reddit threads when locals share their real favorites. The mix of sushi and Asian fusion at happy hour prices is excellent, and the intimate izakaya atmosphere makes it feel like a genuine discovery. This isn't the place tourists know about, which is exactly why locals love it. One Redditor called it out specifically when asked for the best happy hour deals in Scottsdale. Reddit locals' hidden gem Sushi and Asian fusion deals Intimate izakaya atmosphere Visit Website View in Directory ![The Montauk in Scottsdale](/images/the-montauk.webp) 10 ## [The Montauk](https://www.themontaukaz.com) East Coast beach bar happy hour in the desert Old Town Scottsdale The Montauk brings those Hamptons beach bar vibes to Old Town's happy hour scene. The seafood-focused deals are a nice change from the typical Southwestern happy hour fare, and the relaxed coastal atmosphere makes it feel like you're miles from the desert. Good drink specials, a spacious patio, and that laid-back energy that makes you forget about work. A solid Old Town option that doesn't feel like every other bar on the strip. Hamptons beach bar vibes Seafood-focused specials Relaxed coastal atmosphere Visit Website View in Directory ![Salt Cellar in Scottsdale](/images/salt-cellar.webp) 11 ## [Salt Cellar](https://www.saltcellarrestaurant.com) Late-night seafood at reverse happy hour prices South Scottsdale Salt Cellar's reverse happy hour from 10pm to close is one of the most underrated deals in Scottsdale. While everyone else is shutting down, Salt Cellar is serving cheap seafood apps and discounted drinks in their iconic underground space. The restaurant itself is a Scottsdale institution, built literally below street level, and the late-night deals on quality seafood are hard to beat anywhere in the Valley. A Reddit favorite for good reason. Reverse happy hour 10pm-close Iconic underground setting Cheap seafood apps late-night Visit Website View in Directory ![Tocaya in Scottsdale](/images/tocaya-scottsdale.webp) 12 ## [Tocaya](https://www.tocaya.com) Taco Tuesday deals that can't be beaten Scottsdale Tocaya's Tuesday specials are the stuff of local legend. We're talking $2 tacos, $4-$5 margaritas, $2 guac and chips, $2 queso. That's not a typo. Redditors consistently call it out as one of the best value deals in Scottsdale, and the modern Mexican menu is solid beyond just the deals. The fast-casual format means no long waits, and the food quality punches well above what you'd expect at these prices. $2 Taco Tuesdays $4-$5 margaritas Best value deal in Scottsdale Visit Website View in Directory ## Never Miss a Scottsdale Pick Subscribe to the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter and get the best local spots, events, and inside scoop delivered to your inbox every week. It's free. Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals. 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