Best Happy Hour Restaurants in West Hollywood
26 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Night + Market WeHo
Thai-spiced fries with innovative Southeast Asian twists
Notable Picks
8.6
Chef Kris Yenbamroong's Thai street food spot elevates fries with bold Asian flavors and creative preparations. Their crispy potato offerings come with unexpected Thai-inspired seasonings and dipping sauces that transform the humble fry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thai Seasoned Fries, Larb Fries, Fried Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: Thai-spiced fries with innovative Southeast Asian twists
#2
GRANVILLE
8.4
Granville’s Beverly Boulevard location is a high-polish take on the modern American neighborhood restaurant, with big salads, mac and cheese, burgers, and cocktails that can cover everything from family dinners to casual dates. The roomy dining room and bar make it a reliable crowd-pleaser when you’re feeding mixed tastes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Uptown Mac & Cheese, Thai Ginger Salad, Wagyu Rustic Steak Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Polished New American comfort food with enough range to satisfy most groups.
8.4
Proudly queer-owned and fiercely local, this Rainbow District sports bar pours 33 beers on tap while serving premium bone-in buffalo wings with multiple sauce options. The $9 happy hour food specials Monday-Friday 3-7pm and late-night 9:30pm-close make their authentic buffalo wings accessible, while the jumbotron and 360-degree TV views ensure you won't miss any game action.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Bone-In Wings, Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders, Loaded Nachos
What Makes it Special: Queer-owned with twice-daily happy hour and comprehensive vegan menu options
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Hamburger Mary’s pairs drag shows and loud, campy energy with a full bar and a menu that includes classic hot wings alongside big burgers and shareable platters. It’s a go-to for pre-show happy hour drinks where wings, cocktails, and entertainment all compete for attention.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Hot Wings, Queen Mary Burger, Mary's Handbag Sampler
What Makes it Special: Drag shows, boozy specials, and hot wings in a loud, playful room.
8.3
Operating since 1920, this Route 66 roadhouse serves up classic hot wings alongside a massive 1000-item menu and over 175 beers. The weekday happy hour delivers half-price appetizers including their well-executed buffalo wings, making it a reliable choice for both wing enthusiasts and sports fans seeking an authentic Los Angeles institution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Hot Wings, Famous Chili, Route 66 Burger
What Makes it Special: Nearly 100-year-old Hollywood landmark with rock n' roll history and massive beer selection
#6
Katana
8.3
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This buzzy robata grill combines dramatic ambiance with quality Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails. The elevated energy and creative menu make it perfect for business lunches that need to impress without being overly formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miso Popcorn Shrimp, Robata Grilled Items, Premium Omakase
What Makes it Special: Dramatic robata grill atmosphere with innovative Japanese-fusion cuisine
#7
HiTops
8.2
This high-school-themed LGBTQ+ sports bar from San Francisco serves buffalo wings alongside elevated bar classics in a lively atmosphere with multiple screens. The $5 well drinks during happy hour complement their tasty wings perfectly, while Tuesday trivia nights with cash prizes and Sunday Fundays create an engaging social scene that goes beyond typical sports bar experiences.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Bacon Beef Burger, Buffalo Chicken Salad
What Makes it Special: SF-transplant with high-school theme and inclusive LGBTQ+ sports bar atmosphere
8.2
Laurel Hardware turns a former hardware store into a long, brick-walled dining room that opens onto one of WeHo’s more atmospheric back patios. The menu leans into cocktails, pizza, and share plates, making it a reliable move for first dates or casual anniversaries where the setting matters as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Duck Fried Rice, Truffle Fries
What Makes it Special: A converted hardware store with a long bar and leafy back patio that reads instantly as WeHo date-night central.
8.1
This Sunset Strip fixture since 1998 combines creative sushi rolls with classic Japanese dishes in a modern setting. The outdoor patio and strip views add energy to business lunches while maintaining professional atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Creative Specialty Rolls, Omakase Experience, Outdoor Patio Dining
What Makes it Special: Sunset Strip location with outdoor patio and city views
8
Akuma pairs tonkotsu and truffle garlic ramen with a full sushi menu in an anime-decorated dining room and lantern-lit patio. It functions as a hybrid ramen bar and neighborhood sushi hangout, with all-day happy hour drawing groups and date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Garlic Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Akuma Roll
What Makes it Special: Anime-themed ramen and sushi bar with truffle ramen, rolls, and a busy patio.
#11
zpizza
8
Health-conscious artisan pizza chain offering extensive vegan, gluten-free, and cauliflower crust options alongside traditional favorites. Recently relocated within WeHo with a liquor license, serving families who want customizable, dietary-friendly pizzas in a casual setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Five Cheese Hot Honey Pepperoni, ZBQ BBQ Chicken, Impossible Pepperoni Pizza
What Makes it Special: Extensive vegan and dietary accommodation options with artisan-inspired recipes
#12
Rock & Reilly's
8
This Irish pub on the Sunset Strip boasts the largest Irish whiskey selection in Los Angeles alongside crispy wings available in ten flavors including Nashville Hot and Lemon Pepper. The elevated pub grub approach delivers wings with multiple sauce options during their 5-7pm happy hour, while rock and roll vibes and extensive craft beer menu make it a solid destination for both game days and casual weeknight gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whiskey Bingo Wings, Nashville Hot Wings, Irish Cheddar Mac & Cheese
What Makes it Special: LA's largest Irish whiskey collection paired with rock and roll atmosphere
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#13
Norma
7.9
Chef Christopher Leal's coastal California restaurant brings inventive twists to American classics in a sophisticated 1930s-inspired space with DJs spinning vinyl. The Santa Barbara crab fried rice and lobster benedict showcase the kitchen's seafood expertise alongside creative cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Barbara Crab Fried Rice, Lobster Benedict, Grilled Sea Bass
What Makes it Special: Coastal California cuisine meets vintage glamour and DJ vibes
#14
Ocean Sushi
7.9
Ocean Sushi is a newer WeHo sushi bar built around creative rolls, generous happy hour deals, and a relaxed, neighborhood feel. Regulars come for inventive specials like the Grinch Roll and OMG Baby Roll alongside solid classics, especially during the double daily happy hour windows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grinch Roll, Tuna Lover Roll, OMG Baby Roll
What Makes it Special: Casual neighborhood sushi bar with an unusually deep roll list and strong happy hour program.
#15
The Melt
7.9
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The Melt’s West Hollywood outpost is a modern fast-casual spot for MeltBurgers, grilled cheeses, and garlic fries built around a clean, bright dining room and late-night hours. It’s less about craft obsession and more about reliable, melty comfort food that works for quick lunches and casual pre- or post-movie meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original MeltBurger, BBQ Bacon Melt, Garlic fries
What Makes it Special: A polished fast-casual burger and grilled-cheese shop with late hours and consistently melty comfort food.
7.8
Las Perlas is a mezcal-and-tequila bar that doubles as a late-night taco stop thanks to its attached kitchen turning out taco flights, veggie options, and bar snacks until the early hours. The focus is cocktails and music first, but the ability to sit with a mezcal margarita and a plate of tacos after midnight makes it a key late-night tacos option in 90046.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Flight (Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Veggie), Mushroom or Squash Blossom Taco, Quesabirria-style Taco Specials
What Makes it Special: Agave-focused cocktail bar with a real late-night taco program attached.
7.8
Guac Daddy’s West Hollywood location is a newer, party-leaning taqueria near Plummer Park, known for birria, loaded guacamole, and colorful drinks. It plays louder and trendier than most nearby taco stands, with a menu that leans into shareable combos alongside classic à la carte tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Champiñones vegetarian tacos, Loaded guacamole and chips
What Makes it Special: New-school taqueria with birria, big guacamole, and party energy.
#18
GYM Bar WeHo
7.8
West Hollywood's first gay sports bar spotlights games on 52-inch screens while serving wings every Wednesday for their Wing Wednesday special. The neighborhood gathering spot draws crowds with daily themed food specials and affordable pricing, creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to watch sports and enjoy quality bar food without breaking the bank.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wednesday Wings, Wings and Fries, Fish Friday Special
What Makes it Special: WeHo's first gay sports bar with daily themed food specials
7.8
A lively West Hollywood institution since 1983, recently reopened after a five-year closure with its legendary jungle-like patio atmosphere intact. Known for potent Kickass Margaritas and festive Tex-Mex fare in a casual, neighborhood setting perfect for groups and casual dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kickass Margaritas, Baja Fish Tacos, Street Tacos
What Makes it Special: Legendary neighborhood spot with jungle-like patio and famous margaritas
#20
Estrella
7.8
Located on the Sunset Strip, Estrella serves Spanish tapas in an expansive outdoor terrace with colorful glass pendants and twinkling lights. The restaurant captures the bohemian spirit of Laurel Canyon with a tapas-driven menu featuring traditional Spanish small plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arroz Negro, Chicken Croquettes, Meat Plate with Tomato Bread
What Makes it Special: Sunset Strip location with expansive outdoor terrace
#21
Zinqué
7.8
This zinc countertop-inspired bistro transforms from morning café to evening wine bar, channeling Parisian sidewalk culture. The beautiful patio with fireplace creates European ambiance across from Pacific Design Center.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Frites, Moules Frites, Tuna Tartare
What Makes it Special: All-day French bistro with zinc bar inspired by Paris cafés
#22
The Naughty Pig
7.8
The Naughty Pig is a rowdy sports bar on the Sunset Strip known for wall-to-wall TVs, craft beers, wings, and bar-food staples. It leans fully into game-day energy, with solid American pub fare backing up the drinks and late-night hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, House cheeseburger, Loaded tater tots
What Makes it Special: High-energy Sunset sports bar with strong wings, burgers, and plenty of screens.
#23
Fiesta Cantina
7.6
This lively cantina in Boystown brings the party with mega margaritas, 2-for-1 happy hours, and all-you-can-eat Taco Tuesdays for $9.99. The sports bar atmosphere with DJs and rooftop patio makes it a go-to for groups seeking affordable drinks and late-night tacos until 2am.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Fish Tacos, Loaded Nachos
What Makes it Special: West Hollywood's party taco headquarters with unbeatable specials
#24
Niko Niko Sushi
7.6
Under new management since 2013, this unpretentious sushi bar focuses on fresh ingredients and generous happy hour specials. The Hungry Roll stands out among creative options while traditional nigiri and sashimi maintain solid quality at approachable prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Hungry Roll, Happy Hour Specials, Salmon Sashimi
What Makes it Special: Exceptional happy hour deals with $9.95 special rolls
7.6
100% scratch kitchen Mexican restaurant featuring all-natural ingredients with no additives. The family-run establishment offers authentic Mexican brunch dishes like huevos rancheros in a casual setting with outdoor seating and signature margaritas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Burrito, Homemade Tortillas
What Makes it Special: Everything made from scratch daily with all-natural ingredients
#26
Café Med
7.6
This Sunset Plaza location offers wood-fired thin crust pizzas and homemade pastas with prime people-watching from the outdoor patio. The casual Mediterranean-Italian menu includes both classics and modern interpretations at moderate prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-Fired Margherita, Homemade Gnocchi, Mediterranean Branzino
What Makes it Special: Best people-watching on Sunset Strip with good value.