Best Happy Hour Hotspots Restaurants in Livermore
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cured Fish Bar
Oyster-and-crudo bar with precise Japanese-influenced techniques.
Notable Picks
8.6
Evening raw bar featuring oysters, crudos, and Japanese-influenced curing with a tight menu and thoughtful beverage pairings. It’s the most seafood-focused spot in town, best for small plates and conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters on the Half Shell, Hamachi Crudo, Cured Scallop
What makes it special: Oyster-and-crudo bar with precise Japanese-influenced techniques.
8.6
Chef-driven Southwestern-Mexican plates and a real weekday happy hour with crafted cocktails and discounted bar bites. Locals come for polished service, patio seating, and elevated tacos like duck carnitas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck carnitas tacos, Chicharrones with salsa verde, Seasonal happy-hour tostada
What makes it special: Refined Southwestern flavors with a focused weekday happy hour.
8.2
Downtown sit-down taquería with a broad menu and beer/micheladas alongside tacos. Useful for groups who want table service but still keep things casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada street tacos, Al pastor tacos, Fish taco
What makes it special: Casual table service downtown with tacos plus micheladas.
8.0
Lively alehouse with a rotating tap list and clearly marked gluten-free items. Fries, ribs, and taco builds lean GF without sacrificing bar-food comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck Carnitas Tacos (GF corn tortillas), Crispy Baby Back Ribs (GF), Kennebec Garlic Parmesan Fries (GF)
What makes it special: Gluten-free options are labeled on a broad comfort-food menu.
Downtown cantina with a dedicated afternoon happy hour and reliable bar-bite tacos. Comfortable booths and a roomy bar make it an easy central meetup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Birria tacos (HH portion), Chile verde plate
What makes it special: Set HH window with taco specials and house margs.
8.0
Self-pour beer wall and comfort-food menu with crisp, sauced-to-order wings. Happy hour runs mid-week with drink deals that make wing flights an easy move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Chicken Wings (Sweet Sriracha), Garlic Parmesan Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings
What makes it special: Self-pour taps plus multiple wing flavors with bar seating.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Downtown steakhouse staple with a full slate of chops and classic sides, plus a comfortable dining room that works for anniversaries without the white-glove fuss. Portions are generous and sauces come classic—peppercorn, demi, or bleu.
Must-Try Dishes:
22oz porterhouse, Ribeye, New York strip
What makes it special: Classic steakhouse cuts with multiple sauce options and big portions.
7.9
Cozy side-street spot with craft cocktails, a flexible menu, and a neighborhood feel. Happy hour snacks and weekend brunch make it a low-key favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gambas al Ajillo, Chicken Schnitzel Caesar, Furikake Fries
What makes it special: Thoughtful cocktails and a menu that works for snacks or dinner.
Downtown’s rooftop for California-meets-Latin comfort food and cocktails with sunset views. Come for open-air energy, DJs on select nights, and an easygoing, social menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Waffles, Carnitas Tacos, Fish & Chips
What makes it special: Third-floor rooftop deck with cocktails and cityline views.
7.8
American tavern that draws crowds for Taco Tuesday deals alongside drink specials. Not a Mexican spot, but the Tuesday taco lineup and bar energy make it a go-to for budget-friendly HH tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Tuesday street tacos, Loaded nachos (HH), House margarita
What makes it special: Taco Tuesday with HH-level pricing and bar specials.
#11
The Bourbon Pear
7.8
Comfort-leaning bistro and bourbon bar offering wings on the starters list and a bar-only happy hour. Cocktails skew whiskey-forward, making it a good sit-down option for wings plus drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Wings (house buffalo or BBQ), Hush Puppies, Potato Skins
What makes it special: Bar-only happy hour with cocktail focus and shareables.
7.6
Cocktail-driven gastropub turning out a Wagyu-style house burger and late-night snacks in a buzzing lounge setting. Expect louder music, rotating events, and quick bar service over white-tablecloth formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rebel Burger, Wagyu Burger, Burger Sliders
What makes it special: Night-forward lounge with a house Wagyu burger and strong cocktails.
#13
Casa Mexico
7.6
Compact East Avenue spot with a neighborhood feel, full bar, and documented happy hour deals. Portions run hearty and prices stay friendly, making it a solid value stop for casual tacos and combo plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole enchiladas, Carne asada tacos, Shrimp fajitas
What makes it special: Neighborhood Mexican with wallet-friendly happy hour and full bar.
#14
Good Time Tavern
7.5
Late-night dive bar serving classic hot wings and bar bites alongside pool, jukebox, and sports on TV. It’s a no-frills stop for wings with a cold beer after hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Wings, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Jalapeño Poppers
What makes it special: No-frills late-night wings in a classic downtown dive.