Happy Hour Favorites at the Delaware Beaches

By: Samantha McCluskey

Happy Hour time! But where to? We have all been there— when you are in the mood to go enjoy some drinks or a bite, but can’t decide the spot. Problem solved! We have compiled some of the best Happy Hour spots near Rehoboth and the surrounding beach towns, whether you are looking for the best deal, the best cocktails, or the best food for happy hour, check out some of these restaurants in our area.

High Quality: The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Tito’s and Tangueray on a happy hour menu! Yes, you read that right. Enjoy $7 martinis made from some of your favorite quality liquors, or $5 House rail drinks, and reasonably priced wine and beer. Not to mention the happy hour appetizers; the Crispy Brussel Sprouts with orange soy glaze and pickled fresno peppers are always a delicious bite. Note that the chef’s offerings are subject to change, but we have never gone wrong with the menu at this spot. Daily 5-7:00pm

Creative Cocktails: Drift, Rehoboth Beach, DE
The mixologists at Drift give you beautifully crafted cocktails. Their flavor profiles are unique and inspired. Not only are they well balanced drinks, they are so pretty to look at. While it may be a newer spot in town, they are doing happy hour in Rehoboth Beach right! $2 off specialty craft cocktails, $8 absolute martinis, $3 off glasses of wine, $2 off all beers, and $5 zero proof cocktails. In the warmer months, they offer an outdoor happy hour experience on the terrace. Want a suggestion of what cocktail to try? The Sazerac, a cognac drink, is an impressive, smooth sipper and the gin-based Thai-Me-Up is an aromatic experience. Wednesday-Sunday 4-5:30pm

Early Bird: Chaps Pitt Beef or Atlantic Social, Rehoboth Beach, DE
From 1:00-4:00pm Chaps, located off of Coastal Highway in Rehoboth, offers great happy hour deals including inexpensive beers and $5 margaritas! A great excuse to say "It's 5:00 somewhere!" while enjoying some of their yummy barbecue! Another early option is just north of Chaps is Atlantic Social. This space is everything light, airy, and coastal and has happy hour 2:00-6:00pm. They offer oysters for $1.50 and some wine and mixed rails for $5. Or, try their "chambong" a champagne experience!

Entertaining and Delicious: Lefty’s Alley and Eats, Lewes, DE
Voted Best Happy Hour by Delaware Today, Lefty’s is a fabulous option for tasty bites, drinks, and entertainment. This is not your typical bowling alley. Lefty’s is an upscale experience. They just opened a new lounge and bar area called The Spare Room that is perfect for an after work cocktail with friends. The added bonus to this happy hour is getting to enjoy ax throwing, top golf, duck pin bowling, or private karaoke (maybe once you’ve had a few $4 drafts)! Monday-Friday 3-6:00pm

Cost Effective: Irish Eyes, Lewes and Milton, DE
This is a local favorite: cheap drinks and a wide variety of food options make this a solid happy hour spot when you want a more casual night out. Can you beat a chilled mug of beer for $2.50? House wine for $3.75 and rail mixers and shots for only $3.50?! Seriously, this is one of the best low-cost happy hours near the Delaware Beaches we have found and both locations are by the water. Monday-Friday 3-7:00pm
 

Seafood Perfection: Fin’s Ale House and Raw Bar, Rehoboth Beach, DE
There’s nothing better than quality seafood when you are by the beach. Located off of Rt. 1, this is a great happy hour stop while visiting the area. They offer local raw bar options like 1/2 dozen raw oysters for $9. Other seafood features include 1/2 lb steamed shrimp, fish and chips, or fish tacos all for only $8. They also offer non-seafood options on their Happy Hour menu. This is one of the earlier and longer happy hours offered locally! Football Sunday specials are also combined on Sunday’s happy hour. Monday-Thursday 3-6:00pm, Friday and Sunday 11:30-6:00pm 

Good Deal: Taco Reho, Rehoboth, DE
Taco Reho is no longer just a food truck; in fact, now they serve drinks! Check out their rock n’ roll decor and fun atmosphere as you enjoy some authentic south of the border flavors. All of their corn tortillas are made in house (you can watch them being pressed) which leads to absolutely delicious tacos. During happy hour, $10 gets you 2 tacos and a beer. (Typically one taco is about $6, so this is a great deal!) They also have $5 taquitos, $1 off beers and cocktails, and $2 off margaritas. Some go to taco choices of ours are the Baja Fish (so crispy and fresh), the Buffalo Shrimp (it is wrapped in crispy cheesy goodness), and the Pork Carnitas (because pineapple salsa). Monday-Friday 3-6:00pm

Fun Flights: Dewey Beer Co, Harbeson, DE and Dewey Beach, DE
During the “off-season” Dewey Beer Co offers specials during Happy Hour! Brewed locally, DBC makes some incredible sours (try the Secret Machine) as well as IPAs and lagers. They have two locations in the Delaware Beach area: Harbeson, DE (near Milton, DE) and, of course, one in Dewey Beach, DE. Their Harbeson location is offering $2 off 20oz Lagers and $1 off 13oz Fruited Beers or IPAs. For food at this spot, you can grab a pizza next door at Pizza Machine, or brig your own food. At the Dewey Beach location, try something off of their menu, like 15 wings for $15 on Thursdays! Monday-Thursday 3-6:00pm

Bourbon Bar Downtown: Downtown Blues, Rehoboth Beach, DE
The Bourbon Bar in Downtown Blues has an extensive menu with great happy hour options for bourbon lovers and others! Downtown Blues opened 2023 and offers BBQ offerings like their sister Bethany Blues locations with a fun downtown twist. They offer both happy hour and late night specials. For late night, they have $10 martinis! Happy hour 11:30-6pm. Late night menu 10pm-12am

Best Late Night: Stingray, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Who says Happy Hour has to be early evening? Try Stingray in Rehoboth for the perfect night cap! The ambiance is a vibe, with a lounge area filled with sleek leather couches. After 9pm, the “Late Night Menu” is offered. Some of their most popular sushi rolls are only $9. Try the Rehoboth Roll, a tasty cooked tempura salmon option. Another favorite snack of ours is their steamed edamame for just $5. For drinks, they have $1 off wine, rail drinks, and draft beers. Additionally, they have a $7 “mai-tai” cocktail and $15 sake flights. They also offer some of the same specials during a more traditional happy hour daily, so you don’t have to stay up late to get the deals. Happy Hour- Daily, Open-6:00pm, Late Night- Daily, 9pm-Close

*Please note that these prices were accurate at the time of writing this, but may change. Always check our business directory to confirm pricing on the restaurant's website! Photos are sourced from and credited to respective websites and are not owned by Visit Rehoboth.*

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