FONDA SAN MIGUEL

Happy Hour-

Mon & Tues 5p-7:30p

1/2 Price Appetizers and $1 Off All Margaritas

Appetizers Included:

Chile Con Queso

Quesadillas

Tostadas Compuestas Surtidas 

Sopecitos De La Casa

Torre De Botanas

They are located at:

2330 West North Loop

Austin, TX  78756

512-459-4121 Tel

www.fondasanmiguel.com

Mon-Thurs 5:30p-9:30p

Fri-Sat 5:30p-10:30p

Sunday Brunch 11a-2p

(Mon-Sat Bar Opens at 5p)

SABA BLUE WATER CAFE

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sun 4p-7p 

$5 Shareable Plates

These include:

Mu Shu Pork

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

Tempura Tuna

Lobster and Brie Empanadas

Cilantro Pork and Shrimp Potstickers

Steak Churrasco

Shrimp Flautas

Fish Tacos

Spinach Con Queso

Masa Fried Oyster Tostadas

Chicken Quesadilla

Cuban Sandwich Mixto

Ceviche Shrimp

Plantain Crusted Shrimp

Creole Spiced Calamari

Lobster Scallion Shooters

1/2 Specialty Drinks

These include:

Pacifica Blue Water Martini

Saba Island Tea

Apple-Ginger Martini

Frozen Saba Colada

Mexicali Martini

Caipirinha

Frozen Lemon Grass Margarita

Michelada

Tequila Bevida

Mojito

Rojo Mojito

Classico Mojito

Twist Mojito

Rum Runner

They are located at:

208D West 4th St

Austin, TX  78701

512-478-7222 Tel

www.sabacafe.com

Mon-Tue 4p-12a

Wed-Fri 4p-2a

Sat 5p-2a

Sun 11a-11p

CEDAR STREET

4th Street can be a little crazy sometimes but if you come on the weekday for the happy hour and secure a good parking spot it can be an excellent start of the night.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Fri 4p-8p

$4 Draft Beer

$5 Specialty Martinis

$3 Domestic Beers

They are located at:

208 W. 4th St

Austin, TX  78701

512-495-9669 Tel

http://cedarstreetaustin.com

Mon-Fri 4p-2a

Sat-Sun 6p-2a

TEXAS CHILI PARLOR

I couldn't get a break down of the drink specials but nachos are reason alone for me to visit.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Fri 4p-6p

Half Price Nachos and Drink Specials

They are located at:

1409 Lavaca St

Austin, TX  78701

512-472-2828 Tel

www.cactushill.com

Mon-Sun 11a-2a

FETISH IS CLOSING IT'S DOORS

RESTAURANT.COM

I know this sounds too good to be true but finish reading this article before you start making fun of me.

My friend Steven told me about a website called restaurant.com.

I checked it out today and cannot wait to purchase the coupons.

You can buy a coupon worth $25 for $10!

Even my favorite restaurants like Fino, Bess, Botticelli's and ones I want to try like Wink!! 

Go online, check it out.

KICK PLEAT

They are located at:

Kick Pleat

918 West 12th St

Austin, TX  78703

512-445-4500 Tel

www.kickpleat.com

LE GARAGE SALE

SHOP LOCAL!!!

January 24-25

Palmer Events Center

Saturday: 11a-6p

Sunday: 11a-5p

50% Off or more off of retail from 60+ local stores! The discounts are on men's, women's, children's and home fashions.  Cash only.

Admission:

$10 ($15 for Saturday & Sunday Entry)

www.legaragesale.net

HEM JEANS

Hem jeans is starting a vintage section of their store.

They are offering $30 store credit for each pair of your gently used premium denim that they buy.

They are located at:

908 West 12th St #B

Austin, TX  78703

512-478-5326 Tel

FIDDLER'S HEARTH

They don't have happy hour but they have the following daily drink specials which are nice considering trying to get to a bar between 5p-7p is hard sometimes.

Monday $4.50 Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's

Tuesday $1 Off All Draught Beers 

Wednesday $3.50 Texas Beers

Thursday $4 Well Drinks

Friday $3.50 Craft Beers

Saturday specials change every week, call before you head up there to find out

Sunday $5 Irish Coffee

They are located at:

301 Barton Springs Rd

Austin, TX  78704

512-535-5008 Tel

www.fiddlershearth.com

Sunday 11a-9p

Mon-Tues 11a-11p

Wed-Sat 11a-12a

MOLOTOV LOUNGE

This bar has a good rooftop bar area.

Happy Hour-

Sunday $3 Wells and Domestics, $3 All Draughts All Day

Monday $3 All Draughts All Day

Tuesday Happy Hour* All Day

Wednesday $2 Off All Wines All Day, Happy Hour* 4p-9p

Thursday-Saturday Happy Hour* 4p-9p

*$3 Domestics, $3.50 Wells, $1 Off All Drinks

They are located at:

719 West 6th St

Austin, TX  78701

512-499-0600 Tel

www.molotovlounge.com

Mon-Sun 4p-2a

J BLACKS

Went to J Blacks last night to meet some friends.  Had a blast!

I had been there before and knew that they had good food so I was excited to learn about their happy hour specials.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sat 4p-8p

Sunday All Day

All Drinks $1 Off

25% Off Bottles of Wine

1/2 Price on Selected Shared Plates

Shared plates that are included in the discount are:

Queso Blanco

Hummus

Pigs in a Blanket

Bruschetta

Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Mousse

Gorgonzola & Apple Salad

They are located at:

710 West 6th St

Suite B

Austin, TX  78701

512-433-6954 Tel

www.jblacks.com

Mon-Sun 4p-2a

JEWEL MAGAZINE

My friend Ellen sent this to me from an Austin magazine called Jewel.

Good one sheet guide to happy hours!

FETISH

I just called Fetish and spoke to someone there.

Almost everything in the store is 50% off right now.

Starting next week they are marking everything down to 75%!

Fetish

1112 North Lamar Suite E

Austin, TX  78703

www.fetishaustin.com

512-457-1007 Tel

Mon-Sat 10a-7p

Sun 1p-5p

BARNEYS CO-OP

I love Barneys CO-OP.

But I love Barneys Coop 75% off even more.

Now, how can you not feel good about that.

Barneys CO-OP

The Domain

11601 Century Oaks Terrace

Suite #121

Austin, TX  78758

Mon-Sat 10a-9p

Sun Noon-9p

512-719-3504 Tel

SOLID GOLD

Solid Gold is having a sale.  I dropped by yesterday and they have started marking almost every rack in the store down in order to get it ready for le garage sale this weekend.

They even have a rack that is 80% off!

Solid Gold

1601 East 5th St

Austin, TX  78702

512-473-2730 Tel

www.solidgoldacademy.com

AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART-AMOA

Did you know that on Tuesday it is $1 to go to the museum downtown?

They are located at:

823 Congress Avenue at 9th Street

512-495-9224 Tel

www.amoa.org

Tues-Sat 10a-6p

Thurs 10a-8p

Sun Noon-5p

Closed Mondays and Holidays

Admission: AMOA Members Free, Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, Under 12 Free, 

Tuesday $1, First Saturday Pay What you Wish

TAVERNA AUSTIN

I first heard about this place when I was told about the $1 Bellinis and Mimosas for $1 on Saturday and Sunday.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Fri (Only available in the Bar and Lounge area)

4p-7p

Half Price Appetizers & Pizza

Beer of the Month $2.50/ Bottle

House Red & White Wine $4/ Glass

Italian Sparkling & Italian Red Sangria $2.50/ Glass

Tuesday only-

Half Price Bottle of Wine with Entree purchase

Saturday & Sunday Brunch (This is the one you want)

9a-3p

Bellinis and Mimosas for $1 (with entree purchase)

On Saturdays and Sundays ask the restaurant about complimentary parking until 5p at City Hall even though if you are drinking $1 drinks from 9a-3p you probably should be cabbing it.

They are located at:

258 West 2nd St

Austin, TX  78701

512-477-1001 Tel

www.tavernabylombardi.com

Mon-Thurs 11a-10p

Friday 11a-11p

Saturday 9a-11p

Sunday 9a-10p

CIPOLLINA

PIZZA HAPPY HOUR?!?!?!?

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sun

3:30p-5:30p

Any pizza on the menu is half price.  

You have to order, pay and pick up between the hours of 3:30p-5:30p though.

I don't care if you go pick it up and heat it up later.....this happy hour is one worth going to.

They are located at:

1213 West Lynn 

Austin, TX  78703

512-477-5211 Tel

www.cipollina-austin.com

Mon-Sun 11a-10p

MALAGA TAPAS BAR

I haven't been to the new location in 2nd Street but I look forward to trying this Happy Hour out!

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sat 

5p-7p

White Wines $4.50

2007 Los Cardos Rose de Malabec (Argentina)

2007 Gabbiano Pinto Grigio (Italy)

2007 Astica Torrontes (Chile)

Red Wines $4.50

2005 Viu Manent Carmenere (Chile)

2006 Paringa Individual Vineyard Shiraz (Australia)

2006 Castelvero Barbera (Italy)

Pairings $8

Pair any happy hour beverage above with your choice of a tapa from the list below for 8 bucks!

Pincho Moruno (Marinated Grilled Pork bites)

Aceitunas Alinadas (Marinated Olives)

Raviolo Madrileno (Fried Cheese)

Almogrote de Alcachofas (Artichoke and Spinach Dip)

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlicky Shrimp)

Ensalada de la Casa (House Green Salad w/ dressing)

If anybody goes to this, let me know how it is!

They are located at:

440 West 2nd St

Austin, TX  78701

512-236-8020 Tel

www.malagatapasbar.com

Mon-Fri Lunch 11:30a-1:30p

Saturday-Sunday Lunch 11:30a-2:30p

Sunday-Wednesday Dinner 5p-10p

Thursday Dinner 5p-11p

Friday-Saturday Dinner 5p-12a

(On the website it lists that happy hour is daily from 5p-7p, the on the happy hour link it only lists Mon-Sat.  I called and asked and I was informed Mon-Sat is for the general public and the Sunday happy hour is for industry people.)

CEDAR DOOR

How about this-

a Happy Hour for people that work.  What a concept.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sun

9p-11p

$2.50 Wells

$2.75 Domestics

$3 selected Imports

$1 off Calls and Premiums

If you go, you have to spend the $2.99 for the waffle fries.  Huge portion and they are to do for.

They are located at:

2nd & Brazos

Austin, TX  78701

512-473-3712 Tel

www.cedardooraustin.com

Mon-Thurs Bar Service 3p-2a

Kitchen open from 3p-10p

Fri-Sat Bar Service 11a-2a

Kitchen open from 11a-midnight

Sunday Bar Service 12p-2a

Kitchen open from noon-10p

Just looked at their website and looks like they have specials sometimes....i.e. Super Bowls.

FAB'RIK

Just received a forward from my friend Victoria telling me that fab'rik is having a sale on their clothing before they take it to le garage sale!!!

Go help the economy and look good while doing it.

50% off all sweaters

40% off all jeans

30% off all tops, shoes and jackets

20% off all dresses

fab'rik austin

12801 Hill Country Blvd.

Bee Cave, TX  78738

512-263-1644 Tel

(Never been there BUT I can say that I have seen Victoria in really cute outfits from there!!)

FINO RESTAURANT AND BAR

This is HANDS DOWN one of my favorite places in Austin.  I went the other night with two of my friends and had such great food and drinks and service!!!

(The first time I went I was a little intimated because I thought it was too fancy for a casual evening in my chucks but once I got over that I enjoyed every second I was there.)

I never knew they had a happy hour until I asked.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Fri

5p-7p

Half off Sparkling & Rose Wines (Glass or Bottle)

$2 Off FINO cocktails

$2 Off all Beers

They also have small plates for $2 & $3!

$2 Caper Berries & Olives

$2 Fried Olives stuffed with Anchovy

$2 House Made Sherry Potato Chips

$3 Sliders (Mix of Lamb and Beef)

$3 Pork Pinchitos

$3 Kalamata Olive Tampanade & Hummus Flatbread

Saturday-

5p-7p

$6 Prohibition Style Cocktails* 

(i.e. Jack Rose, Corpse Reviver # 2, Jerry Thomas Manhattan, Brandy Daisy)

*Please note, I have not tried any of these lovely cocktails but just hearing their names makes me want to taste all of them.

They are located at:

2905 San Gabriel Street

Austin, TX  78705

512-474-2905 Tel

www.finoaustin.com/fino/

Mon-Fri Lunch is from 11a-5p

Mon-Thurs Dinner is 5p-10p

Fri-Sat Dinner is 5p-11p

Closed on Sunday

BOTTICELLI'S SOUTH CONGRESS

As my first happy hour posting, I wanted to make sure it was someplace that I liked and I at least knew what I was talking about.

I have been to Botticelli's a couple of times and LOVED it.  They have an amazing backyard that when the weather is good makes you never want to leave.

Happy Hour-

Mon-Sun 

5p-7p

Half Price Botticelli Bread (They have "The Original" or "The Veggie".  It can best be described as a homemade bread stuffed with either meat or veggies.  It's AMAZING!!!!)

$2 All Local Beer (Not sure if pints or bottles)

P.S. They also have movie night every Sunday.  Check out the event calendar on their website for each week's movie.

They are located at:

1321 South Congress

Austin, TX  78722

512-916-1315 Tel

www.botticellissouthcongress.com

Open Daily at 5p for dinner, Sunday movie night begins at dusk.

WHERE DO I START??

Well, I wanted to start this blog in hopes of sharing info about how to spend time in Austin unemployed which happens to be the case for me and a lot of my friends.

So, this is me sharing what I am finding out about happy hours in Austin, local entertainment that isn't expensive and what to do when you have all the time in the world and need to step away from the TV.