As the working day gives way to evening and the city’s energy begins to shift, Commercial Bay offers no shortage of reasons to linger a little longer. Whether you’re in the mood for a waterfront margarita, a glass of wine tucked away from the crowds, or a quick post-work cocktail before dinner, these are the happy hour offerings worth knowing about right now.
Advieh
Offering: $14 cocktails, $10 beers, $12 house wine, bubbles and spirits
When: Monday to Sunday, 3pm – 7pm
Advieh’s generous daily happy hour pairs well with the restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired snacks menu, making it an easy choice for after-work drinks that naturally become dinner. Order seasonal hummus with warm Turkish pide, halloumi drizzled with mānuka honey and pomegranate, or a serving of harissa fries alongside your drink of choice.
Kemuri Hi-Fi
Offering: Whisky and Champagne of the Month specials
When: Daily, 4pm – 6pm
Part listening bar, part late-afternoon retreat, Kemuri Hi-Fi brings together carefully selected drinks and a soundtrack worth settling into. During Member Happy Hour, guests can enjoy whisky and champagne specials while taking in the venue’s warm, low-lit atmosphere and vinyl-led sound experience.
Dos Donkeys
Offering: $10 frozen margaritas, $10 wines and $8 Coronas
When: Daily, 4pm – 6pm
With its waterfront setting and easy-going atmosphere, Dos Donkeys makes a convincing argument for extending the working day just a little longer. Frozen margaritas lead the charge, while tacos, corn ribs and other share-friendly dishes ensure no one leaves hungry.
Queens Wineshop
Offering: Free corkage in The Cave
When: Daily, 11am – 9pm
Tucked away beneath the bustle of the city, Queens Wineshop’s intimate Cave offers a slower pace and a welcome sense of escape. With free corkage, rotating feature pours, warm lighting and an impressive collection of bottles lining the walls, it’s the kind of place where one glass often turns into another.
Public
Offering: $8.50 house beer and wine, plus a $15 cocktail of the month
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm – 2pm and daily, 4pm – 7pm
Public keeps things refreshingly straightforward with two daily happy hour windows that cater equally well to midday meetings and evening catch-ups. Alongside house beer and wine, guests can enjoy a rotating cocktail of the month, making each visit feel slightly different from the last.
Kome
Offering: $10 Asahi
When: Daily, 5:30pm – 7pm
Kome’s daily happy hour centres on one simple proposition: ice-cold Asahi enjoyed in a relaxed, contemporary setting. Ideal for a quick drink before dinner or a casual catch-up with friends, it’s a straightforward offering that does exactly what it promises.
