Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Best Happy Hours In New York City, Los Angeles and Palm Springs

New York City

New York’s happy hour scene is legendary, offering everything from rooftop views to bargain bites.

Neighborhood Hotspots & Deals

  • In Midtown, The Fleur Room at Moxy Chelsea offers $7 beers, $8 wines, $8 bites, $10 spritzes, and $12 cocktails from Tuesday to Friday, 5–8 PM

  • At Bella Union Rooftop Bar, Monday to Friday 4–8 PM brings $5 cans/bottles, $7 draft beers, $8 wines, and $8 mixed drinks—plus on Sundays, $10 pizzas, wings, and espresso martinis—and on Mondays/Wednesdays enjoy a “Prohibition Hour” with unlimited cocktails plus a sampler platter for ~$30

  • Magic Hour Rooftop Bar at Moxy Times Square runs Monday–Friday 3–6:30 PM with $6 beers, $8 wines, $10 drinks, and $4 fries

  • For a lively West Village option, The Happiest Hour is known for A+ burgers (think double‑stacked classics) and tikified cocktails in a retro‑resort vibe—great for casual meets with flair

Local Insider Favorite

  • Reddit users highlight Roey’s in West Village for unbeatable value: from 4–6 PM enjoy $4 beers, $5 spritz cocktails, $6 wines and $6 pizza—“the pizza is solid,” but get there early.

Overview
Happy hour in NYC generally runs between 4–7 PM on weekdays, but times and deals vary widely by neighborhood—East Village, LES, Midtown, and Brooklyn all offer distinctive flavors and atmospheres.

Los Angeles

From artsy lounges to downtown gems, LA’s happy hour scene is vast and vibrant.

Curated Standouts

  • Esters Wine Shop and Bar in Santa Monica offers all-day specials on Sundays/Mondays; Tue–Sat 4–6 PM brings oysters, $25 charcuterie, and $10 classic cocktails like martinis and margaritas

  • At Charcoal Venice (5:30–7 PM daily): two oysters for $6, grilled prawns < $10, $12 cocktails, $7 wines by the glass

  • Jade Beverly Hills (Tue–Sat 5:30–7 PM) serves half‑price cocktails at the bar—Tokyo Mule and more—plus Wednesday live jazz

  • Zaytinya Culver City offers mezze‑ora Mon–Fri 4–6 PM with $12 cocktails and $9 small bites (halloumi pide, za’atar pide)

  • The Front Yard inside The Garland: 3–5:30 PM (sun–thu) and late evening hours—$6 beer, $9 margaritas, pepperoni flatbread

  • Perch LA (Downtown)—a rooftop with panoramic views—does happy hour Mon–Fri 4–6 PM

More Options
A broader roundup includes daily or weekday happy hours at:

  • Theia (Mon–Fri 5–7 PM) with Greek‑inspired cocktails and live shows.

  • Piccalilli—Sunday 2–6 PM.

  • Redbird—Wed–Fri 5–7 PM with $10 drinks and snacks.

  • Spartina—daily 4–5:45 PM “social club” deals

Mapping Your Options
For easy browsing, the GoldenBuzz Social Happy Hour Guide catalogs over 200 LA hotspots, letting you filter by time, neighborhood, food, and drinks

Palm Springs / Greater Coachella Valley

Chill desert vibes meet solid drink specials across this scenic region.

Highlighted Deals

  • Lulu California Bistro offers all‑day happy hour in its bar area daily: $5.99 beers, $8.99 specialty cocktails, plus discounted bar bites

  • Eureka! runs two “Hoppy Hour” slots: 3–6 PM and again 9 PM–close with $5.50 craft beers and $7.50 boutique wines, plus truffle cheese fries and mac‑n‑cheese balls

  • Indio Taphouse delivers $5 select beers, $6 house wine, and $13 craft cocktails—ideal for beer lovers

  • Luchador Brewing (Cathedral City)—Wed–Sun 3–6 PM: $4.50 pints, half‑off tacos and nachos

  • Local Reddit threads also mention Lulu’s Bar (Mon–Thu 3–9 PM, pizza for $10, drink specials), La Perlitas (2–5 PM margaritas, beers, bites), Henry’s, Enzo’s, and Babes BBQ (3–5:30 PM half‑price beers and cheap eats)

Emerging Scene
Palm Springs’ broader culinary landscape is heating up, from pet‑friendly spots like Boozehounds (noted for creative cocktails and small plates during happy hour) to rooftop lounges and new fusion hotspots—all enhancing the desert’s social draw

Final Word

Looking for good value after work drinks or a fun night out? Here’s how the cities stack up:

  • NYC offers buzzy rooftops, playful neighborhood bars, and neighborhood icons like Roey’s or The Happiest Hour.

  • LA dazzles with stylish happy hours in places like Esters, Charcoal Venice, and Perch LA, plus an exhaustive guide to tailor your perfect outing.

  • Palm Springs brings relaxed yet flavorful deals—from all-day specials at Lulu to craft beer hours at Eureka! and taco-enthused chill spots like Luchador Brewing.

Each city offers unique vibes, price points, and atmospheres. Whether you’re navigating the urban jungle, soaking in desert sunsets, or lounging by the coast—there’s a great deal waiting to be discovered.