Mapping Out Toronto's Nine Best Happy Hours

by Amanda Kludt@kludt Nov 1, 2013, 1:14pm EDT

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by Amanda Kludt@kludt Nov 1, 2013, 1:14pm EDT

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As a Cocktail Week special, here's a guide to where to get a stiff drink on the cheap. Find out the best places to get a half priced cocktail, $4 glasses of wine, free snacks, live music, cheap draughts, and oh so much more.

— Hana Hussein

Beast Restaurant

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The infamous Beast 120; 120 minutes of $5 drinks and snacks every Wednesday – Friday from 5pm – 7pm. [Photo]

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96 Tecumseth St, Toronto, ON M6J 2H1, Canada

(647) 352-6000

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La Société

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50% off all bottles of wine with the purchase of dinner every Monday from 5pm. Considering the extensive French wine offerings this deal will pique any wino’s interest. [Photo]

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131 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON M5S 3L7, Canada

(416) 551-9929

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Pravda Vodka Bar

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Conveniently located steps from the Financial District, this longtime after work spot offers it all. Sip on $6.15 martinis, complimentary appetizers and live music. Monday through Friday 4pm – 7pm. [Photo]

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44 Wellington St. E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C9, Canada

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Czehoski

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This Queen West staple runs daily specials including Sunday to Thursday until 7PM $5 Molson Draught $5 Wine Sunday through Thursday until 7pm. They offer half price bottles of wine on Wednesday, and if you happen to stop in on a Tuesday, half price perogies are must! [Photo]

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678 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1E5, Canada

(416) 366-6787

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Drake Hotel

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Après Work is one of the best long standing happy hours in the city: 2 oz cocktails for $8 and half priced sushi. (Don’t worry if you indulge in too many cocktails you can stay the night in the chic hotel suites). Weekdays from 4pm – 7pm. [Photo]

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1150 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada

(416) 531-5042

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Skin + Bones Wine Bar

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This Lesliville haunt does happy hour right. Pints, cocktails and champagne all half off everyday 5pm – 7pm as well as a selection of complimentary snacks. [Photo]

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980 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4M 1K1, Canada

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FARMHOUSE tavern

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Feeling like a rebel? Check out F*ck Mondays takes place every Sunday, offering $1 Oysters at 5pm, $6 pints at 6pm, $7 cocktails at 7pm and $8 wine at (you guessed it) 8pm. [Photo]

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1627 Dupont Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

(416) 561-9114

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Osteria dei Ganzi

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New to the happy hour scene is Ganzi Aperitivo - $4 drinks (house wine, bar rail, beer, as well as Campari and Aperol cocktails) along with a variety of complimentary antipasti nibbles. Every Tuesday - Friday from 5pm - 7pm. [Photo]