The 15 Best Happy Hours in Palm Springs

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Looking for a good Happy Hour in Palm Springs? Well, you are in luck as there are plenty to choose from at desert restaurants, bars, and hotels. Check out our picks for the best spots to grab a good drink and tasty food – while saving a bit of cash in Palm Springs.

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Paul Bar

When: 4 – 7:15 pm, Every Day

What: The whole place is pretty cool no matter when you go, but the Happy Hour is legit with $8 specialty cocktails like a Manhattan and a “CosmoPaul” plus $7 frozen sidecars, $5 beers, and $8 glasses of wine.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here

Paul Bar, 3700 East Vista Chino, Palm Springs, (760) 656-4082

Related: The Cactus Hugs Guide to drinking in the Coachella Valley

Bootlegger Tiki

The bar at Bootlegger Tiki in Palm Springs
(Instagram / Bootlegger Tiki)

When: 4 to 6pm, 7 days a week.

What: Beer and delicious drink specials at the very cool tiki bar that is well known for their creative cocktails.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: No

Bootlegger Tiki, 1101 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA (760) 318-4154

Trio

A couple of tacos served during Happy Hour at Trio Restaurant and Bar in Palm Springs
(Instagram / Trio)

When: 11 am to 7 pm, daily.

What: $3 Well, $5 Call, $8 Premium & Martinis, and $5 Bar Bites in the bar and patio only at this easy to find (just look for the orange) in the Uptown Design District.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: No

Trio, 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760.864.8746

Pinocchio In the Desert

Mimosas served at Pinocchio's Palm Springs during brunch
(Instagram / palmspringshotspot)

When: 7:30am to 2pm, everyday

What: The downtown Palm Springs breakfast hotspot offers up bottomless champagne for 5 bucks as well as $5 well drinks and a burger with a martini for $12.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: Yes, here.

Pinocchio In the Desert, 134 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, (760) 322-3776

El Jefe (at The Saguaro Hotel)

Tacos served during happy hour at El Jefe in the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs
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When: Monday thru Friday 3 to 6pm

What: $4 well, beer, and micheladas plus $5 sangria and margaritas from the restaurant / bar found in the Saguaro Hotel.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here

El Jefe at The Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 323-1711

Hunter’s

A Bloody Mary served at the bar at Hunter's in Palm Springs
(Instagram / djayv)

When: Daily from 10 am to 7pm, All day Monday and Tuesday

What: The “Size Matters” Happy Hour at this popular Palm Springs gay bar includes beer and drink specials.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: No

Hunter’s Nightclub, 302 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, (760) 323-0700

Felipe’s Fine Mexican Restaurant

A margarita served at Felipe's in Palm Springs
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When: Monday to Thursday, 3 to 6pm

What: $3 beers, $4 margs, food menu with tacos, nachos, quesadilla, and more.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here.

Felipe’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, 400 El Cielo Rd #8, Palm Springs, (760) 318-9277

Amigo Room (at the Ace Hotel)

A cocktail served in the Amigo Room inside the ACE hotel in Palm Springs
(Instagram / kingshighwaydiner)

When: 4 to 7pm, daily

What: Discounted apps and drinks.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: Nope

Amigo Room, 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 325-9900

Shanghai Reds

Two fish tacos served at Shanghai Red's in downtown Palm Springs
(Instagram)

When: 4 pm to 6 pm daily.  Late night Happy Hour 8 pm to close and all day Sunday

What: Specially priced food and drinks.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: No

Shanghai Red’s, 235 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 322-9293

Ruben and Ozzy’s Oyster Bar and Grill

Some dishes prepared by Ruben and Ozzy's restaurant and bar in Palm Springs
(Instagram / Linhwinn)

When: Late night Happy Hour from 9pm to close.

What: Specials on oyster shooters, tacos, and even crab enchiladas.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here.

Ruben and Ozzy’s Oyster Bar and Grill, 241 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, (760) 325-8800

Smoketree BBQ

A beer served at the bar at Smoketree BBQ in Palm Springs
(Instagram / Smoketree BBQ)

When: 3-6 Monday thru Thursday, 3 to 5 on Friday

What: Wings, pork nachos, sliders, and more on special plus discounted draft beer.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: No

Smoke Tree BBQ, 1775 E Palm Canyon Dr #405, (760) 778-6521

Reservoir (at Arrive Hotel)

Arrive Hotel in Palm Springs serves up a variety of dishes
(Instagram / reservoirpalmsprings)

When: Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5pm

What: Sliders, salads, ceviche and more specially priced.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here.

Reservoir, 1551 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 507-1650

LULU California Bistro

A cocktail served at the bar at LULU in downtown Palm Springs
(Instagram / LULU)

When: Every day from 11am to close.

What: $5 beer and well, $6 featured drinks and wine – plus food specials.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here.

LULU California Bistro, 200 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 327-5858

Moxie

A cocktail served on the upstairs patio at Moxie in downtown Palm Springs
(Instagram / moxiepalmsprings)

When: All night from 4PM to close Monday through Wednesday. 4pm to 7pm Thursday to Sunday.

What:$5 wine and well.  Bar bites starting at $3

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: yes, here.

Moxie, 262 S Palm Canyon Dr. (2nd floor), (760) 318-9900

Tonga Hut

The sign for the Tonga Hut tiki bar in Palm Springs
(Instagram / tongahutps)

When: Monday to Thursday, 5 to 7pm

What: $5 Mai Tais plus other discounted drinks and food specials.

Is Their Happy Hour Menu Online: no.

Tonga Hut, 254 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 322-4449

Cheers!  Enjoy the best happy hours in Palm Springs!!

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