Best Happy Hour
Five places to land for a good drink after work or before dinner: craft cocktails, rooftop and waterfront views, live music, and a classic historic bar room.
Set in the former St. Augustine Ice Plant building, this is a cocktail-forward room that takes its craft seriously: clear ice, fresh juices, house-made syrups, and a bar program to match, alongside farm-to-table food.
A hidden neighborhood gem in the historic arts district, this restaurant and cocktail bar pairs hand-crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list with modern takes on American comfort food. Outdoor seating keeps it easy when the evening is nice.
A 1920s Prohibition-era themed pub with the longest bar in the city, craft cocktails, locally sourced bar food, and live music every night. Two levels mean booths downstairs or balcony seats looking over the stage and bar.
A local cocktail lounge and kitchen across the bridge on Anastasia Boulevard, away from the downtown crush. It is the kind of neighborhood spot you can settle into for a drink without making the whole night feel like a production.
A full bar and restaurant that opens onto a deck overlooking a tributary of the San Sebastian River, with a fire pit and local musicians for the waterfront-evening package. It is built for sitting outside as the day winds down.
