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Happy Hour is a long-standing tradition that can be the best time to head out to local restaurants and bars.

Whether for the drink deals or exclusive menu items, most people have their favorite happy hour spots picked out and memorized.

It is nearly impossible to list all of the great happy hour deals across Long Island, let alone in one county, however, we have compiled a list of 10 of some of the most notable within Suffolk County.

1. Husk & Vine: Husk and Vine Kitchen & Cocktails in St. James is a popular spot with a great menu that changes weekly as well as a consistent happy hour.

At Husk and Vine, happy hours are seven days a week, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. While exact prices may vary, Husk and Vine has offered bill-based happy hours that can slash as much as 50% off of the price of your evening’s liquor.

Husk and Vine is located at 655 Middle Country Road, St. James. You can find their website for the St. James location here. Follow their Facebook for updates.

2. Verde Kitchen & Cocktails: Verde Kitchen & Cocktails is a well-known Mexican restaurant in Bay Shore. Notably, the restaurant contains a live greenhouse where dozens of edible plants and vegetables are grown. With an authentic-inspired menu and delicious drinks, ranging from sangria to beer to margaritas, the restaurant has earned itself a place as a Long Island favorite.

Their happy hours are only on weekdays, running from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During happy hours, their signature Verde margaritas are $6, while other flavored margaritas are $7. Prices also change across the board, with $2 taken off of beer and wine, and 25% off for their tacos and quesadillas.

Verde Kitchen can be found at 70 East Main St. in Bay Shore. Their website contains happy hour information as well as their menu. Visit their Instagram for updates and more.

3. Voodoo Crab: Voodoo Crab is a local cajun and creole restaurant chain with three locations all on Long Island. Voodoo Crab of Centereach celebrated their grand opening in October of 2020, bringing fine cajun cuisine to the hamlet.

Happy hours are between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, happy hours are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. As part of their happy hour menu, Voodoo Crab has plenty of $3 beers, low-priced cocktails, and offers $5 red or white wine.

Voodoo Crab is located at 1759-G, Middle Country Road, Centereach. You can find more information on the Centereach location’s website. Visit their Facebook for updates and more.

4. The Brixton: The Brixton in Babylon Village specializes in cocktails as well as unique and delicious pub fare. Well-decorated and full of charm, this Babylon-based bar and eatery is a local favorite, having opened its doors in 2017.

The Brixton has some great happy hour deals worth taking advantage of. Their happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Their happy hour menu is $7 across the board, besides fresh oysters for only $2. In terms of drinks, their menu contains house cocktails, mules, as well as cabernet and pinot grigio.

The Brixton can be found at 111 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. Visit their website to have a peek at their menu as well as other specials. They regularly update their Facebook.

5. Salt & Barrel: Salt & Barrel is a restaurant and oyster bar that comes complete with fresh seafood and delicious specialty cocktails.

Salt & Barrel’s happy hours vary. On Mondays, they are held between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., but on Wednesday through Sunday, happy hours begin at 3 p.m. Happy hour deals include $3 off their craft cocktails, half-priced oysters, and half-priced drinks.

You can find Salt & Barrel at 61 West Main St., Bay Shore. You can find their website here and learn more about events on their Facebook.

6. Blackstone Steakhouse: Blackstone Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse with a penchant for great drinks. The restaurant contains an ambient outdoor lounge that is perfect to enjoy their cocktails in, as well as plenty of seating and a unique menu that blends typical steakhouse dishes with fresh sushi.

Blackstone’s happy hour is held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., though on Sundays happy hour is all day. Their happy hour contains an $8 bar menu with low-priced cocktails and wine to be enjoyed in their lounge.

Blackstone Steakhouse is located at 10 Pinelawn Road, Melville. To learn more about happy hour deals and other specials, visit their website. The steakhouse also regularly updates their Facebook.

7. Flanagan's Pub: Flanagan’s Pub is home to Irish-American cuisine. With plenty of seating, it is a comfortable spot both for families seeking to enjoy a meal as well as for those who want to take advantage of their bar.

At Flanagan’s, happy hours are held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Happy hour extends to their appetizer menu, with $8 appetizers across the board. As for drinks, domestic beers on tap and bottles are priced at $4. Imported beers are $5, and house wines are $6. Their pint cocktails go for $10 during happy hour.

You can find Flanagan’s Pub at 451 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma. Visit their website here. They also post events and more on their Facebook.

8. Lizard Lounge: Lizard Lounge in Bohemia has earned themselves a rabid fanbase for its variety of events as well as their drinks. On their website, the local hot spot that is a bar, arcade, and lounge calls themselves “upscale yet down to earth,” aiming for a feel that is something like what one can find in Manhattan or Miami club.

Their daily happy hour includes $5 for mixed drinks, as well as discounts on wines and beers. Running later than many happy hours, Lizard Lounge’s ends at 8:30 p.m.

Lizard Lounge is located at 4589 Sunrise Highway, Bohemia, in a shopping center. Their website along with their Facebook contains more information on events, specials, and more.

9. Bar Petite: Bar Petite in Huntington offers a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor and indoor dining, and of course, plenty of drinks. Bar Petite regularly hosts live music events which can be enjoyed inside or outside of the restaurant. They are known for their martini and mixed drink menu as well as some fan-favorite dishes.

Their happy hour runs daily from Tuesday through Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. They have a distinct happy hour menu with plenty to offer. Martinis are marked down to $8, while their craft cocktails are served for $7. Wines, bottled beers, and their small-plate dishes are also marked down.

Bar Petite is located at 56 Stewart Ave., Huntington. You can find their happy hour specials on their website. For regular updates, visit their Facebook.

10. Dos MexiCuban Cantina: Dos MexiCuban Cantina lives up to its name for a staggering, delicious menu combining fresh Mexican and Cuban delights for their patrons. Of course, alongside authentic food, Dos MexiCuban Cantina has plenty of options by way of drinks. Their menu includes Cuban and Mexican-themed margaritas and hand-crafted cocktails.

Their happy hour takes place every day besides Saturday, running from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., although on Fridays happy hours end at 7 p.m. Dos MexiCuban Cantina’s happy hour deals vary for special events. Draft beers, house margaritas, as well as their wine are all typically brought down in price.

You can find Dos MexiCuban Cantina at 691 NY-25A, Miller Place. Visit their website for more information. You can also find them on Facebook.

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