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Somewhere between work and home is the boozy reprieve called Happy Hour.
Whether you’re winding down after eight hours of pushing paperwork or girding your loins before a long night of bill-paying, kids and chores…a discounted tipple or two, a steam table of chicken wings, nachos or sliders makes the transition, well, happier.
707 wants to know: Where’s Sonoma County’s Best Happy Hour? That magical combination of friendly staff, great prices, convivial barflies and a tasty nosh or three? Let us know in the comments below.
After considering your favorites, we’ll name 707′s Best Happy Hour of the Moment.
But wait, there’s more…use your real email address when commenting, because we’ll also give one lucky commenter a $25 gift certificate at the winning Happy Hour spot. You can buy us a round or just celebrate your brilliance solo.
Convince us on where to go by 5pm March 21. Winners will be announced on March 22, 2012. Full rules here.
Best Happy Hour right now is Starks. Good prices, very good food and drinks.
Report comment Report commentStarks Steakhouse is the best. Not only is there great food and great drinks, it has a great atmosphere fit for anyone. Having a Saturday Happy Hour too makes it number one for me. Food is all under $5 and is really great.
Report comment Report commentHands down Russian River Brewing! Best beer in the world & good food too. Great atmosphere for families and beek geeks alike.
Report comment Report commentUnion Hotel on Mission Blvd. Happy hour is all day long. Starts at 11am and goes till 6, every day of the week. $5 appetizers, drink specials and $4 house wine. The best!
Report comment Report commentRussian River Brewing Co. Great beer, good food, and friendly staff. Did I mention happy hour all day Sunday !
Report comment Report commentThe best for me is at Jacksons in Railroad Square. The Happy Hour prices are great $5 apps and good wine and beer plus some of their cocktails. The space is not too loud and the staff is friendly.
Report comment Report commentThe Ticket has beers on tap ragingfrom $2.25 to $3. they have dollar taco tuesdays and thursday all day. New drink specials everyday and a happy hour twice a day. They have a big list of happy hour foods and new spcial all under $5 dollars. They have pool tables great music playing and all the staff are fun, playful and they know sports. This is like the north coast Cheers after one day at the bar everyone know your name or at least they remember you.
Report comment Report commentJacksons in Railroad Square!
Report comment Report commentHaving just moved into the Acacia Apts. My wife and I love walking to the Union Hotel and Old Mexico restaurant. Looking forward to the new Hey Mister opening too.
Report comment Report commentStarks Steakhouse is the best but hard to get a seat at times. The next best is Equus at the Fountaingrove Inn “Happy Hour” Appetizers Monday-Friday 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A pint of Racer5 IPA for $2.00 is hard to beat!
Report comment Report commentMontis! Best bartender in town, Samantha! Amazing happy hour food, from peel and eat prawns to crab stuffed deviled eggs. Don’t get me started on the cocktails, amazing!
Report comment Report commentthis is a new one, but i’m a fan of Iron Stone’s happy hour. $3 pints, $2 off wines and wonderful $3 small plates menu. plus, it’s from 3-7 every day!!!
my new spot for sure.
Report comment Report commentUnion hotel for sure…great environment and great prices 11-6. come in and enjoy appetizers and drinks!
Report comment Report commentJohnny Garlic’s Santa Rosa is the best quality! Full portions for half price, and the best bartender in the county, Davina!!!
Report comment Report commentIron Stone has a great menu, really friendly staff and such a convenient location! Gets my vote!
Report comment Report commentThe Front Room Bar & Lounge at John Ash & Co. restaurant!!! Beautiful setting, great cocktails, wine, beer and small bites.
Report comment Report commentJacksons great food great people !!!
Report comment Report commentStarks for sure. Great drink specials, really well stocked bar and amazing food. Comfy chairs (if you can get them.) Five of us went a few weeks ago and had a great time. We ate so much we ended up cancelling our dinner reservations at another restaurant.
Report comment Report commentI enjoy going to El Torito in Rohnert Park. Their happy hour is M-F from 2-8pm. They have great margaritas for $3 and their appetizers are 1/2 price. The staff and the atmosphere are great.
Report comment Report commentThe Front Room @ John Ash!! The atmosphere is great and each night has different happy hour specials. Wednesdays are definitely the best….$2 off cocktails, $4 beers and FREE appetizers….yes…FREE. Cant beat that!!
Report comment Report commentCasino 101. They have two happy hours seven days a week!! That’s what makes it the ultimate happy hour spot. There drinks are cheap and they have delicious eats during happy hour.
Report comment Report commentIf you haven’t tried the Front Room at John Ash & Co. you haven’t had a happy hour. Every night is great but Wednesday is special treat.
Report comment Report commentI love love love Jack and Tony’s Happy Hour! I love the half off appetizers and $2 champagne!
Report comment Report commentNectar at the Hilton has a very nice Happy Hour. Drink specials; wine by the glass specials and inexpensive bites. The patio is great in warm weather (heaters on when it gets cool) and the view is really nice.
Report comment Report commentThe best Happy Hour—-and driving afterwards is no problem—is
at the Sonoma County YMCA. Who needs margaritas?
Applebee’s has the best happy hour. Very friendly staff and just an overall great experience.
Report comment Report commentI’ll add another… La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Mon-Fri 3-6PM
House Margarita $4
Wine $4
Food Specials at $1.50/$3.00 (Tasty!)
The FREE chips/salsa = fresh/good
The staff ROCKS!
This is my “Plan B” when I can’t get a seat at Starks.
Ok…One more. I would be remiss for not mentioning the CHEAPEST Happy hour in the county, (especially in this economy).
The Villa (Montgomery Drive)
Older but friendly crowd, good food and friendly staff.
3-6:30PM Everyday
Beer $2.00
Wine by the Glass $2.00
Half Price Cocktails
Appetizers $2.00
Small Pizza $4.00
Jack & Tony’s by far. I’ve been to Starks and the Vintners Inn, but Jack & Tony’s is my favority The quality of the ‘bar food’ at Jack & Tony’s is top notch (mmmmm,mussels) and the drink selection is great too.
Report comment Report commentMy favorite happy hour has to be Jack & Tony’s – great location and service coupled with really good drinks (and are known for their whiskey flights) plus amazing 1/2 off appetizers – not just your usual wings but choices like scallops wrapped in bacon with rissotto.
Report comment Report commentMarch Madness is here and I go to the ticket to watch all the games and they help out fill out my bracket so it is current and they put on any game even spring training games of the giants. And with buy a burger get a free beer makes a good happy hour. Gunniess on tap is $5 and domesics are $2.25 with $3.25 all other beers from 3:30-6:30
Report comment Report commentBeyond the Glory in Petaluma!!! Great staff and the food is THE BEST!!!
Report comment Report commentRailroad Station Bar and Grill cloverdale ca. best fresh food in the county
Report comment Report commentDefinitely Stark’s. The potato skin fondue and the onion rings are the best! Great drinks too! Value and service both excellent. Although sometimes hard to get a seat, it is well worth the wait!
Report comment Report commentFor Happy Hour the Tickets is the place for me their fish taco are great. They also have great specials from fresh soups to other creative ideas from their cook. The food may take a little longer to come out but it is worth the wait. They also have the best nachoes i have ever tasted and the service are nice and friendly. The bartenders are friendly and will play diferent types of music thru out the day if no one used the juke box. drinks are well mixed and at a great price. I recomand going their after a long day of work.
Report comment Report commentI LOVE happy hours! Starks of course has been mentioned a few times, which I agree, if you haven’t been definitely check that out. El Torito, Marrys Pizza, and Applebees are all go-tos. Hooters has half off all bar drinks 3-6 and 9 to close. Plus in Petaluma, not as much a happy hour but McGuires has Half off everything on all day Monday and Tuesday. Stout brothers in Santa Rosa also does the half off everything from 6-9:30 on Tuesday’s.
I’m sure there are a ton more that I like, so I’ll leave it at those for now.
Third Street ale works, great cheap bites great beer and some of the funnest bar staff around. and best part is happy hour all day on Tuesday yeah buddy
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The place I like to hit for happy hour is The Ticket besides having every game avaible on tv it also has one of the best cooks of any bar in sonoma county. She makes food pleasing to the eyes as well as the taste. The bartenders, and servers are friendly and personable. The first day I walked into the bar they welcomed me in and introduced themselves to me and by the time I was leaving they knew my name and wish me a evening dont know any other bar that does that.
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