Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County
There’s nothing better than grabbing a drink with friends and realizing it’s happy hour! In Sonoma Wine Country, you’ll be delighted to find different happy hour specials not only for drinks but also for oysters, shareable plates, and even meals. Below are nine great happy hours in Sonoma County worth checking out.
1. Stark’s Steak and Seafood, Santa Rosa
Stark’s has an impressive happy hour menu featuring oysters, truffle fries, buttermilk onion rings, calamari, and more. Not to mention the drinks, ranging from $3.50 beer to $5 martinis and $6 classic cocktails. Insider Tip: The martini is amazing.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
2. The Front Room at John Ash & Co, Santa Rosa
You may be surprised to hear there’s a budget-friendly happy hour at the upscale renowned restaurant John Ash & Co. Indeed, the spots in their Front Room Bar & Lounge fill up fast, so get there right on time for a seat. The bites are just as good as you’d expect from this pioneer of farm-to-table cuisine, like steamed mussels, heirloom tomato flatbread, and tuna tartare.
Happy Hour: Daily, 3-5 p.m.
3. OSO, Sonoma
Located on the historic Sonoma Plaza, OSO opens its doors for a grand happy hour Monday through Thursday. Standouts include $8 sangria and Champagne cocktails, $6 beer, $8 wine, and small bites like daily oyster specials and tasty tacos (2 for $8).
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m.
4. Belly: Left Coast Kitchen & Tap Room, Santa Rosa
Belly offers eclectic shareables like artichoke fritters, peppered french fries, and dynamite shrimp — plus specials on beer, wine, cocktails, pitchers, and carafs. In addition, you may find fun discounts during the week, like Martini Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, and more.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and all day Sunday
5. Handline, Sebastopol
Handline’s modern, casual California menu extends to its happy hour, which is best enjoyed at a picnic table on their tree-shaded outdoor patio. You’ll find drink specials along with must-try food specials that change with the seasons (think tasty plates during Dungeness crab season).
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday, 4-5 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 3-5 p.m.
6. Jackson’s Bar & Oven, Santa Rosa
Head to the famous Railroad Square in Santa Rosa for this great happy hour, with specials on beers, margaritas, martinis, and delicious eats like wings, oysters, or juicy sliders. The crew at Jackson’s is always coming up with new cocktails, some of which are often unveiled as happy hour specials.
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m.
7. Salt & Stone, Kenwood
If the happiest hour can’t come soon enough, then you’ll love Salt & Stone for their weekday happy hour that starts as soon as it opens (that’s 11 a.m.!) and lasts until 5 p.m. Snag a bistro table on their stylish patio with a pond, palm trees, and vineyard views. Sip $7 Sonoma County wine or well cocktails. Savor raw or cooked oysters and small plates like calamari, snapper tacos, and truffle fries. Insider Tip: This happy hour menu even has desserts!
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays)
8. Seared Steak and Seafood, Petaluma
As a past winner of “Best Happy Hour,” this Petaluma restaurant isn’t exactly a secret, but it is most certainly a gem. Hearty menu options include mac ‘n’ cheese (add bacon), deviled eggs with pork belly, filet mignon skewers, kung pao prawns, and a prime rib dip — all ranging from $5.50 to $9.75. But you came for the drinks, right? Choose from specials on beers, wines, and classic cocktails like Negroni and Vieux Carre.
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Sunday, 3:30-6 p.m.
9. Bird & The Bottle, Santa Rosa
In the middle of the action on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa, Bird & The Bottle is the perfect spot for a post-shopping cocktail and snack. Discover deals like $3 beers and $6 wine and cocktails (we suggest the Shiso Pretty). For food, try delicious tacos like pastrami, Korean chicken, or barbacoa beef — all priced at $6.
Happy Hour: Seven days a week, 3–5 p.m. (available in the bar, lounge, and front patio)
For more ideas, check out Best Bars in Sonoma County and Great Places for Cocktails in Sonoma County.
Written by Sonoma Insider Mariah Harkey
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