Here is a list of the best happy hours in Destin, Florida as well as some nearby in Miramar Beach and Fort Walton Beach. The deals at these bars and restaurants are as of May 2024 and subject to change at any time. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additions or changes.
Destin has some fantastic bars and restaurants. But when you leave the beach or pool, you might want to hit up a happy hour before dinner. There is no shortage of happy hour specials in the area that include beer, mixed drinks, oysters, and even a 2-for-1 dinner at Marina Cafe.
If this list is helpful, then you might want to also check out my lists of Best Breakfast in Destin and the Best Restaurants in Destin.
Destin Happy Hour
The Craft Bar
Happy Hour 2-6pm Monday to Friday
- $8 food that includes Nashville hot chicken, Mac & cheese, soft pretzels, and pulled pork quesadilla
- $5 Selection of Craft Cocktails and has the best beer menu in the area even though it isn’t included in happy hour.
The Craft Bar has a total of four locations in Destin, Fort Walton, Miramar Beach, and Panama City. It’s mostly pub style food, and with around 30 craft beers on tap, they have perhaps the best beer selection in the area.
McGuires
Happy Hour runs 4-6pm and 11pm-close every day
- Half priced draft beer, house wine, and well drinks
McGuires is perhaps the most loved restaurant and bar in Destin. The steaks are fantastic, they have traditional Irish fare, and brunch comes with a free Irish coffee. They also do Ladies Night on Thursdays with even cheaper (and sometimes free!) drinks. Plus, McGuires offers various drink specials throughout the week such as Margarita Monday’s, double shot martini Tuesdays, etc.
Add in the live music every night of the week, and McGuires is a must go in Destin.
Marina Cafe
Happy Hour 5-7pm Everyday in the Bar only (not available in dining room)
- 1/2 Priced Wines, Domestic Beers, cocktails, and martinis
- Specially priced Sushi and Appetizers
Marina Cafe is recognized as one of the best restaurants in Destin. And with outdoor seating overlooking the harbor, a classy indoor atmosphere, and a pricey dinner menu, it’s one of the more upscale dining options in Destin.
Happy hour at the bar starts at 5pm, and I suggest you getting there early to secure a seat. But as great as the food and drink specials are at the bar, the best deal might actually be their Buy One Get One Free entree from 5-6 pm. This is a great way to try the restaurant at a big discount. The BOGO deal is only available in the dining room and reservations are required as it is one of the most popular deals in Destin.
790
790 might have the most complicated happy hour in Destin. Sometimes there is a single, discounted appetizer for each night, but for now these are the food and drink specials.
3-7pm Every Day Half-Priced Appetizers and Drinks
- Miniature Muffaletta, only $7 (Reg $14)
- Zydeco Shrimp, only $7 (Reg $14)
- Gulf Shrimp Quesadilla, only $8 (Reg $16)
- 790 Florentine, only $7 (Reg $14)
- Chicken Quesadilla, only $7 (Reg $14)
- Smoked Tuna Dip, only $7.5 (Reg $15)
- Margarita On the Rocks with Tres Agaves Reposado Organic Tequila, only $4.25 (Reg $8.50)
- Cabernet Sauvignon, only $4.25 (Reg $8.50)
- Chardonnay, only $3.75 (Reg $7.50)
- House Champagne, only $3. (Reg $6)
Beach Camp Brewpub
3-5 Every Day
- $5 Flights
- $4 Beach Camp Drafts
- $5 Bites: pretzel bites, fried pickles, smoked wings, 1/2 size beer cheese nachos, pimento & pickles
Jackacuda’s
Happy Hour 4-6pm Every Day
- $6 craft cocktails (Basil Smash, Old Fashioned, Pink Senorita, Mango Spritz, Fl Sunshine)
- 2 for 1 happy hour well drinks and house wine
- $1 Off domestic drafts
- $2 Off Select sushi rolls
Pompano Joe’s
Happy Hour 2-4 Every Day
- $7.50 margaritas
- $3.50 domestic draft beer
- $7.50 PJs punch
- $5.00 house wine
- $10 appetizers (smoked tuna dip, pork nachos, calamari, cheese sticks)
Soleil
3-5pm Every Day
- $5 well cocktails and all beer
- $2 off wine by the glass
- Food specials
- Petite Wonton Chicken Nachos $12
- Pesto Pizzetta Individual Sized $12
- Charcuterie Board Chef’s selection $14
- French Onion Soup $6
- Truffle Fries $8
- Chicken Wings $10
- Fried Fish Bites $8
Mimmo’s
Happy Hour 4-6pm Monday-Friday
- $2 off all beer
- $5 wines
- $6 cocktails & martinis
- Various appetizer specials ($5 garlic rolls, $6 focaccia, etc)
- Other food specials include pizza, bruschetta, mussels, and shrimp
Mimmo’s is a locally owned Italian restaurant that is a Destin favorite. Come early and sit at the bar before the dining room gets busy.
The Back Porch
Happy Hour 3-5 Every Day
- $3.50 domestic Drafts
- $3.75 Domestic Bottles
- $4.50 well drinks and house wines
- $5.50 Margaritas and Bloody Mary’s
- $9.99 Peel & Eat Shrimp
The Back Porch has the same owner as Pompano Joe’s and Louisiana Lagniappe and has been here on the beach since 1974.
Bitterroot
Happy Hour 3-6pm Every Day
- $6 Wine
- $5 Mich Ultra
- 30% off selected food (flatbread, Birria Hand Pie, Szechuan Wings, Snack Board)
Bitterroot has great cocktails and is one of my top choices for dinner. It’s a little more hidden off of Rt 98 and is one of the town’s best date restaurants.
Brotula’s
Happy Hour 2-6pm Every Day
- 1/2 priced wine, draft beer, well drinks
- $5 margaritas
- $8 select appetizers
Although not a happy hour special, Brotula’s also offers a “You hook it, they cook it”
Tailfin's
Due to a recent fire, Tailfin’s is temporarily closed. I hope they are able to rebuild and open again soon and that their employees are able to find work elsewhere for the time being.
Previous happy hour specials are listed below.
4-6pm Monday-Friday
- $5 Long Islands
- $5 House Wines
- $3.50 Bud Light draft
- $5 Well Drinks
- $20 Domestic Buckets
Tailfin’s has outdoor tables and a small stage with love music in the afternoon and evening.
Red Door Saloon
Happy Hour 3-6:30pm Every Day
- $2 domestic beer
- Other beer $1 off
The Red Door Saloon is a local’s spot and is my favorite bar in Destin for well-priced beers and wings. You won’t find fancy entrees or freshly caught seafood here, but you’ll find cold beer and meet patrons who are bartenders, servers, or other workers in the area who stop by after their shift.
Vin’tij Food & Wine
3-5pm Monday-Saturday
- “Wine Down” 1/2 priced wine by the glass
Vin’tij is a wine shop and wine bar that also has great food. In between lunch and dinner service they offer half priced glasses of wine. If you want to go for dinner, I recommend you make a reservation.
Harbor Tavern
Happy Hour 3-5pm Monday-Friday
- $2.50 Domestic Bottles
- $3 Well Drinks
- $5 Titos
O’Quigley’s
With pool tables and plenty of TVs, O’Quigley’s is one of the best sports bars in the area.
Happy Hour 2-7pm Monday-Friday
- $1 off all draft beer.
- $3.50 House wines
- 2 for 1 house drinks
Harry T's
Happy Hour 11-6pm Monday to Friday
- $2 off all beer and cocktails
- 2 for 1 house wines
Good Vibes Bar (At Palms of Destin)
3-6pm Monday-Friday
Happy Hour features half-priced:
- Wines
- Draft Beer
- Appetizers (Bangin Shrimp, Mac & Cheese bites, Chips & Queso)
- Desserts
Miramar Beach Happy Hour
Austons on 98
Happy Hour 3-5pm Mon-Fri
- $2 off wine, beer, liquor, cocktails
- $3 off dozen raw oysters
Kenny D's
Kenny D’s is a casual spot for fried seafood baskets and other seafood. And even if you aren’t hungry, it’s a great place to stop in for an afternoon drink. Plus the karaoke night is fun.
Hapy Hour is 3-5pm Every Day
- $4 Domestic Bottled Beer, Well Drinks, & House Wine
Mezcal Mexican Grill
Happy Hour 2-5pm Every Day
- $5 Beer, Wine, house liquor
- $5 Margaritas
- $5 Tacos
- $5 Appetizers
The Beach House
Happy Hour 4-6pm Every Day
- $4 Well Drinks & House Wine
- $2 off all Draft Beer
- $3 off all non-seafood appetizers
Fort Walton Beach Happy Hour
Taste Tapas & Wine Bar
Happy Hour 4-6pm Every Day
- 1/2 priced wines by the glass
- $1 off draft beer and cocktails
KC's Sandbar & Grille
Happy Hour 3-7pm Every Day
- $3 Well Drinks
- $12 Beer Buckets
- $5 Crown-n-Down (anything same shelf as Crown Royal or below)
KC’s Sandbar might be my favorite bar in Fort Walton Beach. They have live music several nights a week and an outdoor area covered in sand that makes you feel like you’re at a beach bar.
Rick's Crab Trap
Happy Hour 3-7pm Mon-Fri
- $3 Well Drinks & House Wine
- $1 Off all Beer
Even though they aren’t a happy hour special, do yourself a favor and order the grouper nuggets.
