Let’s face it: when you’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget, you often have to sacrifice style for survival. Thanks to the fabulous happy hour specials at some of Austin’s best wining and dining spots, you can now have your cake (and afford to tip well, too).

SPOT Roaring Fork
SAVE Hit this downtown spot or the new Stonelake location for happy hour highlights like $4 off all soups, salads & apps, $2 off all drinks, and frozen ’ritas for only $4 each, from 4 – 7 p.m. daily. Cool off with one of their refreshing summer specialty cocktails like the Blakberi Madras with Chambord and fresh OJ.

SPOT WINK
SAVE Go fancy on a dime, and enjoy half-priced appetizers from 5 – 7 p.m. in the wine bar everyday. Who ever thought of mac ‘n’ cheese with truffle oil is a true genius. Get cozy at one of the bar-side tables and ask for a wine recommendation from the experts behind the bar.

SPOT Kenichi
SAVE Get the raw end of the deal (in a good way) with $5 makimono and handrolls served from 4:30 – 10 p.m. on Sunday – Tuesday, and from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesday – Friday.

SPOT Eddie V’s
SAVE With a happy hour from 4:30 – 7 p.m. every night, and all night long on Sunday and Monday evenings, who can deny themselves? Enjoy half-priced appetizers, 35 cent oysters, and $1 off all drinks while listening to sultry jazz music.

SPOT Four Seasons
SAVE For a post-work pick me up, swing by the TRIO wine bar from 5 – 8 p.m., Monday – Saturday, and enjoy half-off appetizers and wines by the glass, as well as complimentary valet parking.

SPOT Jeffery's
SAVE Every night from 5 – 7 p.m., Jeffrey’s treats you to half-off all bar menu items. Duck confit, anyone? Call ahead for reservations—this favorite spot can get crowded.