Reverse Happy Hour in Houston: Late-Night Times & Locations

Reverse happy hour starts after the normal after-work rush. In Houston, the phrase can mean a second discount period after dinner, late-night drink pricing, or a venue-specific promotion that begins around 7–10 p.m.

The places below currently publish a reverse or late-night happy-hour window. For earlier deals, use Happy Hour in Houston.

Quick Answer

Social Beer Garden currently runs reverse happy hour Monday–Thursday from 7–11 p.m. The Kennedy runs Tuesday–Wednesday from 8–10 p.m. Kanpai Club runs Sunday–Wednesday from 9:30 p.m.–midnight. Loch Bar runs Sunday–Monday from 10 p.m.–1 a.m., and Merlion Thai in Seabrook runs 10 p.m.–midnight at the bar.

LOV3 also publishes Friday–Sunday reverse-happy-hour programming, with different specials by day.

Reverse Happy Hour at a Glance

Venue	Area	Current late window	Important detail
Social Beer Garden HTX	Midtown	Mon–Thu, 7–11 p.m.	Separate reverse menu; event exclusions can apply.
LOV3 HTX	Midtown	Fri–Sat 8–11 p.m.; Sunday evening windows	21+ nightlife format; day-specific menus.
The Kennedy	River Oaks-adjacent	Tue–Wed, 8–10 p.m.	21+; evening dress code after 6 p.m.
Loch Bar	River Oaks District	Sun–Mon, 10 p.m.–1 a.m.	Bar only.
Kanpai Club	Heights / Spring Branch	Sun–Wed, 9:30 p.m.–midnight	No reservations.
Merlion Thai	Seabrook	10 p.m.–midnight	Bar only; Greater Clear Lake option.

Midtown

Social Beer Garden HTX

Social Beer Garden publishes one of the easiest reverse schedules to understand: four nights a week, starting at 7 p.m. and running until 11 p.m.

• Address: 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004
• Reverse happy hour: Monday–Thursday, 7–11 p.m.
• Current examples: Discounted tequila, bourbon, vodka, Jameson, frozen drinks, shots and Ultra pitchers.
• Parking: The venue advertises two free parking lots.
• Important: Specials can be excluded during certain high-drinking holidays, World Cup dates or pay-per-view events.
• Official page: Social Beer Garden happy hour

LOV3 HTX

LOV3 treats reverse happy hour as part of its nightlife schedule, so the specific pricing changes with the day rather than following one universal menu.

• Address: 2900 Travis St Suite A, Houston, TX 77006
• Friday: Current site publishes reverse happy hour 8–11 p.m. with $3 wells, $5 wines and selected $5–$8 drinks.
• Saturday: Reverse happy hour is also published 8–11 p.m.
• Sunday: The site publishes a later Sunday reverse-happy-hour period alongside earlier Sunday specials.
• Age policy: 21+. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend periods.
• Official happy-hour page: LOV3 happy hour

River Oaks and West Houston

The Kennedy

The Kennedy’s reverse happy hour is short and specific, which makes it a useful Tuesday/Wednesday option rather than a general late-night deal.

• Address: 3210 W Dallas, Houston, TX 77019
• Reverse happy hour: Tuesday–Wednesday, 8–10 p.m.
• Regular happy hour: Tuesday–Wednesday 4–6 p.m.; Thursday–Friday 2–6 p.m.
• Food direction: Modern American menu with wagyu burger/tartare, crab cakes, steaks, foie gras and caviar service.
• Policies: 21+; a more restrictive “Sunset Attire” dress code begins after 6 p.m.
• Official site: The Kennedy Houston

Loch Bar

Loch Bar’s late-night period is a true second happy hour after its regular daily 3–7 p.m. promotion.

• Address: 4444 Westheimer Road, Suite G110, Houston, TX 77027
• Late-night happy hour: Sunday–Monday, 10 p.m.–1 a.m.
• Where: Bar only.
• Why it stands out: Full-service seafood/oyster-bar setting that remains open until 1 a.m.
• Official menus: Loch Bar Houston menus

Heights and Spring Branch

Kanpai Club

Kanpai Club is specifically built around cocktails and izakaya-style bites, which fits the late-night happy-hour intent naturally.

• Heights: 518 W 11th St, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77008
• Spring Branch: 8211 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
• Late-night happy hour: Sunday–Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.–midnight.
• Regular happy hour: Daily, 4–6 p.m.
• Hours: Sun–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight; Fri–Sat 4 p.m.–2 a.m.; Spring Branch is closed Monday and Tuesday.
• Reservations: Not accepted.
• Official page: Kanpai Club

Clear Lake Area

Merlion Thai

Merlion gives the greater Clear Lake area a clearly published reverse-happy-hour option without driving into central Houston.

• Address: 1205 Main Street, Seabrook, TX 77586
• Reverse happy hour: 10 p.m.–midnight; bar only.
• Current reverse pricing: $2.50 domestic beer, $5 wells and $5 house wine.
• Regular happy hour: 5–7 p.m.; bar and patio, with half-price appetizers plus drink specials.
• Food context: Thai cooking with a strong local-seafood emphasis.
• Official site: Merlion Thai

For dinner choices around the same area, see Restaurants in Clear Lake Houston.

How Reverse Happy Hour Works

• Reverse happy hour is not standardized: Some restaurants call it “late-night happy hour,” and the menu can differ completely from the earlier deal.
• Check kitchen hours: A bar may still be open after the full kitchen closes.
• Check age and dress rules: Nightlife-oriented venues such as LOV3 and The Kennedy have stricter entry policies than a casual beer garden.
• Check the day: Most reverse happy hours run only a few nights each week.
• Check event exclusions: Sports, pay-per-view events and special nights can override the usual pricing.

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