Happy Hour in Playhouse Village
Playhouse Village is home to standout eateries that know how to do happy hour right. From discounted drinks to shareable bites, these neighborhood spots make it easy to unwind after work or meet up with friends. Settle in for trivia night, catch a comedy show with pre-show drink specials, or cozy up with a good book at Pasadena’s favorite bookish bar. We’ve put together a list of great happy hours to try around the neighborhood.
Aikan Sushi & Ramen | 735 E Green St
Mon-Thurs | 3PM-5:30PM & 8PM-Close
Enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi paired with $2 Sapporos during happy hour, Monday through Thursday at Aikan Sushi & Ramen. With over 100 dishes to choose from, including teriyaki chicken, pork gyoza, and vegetable options, it’s an easy, affordable go-to before a show at the Pasadena Playhouse or a movie
Anayas | 630 E Colorado Blvd
Mon-Fri | 3PM-6PM
Kick back at Anaya’s Restaurant with house margaritas, mojitos, and draft beers. The daily happy hour menu features crowd favorites like tacos, enchiladas, queso fundido, taquitos, and more, all served in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great spot to meet up with friends, with a cocktail selection that has something for everyone!
El Portal | 695 E Colorado Blvd
Tues-Fri | 3PM-6PM
Sat & Sun | 3PM-5PM
El Portal is a favorite neighborhood spot, where happy hour brings people together over great food and easygoing vibes. Alongside their full dining menu and weekly specials, guests can enjoy specially priced tacos, quesadillas, nachos, house margaritas, select draft beers, and a variety of imported tequilas.
Ice House Comedy Club | 24 N Mentor Ave
Mon-Fri | 6:30PM-7:30PM
10PM-Close (Bar and Patio only)
A night at the Ice House Comedy Club means top-tier comedy with a rotating lineup of standout comedians from across the country. Enjoy an evening of laughs, speciality cocktails, and small bites like sliders, shoestring fries, and wings.
Monopole By Wine RX | 21 S El Molino Ave
Tuesday’s Happy Hour All Day
Monopole by Wine RX offers happy hour all day on Tuesday, with wine starting at $8 per glass. Be sure to follow them @monopolebywinerx to find out more about their special events, vendor wine-tastings, yacht rock-sing-along, and live music weekdays.
Starleaf | 641 E Colorado Blvd
Mon-Fri | 3PM-6PM
For an asian-fusion happy hour, try Starleaf with refreshing drinks and light bites perfect for easing into the evening. Sip on craft cocktails, beer, or wine while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and order something delicious, such as small bites like banh-mi, Singaporean wings, tropical mango fish, and Bakka Wild Salmon.
T.Boyle’s Tavern | 37 N Catalina Ave
Tues-Fri | 3PM-6PM
T. Boyle’s Tavern is a local Irish bar offering an extensive selection of imported beers on tap. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday, featuring $1 draft beer specials and $5 well drinks. The menu includes burgers, fries, wings, and tots, all paired with big screens showing a variety of sports. Stop by on a Tuesday night for an evening of trivia fun.
The Mixx Pasadena | 443 E Colorado Blvd
Tues-Fri | 5PM-8PM
Treat yourself to delicious appetizers and specially priced drinks at The Mixx Pasadena, featuring a great selection of draft beers, martinis, wine, and other spirits. On select nights, enjoy happy hour alongside live tribute bands, game nights, comedy improv, bachata dance lessons, and Música en Español.
The 1894 | 695 E Colorado Blvd (Inside Vroman’s Bookstore)
Tues-Fri | 3PM-6PM
The 1894 is a book lover’s wine bar located inside Vroman’s Bookstore. Happy Hour features specially priced wine flights and small bites like charcuterie boards, warm brie with bread, and monthly book-inspired cocktails.