Sip, Savor, and Explore: Seattle Southside’s Happy Hour Trail Offers Unexpected Delights to Discover

Seattle Southside—full of quirky finds, hidden gems, and surprising microadventures—has launched a new way to explore it all, one sip and one bite at a time. Introducing the Seattle Southside Happy Hour Trail, a curated collection of 28 restaurants and bars where locals and visitors alike can sample the tasty, eclectic flavors of Seattle Southside’s food and beverage scene—all at a welcoming price.

Designed to offer perfect pairings for any occasion, like an after-shopping pick-me-up, a post-meeting wind-down, a casual night out, or a gathering with friends, this digital trail offers an interactive guide to standout happy hours across the region—no matter the scene you’re into. Bonus: along the way, trail-goers can check in at each location to rack up points and win exclusive Seattle Southside happy hour swag.

The free Happy Hour Trail is Seattle Southside’s invitation to uncover a world of flavors and new experiences—from scratch-made cocktails to cheffy seafood specials—in settings ranging from sweeping waterfront views to cozy neighborhood haunts. Just a few highlights from the new Happy Hour Trail include:

• Anthony’s HomePort: For those who love a view, Anthony’s is the go-to spot for a waterfront happy hour featuring daily seafood specials, fresh seasonal fruit hard seltzers, and beautiful marina views.

• Caribe Latin Cuisine: Consistently rated as some of the best Mexican food in the Seattle area, this gem specializes in Honduran flavors with rotating daily specials and a daily happy hour from 2–5 p.m.

• Joey Southcenter: Sleek and chic for those in the know, generously welcomes guests and offers exclusive specials available only during happy hour like roasted corn guacamole.

• Lucky Liquor: Old-school Seattle lives on at one of Seattle Southside’s favorite local haunts that’s “keeping dive alive.” The daily happy hour with great food and drink specials is the perfect excuse to stop in and experience local character and live music.

• Marina Mercantile: A well-curated specialty shop and cocktail bar with a gourmet slant. The daily happy hour offers complimentary rosemary truffle butter popcorn to go with craft cocktails and fine wines.

• Rendition: With an urban Americana vibe, upscale atmosphere, and crave-able small plates, Rendition is a must (whether staying at the attached Hotel Interurban or just in the area), especially for those who enjoy a stylish outdoor patio.

• Sharps Roasthouse: A Seattle Southside institution (and newly renovated) serving legendary $7.99 scratch martinis, made with spirits from the owners’ family distillery and generous full-sized plates at happy hour.

“Seattle Southside is home to an incredible food and drink scene that’s still a bit under the radar. So, happy hour here isn’t just about great deals, it’s also about discovery. You might come in for a great $8 martini, but you’ll probably leave having found a new favorite spot and even more places you’ll want to explore on your next visit. Just like with our Bubble Tea Trail, this new Happy Hour Trail is another cool way to explore everything Seattle Southside has to offer,” says Mark Everton, CEO at Explore Seattle Southside.

How the Free Happy Hour Trail Works:
Get Your Trail: Sign up for this mobile-exclusive trail to chart your course through the region’s best happy hours.
Receive A Text: Instantly get your trail via text and email, ready for use without any app download needed. Save it to your phone for easy sipping access.
Check-In & Win: Visit the featured happy hour hot spots, check-in, and rack up points to win exclusive Explore Seattle Southside swag—a sticker pack after three stops, a magnet bottle opener after five visits, and a stainless-steel wine tumbler after you’ve hit ten locations.

​Prizes are automatically mailed to winners, making every sip and bite feel just a little happier.

The Seattle Southside Happy Hour Trail includes a map of all locations, venue descriptions, and happy hour offerings and hours to help users find their perfect location(s). More information and a link to download the free Happy Hour Trail Guide is available here.

About Explore Seattle Southside​
Explore Seattle Southside (Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority) has a bold vision to reimagine the way people travel. Established over 25 years ago in 1999, Explore Seattle Southside is the destination marketing organization for the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, Des Moines, and beyond. Also known as the curiously wonderful destination for exploring the Pacific Northwest, Explore Seattle Southside showcases the Seattle Southside region with pride and imagination as an ideal travel destination for leisure and business travelers to explore Western Washington as an idyllic place for meeting and event planners to hold their events. Explore Seattle Southside is funded by a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) assessment and was recognized in 2023 and 2024 - thanks to a commitment to empowering employees and an ambitious vision for the future - as one of Washington State's Top 100 Best Workplaces.