Top five BARTable happy hours

Have a brew with a view at Lake Chalet. Photo courtesy of Lake Chalet.

Happy hours are a great way to unwind, socialize with friends and treat yourself to drink deals and food specials at fun restaurants and bars. While there are loads of lively happy hours full of vibrant atmosphere and deep discounts in the Bay Area, we've listed our favorite five. From creative cocktails to tasty bites, lakeside views and live music, these unique happy hours near BART are worth checking out. 

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Enjoy a beverage and light snacks after work at One Market Restaurant. Photo courtesy of One Market.

One Market | Embarcadero

Happy hour at upscale American eatery One Market is hard to beat. Every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., expect daily specials such as $7 Faction Brewing 1970s Lagers, $8 select wines and $9 cocktails. One Market’s happy hour also includes yummy bites, like traditional latkes ($4.25) and chickpea fries ($9). For a full meal, try Mark n' Mike's Signature Sandwich on twice-baked rye or challah with a pickle. While the cocktails and bites are delicious here all week long, stop by on Thursdays and Fridays for a real treat when iconic piano man Billy Philadelphia entertains patrons. Take BART to Embarcadero for delightful deals and live music 0.1 miles away at 1 Market St.
 

Enjoy a fresh sushi roll alongside a crafted cocktail at PABU Izakaya. Photo courtesy of PABU Izakaya.

PABU Izakaya | Embarcadero

“Izakaya" means "stay-drink-place" in Japanese and that's just what you will want to do in this Michael Minna restaurant. Grab a drink, get comfortable and stay a while. Happy hour offers discounted prices on some of the establishment’s most popular cocktails, like the Suntory Highball, which consists of Suntory whisky, soda and a lemon twist. However, the deals on jet-fresh seafood flown in from Japan's Toyosu Market make this place really shine. Items like Panko-fried shrimp, a Negihama hand roll and Inari are delicious. Plus, they're all under $10. Happy Hour runs Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Take BART to Embarcadero for fresh food and popular cocktails 0.1 miles away at 101 California St.
 

Bring the crew to El Techo de Lolinda for margaritas and Latin American eats. Photo courtesy of Yelp.

El Techo de Lolinda | 16^th St. Mission

Enjoying happy hour with a group? The $18 Sangria Pitcher at El Techo de Lolinda is perfect for sharing. More happy hour drinks include $7 tequila cocktails and $5 beers. Also on the menu is savory Latin American street food. Favorites include fried ripe plantains with sour cream, chili and lime empanadas de carne. Located in the heart of the Mission with rooftop views, this place is usually pretty busy. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is lively, and the small bites and discounted drinks really hit the spot. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Take BART to 16th St. Mission and stroll 0.6 miles away to 2516 Mission St.
 

Take in the lake view with beers and bites at Lake Chalet. Photo courtesy of Lake Chalet.

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill | Lake Merritt

Nestled on the beautiful shores of Lake Merritt, the views from Lake Chalet’s 80-foot bar are stunning. Plus, the menu at this East Bay happy hour near BART is extensive. On Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Lake Chalet offers a selection of $6 Chalet ales and $10 cocktails and wines. The Nickle Dime Margarita with 100% agave tequila, agave nectar and lime is the perfect concoction to enjoy on a warm day. And since patrons won’t be in any rush to leave this beautiful waterfront location, why not add some discounted bar bites to the tab? There's a selection of sliders, including sliced prime roast beef, blackened salmon and buttermilk fried chicken, ranging from $5 to $6 each. There are also $2 Marin Miyagi oysters from Tomales Bay, fries, wings, crispy brussels sprouts and more. Take BART to Lake Merritt for a scenic happy hour 0.4 miles away at 1520 Lakeside Dr.
 

Try "the jungle bird" drink with friends at Social Bird Kitchen & Bar. Photo courtesy of Social Bird Kitchen & Bar.

Social Bird Kitchen & Bar | Lafayette 

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