After a long day at work, what do you need to wind down? A cold beer, a glass of wine, chilled cocktails and some dainty bites sound just perfect! We hear you and there’s a reason why it’s called “happy hour”. Kick back, relax and enjoy the fantastic deals at these best places for a happy hour drink in Macau.
Caffé B Macau
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The walk to Caffe B offers great views of Macau Tower and Nam Van Lake that is sure to put your mind at ease and take all your worries away. It’s just far enough away from the crowds yet not too far away from the area offices and downtown. While the creatively curated set lunches and dinners highlight the outstanding restaurant, their happy hour (6:00pm–8:00pm) promotion every day is just perfect. The beautiful wine and cheese platter set for two is priced at only MOP $200 with 10% service charge.
Caffé B Lake View Mansion Block 1, 744-G-H Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van, Macau, +853 2838 6886, www.facebook.com/Caffe-B
The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
The stylish Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to be at the end of the day. While an energetic live band entertains, pop-up parties, an interactive bar serving snacks and comfort food combined with classic cocktails and a signature gin and tonic menu are what hits all the right notes. Now, there’s another surprise–a champagne hour promotion every day, 12:00pm–1:00am. Imagine the taste of the luxurious Perrier-Jouet Brut Champagne accompanied by one market oyster for just MOP $288 per glass! Share it with the team and order a bottle that includes 12 market oysters for MOP $2,988. Not a champagne lover? Visit the bar from Sunday through Thursday, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm to enjoy the Ritz-Carlton Bar hour. Cocktails, wines, spiritz&mixers–there is something for every taste!
The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai, +853 8886 6712, www.ritzcarlton
The Roadhouse Macau & Duffy’s Irish Pub
The Roadhouse Macau is already a well-known happy hour institution. Boasting the best live music in town, their daily promotion from 5:00pm to 8:00pm of buy 1 get 1 free from selected beers, wines, and spirits combined with delicious bites make it a favorite hang-out spot for all kinds of occasions. Indulge in heaping portions of food while taking full advantage of their happy hour offerings! For updates on live music performances and more, check their Facebook page!
If you fancy a slightly different atmosphere and craving for an ice-cold pint of Guinness, cross the road and pop by Duffy’s Irish Pub. Duffy’s is already a popular post-work drinking spot with their traditional Irish pub grub, and legendary daily happy hour promotion. From 5:00pm to 8:00pm, gather the gang for some quality time with different promotions every single day on selected beers, wines, and spirits. Check their Facebook page for updates and promotions.
Duffy’s Irish Pub C-GO02–GO04 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Av. Marginal, Flor de Lotus, Cotai, +853 2884 5212, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo
The Roadhouse Macau E-GO16–GO19 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Av. Marginal Flor De Lotus, Cotai, +853 2875 2945, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo
Sky 21 Bar & Restaurant
Sky 21 has one of the best views of Macau to go with your after work drinks. From business lunches to entertaining performances by local artists, bespoke dining experiences and more, the luxurious hotspot is the place to be seen. Their happy hour runs from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, offering a variety of cocktails, beers and wines. Go there on Thursdays and order some oysters because there’s happy hour for these too!
Sky 21 Bar & Restaurant 21F AIA Tower, 251A–301 Avenida Comercial De Macau, Macau, +853 2822 2122, www.facebook.com/sky21macau
Vida Rica Bar
Vida Rica Bar at Mandarin Oriental Macau brings happy hour to the next, fancier level. Instead of ordinary promotions, they crafted a new cocktail menu that is only available during 5:00pm to 8:00pm happy hour. The menu is called “Fables of the Sea”, as it is, in a way, an extension to their mixology masterpiece “Legends & Cocktails”. This time the menu tells the stories of sea creatures and folklore related to the sea. Signature low-alcohol cocktails are based on unexpected combinations of flavors and served with delectable seafood appetizer. With an impressive view of the Macau skyline to enjoy, the bar provides a perfect escape for friends to chat and catch up after a full day at work.
Vida Rica Bar Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, +853 8805 8928, www.mandarinoriental.com
Vasco – Bar and Lounge at Grand Lapa, Macau
Vasco Bar is having a summer drinks promo, with amazing cocktails and mocktails to enjoy for just MOP $68 and MOP $58 respectively! They have also created a special menu called Summer Combo, which is available from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. New beverages include Fresco Fizz (sake, martini, fresh cucumber, lime, lemon and homemade lemongrass syrup) and Vasco Margarita (tequila, orange liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon and honey bee syrup), Grand Lapa Colada (dark rum, cream of coconut, mango liqueur and Grand Lapa Private wine). We think this can be called a happy hour, right? It includes two of their new summer drinks and a canape platter (pata negra and sun dried tomato jam on toast; watermelon, feta cheese, balsamic caviar; Sarawak pepper crusted tuna tataki on pineapple) for MOP $100!
Vasco Bar and Lounge 2/F, Grand Lapa, Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau, +853 8793 3831, www.grandlapa.com/en-gb/vasco-bar-and-lounge
Old Taipa Tavern (OTT)
A good time is key at OTT. Round up your friends and family for quality time while chugging their happy hour drinks. After a few pints, order a bucket which comes in cheap and handy for those looking for a night of fun. Not all of us get out of work at the same time and OTT knows this and has different deals throughout the day. There’s also a six bin deal on all bottle beers and double tall on all spirits, liqueurs and premiums and more for happy hour promos!
OTT 21 Rua dos Negociantes, Taipa Village, +853 2882 5221, www.facebook.com/ottmacau
Whisky Bar at Starworld Macau
With a daily happy hour from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Starworld Macau boasts a great view of the peninsula’s casino side. When the sky gets darker, the city lights up in colorful neon, making one feel as if it never sleeps. Join friends after a long day of work and have a great time with some nachos or any other delicious snacks available all-day. Happy hour only includes cocktails, wines and beers up to MOP $80. With the classic happy hour slogan of “buy one, get one free”, this is the perfect spot to unwind, listen to some music and enjoy the twinkling lights of Macau up on the 16th floor of this hotel in midtown.
Whisky Bar 203, 2F, StarWorld Hotel, Avenida da Amizade, Macau, +853 8290 8698, www.starworldmacau.com
This article was previously written by Apple Salangsang in August 2017 and updated by Leonor Sá Machado in June 2019.
