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Best Happy Hours in Mount Pleasant, SC

The short answer: Mount Pleasant has 19 happy hours worth planning around, and most run weekdays 4–7 PM. For waterfront views on Shem Creek, the standouts are NICO (oyster deals, Mon–Fri 4–6), Red's Ice House ($3 domestics, Mon–Fri 4–7), and Water's Edge ($2.75 domestics — the cheapest beer in town, Mon–Fri 4–7). For seven-days-a-week options, go SAVI Cucina (3–6 PM daily, the earliest start), Opal (4–5 PM daily), or Dog & Duck (4–7 PM daily, both locations). Deepest discounts overall: Locals Sushi, with half off select drafts, wine bottles, and Tito's. Newest on the list: NEAT Bourbon Bar and Coleman Public House, both Tue–Fri 4–6 on West Coleman.

Your locally-curated guide to the best happy hour spots in Mount Pleasant — from sunset views on Shem Creek to neighborhood pubs in Belle Hall and Park West. We've gathered times and the basics so you can plan ahead, then linked you straight to each spot's own page for the full menu and current pricing.

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Last updated: September 2026. We check hours and deals regularly — spot something out of date? Hit reply on any newsletter and tell us.

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Our editor pick for a perfect Shem Creek happy hour: NICO Oysters + Seafood — Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 PM. The oysters are a steal during happy hour, the wood-fired patio is one of the best sunset seats on the creek, and the cocktails punch above their weight. Pair it with a walk down the Shem Creek boardwalk.

Shem Creek (Waterfront)

NICO Oysters + Seafood

Monday–Friday, 4–6 PM · 201 Coleman Blvd

French-influenced oyster bar with a wood-fired kitchen and one of the prettiest indoor/outdoor bars on the creek. Expect oyster deals, wine, and craft cocktails. Mondays are also a half-off raw oyster night.

Red's Ice House

Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM (bar areas only) · 98 Church Street

A Shem Creek institution with waterfront views. Happy hour includes $3 domestic beers, $4 well drinks, selected $5–$6 drinks, and $5 bar bites.

Tavern & Table

Monday–Friday, 4–6 PM (bar only) · 100 Church Street

A more elevated take on the Shem Creek scene — chef-driven small plates, flatbreads, and barrel-aged cocktails. Their happy hour specials rotate, but the dockside view is consistent.

Vickery's Bar & Grill

Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM · 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane

Tucked at the end of Shrimp Boat Lane with water on three sides. Happy hour is available in all three bars and the dining room. Live music in warmer months and a sand-floored dock bar that locals love.

Water's Edge

Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM (both bars and bar seating) · 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane

A Shem Creek classic with one of the longer happy hours in town. Look for $2.75 domestic beers, $3.75 well drinks, $5 select wines, and $10 bar bites — plus a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar at Sunday brunch.

Coleman Boulevard & Old Village

The Shelter Kitchen + Bar

Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM · 202 Coleman Blvd

A neighborhood favorite at the corner of Coleman and Mill, with a dog-friendly patio and one of the busiest decks in town. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday only, from 4–7 PM.

Grace & Grit

Wednesday–Friday, 4–6:30 PM · 320 Wingo Way

Cocktail, beer, and wine specials plus half off all appetizers — the whole list, not a select few. The best food-deal happy hour on this side of town, three days a week.

LoLA Lowcountry Louisiana Seafood

Tuesday–Friday, 4–6 PM · 1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd

A dedicated happy hour menu that eats like New Orleans — gulf and crispy buffalo oysters, shrimp po'boys, half muffulettas, a smash burger, hurricanes, and a rotating seasonal margarita. Ask for happy hour pricing at the bar.

Ty's Roadside Coastal Kitchen

Monday–Friday, 5–6:30 PM · 713 Coleman Blvd

The late shift — happy hour starts when the kitchen opens at 5. $4 domestic bottles, $1 off all drafts, $7 house spirits, $8 red and white wine, $5 shots, and margaritas from $8, plus mini-burgers, Alabama white wings, and tot nachos off the happy hour snack menu.

Graze Restaurant

Monday–Thursday, 4:30–6 PM · 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd

Food and drink specials in one of the area's most underrated dining rooms — grab a bar seat and ask for the happy hour menu.

NEAT Bourbon Bar

Tuesday–Friday, 4–6 PM · 440 W Coleman Blvd

A bourbon bar that opened on Coleman in April 2026, with 250–300 bottles on the back bar and pours from $8 to $300. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday, 4–6 PM: $5 beers, $8 wines, $12 signature cocktails, and 20% off select food. Closed Mondays, with brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM.

Coleman Public House

Tuesday–Friday, 4–6 PM · 427 W. Coleman Blvd

A happy hour you won't find published anywhere online — the restaurant confirmed these deals directly with us: $1 off all draft beers, $6 Tito's, $6 Eagle Rare, $5 house wines, $3 domestic bottles, $5 well liquors, and $4 “shorties” (one-ounce shots), plus a rotating seasonal happy hour food menu.

Belle Hall, Park West & Beyond

Dog & Duck (Belle Hall & Park West)

Daily, 4–7 PM · 624 Long Point Rd (Belle Hall) and 1117 Park West Blvd (Park West)

A family-friendly pub with two Mt. Pleasant locations. House liquor, domestic bottles, house wine, and signature shots like Jameson and Espolon at happy hour prices. Dog-friendly patios and trivia/event nights.

Sesame Burgers & Beer

Monday–Friday, 4–6 PM · 675 East Johnnie Dodds Blvd

Locally-owned burger joint with $1 off domestic beers and $2 off well liquor and wine during happy hour.

Community Table

Limited food menu Monday–Saturday, 3–5 PM; all drinks half-price Monday–Saturday, 4–5:30 PM · 148 Civitas St.

Community Table offers a limited food menu Monday–Saturday from 3–5 PM, with all drinks half-price Monday–Saturday from 4–5:30 PM.

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub

Weekdays, 4–6 PM (dine-in only) · 1150 Queensborough Blvd

The deepest discounts on this list: half off select draft beers, bottles of wine, Tito's, and select appetizers, plus 25% off sake bottles. Sushi and the game on — hard to argue.

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

Daily, 3–6 PM (bar areas only) · 1324 Theater Drive

The earliest start in town, seven days a week: $2 off signature cocktails, an oversized quartino of wine for the price of a standard glass, 25% off wine bottles, $8 premium wells, $6 drafts, and $4 Savi meatballs. Dinner service starts at 5.

Opal Restaurant & Bar

Daily, 4–5 PM · 1960 Riviera Dr

One sharp hour, every single day: $7 house liquors, $5 drafts, and $6 select wines by the glass, plus a $10 charcuterie board, $8 bruschetta, $8 veal-and-ricotta meatballs, and cold-water oysters at $12 a half dozen. Set an alarm.

SOL Southwest Kitchen

Weekdays, 4–6 PM · 1101 Stockade Lane

Drink specials and a happy hour bites menu — the margarita-forward option for the Park West side of town.

Quick Reference: Best Happy Hours by Day

Looking for a happy hour right now? Most Mt. Pleasant happy hours run Monday through Friday from 4–7 PM. The standouts:

  • Daily / 7 days a week: Dog & Duck (4–7 PM), SAVI Cucina (3–6 PM, bar areas), and Opal (4–5 PM)

  • Earliest start (3 PM): SAVI Cucina's bar and Community Table's limited food menu; latest start: Ty's Roadside at 5 PM

  • Latest end (7 PM): Red’s, Vickery’s, Water’s Edge, The Shelter, and Dog & Duck

  • Best for sunset views: Shem Creek options include NICO, Red’s, Tavern & Table, Vickery’s, and Water’s Edge

  • Best weekday value: Red’s offers $3 domestic beers, $4 well drinks, and $5 bar bites

About This Guide

Mount Pleasant Scoop is a free weekly newsletter covering local events, dining, and community news in Mount Pleasant, SC. We don’t pull from databases — these are spots we picked ourselves, and we link to each place’s own page so you can check current hours and pricing at the source before you go.

Happy hours change. If you spot something out of date, drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll get it fixed.

Mount Pleasant happy hour FAQs

What time is happy hour in Mount Pleasant?

Most spots in this guide run Monday–Friday, generally between 4–7 PM. A few break the pattern: SAVI Cucina's bar happy hour starts at 3 PM daily, Community Table's happy hour food menu starts at 3 PM, Opal runs a short 4–5 PM window every day, and Ty's Roadside goes late with a 5–6:30 PM happy hour.

Where’s the best happy hour on Shem Creek?

Shem Creek options in this guide include NICO, Red’s, Tavern & Table, Vickery’s, and Water’s Edge. Check the current details above to choose the setting and specials that fit your plans.

What’s the cheapest happy hour in Mount Pleasant?

Among the prices listed in this guide, Water's Edge lists $2.75 domestic beers and Red's lists $3 domestics with $5 bar bites. Locals Sushi's half-off select drafts, wine bottles, and Tito's is the deepest percentage discount, and Opal's $5 drafts and $6 wines lead the Towne Centre area.

Are there weekend happy hours in Mount Pleasant?

Yes — Dog & Duck runs happy hour daily 4–7 PM at both locations, SAVI Cucina's bar happy hour runs seven days a week, and Opal's 4–5 PM window runs every day. Community Table's happy hour food menu includes Saturdays.