Happy Hour Guide
Weekly drink specials, German drafts and a deck over the river
The short answer
Bigg Daddy's: the weekly calendar
If you want to plan a night around a deal, Bigg Daddy's specials page is the one that spells it out. The bar is open to midnight every day, and the specials rotate through the week. A 32-ounce beer comes with a take-home commemorative mug if you ask. The restaurant notes that prices and daily specials can change without notice and that other discounts don't apply.
| Day | Specials |
|---|---|
| Monday | $7 half Balboa or Cartel, $7 Smash Daddy, $4.50 craft draft pints |
| Taco Tuesday | Half-price tacos and burrito bowls, $3.50 Dos Equis pints |
| Wing Wednesday | 50-cent wings and 75-cent tenders, $3.50 domestic draft pints and 16-ounce Yuengling cans |
| Thursday | $4 10-inch cheese pizza, $8 specialty pizzas, $2.50 PBR pints |
| Friday and Saturday | Chef's Creations |
| Sunday | $4 mimosas and Bloody Marys |
German beer at The Heidelberg
The Heidelberg doesn't advertise a happy hour, but its drink menu is the clearest price list in town for imported draft. Seasonal craft and German beers are on tap too, so ask your server.
| Beer | Half liter | Liter |
|---|---|---|
| Hofbrau Original, Hefe Weizen, Dunkel, Marzen | $8 | $15 |
| Paulaner Oktoberfest | $8 | $15 |
| Fruh Kolsch | $8 | $15 |
| Weltenburger Kloster Asam Bock | $9 | $17 |
| Miller Lite | $4.50 | $9 |
Other places worth a drink
The rest of Helen's bars don't post happy-hour prices online, so treat these as places to go for the setting and ask the bartender about specials.
| Where | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paul's Margarita Deck, 8537 S Main St | Frozen drinks and specialty cocktails on what it calls the largest outdoor deck on the river | Open 7 days, 4 PM to 10 PM |
| Cowboys & Angels, 60 Chattahoochee St | Tapas Tuesday: chef-crafted small plates | All day Tuesday |
| Valhalla Resort Sky Bar, 688 Bahn Innsbruck | Build-your-own pasta night, $20 per person | Weekly, 5 PM to 9 PM |
| Hofer's cafe, 8758 N Main St | German drafts, including Paulaner Oktoberfest and Erdinger, on its drinks menu | During cafe hours; closed Tue and Wed |
Oktoberfest is Helen's other drinking scene, and it has its own schedule through November 1. See the Oktoberfest guide for admission.
| Day | Festhalle hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 1 to 7 PM |
Drinking tips
Walk it
Downtown is compact. If you're drinking, park the car and walk, or use one of the transportation options listed by the Helen visitors bureau.
Ask about specials
Specials change without notice, so confirm at the bar.
Eat first at the Festhalle
Admission and ID checks apply at Oktoberfest. Bring ID.
Pair it with food
Browse the dining guide for dinner.
Happy hour questions
Which Helen bar posts weekly drink specials?
Bigg Daddy's, on its specials page: Monday craft pints, Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, Thursday pizza and PBR, and Sunday mimosas.
What's the cheapest beer in town?
By posted prices, Bigg Daddy's Thursday $2.50 PBR pints.
Where can I get German beer?
The Heidelberg lists eight German drafts at $8 to $9 for a half liter. The Festhalle also pours during Oktoberfest.
Does Paul's have a happy hour?
Its website doesn't post one. The Margarita Deck is open 4 PM to 10 PM daily; ask about specials.
How late can I get a drink?
Bigg Daddy's bar stays open until midnight every day, with the kitchen open until 10 PM.
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