Best Happy Hour Spots in La Quinta

Though I live in Bend, Oregon ~ I spend part of the year in Palm Springs: La Quinta, specifically, which is where my family lives.  When it’s cold & snowy in Oregon, La Quinta during the winter months gives you that much-needed shot of sunshine that just warms the bones.  And speaking of shots….my family’s restaurant, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill just happens to be one of the “Best Happy Hour Spots in La Quinta.”  Whether you’re on Highway 111 looking for a good place to grab appetizers & drinks, or in charming Old Town La Quinta: this list will cover it all…

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill is one of Old Town La Quinta’s favorite happy hour spots…

Best Happy Hour Spots in La Quinta

I’m breaking this list into two sections: happy hour spots in Old Town La Quinta, of which there are several ~ & spots located further north, on Highway 111.

Best Happy Hour Spots in Old Town La Quinta

Old Town La Quinta is a collection of restaurants & shops that’s a very fun, walkable spot in the heart of town. Photo by Old Town La Quinta.

1. Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, in Old Town La Quinta: Happy Hour = 3PM-6PM EVERY DAY (Available EVERYWHERE in Restaurant ~ Including To-Go). Menu Options = $5 Beers, $6 Stuft Sangria, House Margs, Well Drinks & House Wines, & $7 Mugs of Beer. 25% of ALL Small Plates including Street Tacos, Thai Noodles, Green Bean Fries, Burgers, Ahi Tuna, Date & Bacon Flatbread, & Ahi Poke Stack, + $2.50 Off Small Pizzas. This is a local’s favorite spot, & during season: happy hour CRANKS pretty much every day of the week. Come here for a *buzzing* atmosphere. The menu has a lot more than pizza ~ including TONS of salads, appetizers, pasta, & steak & seafood entrees, plus two large outdoor patios facing the mountains.

2. The Grill on Main: Happy Hour = 3PM-6PM EVERY DAY.  Menu Options = $7 House Cab, Chard, & Pinot Grigio, $1 Off All Beers, & $6 Well Drinks; Appetizers like Chicken Wings, Whitefish Tacos, Chopped BLT Salad, & Truffle Tater Tots. The Grill is located right in the heart of Old Town La Quinta, with a nice covered patio (that’s pet-friendly), & a decent amount of seating inside. Food is classic American fare with some eclectic twists.

3. RD RNNR (Road Runner) Libations: Happy Hour = 2:30PM-5:30PM Sunday-Thursday (NOT on Friday & Saturday). Menu Options = $1 Off All Beers, $2 Off All Wines-by-the-Glass, & $2 Off “Pecks & Bites” like Lamb Chili, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Wings, & Popcorn. RD RNNR is the hip newer spot in Old Town, with two outdoor patios & a colorful vibe. The only downside is: their happy hour isn’t available on Friday & Saturday: but it does start early….so good for early afternoon drinkers.

4. TQLAS: Happy Hour = 3PM-6PM EVERY DAY (Except Holidays). Menu Options = $5 Margaritas & Well Drinks, $5 Beers, $2 Off Wines-by-the-Glass, & $4 Tequila Shots. Apps include Quesadilla, Nachos, & Mexican Street Corn. This is the newest spot in Old Town, & it’s got an authentic Mexican vibe & food ~ with a nice sheltered outdoor patio. 

Other Mexican Restaurants by Old Town La Quinta: Casa Mendoza & El Ranchito are located just one street over from Old Town, & both are quaint & serve authentic Mexican with happy hours as well.

5. Enzo’s Bistro & Bar: Happy Hour = 3PM-7PM EVERY DAY (in Bar ONLY). Menu Options = $5 Well Drinks & Wine, $4 Beers, $7 Well Martinis. Apps include Ostriche Carbonara, Calamari Fritta, & a Caesar Salad. Located on the corner one street over from Old Town, adjacent to RD RNNR, is Enzo’s: a classic Italian eatery with cozy, more adult vibes. Happy hour here is ONLY served in the bar.

Stuft Pizza’s daily happy hour is one of the most popular in Old Town ~ & one of the only that’s available in the ENTIRE restaurant & to-go area. Photo courtesy of Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill.

The Grill on Main has a lovely protected patio & sits right in the heart of Old Town.

RD RNNR has two large outdoor patios that sit right on Main Street in Old Town. Photo by Old Town La Quinta.

TQLAS is the new-kid-on-the-block, with $5 margaritas on happy hour! Photo by Old Town La Quinta.

Best Happy Hour Spots in La Quinta

Best Happy Hour Spots on Highway 111

1. The Cliffhouse: Happy Hour = 3:30PM-6PM DAILY (in BAR ONLY).  Menu Options = $2 Off Wines-by-the-Glass & Cocktails, $1 Off Beers, & $2 Off Appetizers like Poke Bowls, Oyster-on-the-Half Shell, Prawn Cocktail, Ceviche, & Fried Zucchini. The Cliffhouse is a beautiful restaurant literally built into the side of a cliff, with a large indoor bar & a gorgeous outdoor bar patio surrounded by rocks. Their happy hour is consistently rated one of the best in the desert.

2. The Beer Hunter: Happy Hour = 3PM-6PM Monday-Friday & 9PM-12AM Sunday-Thursday.  Menu Options = Discounts on Tap Beers, House Wines, & Well Drinks, + $2 Off Appetizers like Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, & Wings. If you’re looking for a late night happy hour, or just late nights in general: head to Beer Hunter. This place has been around for awhile, & it’s definitely got a down & dirty SPORTS BAR vibe; it’s very dark inside, perfect for watching a game. It has a small outdoor patio too, but it’s not the prettiest.

3. Okura Sushi Bar: Happy Hour = 4:30PM-6:30PM DAILY.  Menu Options = $7 Wines, $5 Domestic Beers, $5 Sake, & $8 Cocktails. Enjoy Starters like Edamame, Asian Pear Salad, & Grilled Octopus. Newly renovated, this is one of the most beautiful restaurants listed here, with a darker, sexy feel inside. Great for date nights.

The Cliffhouse, on Highway 111. Photo courtesy of The Cliffhouse.

The Beer Hunter is the only spot on this list that has a “Late Night Happy Hour.” Photo by Beer Hunter.

Okura is chic with delicious food…

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Best Happy Hour Spots in La Quinta

That’s a wrap on happy hour spots in La Quinta!  Read about some of my favorite desert hikes ~ which includes La Quinta’s popular Boo Hoff Trail, or take your pick of some of the area’s most gorgeous golf courses…

xoxo Noelia

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