Scenic Highway 30A, a picturesque coastal route along Florida’s Emerald Coast, is renowned not just for its stunning white-sand beaches but also for its vibrant happy hour scene. This area, a collection of charming beach communities, offers an array of dining and drinking experiences that cater to both locals and tourists alike. The top ten happy hour offerings as voted by 30A fans, visitors, and locals, promise memorable experiences in a setting that’s quintessentially Floridian.
At the heart of 30A’s happy hour culture is The Wine Bar in WaterColor, where from 11 am to 6 pm daily, guests are treated to a half carafe of wine for the price of one large glass, selected from an extensive list of 46 wines. This casual fine dining spot also serves up locally brewed draft beer and house cocktails, alongside an array of scratch-made appetizers like Moroccan roasted cauliflower and smoked snapper dip, in a pet-friendly outdoor dining area.
Not far behind in popularity is the Great Southern Café, offering half off select wines and cocktails, including the local favorite 30A Beach Blonde, every day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill spices things up with its happy hour from 3-6 PM daily, featuring deals on draft beers, house margaritas, and a variety of small bites like slider burgers and citrus chicken quesadillas.
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Further adding to the mix are several other establishments, each with their unique flair.
Fish Out of Water welcomes guests daily between 3 PM and 5 PM with discounts on pizzas and meatballs and reductions on wines and beers.
Amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen lures in the crowd with its $7 house margaritas and taco deals from 3 PM to 6 PM daily.
For those seeking a more upscale experience, Cuvee 30A offers a happy hour from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM daily with a wide selection of discounted bar menu items, cocktails, and wines.
Beach Camp Brewpub sets the mood for a relaxed evening with $4 drafts and $5 wines from Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 6 PM.
The Shrimp Shack keeps it simple yet enticing with half-off on wines and beers between 3-5 pm daily.
And finally, Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions offers a delightful selection of cocktails, house wines, and draft beers in their happy hour from 3 PM to 5 PM every day.
Together, these establishments along 30A create a vibrant and varied happy hour scene, perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach or simply enjoying the local flavors and atmosphere of Florida’s Emerald Coast. Whether it’s for the craft beers, exquisite wines, delicious small plates, or the lively ambiance, 30A’s happy hour spots are destinations in their own right, offering something for everyone.
For a complete list of this year’s 30A Hot Spots Award winners, click here.Â
