Pre-Theater Drinks Near Times Square: Happy Hours Before a Broadway Show
The closest happy hour to the Broadway theaters on our list is Blue Fin, about two minutes from the heart of the theater district, 4pm to 6pm every day with $2 oysters. Gui Steakhouse (3pm to 7pm daily), Havana Central (3pm to 7pm weekdays) and Fushimi Times Square (4pm to 7pm daily) are all within four minutes.
In this guide
Havana Central
Times Square
Tropical Cocktails $9 · Espresso Martinis $12
Blue Fin
Times Square
Market Oyster $2 · Mini Lobster Rolls $10
Hard Rock Cafe
Times Square
domestic drafts $5 · import drafts $6
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Times Square
Famous Fries $4 · Traditional Wing $6
Gui Steakhouse
Times Square
$18 specialty cocktails
Bar Mexicana
Midtown
House Margarita $10 · Sangria $9
Within five minutes of the theaters
Blue Fin is the closest: its happy hour runs 4pm to 6pm every day, with market oysters at $2. Gui Steakhouse runs 3pm to 7pm daily, Havana Central 3pm to 7pm on weekdays and Fushimi Times Square 4pm to 7pm daily. Hard Rock Cafe has a 4pm to 6pm weekday happy hour.
A little further, Lady Blue runs 4pm to 7pm on weekdays, and Starchild Rooftop 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday.
Timing it with your curtain
Evening Broadway performances usually start at 7pm or 8pm; the exact time is on your ticket. A happy hour that ends at 6pm or 7pm leaves time to walk over and get through the doors. Matinee days (often Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) suit the deals that start at 3pm.
In New York the menu price does not include 8.875% sales tax or tip. Visitors: bars check ID, and the drinking age is 21; bring your passport.
Weekday happy hours near the theaters
| Bar | Walk | Happy hour | Deal | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Central | 1 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 3pm–7pm | Tropical Cocktails $9 · Espresso Martinis $12 | Oct 31, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Blue Fin | 2 min from Times Square | Daily 4pm–6pm | Market Oyster $2 · Mini Lobster Rolls $10 | Nov 1, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Hard Rock Cafe | 2 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm | domestic drafts $5 · import drafts $6 | Oct 31, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que | 2 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm | Famous Fries $4 · Traditional Wing $6 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Gui Steakhouse | 2 min from The Broadway theaters | Daily 3pm–7pm | $18 specialty cocktails | Oct 20, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Bar Mexicana | 3 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm | House Margarita $10 · Sangria $9 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| The Alderman | 3 min from Times Square | Daily 7am–11:30am | times only | Oct 29, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Gyu-Kaku | 3 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Thu, Sun 11am–6pm | times only | Sep 2, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Fushimi Times Square | 3 min from The Broadway theaters | Daily 4pm–7pm | times only | Sep 2, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge | 3 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Thu 5pm–7pm | Espresso Martini (classic, chocolate or cherry) $15 · Margarita (classic, passionfruit or spicy) $15 | Oct 24, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Utsav NYC | 3 min from Times Square | Daily 5pm–7pm | Beer $5 · Wine $8 | Oct 24, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Three Kingdoms Xita BBQ 三國東北西塔烤肉 | 4 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm | 50% off wine, cocktails and soju | Nov 4, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| The Counter | 4 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm | BITES $4 · SNACKS $6 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Lady Blue | 4 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 4pm–7pm | Select cocktails (limoncello lemondrop tini, house margarita, classic old fashioned) $10 · Select draft beers $6 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine | 4 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue 4pm–7pm; Wed–Fri 12pm–7pm | times only | Nov 4, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Double Knot NYC | 4 min from Times Square | Daily 4pm–6pm | Tautline Hitch vodka $08 · Wine $08 | Nov 4, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| The Brazen Tavern | 5 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 3pm–7pm | Pita GLAZED WINGS $16 · Mango Habanero BONELESS WINGS $14 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| 5 Napkin Burger | 5 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Thu 3pm–6pm | $2 off draft beer & wine | Sep 2, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Friki Tiki | 5 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Sun 5pm–8pm | Wine $10 · Beer $9 | Oct 29, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| The Molly Pitcher Club | 5 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Fri 5pm–8pm | Wine $8 · Well Drinks $8 | Oct 29, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Little Biggs | 5 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 4pm–8pm | BEER $10.00 · WINE $7.00 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Valerie | 5 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 4pm–7pm | oysters $1 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| LOLITA | 5 min from Times Square | Daily 3pm–6pm | Cocktails (Lolita Margarita, Paloma, Daiquiri, Mezcal Negroni, Dark & Stormy) $12 · House vinos (red, white, bubbles) $11 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Baires Grill - New York | 5 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 4pm–7pm | 50% off all drinks (including premium and super-premium spirits, wines, and beers) | Nov 3, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| VERS | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Daily open to 8pm | 2-for-1 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Saar Indian Restaurant | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 1:30pm–4:30pm | Founder's All Day IPA $4 · Margaritas (regular, tamarind, peach, mango, coconut, strawberry) $5 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Sen Sakana | 6 min from Times Square | Mon–Thu 3pm–7pm | times only | Sep 2, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Boqueria W40th | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm | times only | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| The Dawson | 6 min from Times Square | Mon–Sat 2pm–7pm | $10 italian blend white wine | Nov 3, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Croton Reservoir Tavern | 6 min from Times Square | Tue–Fri 4pm–8pm | Mango Habanero Margarita $12 · Classic Margarita $10 | Oct 31, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Cafe Express Deli | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Daily 3pm–6pm | Wine $6 · Beer $4 | Sep 2, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Castell Rooftop Lounge | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm | cocktails $12 · wines $10 | Nov 3, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Molyvos | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri, Sun 2pm–4:30pm | $10 wine director selection (white, rosé, red), specialty cocktails | Oct 31, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar - Rock Center | 6 min from Times Square | Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm | 2-for-1 | Oct 29, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Jane Doe Bar & Restaurant | 6 min from Times Square | Daily 11am–8pm | Jane Doe Amber Ale $6 | Oct 30, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Winnie's | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Fri open to 8pm | Wine $7 · Well Mixed Drinks $10 | Nov 2, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| Victor's Cafe | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Fri 4pm–6pm | Cuban bites (each) $12 | Oct 25, 2026from the bar’s site |
| Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Mon–Fri 4pm–7pm | Flavor Vodka Mixed Drinks $12 · Domestic Beer $7 | Nov 3, 2026price seen on the bar's site |
| West Bank Cafe | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Daily all day | 12 oz beer on tap $8 · Prosecco, Merlot, Pinot Grigio $9 | Oct 16, 2026from the bar’s site |
| The Purple Tongue Wine Bar | 6 min from The Broadway theaters | Tue–Fri 4pm–6pm | Beer (Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Von Trap Bohemian Pilsner) $9 · Wine by the glass $10 | Oct 24, 2026from the bar’s site |
Walking time is estimated from straight-line distance (about 80 m a minute). Up to 40 bars, closest first.
How we put this together
Each bar’s happy hour was read from its own website or menu on September 1 to 3, 2026. On October 14 we fetched every page again: where the same prices still appear in the page text, the table says so; most menus are images, PDFs or load with JavaScript, so they could not be re-confirmed automatically and keep their September date. Prices are menu prices before NYC sales tax (8.875%) and tip.
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