Applebee's Happy Hour 2026: Times, Days & Half-Priced Appetizers
Applebee's happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3-6 PM and again from 9 PM to close — with half-priced well drinks, drafts, and select appetizers at the bar during both windows. Late-night happy hour (9 PM to close) is the same deal with a quieter crowd. See the full Applebee's menu with prices and the Applebee's happy hour guide for the complete breakdown.
Happy hour is consistently the cheapest way to eat and drink at Applebee's. Two people can share half-priced appetizers and drinks for less than the cost of one entrée — and it's the only time the drink menu gets discounted.
What time is Applebee's happy hour?
Applebee's happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3-6 PM and again from 9 PM to close. The 3-6 PM window is the classic after-work happy hour; the 9 PM-close window is the late-night happy hour. Both offer the same discounts: half-priced well drinks, drafts, and select appetizers at the bar.
What days is Applebee's happy hour?
Applebee's happy hour runs Monday through Friday only — it does not apply on weekends or most holidays. Some franchise locations add their own weekend happy hours, so it's worth asking your local Applebee's, but the national schedule is Monday-Friday.
What's half off during Applebee's happy hour?
During happy hour, Applebee's discounts well drinks, draft beers, and a rotating selection of appetizers to half price at the bar. Signature cocktails like the Perfect Margarita ($7.99) and Strawberry Daiquiri ($7.99) are not part of the standard happy hour discount, but the discounted well drinks and apps make it the best value window on the menu. Order at the bar — happy hour pricing applies there, even when the dining room is full.
What should I order during Applebee's happy hour?
The best happy hour order is half-priced appetizers with a half-priced draft. Popular picks include the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Boneless Wings, and Brew Pub Pretzels. Two half-priced apps plus two half-priced drinks typically lands around $15-18 total — the cheapest way to try Applebee's most popular items. The Applebee's menu lists every appetizer with prices and calories.
Is Applebee's happy hour the same at every location?
The Monday-Friday 3-6 PM and 9 PM-close schedule is national, but times vary by location. Some states limit happy hour drink discounts by law, and franchise locations can adjust the late-night window. Check the Applebee's happy hour guide and confirm with your local store before you go.
Does Applebee's have drink specials besides happy hour?
Yes — Applebee's drink specials include the happy hour windows above, plus signature cocktail prices on the drink menu year-round, like the Perfect Margarita at $7.99 and frozen Lemonade at $3.99. Some locations run daily drink specials on top of happy hour, which you can find in the deals section of the Applebee's app.