Start at Mad & Vin at The Landsby, 4pm to 6pm every day. Ramen Kotori runs an early one, 3pm to 4pm Wednesday to Friday. In Los Olivos, Strange Family pours $10 wine and $10 mocktails, 4pm to 6pm Tuesday to Thursday. The Victor in Santa Ynez does $2 oysters Thursday.
This week
- Nov6–8Buellton Fall Festival · Visit Buellton
Avenue of the Flags; Fri 4-10pm, Sat-Sun 12-10pm; carnival rides, live music on two stages; Ales on the Avenue beer and wine tasting Sat (tickets) · Free · by City of Buellton
- FriNov 6NatureTrack Film Festival · Visit NatureTrack Foundation
8th annual; reception 6pm, program 6:45pm at the SYV Grange Hall · $25 · by NatureTrack Foundation
- SatNov 7SYV Historical Museum Vaquero Benefit Dinner & Auction · Visit Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
42nd annual · Tickets (early bird from Aug 1) · by Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
- SatNov 7Alma Rosa Fall Harvest Dinner · Visit Alma Rosa Winery
Winery event; check access on the listing · Not published · by Alma Rosa Winery
Go for
- A patio: Ramen Kotori
- Bringing the dog: Ramen Kotori
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What time is happy hour in Solvang?
Three Solvang happy hours with published times.
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Hotel bar & restaurant · Solvang
Mad & Vin at The LandsbyReserve
The happy hour with the most range: 4pm to 6pm every day, with bar food until 9pm. Insiders should know the weekly deals. Monday is Industry Night (all-night happy hour, $3 off cocktails and wine), Tuesday is Locals' Night (20% off in the dining room with ID, not valid on alcohol), and Wednesday is Wine Wednesday, 20% off wine by the bottle. The bar stays open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Go if you want breakfast or a hotel dinner built on seasonal Central Coast produce.
- Open
- Bar from 4pm daily; happy hour 4–6pm
- Booking
- Walk in at the bar
Go for Happy hour
More details
- Mon Industry Night: all-night specials; Tue Locals' Night: 20% off food with ID (not alcohol); Wed: 20% off wine by the bottle
1576 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-688-3121
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“Soul-warming bowls of soup”
Eater LA, Aug 18 2026 Editor's pickJapanese-Californian ramen · Solvang
Ramen Kotori
Eater LA Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley
The early one: Ramen Kotori's happy hour fills the gap between lunch and dinner, 3pm to 4pm, Wednesday to Friday. It's Japanese-Californian ramen on Copenhagen Drive, for patio dining or takeout, and it's closed Monday and Tuesday.
Go if you need a break from Danish food and a bowl of ramen sounds right.
- Open
- Happy hour Wed–Fri 3–4pm; lunch and dinner Wed–Sun
- Booking
- Order online for takeout
Go for Patio time · Happy hour
More details
Press Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley: "soul-warming bowls of soup". Eater LA, Aug 18 2026
Dogs: on the patio, per Solvang USA; ask before you sit down Source
- Patio dining and takeout
1618 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-691-9672
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Cocktail & sushi lounge · Solvang
V Lounge at the Vinland
Now in its grand opening as V-Lounge Sushi, with chef-inspired sushi, izakaya bites and signature cocktails. Happy hour starts at 8pm and runs until 11pm, the latest in Solvang by a long way, so it works after dinner, not before. The kitchen serves until 10:30pm and the bar until 11pm, and Thursday has live music. Closed Tuesday.
- Open
- 4–11pm, closed Tue; happy hour 8–11pm
- Booking
- Walk in or call
Go for Happy hour
More details
- Open 4–11pm, closed Tuesday
- Happy hour 8–11pm
- Live music every Thursday; kitchen until 10:30pm
1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-688-2018
Is there happy hour in Los Olivos?
Two Los Olivos restaurants publish an afternoon happy hour.
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“This bright and cheery seafood spot”
Michelin Guide, 2026 Editor's pickSeafood tavern · Los Olivos
Bar Le CôteReserve
Michelin Guide In the 2026 selection
Seafood is the whole point, inspired by the Central Coast's daily catch and Europe's seaside towns, and it's open straight through from noon, so a late lunch works. Happy hour runs 3pm to 5pm. The dining room is small and best for two to four, so book. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Go if you want a late seafood lunch for two to four.
- Open
- Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; closed Monday, Tuesday. Wed–Sun noon–8:30pm
- Booking
- Book (parties of 2–4 best)
Go for Happy hour
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Connections Part of Companion Hospitality, Daisy and Greg Ryan's family-run group: Bell's, Bar Le Côte, Bodega and Priedite Barbecue, which started in 2020 as a pop-up in the lot behind Bell's before moving to Bodega. Source
Press Listed in the Michelin Guide: "this bright and cheery seafood spot". Michelin Guide, 2026
Press Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley: "Los Olivos gem". Eater LA, Aug 18 2026
- Happy hour 3–5pm
- Dining room suits parties of 2–4
2375 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
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Wine country café · Los Olivos
Los Olivos Café
Open since 1995 on Grand Avenue, and it's the easy, reliable lunch in Los Olivos: 11:30am every day. Between 3pm and 5pm it switches to a short menu of pizzas, salads and appetizers, with happy hour discounts Monday to Thursday. Reservations are recommended, so book for dinner.
Go if you're a Sideways fan, or want lunch with a wine shop attached.
- Open
- Daily lunch & dinner from 11:30am
- Booking
- Reservations recommended
Go for Happy hour
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- 3–5pm afternoon menu: pizzas, salads, appetizers
- Happy hour discounts Mon–Thu
2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441 · 805-688-7265
Does any tasting room have a happy hour?
One tasting room in Los Olivos publishes a weekly happy hour, with zero-proof mocktails at the same price as the wine.
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Tasting room · Los Olivos
Strange Family Tasting RoomBook
A wine tasting room with a real happy hour. The Happiest Hours run 4pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday: still wines by the glass are $10, sparkling by the glass $13, zero-proof mocktails $10, and caviar bumps and specials $10. It also offers nonalcoholic tasting options, so a driver isn't left out.
- Open
- Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Happiest Hours Tue–Thu 4–6pm
- Booking
- Reservations online
Go for Happy hour
More details
- Happiest Hours Tue–Thu 4–6pm
- $10 still wine, $13 sparkling, $10 zero-proof mocktails, $10 caviar bumps
- Open Sun–Mon 12–5:30pm; Tue–Thu 12–6pm; Fri 12–7pm; Sat 11am–7pm
2933 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Los Olivos, CA 93441 · 805-315-3662
Is there happy hour in Santa Ynez?
Two restaurants on Sagunto Street publish happy hour times.
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“One of the hottest seats to get in the valley”
Eater LA, Aug 18 2026 Editor's pickRestaurant & bar · Santa Ynez
The VictorReserve
Eater LA Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez's fullest deal calendar. Happy hour runs 4:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, with $3 off cocktails, $10 Victor Reserve wine or sparkling and $5 beers. Wednesday adds Smash + Brew ($20 smashburger, fries and a beer or wine), and Thursday is Two Buck Shuck, $2 oysters and $10 bubbles from 5pm to 9pm. Beers are $5 every day, and a Sober Curious menu of spirit-free cocktails runs all year. Weekly promotions are dine-in only and not valid on holidays.
- Open
- Happy hour Wed–Fri 4:30–6pm
- Booking
- Book on Tock; weekly deals dine-in only
Go for Happy hour
More details
Press Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley: "one of the hottest seats to get in the valley". Eater LA, Aug 18 2026
- Happy hour Wed–Fri 4:30–6pm: $3 off cocktails, $10 wine/sparkling, $5 beers
- Wed Smash + Brew $20; Thu Two Buck Shuck 5–9pm ($2 oysters, $10 bubbles)
- $5 beers daily; spirit-free Sober Curious menu
3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · 805-695-2999
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Mexican restaurant & tequila bar · Santa Ynez
Dos Carlitos
The simplest happy hour in the valley: 4pm to 6pm, seven days a week, with the Dos Carlitos margarita at $10 and beer at $5.
- Open
- Happy hour 4–6pm, 7 days
- Booking
- Walk in
Go for Happy hour
More details
- Dos Carlitos Margarita $10; beer $5
3544 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · 805-688-0033
Is there happy hour in Buellton?
A brewery taproom and a tavern, both with published times.
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Brewery taproom · Buellton
Firestone Walker Buellton Taproom
A craft beer happy hour that runs six days a week. From 3pm to 6pm, Sunday to Friday, select beers are $5 and small bites and shareables are $2 off. Saturday has no happy hour.
- Open
- Happy hour Sun–Fri 3–6pm
- Booking
- Walk in
Go for Happy hour
More details
- $5 select beers; $2 off small bites and shareables
620 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-697-4777
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Tavern & bar · Outside Buellton
The Tavern at Zaca CreekBook
Come on a Monday: 15% off everything on the menu, food, cocktails and spirits included, for residents and visitors alike. The regular happy hour is short, 4pm to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. The bar opens at 4pm Thursday to Saturday.
- Open
- Happy hour Thu–Mon 4–5pm
- Booking
- Book on SevenRooms
- Getting there
- On Jonata Park Rd off Highway 101, about 6 min by car from Avenue of Flags
Go for Happy hour
More details
- Monday: 15% off everything on the menu
- Bar Thu 4–8pm; Fri–Sat 4–10pm
1297 Jonata Park Road, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-688-2412
What are the best weekly deals in the Santa Ynez Valley?
These are the day-specific deals the venues publish. All are from each venue's own site; The Victor's weekly promotions are dine-in only and not valid on holidays.
| Day | Deal | Where |
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| Monday | 15% off everything on the menu | Tavern at Zaca Creek, Buellton |
| Monday | Industry Night: $4 off bar menu, $3 off cocktails and wine, $2 off drafts | Mad & Vin, Solvang |
| Tuesday | Locals' Night: 20% off with ID (not on alcohol) | Mad & Vin, Solvang |
| Tue to Thu | $10 still wine, $13 sparkling, $10 zero-proof mocktails, 4pm to 6pm | Strange Family, Los Olivos |
| Wednesday | 20% off wine by the bottle | Mad & Vin, Solvang |
| Wednesday | Smash + Brew: $20 smashburger, fries and beer or wine | The Victor, Santa Ynez |
| Thursday | Two Buck Shuck: $2 oysters, $10 bubbles, 5pm to 9pm | The Victor, Santa Ynez |
| Every day | $10 margarita, $5 beer, 4pm to 6pm | Dos Carlitos, Santa Ynez |
Not driving? Zero-proof drinks are on the deal list too: Strange Family's mocktails are $10 at happy hour, and The Victor has a spirit-free Sober Curious menu. For tasting rooms that pour for non-drinkers, see non-drinkers and designated drivers.
Where can you get an Aperol or Hugo spritz in Solvang?
Craft House at Corque lists a Hugo Spritz for $11 on its cocktail menu. Final Girl Wines, 485 Alisal Road, lists spritzes from $13 on its own site. We found other places mentioned on review and deals sites, but we leave them off until the venue publishes it.
Are there residents' nights or weekly deals in Solvang?
Yes. At Mad & Vin, Monday is Industry Night (all-night happy hour, $3 off cocktails and wine). Tuesday is Locals' Night, 20% off the bill in the dining room with ID (not valid on alcohol). Wednesday is 20% off wine by the bottle. California Tacos does $2 street tacos on Tuesday. Out in Santa Ynez, the Maverick Saloon runs a Sunday Industry Night.
Is there a late happy hour in Solvang?
V Lounge at the Vinland runs happy hour from 8pm to 11pm, open every day except Tuesday, with sushi until 10:30pm. For the rest of the night, see Solvang nightlife.
Which Solvang happy hours run on Sunday?
Mad & Vin (4pm to 6pm daily) and V Lounge (8pm to 11pm) both run on Sunday. Elsewhere in the valley, Dos Carlitos in Santa Ynez (4pm to 6pm), Firestone Walker in Buellton (3pm to 6pm) and the Tavern at Zaca Creek (4pm to 5pm) also run Sunday happy hours.
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Breakfast in SolvangDanish pancakes to bear claws
- MiddayGo tasting: Wine tasting in SolvangNebbiolo to Rhône in an adobe
- EveningBook dinner: Solvang restaurantsBib Gourmand chicken to aebleskiver
- LateNight out: Solvang nightlifeKaraoke in a windmill, a 2am saloon
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Good to know
What time is happy hour in Solvang? Mad & Vin at The Landsby runs 4pm to 6pm daily. Ramen Kotori runs 3pm to 4pm, Wednesday to Friday. V Lounge at the Vinland runs 8pm to 11pm, every day except Tuesday.
Where can I get a spritz in Solvang? Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Road, lists a Hugo Spritz for $11 on its cocktail menu. Final Girl Wines, 485 Alisal Road, lists spritzes from $13 on its own site.
Is there a residents' night in Solvang? Yes. Mad & Vin at The Landsby offers 20% off your bill in the dining room every Tuesday when you bring ID, though not on alcohol. Monday is its Industry Night, with all-night happy hour specials, and Wednesday is 20% off wine by the bottle.
Do any wineries have a happy hour? Strange Family Tasting Room in Los Olivos runs The Happiest Hours, 4pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday: $10 still wines by the glass, $13 sparkling, $10 zero-proof mocktails and $10 caviar bumps.
Quick answers
Is there happy hour in Los Olivos?
Bar Le Côte runs happy hour 3pm to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Los Olivos Café offers happy hour discounts on its 3pm to 5pm afternoon menu, Monday to Thursday.
Is there happy hour in Santa Ynez?
Yes. The Victor runs happy hour 4:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, with $3 off cocktails, $10 wine or sparkling and $5 beers, plus $2 oysters on Thursday from 5pm. Dos Carlitos runs 4pm to 6pm every day, with a $10 margarita and $5 beer.
Is there happy hour in Buellton?
Firestone Walker's Buellton taproom runs happy hour 3pm to 6pm, Sunday to Friday, with $5 select beers and $2 off small bites. The Tavern at Zaca Creek runs 4pm to 5pm, Thursday to Monday, and takes 15% off everything on Mondays.
Sources
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- Each venue's own website or official page, linked in its listing above.
- Source log with supporting quotes kept on file for every name, hour and price.
- Ramen Kotori, home page: "Happy Hour 3:00pm-4:00pm Wed-Fri" (checked Oct 24, 2026).
- Craft House at Corque, Hours & Location: no happy hour listed on its hours, home or menu pages; dinner nightly from 3:30pm (checked Oct 24, 2026).
Last updated Oct 19, 2026. We list what each place publishes. We haven't eaten or drunk at every one, and we never copy reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
