This August edition of Where to Drink, CultureMap’s monthly roundup of bars that merit a visit, is on the swanky side. There’s a fancy sports bar in Plano, a glittery supper club in Dallas’ Design District, and a whimsical spot on Henderson Avenue. Fortunately, they are all offering happy hours, affording an invaluable opportunity to sample their swanky snacks and sips on the cheap.<\/p>\n
Here are five essential happy hours to try in August 2026:<\/p>\n
Aguasal<\/a> The Charlotte<\/a> Delilah<\/a> Velour<\/a> Victory Tap Sports Lounge
Old-time foodies might recall this limited-run restaurant-and-bar concept which first emerged<\/a> on Greenville Avenue in 2024. For the next two months, it takes over Flamant, the Plano restaurant and bar, where it channels a tropical spirit, with Caribbean-inspired cocktails and snacks. Drinks include white sangria, Jamaican-Mexican margarita with hibiscus and ginger, tiki tai with rum, and a stirred colada that’s clear, not cloudy. Their happy hour is Wednesday-Friday from 3-6 pm, with $2 off cocktails, $4 beers, $6 frozens, and $6 house margaritas. Plus $5 deviled eggs, chips & queso for $6, coconut shrimp for $7, and coconut cheese for $8.<\/p>\n
Henderson Avenue bar noted<\/a> for its playful, teddy bear theme hosts<\/a> a happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-7 pm with prices from $7 to $9 on select wines, including Chardonnay, sparkling, and Pinot Noir. Also cocktails, including margaritas and espresso martinis; and frozen drinks including frozen ranch water, bellinis, and frose. Snacks include Caesar salad, smashburgers, Wagyu hot dog, calamari, charred elote on the cob, and spinach-artichoke dip.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles supper club known for its celebrity clientele opened<\/a> a location in Dallas’ Design District with a splash<\/a> in February, but more recently introduced their happy hour offering \u2014 glamorously labeled “Golden Hour.” It runs Tuesday-Sunday for a mere hour, from 5-6 pm, but you get 50 percent off signature cocktails and 50 percent off beer & wine by the glass. Oysters on the half shell are $3, while caviar service is $100. Other snacks include bacon sliders, crispy cauliflower, tuna tartare, hamachi crudo, Wagyu steak tartine, chicken tenders, and pigs in a blanket.<\/p>\n
Southern-inspired restaurant which opened<\/a> in Victory Park in fall 2025 has a robust happy hour with snacks, long hours, and good prices. It runs Wednesday-Friday 3-7 pm; all day Tuesday; plus a reverse happy hour Thursday-Saturday 10 pm-1 am. (They also do a happy hour on Saturday-Sunday 11 am-1 pm, but for drinks only, no food.) Most cocktails are $8. The food includes tempura shishito, pork ribs, wingettes, pork cracklings, and crab claws, priced from $11-$12, plus a Caesar salad for $7.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Recently opened<\/a> concept in Plano is from Lombardi Family Concepts (Bistro 31, Toulouse Cafe & Bar, Taverna, Lombardi Cucina Italiana), who miraculously did not already have a sports bar in their portfolio. Their happy hour runs long hours \u2014 Monday-Friday from 11 am-6 pm \u2014 and includes $1 off draft beer, $2 off spirits and wine by the glass, and select appetizers for $10. Bites are all $10 and include<\/a> bloody Mary deviled eggs, bang bang shrimp, hummus, tuna crispy rice, smashburger, a flatbread with basil & parmesan, and queso blanco with pepperjack, white American cheese, & chorizo.<\/p>\n