It's 5pm, it was a beautiful day but you were stuck in meetings and have been staring at a computer screen for the past eight hours. Needless to say, it's time for a draaank (or three). Lucky for you we've compiled a list of San Francisco's best happy hours, from sushi and sake specials to oyster bar favorites, downtown hotspots and downright unbelievable deals. So grab your coworkers and get ready to hit up the spots that give you the most bang for your buck during the happiest hours of the day!

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	Osha Thai Locations: 149 2nd St., 311 3rd St., 4 Embarcadero Center Time: Mon - Sat, 3pm -8pm Details: There's nothing like a whiskey-infused Thai Smile to inject some joy into your workweek. Kick back with their specially crafted Asian-fusion cocktail menu, $3 beer selection, $3 Devils Cut (a shot with any beer purchase and a selection of $7 cocktails like Bangkok by Night and The Embrace. Also up for grabs - $6 amazing Thai appetizers. With a happy hour that starts at 3pm, we're willing to bet even the FiDi folk will be playing hooky to happy hour here.

	Laszlo's Location: 2526 Mission St. Time: Daily 6pm - 9pm Details: Adjacent to Foreign Cinema (and borrowing their appetizer menu till 9pm), Lazslo is the perfect balance of classy and urban chic. Dive into Cold War inspired cocktails like the Soviet Sunset (peach vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, Lillet) or a Heat Seeker (Absolut Peppar, lime juice,Cointreau). Arrive early for a laid back atmosphere, $2 beers, $5 vodka cocktails and stay late for nightly DJ sets and a livelier atmosphere.

	Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem Location: 2323 Mission St. Time: Daily 5pm - 7pm Details: Catering beyond the regular Mission crowd, this bar-meets-restaurant has quickly become one of the city's best. Head to Mayhem on Tuesdays for Trivia Night (with shots, bottles of liquor and bar tabs up for grabs), 25 Cent Wild Wing Wednesdays and Thaco Thursdays for $2 tacos and $2 margs. Catch the game on one of their many flatscreen TVs, play a round of shuffleboard, or head to the back patio on sunnier days for a few games of cornhole.

	Swig Location: 561 Geary St. Time: Friday 5pm - 9pm Details: If you're downtown and looking to really get your drink on, then head to Swig during happy hour for discounted beers and other drink specials. This two level lounge boasts all the classic touches - cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a fine spirits selection and a casual but high energy dance floor.

	4 Corners Location: 1875 Union St. Time: Monday thru Friday, 3pm - 7pm Details: 4 Corners lays claim to an enviable title -- the only Tex-Mex spot in the Marina! Offering an entire menu of enticing happy hour specials including $3 draught beers, $5 glasses of wine and $5 Absolut cocktails, this cozy modern venue is the perfect meet-up for an after hours drink, boasting an awesome heated back patio. Don't leave without sampling their gourmet appetizers (grilled cornmeal fried oysters, chorizo corn dogs, yucca & squash fritters), half-priced during happy hour!

	McTeague's Saloon Location: 1237 Polk St. Time: Daily 12pm - 7pm Details: Happy hour at McTeague's Saloon is a raging good time - discounted beers and well drinks all in a friendly neighborhood bar atmosphere. A Polk St stronghold, this Irish institution recently expanded it's back area to include more booth seating, a second bar and a pool table. With a ridiculously long Happy Hour, McTeague's is certainly the place to knock back a few in between or after work!

	Americano Location: 8 Mission St. Time: Saturday thru Wednesday, 3pm - 6pm Details: On a good day, an after work drink on Americano's patio is reason enough to confirm your affinity for the Bay. With gorgeous views of the Embarcadero, a chic layout and classy FiDi folk, Americano's remains a stellar Happy Hour favorite. Here you'll find $3 bottled beers, $5 glasses of wine and $5 well drinks - perfect to wash down one of Americano's delicious antipasti dishes while watching the sunset.

	Wreck Room Location: 1390 California Street Time: Daily 4pm - 6pm Details: A new addition to the Nob Hill landscape, the Wreck Room draws a mix of crowds, all of whom come for one thing -- happy hour drinks and happy times challenging friends to one of the many arcade-style games. Slide across the refurbished gym floors, grab a $6 pint or a discounted cocktail and start challenging your friends to shuffleboard, hoops or a game of pool.

	Paragon Location: 701 2nd St. Time: Monday thru Friday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm Details: Paragon combines a sophisticated dining experience with a lively bar atmosphere. Located right by AT&T Park, Paragon is a baseball season institution, but also boasts some sweet happy hour deals - discounted draft beers and wine by the glass, just to name a few.

	Sauce: Belden Place Location: 56 Belden Place Time: Daily 5pm - 7pm Details: Hayes Valley's Sauce has brought its iconic food and bar menu to the heart of downtown San Francisco with its new location on Belden Place. Kick back during happy hour with one of Sauce's signature cocktails, hand-crafted beers or local organic wines. Hungry? Soak up some of that booze with one of Sauce's signature "social plates."

	Otis Lounge Location: 25 Maiden Lane Time: Daily 4pm - 8pm Details: Otis Lounge's intimate but artsy space is a favorite with the hip, downtown set, but attracts after hours office folk looking to step up their game. Groove to DJ sets from local and guest spinmasters while you throw back a few great happy hour drink specials from their exciting cocktail menu. Be sure to try Otis' fresh fruit cocktails - super refreshing!

	Mayes Location: 1233 Polk Street Time: Monday thru Friday 5pm - 7pm Details: Don't be fooled by its reputation as Polk St's premier nightclub, Mayes Oyster House is also where it's at if you're looking for happy hour deals on good drinks and seafood. Few can beat their selection of $1 oysters (till 9PM) and $5 seafood gumbo, especially when indulged in by their cozy fireplace or wooden booths.

	Murphy's Pub Location: 217 Kearny St. Time: Daily 4pm - 6pm Details: Murphy's Pub is the perfect place to stop in for happy hour if you work in the Financial District. Besides the extensive and reasonably priced selection of bar bites and full entrees, Murphy's has a good selection of Irish beer which is discounted during happy hour along with $5 Absolut vodka cocktails.

ASIAN-INSPIRED HAPPY HOURS

Another Monkey
Location: 280 Valencia St (between Brosnan St & 14th St)
Time: Mon - Fri, 5pm - 7pm
Details: Once you get past the slightly puzzling name you'll find that Another Monkey is a sweet spot for Thai food and good drinks. Stop by the bar during happy hour for $2 Thai beers, $3 well drinks and $6 cocktails.
Website: www.anothermonkeythai.com

Sapphire Asian Cuisine
Location: 475 Sacramento St (between Battery St & Sansome St)
Time: Mon - Fri, 4pm - 8:30pm
Details: Sapphire Asian Cuisine is not only known for their delicious Burmese food, but also for their amazing happy hour deals. Come by any day of the workweek for $5 appetizers, $2.25 beers and $5 martinis and specialty cocktails. Sapphire definitely does happy hour right!
Website: www.sapphiretasteofburma.com

SUSHI HAPPY HOURS

Blue Fin Sushi
Location: 1814 Clement St (at 19th Ave)
Time: 5-7 p.m. Daily
Details: One of the Richmond Districts best kept secrets. Head over to this yummy sushi spot during happy hour to enjoy $3 chicken yakitori, grilled eggplant, spring rolls and fried peppers. $4 will get you smoked salmon, crab rangoon, buffalo wings, and calamari. Don't worry it's not just food, grab $4 wells and $3 pints.
Website: www.bluefinsushisf.com

Blowfish Sushi to Die For
Location: 2170 Bryant (at 20th St.)
Time: 5-7 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Details: One of the coolest spots in the Mission has a happy hour (and sushi) to die for. For $3 take your pick of crisp chicken potstickers, a half dozen hand rolls and pistachio tempura. Grab a well, draft or sake drink for just $3.
Website: www.blowfishsushi.com

Tokyo Go Go
Location: 3174 16th St. (at Guerrero)
Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and 5-6:30 Sun.
Details: This cool spot has been voted the the best sushi in the city and prides itself on its eclectic menu. Come by for happy hour and choose from 10 different $3.50 hand rolls. Get your Sake-Bomb on with $3 Kirin's and Small Hot Sake's.
Website: www.tokyogogo.com

Kyo-Ya
Location: 2 New Montgomery St (at Market)
Time: 5-7 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Details: At first glance, this place looks like you will have to drop some serious moolah just to not leave hungry. But if you come by during happy hour you can enjoy $3 Sapporo's, $6 specialty drinks and complimentary bar bites.
Website: www.sfpalace.com/Kyo-ya

BAR HAPPY HOURS

John Colins
Location: 138 Minna St
Time: 5-7 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Details: This downtown staple offers Happy Hour 5 days a week to thirsty business professionals and hipsters alike. Located on Minna, this Island themed gem features drinks like the 'Mainlander' and 'Dark and Stormy' while playing Surf videos to make you feel like you've left cement city. Happy hour at John Colins rocks with $5 shots (including Fernet & Jameson), daily drink specials and $2 off everything else. Come in on Wednesdays for free chips & salsa and say what up to Colin and John behind the bar.
Website: www.johncolins.com

Wish
Location: 1539 Folsom St (between 11th St & 12th St)
Time: 5-8 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Details: If you haven't been to Wish, well we're not sure why. This cool little bar has a laid back vibe, with a DJ spinning soulful house and free bar snacks, what more could you ask for? An amazing happy hour, actually hours, that gets you $3 Drafts and $4 Wells? Done.
Website: www.wishsf.com

ROE
Location: 651 Howard Street
Time: 5-8p.m. Tues. - Fri.
Details: If you haven't hit up ROE's Happy Hour, we suggest you plan a trip over there. Come by on Tuesday for $2 Tuesdays, head over on Wednesday for Mojito specials and cruz over on Thirsty Thursday for Infused Vodka specials - um, yum!
Website: www.roe-sf.com

The Cellar
Location: 685 Sutter Street
Time: 5-9p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: Looking to get your drink on for cheap?? The Cellar's got your back! Cellar's Happy Hour gets you $3 bottled beers, well drinks and shots. All mixed drinks are $2 off between 5-9pm.
Website: www.cellarsf.com

UPSCALE HAPPY HOURS

Infusion Lounge
Location: 124 Ellis Street
Time: 6–9p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Details: The Infusion Lounge Lounge Happy Hour might be one of the latest in the whole city. Going till 9:00p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with awesome details on drinks, this is the spot to hit up for your pre-clubbing cocktails. Infusion Lounge also offers an awesome ambiance - it's a great place to bring a date!
Website: www.infusionlounge.com

Jones
Location: 620 Jones St.
Time: 5-7p.m. Tuesday - Friday
Details: Besides offering amazing deals on food, $3 beers, $5 glasses of wine and $5 cocktails, Jones also entices happy hour faithfuls with amazing views of the city from their outdoor patio. Head to Jones after work on Tuesday for an extended Taco Tuesday Happy Hour for the $5 Tiger + Taco combo or the $6 Tequila + Taco combo. You can't beat that!
Website: 620-jones.com

Roots Restaurant
Location: 466 Bush St. (at Grant)
Time: 4-7p.m. Daily
Details: This healthy and delicious Restaurant offers up a free dinner app with the purchase of a glass of wine and specialty cocktail. Come by and grab yourself a Cucumber Gimlet and farmers market soup.
Website: www.therootsrestaurant.com

5A5 Steak Lounge
Location: 244 Jackson (at Front)
Time: 5-7:30p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: Not only does 5A5 have a beautiful environment, but its 5@5 happy hour rocks! Choose from delicious apps like $4 Shishito Peppers, $2 Beef Kebabs, and $2 Lobster Dumplings. Yes, you can get your drink on too, grab $5 beer, wine champagne and well drinks also!
Website: www.5a5stk.com

Epic Roasthouse
Location: 369 Embarcadero
Time: 3-6:30p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: Happy Hour on the water? Yes please! Enjoy some amazing views from Epic's Quiver Bar while munching on your choice of Potato Curls with Herbs de Provence, Fleur de sel, Arugula pesto and many more tasty treats.
Website: www.epicroasthousesf.com

MEXICAN HAPPY HOURS

Tropisueño
Location: 75 Yerba Buena Ln
Time: 4:00-7pm Daily
Details: Don't miss happy hour at this authentic Mexican Restaurant in the SOMA. With $3 margaritas, $4 Michelada's and some of the best salsa in San Francisco, you'll be coming back again and again with your friends, family and co-workers.
Website: www.tropisueno.com/

El Toro Taqueria
Location: 598 Valencia (at 17th st.)
Time: 3-5p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: $1 Tacos and $2 bottles of beer? Yes please! Head over to El Toro, grab yourself a Pacifico and choose from steak, carnitas, pork, chicken and tofu - yes, tofu!
Website: www.sfeltoro.com

ITALIAN HAPPY HOURS

Palio D'Asti
Location: 640 Sacramento (at Montgomery)
Time: 4-7p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: Head over to Palio D'Asti and grab yourself two drinks (ranging from $6 - $16) and you'll get yourself a free pizza. Choose from about six delicious thin crust pizzas that are all equally amazing!
Website: www.paliodasti.com

Amarena
Location: 2162 Larkin (at Green)
Time: 6-9:00p.m. Thursdays
Details: It may only happen once a week, but if you can make it over to Amarena's complimentary buffet of amazing Italian food, you will wonder what you've been doing every Thursday night. You can also choose from 12 different wines, two sparking wines Peroni and Sangria ranging in price from $7 - $15 per glass.
Website: www.amarenarestaurant.com

OYSTER BAR HAPPY HOURS

Bar Crudo
Location: 655 Divisadero St (between Hayes St & Grove St)
Time: 5-6:30p.m. Daily
Details: Lasting a mere hour and a half, be sure to order yourself up dozen dollar oysters… then a few extras off the menu. Their Herb & Jalapeno Mussels are to die for (and only a dollar each). Seafood Chowder and wine specials will set your back a mere five bucks.
Website: www.barcrudo.com/

Hyde Street Seafood House & Raw Bar
Location: 1509 Hyde Street (between Jackson and Pacific Street)
Time: 5-7p.m. Daily
Details: This 25 year old restaurant has one of the best Oyster Happy Hours around. Grab the Hyde street Cable car and enjoy a dozen oysters for $12 and $2.50 beers per pint!
Website: www.hydestseafoodhouse.com

SB40
Location: Pier 40
Time: 5-7p.m. Monday-Friday
Details: Throughout the week SB40 offers up deep discounts like $12 Bottomless Sangria, Two Buck Taps, and $5 Sake Bombs. These $1 oysters never disappoint and for those with a competitive edge, beat the current record for "Most Oysters Eaten In An Hour" and get them all for free plus a $25 gift certificate.
Website: www.sb40sf.com/

KILLER DEAL HAPPY HOURS

McCormik and Kuleto's
Location: 900 Northpoint (at Larkin)
Time: 3-6p.m. Monday - Friday
Details: This might be the best Happy Hour in the city... grab some Fried-chicken-and biscuit sliders for $2.95, a half pound cheeseburger and fries for $3.95 or steamed clams for $4.95. $7 will get you a mojito, melontini or passionfruit cosmo.
Website: www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Blur
Location: 2162 Larkin (at Green)
Time: 6-9:30p.m. Thursdays
Details: If you like expensive drinks, but hate paying for them, Blur's Thursday Happy Hour is right for you. Choose from two of anything for the price of one - and we do mean anything. If you don't have expensive taste, they also have $3 beers and cocktails to choose from.
Website: www.blursf.com

The Ambassador
Location: 673 Geary (at Leavenworth)
Time: 6-12am Tuesdays
Details: Don't be fooled by the upscale environment at The Ambassador. If you come by on Tuesday and hit up the $2 Tuesday Happy Hour, you can grab sliders, tater tots, bruschette, and to ease your hunger. And to quench your thirst grab a $2 well drink or bottled beer.
Website: www.ambassador415.com