We at MetroWize believe in the fundamental American right to get sloshed between 4-7 without hawking over half your paycheck. So we've searched far and wide to bring you this list of the best Happy Hours in Los Angeles, and we've discovered all sorts of cool, affordable stuff that we think you should know about. Want free tacos, a $4 mug of beer & a tequila shot, $3 sushi, $1 grilled cheese and $3 microbrews? Yeah, we did to. So here's our list of the Best Happy Hours in Los Angeles. Go nuts!

Best Celeb-Spotting Happy Hour
The Place: Chaya Downtown
The Deal: $3-7 sushi and appetizers, $5 cocktails (usually $12), $6 glasses of wine
The Time: Monday-Saturday, 5:00pm - til closing
The important stuff: This swank French-Japanese fusion restaurant is known for it's celeb sightings and gorgeous clientele. What you may not know about is how awesome their Happy Hour is. Try out the Seafood Tartar Roll with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, avocado, cucumber and arare for just $7 alongside a $4 Sapporo or $5 signature cocktail.
Hood: Downtown
Address: 525 S Flower St, Los Angeles, 90071
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Best Martini Happy Hour
The Place: Lola's
The Deal: $5 drinks, $5.50 food menu
The Time: 7 days a week, 5:30-7:30pm
The important stuff: Serving up a whopping 50 different cocktails, this cocktail bar offers something for everyone ranging from chick favorites like the Apple and Cantalope martinis to the experimental garlic mashed potatoes or pickle martini. Find out about their other specials, like Ladies' night on Sunday (2x1 drinks) or their late happy hour Wends. + Thurs. 10:30-12:30pm.
Hood: West Hollywood
Address: 945 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, 90046
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Happy Hour You're Most Likely To Throw Up At
The Place: Gold Room
The Deal: $4 shot of tequila and mug of beer, free tacos!
The Time: Monday-Friday all day.
The important stuff: Ok so the deal that made this list takes place for more than an hour or two- it actually runs for 5 days out of the week. But it's such a spectacular deal that we decided to include it anyways, because few happy hour deals measure up to "the special", a shot of tequila and mug of beer for a mere $4. The best part? The FREE tacos! So saddle up next to the hipsters at this popular dive, and remember what they say: "Beer before liquor..." For more deals, check them out on facebook.
Hood: Echo Park
Address: 1558 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 90026
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Best Happy Hour Margaritas
The Place: El Carmen
The Deal: $4 Margaritas, $3 Tecate and $2 guacamole, food specials like $5 quesadillas or 2 tacos
The Time: Monday-Friday 5:00-7:00pm
The important stuff: The lucha libre Mexican wrestler theme prevails in this small, cozy bar that's known for the best and cheapest margaritas in LA. Take advantage of their extensive tequila selection, and if you're feeling adventurous try the "tuna" margarita- it's not the fish, don't worry- Tuna is spanish for cactus fruit. Their guac is really popular, and the food is amazing french fusion tapas- just kidding. But really, it's good.
Hood: Mid City West
Address: 8138 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, 90048
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Cheapest Food Happy Hour
The Place: McCormick & Schmicks (Downtown)
The Deal: $1.95-5.95 Happy Hour food menu
The Time: Monday-Friday 3:00-10:00pm
The important stuff: There are a lot of McCormick & Schmicks in this town, but the one in downtown LA is the only one with a happy hour that lasts this long. Take advantage of the cheeseburger and fries for $2.99, and the free 3 hr parking after 4pm in the US Bank Tower.
Hood: Downtown
Address: 633 W 5th St (Fourth Floor)
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Preppiest Happy Hour
The Place: Los Angeles Athletic Club - Main Bar
The Deal: 50% off selected main bar items, house and call highballs, wine, and bottled beer. Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres.
The Time: Monday - Friday 5:00 - 7:00pm
The important stuff: Get dolled up and order a martini, because the Los Angeles Athletic Club is a classy joint and you don't want to feel out of place. The club has it all, a state of the art gym, a hotel, three restuarants and one amazing happy hour. Head over to the main bar Monday through Friday and enjy 50% off selected main bar items, house and call highballs, wine and bottled beer. You even get complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres. Not too shabby.
Hood: Downtown
Address: 431 W 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90014
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Best Happy Hour for Winos
The Place: Wine Detective
The Deal: house wines for only $5 and 25% off the entire food menu
The Time: Monday-Friday 4:00-7:00pm
The important stuff: This place is great if you're a wine connoisseur, or you just strive to be one. This pay as you go wine bar lets you load up a card with how much you want to spend and then can walk around and get 1-2oz pours of wine. Head over Monday through Friday and enjoy full glasses of house wine for only $5 and get 25% off the enetire food menu. We bet you'll be hooked on this place in no time.
Hood: Pasadena
Address: 146 S. Lake St. #109 Pasadena, CA 91101
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Best Happy Hour where everyone knows your name
The Place: Bar One
The Deal: $2 and $3 Beer Specials, $1 off Wines and More
The Time: 7 Days a week, 7:00-9:00pm
The important stuff: If you're looking for you're new nightly hangout, we suggest Bar One. Not only do they have Happy hour seven nights a week, they also have specials Monday through Saturday. Drop by on Monday and grab a $3 mystery beer or head over on Thursday for Reggae on Wax, and enjoy a $5 24oz Red Stripe. Even if you don't live around the corner, we still think Bar One is worth checking out.
Hood: North Hollywood
Address: 12518 Burbank Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91607
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Best Microbrew Happy Hour
The Place: Blue Palms Brewhouse
The Deal: $3 for most draft beer including microbrews
The Time: Monday-Friday 5:00-6:30pm
The important stuff: Boasting over 25 rotating craft brews on tap and over 70+ different bottled beers, the Blue Palms Brewhouse is a beer lovers' dream come true. And if you want to sample some different, quality beers that aren't Bud or Coors light, you can't beat their $3 happy hour prices with many microbrews included. Plus, if you get hungry, try out some of their famous sweet potato fries. Check out their website to find out about other specials, like Tuesday's $4 pint night all night or Thursday's 25 cent wings.
Hood: Hollywood
Address: 6124 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90028
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Longest Happy Hour
The Place: South
The Deal: $5 well drinks, $3 beer, 1/2 Priced appetizers, $2 sandwiches & $1 grilled cheese
The Time: Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00pm
The important stuff: If you can ignore the jocks and frat bro's at this Southern-inspired sports bar you can enjoy one of the longest happy hours in LA. This popular happy hour goes on for a stellar 5 hours, making it a popular and rowdy weekday spot. Arteries need some clogging? Throw down $4 for a fried twinkie.
Hood: Santa Monica
Address: 3001 Wilshire Blvd
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