If you’re anything like me, happy hour lost a little of its mojo over the past year of working from home. Trying to shake off a stressful day at the same table where you stared at a screen for the past eight hours is a challenge. Thankfully, bars and restaurants are reopening, and, slowly but surely, we’re getting back into our post-work groove.
Below is a selection of newer happy hours that you may have missed in the pandemic haze. Whether you’re looking for wine, beer, cocktails, or tasty bites, they’ve got all the fixings to coax you out of your home and into the world!
Corner Tap: Slinging more than two dozen craft beers, Corner Tap brings Santa Barbara’s best brewing culture to the Mesa. Owned by Mesa Burger cofounder Chris Chiarappa, the beach-backed spot offers a menu of elevated bar eats. “A lot of it is whatever I’m craving,” explained Chef Wayne Van Steen, whose slider specials include crispy fried chicken thighs slathered in homemade gochujang sauce and zesty slaw nestled in freshly baked squid-ink buns. 1905 Cliff Dr., Ste. F; (805) 690-2739; sbcornertap.com