THE HAPPY HOUR INDEX · OCTOBER 2026
What happy hour costs in Washington, DC
One round — cheapest drink + cheapest bite — costs a median $12.50 here, #3 of 19 cities (national median $14).
THE INDEX · DRINK + BITE
$12.50
median of 28 venues
COCKTAIL
$8
median of 35 venues
BEER
$6
median of 27 venues
WINE
$8
median of 33 venues
OYSTER (EACH)
—
median of 2 venues
By neighbourhood
| Area | Index | Cocktail | Beer | Wine | Oyster (each) | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Street / Logan Circle | $13 | $8.50 | — | $6 | — | 7 |
| Dupont Circle | $12 | $9 | $5 | $8 | — | 8 |
| Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront | — | $7.50 | $6 | $7 | — | 10 |
Blank = fewer than 4 priced venues in that area.