Happy hour around Reno

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 12:09 AM

Do you often find yourself broke after late-night downtown excursions? Tired of the same old trip to the Little Waldorf Saloon or the Breakaway? Free yourself from the same old routine. Most bars have drink specials and happy hours that your wallet will appreciate. Here are five of the best promotions, happy hours and overall Nevada college bars that you didn’t think existed outside the Break or the Wal.

beercut_web2 Pub N’ Sub
1000 Ralston St.
775-322-8540Drinking at Pub N’ Sub is a lot like going to Cheers for University of Nevada, Reno students. Founded by a former Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, Pub N’ Sub has created a trademark Wolf Pack feel with food better than the Little Waldorf and drink specials that are just as good. Happy hour is 5 to 6 p.m. every day with micro-brew pitchers for $10 and $3 glasses. But Pub N’ Sub’s best deal is Thursday night $2 pitchers from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Pabst and Miller High Life). Don’t forget Wednesday night’s $3 Blue Moon glass special: Make sure to get it with the orange. However, their Monday and Friday night half-off pizza deal might be the most tempting. Pub N’ Sub’s pizza isn’t just any pizza, it’s among the best in Reno.
“We make our food from scratch,” Pub N’ Sub manager Sarah Fleight said.

Sierra Tap House
253 W. First St.
775-322-7678
While the deals aren’t as cheap as some places, Sierra Tap House provides the best environment for Nevada students.
Tucked away by the Truckee River, the Sierra Tap House has some of the tastiest house brews with the most authentic tavern feel. Happy hours last from 4 to 6 p.m. every day with $1 off everything in the bar, but you can also stop by for $4, 23-ounce Bloody Marys on Saturday and Sunday. If that sounds good, you can also get $2 Sierra Nevada deals on Mondays. Also, don’t forget trivia night every Tuesday starting at 9 p.m. Come with your friends and test out your trivia knowledge for a chance to win free beer. It’s like Jeopardy, except you’re drunk with your friends.

Amendment 21
425 S. Virginia St.
775-786-0808
If you can’t make the Nevada men’s basketball game because tickets are sold out, not that that will happen this year, go to Amendment 21 for its $2 Bud Light and Miller Light Draft game time promotion. Amendment 21 also has a daily happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and all day Sundays with Bud Light and Pabst on tap for $2 a glass. Well drinks are $3 during happy hours. You can also get house wines and premium beers for $4.
Pizza is half-off 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday nights.

Imperial Bar and Lounge
150 N. Arlington Ave.
775-324-6399
When Ryan Gold set out to create the Imperial Bar and Lounge in March of 2007, he wanted to create a college atmosphere downtown separate from the tourist scene. He succeeded.The Imperial is a classy college bar (not always an oxymoron). Imperial’s happy hours last from 5 to 7 p.m., resuming from 10 p.m. to midnight. Drink specials include $3 well drinks and $2 Bud Light or Coors Light deals. Thursday specials include $1 Miller High Life bottles and $4 Long Island Iced Teas from 9 p.m. to close while pool tables are free at that time. As for food deals, you can stop by Wednesday from 5 p.m. to close for 25 cent wings.

Archie’s Bar and Grill
2195 N. Virginia St.
775-322-9595
Located just past the Wal and before McCarran Boulevard, Archie’s makes for the easy after-class excursion with plenty of deals. Happy hours last from 4 to 6 p.m. with half-off domestic drafts while daily specials demand a pen and pencil, or a strong memory: Come Sunday for $3.50 Bloody Marys; Monday for $3.50 Margaritas; Tuesday for $3 Fat Tires; Wednesday for $3 Blue Moons and Hefeweizen; and Thursday for $3 pints of beer. Nevada students and faculty also get two-for-one deals on cheeseburgers with their student IDs any time of the week. Good deals and easy access for students and faculty make Archie’s a pristine spot to fill up and enjoy a cold brew.
Emerson Marcus, emarcus@nevadasagebrush.com.