That journey back from work in the city on the Paoli/Thorndale line sure builds up a thirst. For the salaried individuals and retail employees alike, happy hour brings that ever-so-needed escape from the daily grind. So why wait longer than necessary to unwind? These bars and pubs offer happy hours just a few steps from your local stop around the Main Line.
Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft
29 E Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
Three-minute walk from Ardmore station
Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft hosts happy hour specials every day the eatery is open from 3-5 p.m. Treat yourself to a $5 beer or $7 cocktails and snacks. Ardmore station is conveniently located a block away after your evening commute.
White Dog Cafe
379 Lancaster Ave., Haverford
Three-minute walk from Haverford station
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This Main Line area favorite is situated right by the Haverford station, an ideal happy hour spot after a long day of work. The White Dog Cafe’s weekday happy hour runs from 4-6 p.m. with deals like $7 glasses of wine, $8 cocktails, $6 draft beers and discounted food items.
The Pullman
39 Morris Ave., Bryn Mawr
One-minute walk from Bryn Mawr Station
The Pullman’s “social hour” at the bar is full of can’t-miss specials. Served from Tuesday to Sunday, they offer $4 drafts and cans plus $10 cocktails and a bevy of small plates. So close to the station, their outdoor eating area is even called Bar On The Rails.
The Grog Grill
863 W Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Seven-minute walk from Bryn Mawr station
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Located close to the Bryn Mawr station, the Grog Grill is a two-story Irish tavern with happy hour deals from 5:05-7:05 p.m. Monday through Friday. The pub offers deals like $5 house wine, $5 craft drafts, $3 domestic drafts and $7 house prosecco.
Gullifty’s
1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
15-minute walk from Bryn Mawr station
Situated close to the Rosemont station in Bryn Mawr, Gullifty’s happy hour is a neighborhood favorite. With specials running Monday through Friday from 3:30-6 p.m., commuters can enjoy 25% off draft beers and 20% off wines and appetizers.
118 North
118 N Wayne Ave., Wayne
Two-minute walk from Wayne station
Located steps away from Wayne Station, 118 North offers happy hour deals on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 4-6 p.m.
“Our best happy hour special is Wine Whiskey Wednesday with an extended happy hour from 4-7 p.m. with $10 wine flights and $12 featured whiskey flights. In addition to these features, we have $6 Old Fashioneds and $6 Cosmos,” says Jake Garrison, the general manager at 118 North.
The restaurant also offers 50% off flatbreads on Thursdays for happy hour.
TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery
35 Paoli Plz., Paoli
Four-minute walk from Paoli station
A quick jaunt from the Paoli station leads you to TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery, which features happy hour deals Monday through Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy $2 off select drinks, food specials and more.
Restaurant Alba
7 W King St., Malvern
Two-minute walk from Malvern station
The Hour of Happiness at Restaurant Alba is short and sweet, but not one to miss. It runs from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, so be sure to stop in on your way from the Malvern station, just a couple minutes away.
Appetites on Main
286 Main St., Exton
10-minute walk from Exton station
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A sports bar and grill just a few blocks from the Exton station, Appetites on Main offers plenty of discounted items for happy hour. The restaurant delights with deals like $3 domestic drafts, $5 well drinks, $5 craft drinks, $10 select martinis and a $5-$6 food menu. Right now, happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m., though the bar has plans to expand.
“Once the [liquor] laws change, we are going to do [happy hour] 3-6 p.m. [We are also] going to add a Saturday night 8:30-9:30 p.m. power hour happy hour and a Sunday morning 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. NFL pregame happy hour,” shares Brad Weinstein, the president of Appetites on Main.
Anthony’s Cucina Fresca
78 W Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
Five-minute walk from Downingtown station
A quick five-minute walk down the road from the Downingtown station brings thirsty patrons to Anthony’s Cucina Fresca, a cozy Italian eatery with an appealing happy hour menu. Discounts run Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. The menu includes favorites like bruschetta, four-cheese flatbreads and more. Guests can indulge in tasteful wines, beers and cocktails ranging in price from $3-$5.
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