The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch

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The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch

Where $5 still means something — Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m.

DALLAS, TX (April 28, 2025) – In a time when $5 barely covers a cup of coffee, The Porch is bringing back true value with the best happy hour in Dallas. Every Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., handcrafted cocktails are just $5—a rarity in today’s inflation-driven world.

Earlier this year, The Porch introduced a $10 "inflation-free" cocktail menu as a way to offer premium drinks at an approachable price. Now, the restaurant has taken that commitment even further with $5 happy hour cocktails—doubling down on its mission to deliver quality without the hefty price tag.

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"The Porch’s good-mood vibe means guests shouldn’t be put off by the price of a classic cocktail," says Dominique Jafari, Director of Food and Beverage Operations. "The Porch is about ease, so getting together over a few $10 cocktails is an easy decision. Actually, the only thing easier is showing up during happy hour when the cocktails are $5—now that’s a no-brainer.”

Prioritizing real value over bigger margins was a conscious choice. "Other bars are making more profit on those cocktails than we are, but we’d rather give guests a really compelling reason to visit and stay a while for another round—it’s that simple," adds Jafari.

With ample all-weather patio space and a relaxed beer garden, The Porch offers a comfortable setting to enjoy easy afternoons and early evening gatherings. As summer approaches and the city’s pace slows down, it’s the ideal weekday spot to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a little more breathing room without breaking the bank.

$5 Happy Hour Cocktails Include: Available Monday through Thursday, 3-6pm

Margarita – Lunazul Blanco, Jalisco orange, a touch of agave nectar for luck

Freezer Martini – Stratusphere gin, Salers aperitif, vermouth blanc

Texas Derby – Evan Williams bourbon, grapefruit, agave

Painkiller – Bacardi Spiced, citrus, coconut cream

Peach Tea Smash – Evan Williams bourbon, peach, lemon, mint

Espresso Martini – New Amsterdam vodka, Mr. Black, cold brew

Coconut Mojito – Rumhaven coconut, lime, mint

Hibiscus Hybrid – Hibiscus-infused Blanco tequila, grapefruit cordial, grapefruit soda

Good vibes, $5 cocktails, and a patio made for every season? That’s a winning combination. The Porch is Dallas’ summer headquarters for unwinding and celebrating the season, adding fun to every weeknight.

Make a reservation to try out The Porch’s unbeatable happy hour offerings– call The Porch at 214-828-2916, or book online via Resy. The Porch is located at 2912 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206. The Porch is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about The Porch, visit theporchrestaurant.com or follow them on Instagram at @PorchRestaurant.

About The Porch

Good people, good food and good times. We’ve been one of the most beloved restaurants on Henderson for over a decade. With our reopening, we’re just the right amount of new and improved with refreshed menus, a new patio, more hours so you can hang later, plus a few fresh coats of paint. Here, it’s always patio season with new all-weather, outdoor seating that’s pet friendly, too. Whether it’s a family celebration, an office happy hour, or a birthday brunch, we’d love to host you. We can accommodate parties large and small with special reservations and partial or full buyouts. Let us start planning your next event now. After all, there’s no better way to spend the weekend than at The Porch.

About Headington Companies

A privately held company, Headington Companies is a diversified, forward-thinking development organization that has been leading the renaissance of downtown Dallas for over a decade. It has been the catalyst and primary developer of the Main Street District through the construction and development of The Joule, an award-winning restoration project and hotel. The company’s interest in retail (Forty Five Ten and Traffic Los Angeles), hospitality, restaurants, residential (The Drakestone) and offices in downtown Dallas continues to grow with new projects on the horizon both within and beyond the Main Street District.

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