FOOD
Bar Food Index
What a happy hour snack costs, across every kind of food deal.
Last
$5.00
Spread (middle half)
$4.00–$7.99
Change today
no change
Venues
236
90-day trend
Across the week
Sun
$5.00
74
Mon
$5.00
193
Tue
$5.00
220
Wed
$5.00
222
Thu
$5.00
224
Fri
$5.00
203
Sat
$5.00
67
This index doesn’t move across the week. The small number under each day is how many venues backed it; days without enough venues show a dash rather than a number a handful of bars could swing.
Trading below the index
Every venue behind this index, cheapest first — click any column heading to re-sort. These are the actual listings; click through to check any of them.
| J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse | Chesapeake Bay Oysters | sun | $1 |
| Philadelphia Tavern | Tacos | mon | $1 |
| Union Jack's | Sliders | mon | $1 |
| Lobby Bar | Dollar Oysters | mon | $1 |
| The Exchange | Sliders | wed | $1 |
| Ryleigh's Oyster | Local oysters | mon | $1 |
| Ocean Prime | Oysters | fri | $1 |
| Union Street Public House | Oysters | mon | $1 |
| Ireland's Four Courts | Boneless Wings | sat | $1 |
| Puttery | Wings | mon | $1 |
| Irish Channel | Potato Skins | thu | $1 |
| Salazar | Chips and Salsa | sun | $1 |
| Chasin' Tails | Oysters | mon | $1 |
| All Set Restaurant & Bar | Oysters on the 1/2 Shell | sun | $1 |
| Vin Sur Vingt | Oysters | sun | $1.50 |
| Red House Tavern | Oysters | fri | $1.50 |
| Rappahannock Oyster Bar | Clams | mon | $1.50 |
| City Perch Kitchen + Bar | Oysters | fri | $1.50 |
| King Street Oyster Bar | Oysters | sun | $1.75 |
| Don Tito | Tacos | sun | $2 |
| McCormick & Schmick's | Buck Shuck or Shrimp Fridays | fri | $2 |
| Dave & Buster's | Tacos | tue | $2.00 |
| Mission Navy Yard | Chips and Salsa | sun | $2 |
| Kruba DC | Sushi (Tuna) | mon | $2 |
| Opaline Bar & Brasserie | Confit Nashville Hot Chicken Wings | mon | $2 |
| Absolute Noodle and Sushi Bar | Pieces of Sushi | fri | $2 |
| The Grill | Oysters on the Half-Shell | sun | $2 |
| Copperwood Tavern | Oysters | mon | $2 |
| Succotash | Chicken Wings | wed | $2 |
| Charley Chesapeake Chophouse | Oysters | mon | $2 |
| Pearl Dive Oyster Palace | Oysters | mon | $2 |
| Sequoia | Oysters on the Half Shell | wed | $2 |
| Cactus Cantina | Single Tamale (Pork or Chicken) | mon | $2.25 |
| Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse | Oysters | mon | $2.50 |
| Hank's Oyster Bar, Old Town | Oysters on the Half Shell | mon | $2.50 |
| Royal Restaurant | Tacos | sun | $2.50 |
| Hank's Oyster Bar | Oysters | mon | $2.50 |
| Le DeSales | Irish Point Oysters | mon | $2.50 |
| 1331 Bar & Lounge | Peanuts | mon | $3 |
| Owen's Tavern & Garden | Sliders | mon | $3 |
| Mandu | Mandu (Dumplings) | sun | $3 |
| El Chucho | Elote | mon | $3 |
| Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery | Pimento Cheese & Triscuits | mon | $3 |
| STK Steakhouse | Oyster on the Half Shell | mon | $3 |
| Fiorella | Rosemary French Fries | sun | $3 |
| Banditos Tacos & Tequila | Handmade Empanadas | sun | $3 |
| Babylon Futbol Cafe | Chips & Salsa | mon | $3 |
| Jaleo | Traditional Spanish Bar Snacks | sun | $3 |
| Bell20 | Chips and Salsa | mon | $3.20 |
| Sushiko Chevy Chase | Edamame | mon | $3.50 |
| Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar | Cheese or Pepperoni Slice | mon | $3.50 |
| Hyde Social | Beef Slider | mon | $3.95 each |
| LIA's | Bar Snacks | sun | $3.95 |
| Alero | Appetizers | sun | $3.99 |
| Bangkok 54 Restaurant & Bar | Starters | sun | $4.00 |
| ANJU | Ramyun-Spiced Nuts | mon | $4 |
| Etto | Cicchetti snacks | sun | from $4 |
| Cuba Libre | Bar Bites | sun | $4 |
| SOCCi | Small Appetizers | mon | $4 |
| Toki Underground | Pickles Plate | sun | $4 |
| Meze | Food Menu | mon | $4 |
| Wild Tomato | Meatball Slider | mon | $4 |
| Piece Out Del Ray | Whipped Ricotta & House Made Focaccia | tue | $4 |
| Bistro 1890 | Appetizer Specials | mon | $4 |
| Ben's Next Door | Idaho Fries | sun | $4 |
| Chart House | Bruschetta | mon | $4 |
| MXDC Cocina Mexicana | HH Antojitos | sun | from $4 |
| Tavern 18 | Mozzarella Sticks | mon | $4 |
| B Side | Sliders | tue | $4 |
| The Brig Beergarden | Bavarian Pretzel with Beer Cheese | mon | $4 |
| Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar | Apps | mon | $4 |
| Chevys Fresh Mex | Happy Hour Food | mon | $4 |
| Bar Chinois | Dumplings | sun | $4 |
| Tupelo Honey Cafe | Select Food | mon | $4.50 |
| The Park at 14th | The Park Salad | thu | $5 |
| Firefly | Seven Salty Snacks Menu | tue | $5 |
| Columbus Grill | Tapas and Appetizers | mon | $5 |
| Recessions Lounge | Appetizers | mon | $5 |
| The Midlands Beer Garden | Beer Braised Bratwurst | sun | $5 |
| Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza | Garlic Knots | sun | $5 |
| Amparo Fondita | Tacos | sun | $5 |
| Pupatella | Snacks | mon | $5 |
| Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe | Apps | sun | $5 |
| Ned Devine's Irish Pub & Sports Bar | Happy Hour Bites | mon | $5 |
| Jardenea Lounge | Appetizers | sun | $5 |
| Pastis | Gougères | mon | $5 |
| Rice | Chicken empanadas | sun | $5 |
| Sauciety American Grill | Appetizers | mon | $5 |
| Redstone American Grill | Appetizers | mon | $5 |
| T.J. Stone's | Pub Snack Menu | mon | $5 |
| Doi Moi | Bao Buns | mon | $5 |
| Chef Geoff's | Nibbles | sun | $5 |
| Cafe Fiorello DC | Meatball Slider | sun | $5 |
| Walters Sports Bar | Korean Cauliflower | mon | $5 |
| The Pub & The People | Fries & Shishito Peppers | sun | $5 |
| Thunder Burger & Bar | Happy Hour Bites | sun | $5 |
| Open City | Nachos | thu | $5 |
| Solly's U St. Tavern | Wings | mon | $5 |
| Elephant & Castle | Sharing Plates | mon | $5 |
| The Society Lounge | Appetizers | mon | $5 |
| Astro Beer Hall | Chicken Wings | sun | $5 |
| Sweet Fire Donna's | No Meat Nachos | sun | $5 |
| Cubano's Bethesda | Empanaditas De Picadillo | mon | $5 |
| O'Malley's Pub | Fried Calamari | sun | $5 |
| Giardino Italian Restaurant | Small Bites | sun | $5 |
| Murphy's Grand Irish Pub | Select Apps | sun | $5 |
| More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden | Pretzel | mon | $5 |
| Billy Hicks | Bites | mon | $5 |
| Trademark | Food Specials | mon | $5 |
| Agora | Spreads | mon | $5 |
| Republic Cantina | Chile con Queso | sun | $5 |
| Trummer's | Brussels Sprouts | tue | $5 |
| La Malinche | Select Tapas | sun | $5 |
| The Liberty Tavern | Sliders | sun | $5 |
| Texas Jack's Barbecue | Brisket Eggrolls | mon | $5 |
| Oyamel Cocina Mexicana | Tacos | mon | $5 |
| Hog Shack Bar-B-Q | Shack Queso & Chips | mon | 4 for $5 |
| Boundary Stone Public House | Wings | mon | $5 |
| Barkada Wine Bar | Snacks | mon | $5 |
| The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant | Celtic House Food Special | mon | $5 |
| All-Purpose Shaw | Giardiniera | sun | $5 |
| Silver Social | Bar Bites | sun | $5 |
| Shenanigan's | Taco Baskets | mon | $5 |
| Roofers Union | Cheeseburgers | thu | $5 |
| Bulldog | Fries | fri | $5 |
| Mission | Chicken Tinga Taco | sun | $5.25 |
| Tommy Joe's | Select Apps | mon | $5.50 |
| Scarlet Oak | Small Bites | mon | $6 |
| Samuel Beckett's | Oysters - Half Dozen | wed | $6 |
| Señor Ramon Taqueria | Traditional Tacos | sun | $6 |
| First Down Sports Bar | Buffalo Shrimp | mon | $6.00 |
| The Ale House Columbia | Select Appetizers | mon | $6 |
| City Tap House | Bar Snacks | mon | $6 |
| Clarksburg Tavern | Bites | tue | $6 |
| St. Anselm | Mini Biscuits | mon | $6 |
| Tortino | Featured Bites | mon | $6 |
| Red Lounge Bar & Grill | Happy Hour Food Items | mon | $6 |
| Masala Art | Food Specials | wed | $6 |
| Cucina Morini | Rosemary Potato Chips and Onion Dip | sun | $6 |
| The Elroy | Sushi Rolls | tue | $6 |
| Spider Kelly's | Select Appetizers | sun | $6 |
| Pappe | Snacks | sun | $6 |
| Busboys and Poets 450K | Chicken Wings | mon | $6 |
| The Highbinder | Bar Bites | mon | $6 |
| Sports & Social DC | French Bread Pizza | mon | $6 |
| Busboys and Poets | Chicken Wings | mon | $6 |
| The Blaguard | Wings (6) | mon | $6 for 6 |
| Right Proper Kitchen | Select Bites | mon | $6 |
| Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen Leesburg | Bites | sun | $6 |
| Madhatter | Appetizers | mon | $6 |
| Rosa Mexicano | Queso and Chips | sun | $6 |
| McGinty's Public House | Homemade Crispy Green Beans | mon | $6 |
| Pizzeria Paradiso | Appetizers | tue | $6 |
| The Sovereign | Snacks | mon | $6 |
| 54 Restaurant | Crispy Spring Roll 4pcs | mon | $6 |
| Terrapins Turf | Appetizers | fri | $6 |
| Zaytinya | Flatbread Pizzas | mon | $6 |
| Del Mar | tapas | sun | $6 |
| 12 Stories | Chips & Salsa | wed | $7 |
| O'Malley's Pub | Small Bites | sun | $7 |
| Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten | Pepperoni Pizza | mon | $7 |
| La Jambe Union Market | Tapenade with Fresh Baguette | mon | $7 |
| The Dish & Dram | Steak Skewers | tue | $7 |
| Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge | Pintxos | sun | $7 |
| Solace Outpost | Happy Hour Bar Snacks | sun | $7 |
| Johnny Pistolas | Tostada De Tinga | tue | $7 |
| Pizzeria Paradiso | Apps | tue | $7 |
| The Smith | Hand Cut Fries | mon | $7 |
| Solace Brewing Company | Happy Hour Bar Snacks | sun | $7 |
| Bonefish Grill | Small Plates | sun | $7 |
| Gringos & Mariachis | Food | mon | $7 |
| Fire Works Pizza | Cheesy Bread | sun | $7 |
| Anchor Bar Leesburg | Bites | mon | $7 |
| Shaw's Tavern | Hushpuppies | mon | $7 |
| BARCA Pier & Wine Bar | Tapas | wed | $7 |
| The Greene Turtle | Selected bites | mon | $7 |
| P.J. Skidoos | Happytizers | mon | $7.99 |
| CODE RED | Small plates | wed | from $8 |
| Olive Lounge & Grill | Burger & Fries | tue | $8 |
| Lucky Danger | Appetizers | tue | $8 |
| Stellina Pizzeria | Bites | sun | $8 |
| Carving Room NoMa | Salmon Slider | mon | $8 |
| The Tombs | Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard | mon | $8 |
| Cafe 8 | All Kinds of Pizzas | sun | $8 |
| Old Hat Bar | Kimchi hotdog | wed | $8 |
| Tokyo Pearl | Food Items | sun | $8 |
| Chadwicks | Food | mon | $8 |
| Smoke & Mirrors | Brussels | tue | $8 |
| Granville Moore's | 1/2 Order Moules or Burger | mon | $8 |
| Red Bear Brewing | Wings | mon | $8 |
| Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar | All Appetizers | mon | $8 |
| Ballston Local | Popcorn chicken | mon | $8 |
| Perry's Restaurant | Sashimi | sun | $8 |
| BUDDY'S DC | Deviled Eggs | mon | $8 |
| New Heights Restaurant | Appetizers | sun | $8 |
| Black Whiskey | Pizza | sun | $8 |
| SER | Comida | sun | $8 |
| Frisco Tap House | Snacks | mon | $8 |
| City Tap House | Bites | sun | $8 |
| St. Arnold's Mussel Bar | Onion Rings | mon | $8 |
| Barrel | Food | mon | $8.50 |
| The Admiral | Parmesan Fries | mon | $8.95 |
| Federal House Bar & Grille | Bourbon Meatball Sliders | thu | $8.99 |
| La Vie | Frites | tue | $9 |
| Marx Cafe | Empanadillas | mon | $9 |
| Mariscos 1133 | Happy Hour Bites | mon | $9 |
| Lyon Hall | Half-Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell | mon | $9 |
| The Walrus Oyster & Ale House | Half Dozen Local Wild Oysters | mon | $9 |
| The Capital Grille | Caesar Salad Bites | mon | $9 |
| The Big Board | Starters | mon | $9 |
| Fontina Grille | Appetizers | mon | $9 |
| Equinox | Snacks Like Federal Risotto Fritters and Truffle Fries | tue | $9 |
| Royal Sands Social Club | Pineapple Guacamole | sun | $9.95 |
| Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab | Snacks | mon | $9.95 |
| Crystal City Sports Pub | Appetizers | mon | $9.99 |
| Ella's Wood Fired Pizza | Pizzas | mon | $10 |
| The Capital Grille | Caesar Salad Bites | mon | $10 |
| Sababa | Select Small Plates | sun | $10 |
| Cane | jerk wings | mon | $10 |
| Trio Grill | Tuna Tartare Nachos | mon | $10 |
| Dacha Beer Garden | Eats | sun | $10 |
| River Club | Hummus | mon | $10 |
| District Bites | Apps | thu | $10 |
| J. Gilbert's | Pretzel Crusted Onion Rings | sun | $10 |
| Kramerbooks & Afterwards Cafe & Grill | Pizzas | mon | $10 |
| Grazie Nonna | Mozzarella Sticks | mon | $10 |
| Boardwalk Bar & Arcade | Happy Meal | sun | $10.95 |
| Glover Park Grill | Wings | sun | $12 |
| One Bar & Grill | Shrimp | mon | $12 |
| L'Enfant Plaza | Housemade Potato Chips & Dip | mon | $12 |
| Central Michel Richard | Food to Share | mon | $12 |
| Moxies Restaurant | Guacamole | mon | $12 |
| L'Ardente | Select Pizzas | mon | $12 |
| Cafe Pizzaiolo | 16" New York Pizza with one topping | mon | $12.99 |
| Osteria Morini | Pecorino Potatoes | mon | $13 |
| Barcelona Wine Bar | Snacks | mon | $13.50 |
Excluded from this index
bounds means the price fell outside what this item can plausibly cost — usually a plate price landing in a per-item index. fence means it sat far outside the range every other venue occupies. If a venue below looks like it belongs, the bound is wrong, not the bar.
| Sudhouse | Wings | bounds | 50¢ |
| Foster's Grille | Wings | bounds | $.60 |
| Rock It Grill | Wings | bounds | $0.50 |
| Foster's Grille | Jumbo Wings | bounds | $.50 |
| Pike & Rose | Three Course Family-Style Dinner | bounds | $35 Per Person |
| Tonic | Tacos | bounds | $.50 |
| Ragtime | Wings | bounds | $0.50 |
| Southside 815 | Wings | bounds | $.80 |
| Northside 10 | Wings | bounds | 70 Cent |
| Cowboy Cafe | Wings | bounds | $0.75 |
| Tony & Joe's Seafood Place | Brunch | bounds | $35 |
| Unconventional Diner | Happier Meals | fence | $22 |
| Clyde's Willow Creek Farm | Half-Dozen Oysters | fence | $15.99 |
| The Salt Line Ballston | Local Oysters on the 1/2 Shell - 1/2 Dozen | fence | $18 |
| Oyster Riot @ Old Ebbitt Grill | ½ Dozen Oysters | fence | $15.99 |
| Clyde's Of Gallery Place | Half-Dozen Oysters | fence | $15.99 |
| Urbano | All You Can Eat Tacos | fence | $15/Guest |
| Chicken + Whiskey | Wings | fence | $15 |
| Bar Charley | Steak Frites | fence | $19.95 |
| Old Ebbitt Grill | ½ Dozen Oysters | fence | $15.99 |
Bounds for this index: $1.00 to $30.00. Venues must have been updated or verified within 1 year to be priced.