Happy Hour at Harlem Tavern
Harlem Tavern is one of upper Manhattan’s few genuine beer gardens, a big indoor-outdoor space on Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 116th Street. The open-air patio has long communal tables and restored brick, while the cavernous interior is packed with TVs for game day. It has been a neighborhood anchor on the FDB restaurant row for years.
Beyond the beer garden, the draw is the weekend jazz brunch with live music and bottomless mimosas Saturday and Sunday, plus live music several weeknights. The American menu spans burgers, mac and cheese, cedar-planked salmon, and branzino. In summer, the boulevard goes car-free on weekends, and the patio is the place to be.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour at Harlem Tavern runs Monday through Friday, 4pm to 7pm. You will find $6 select drafts, $8 wine, $9 sangria, $7 house mixed drinks, and a $10 cocktail of the day. Grab a spot at one of the long communal tables in the beer garden and settle in before the dinner and sports crowd rolls through.
The Room
A sprawling tavern with a big open-air beer garden of long communal tables and restored brick, plus a TV-filled indoor bar and dining room built for crowds and game day.
Who Harlem Tavern Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Beer garden drinks | The rare upper-Manhattan open-air patio with communal tables is made for a warm-weather session. |
| Watching the game | Wall-to-wall TVs and a sports-bar setup make it a go-to on game day. |
| Jazz brunch | Weekend live jazz with bottomless mimosas is the signature Saturday and Sunday move. |
| Big group night | The huge indoor-outdoor footprint absorbs large parties easily. |
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Harlem Tavern FAQ
Does Harlem Tavern have a happy hour?
Yes, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm, with $6 drafts, $8 wine, $9 sangria, $7 mixed drinks, and a $10 cocktail of the day.
What is Harlem Tavern known for?
Being one of the few real beer gardens in upper Manhattan, plus a live weekend jazz brunch and a TV-packed sports-bar interior.
Where is Harlem Tavern?
At 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 116th Street in Harlem, right by the 116th Street B and C trains.
Is there live music?
Yes. There is live jazz at weekend brunch and live music on several weeknights.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Harlem Tavern before visiting for a specific deal.