What’s the happy hour like at Prohibition?
Prohibition has been an Upper West Side fixture since 1996, a supper-club-meets-speakeasy on Columbus Avenue that leans hard into a Roaring Twenties fantasy. The main room hosts live music every night, while a smaller back room behind a big red door does a moodier, more intimate speakeasy thing. Chef Alberto Gomez’s New American menu runs from tuna poke crisps to lollipop lamb chops.
It’s equal parts restaurant, bar and music venue, which makes it a reliable pick for a night that starts with drinks and drifts into a set. The crowd is a mix of neighborhood regulars, date-nighters and birthday groups, and the energy in the front room climbs as the headliner takes over. Reserve ahead on weekends when live music packs the place.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs on weekends, roughly 4:30 to 7 PM (Saturdays open at 4 PM), with a flat $6 on select beers, wines, frozen drinks and cocktails, plus a bites menu priced $4 to $9. Time it for the early evening and you can settle in before the opening act starts — music runs nightly, with headliners taking the stage later in the evening.
The Room
A theatrical main supper-club room with a long bar and stage where live music plays every night, plus a tucked-away speakeasy room behind a red door for a quieter, candlelit vibe. Expect it loud and packed up front, mellow in back.
Who Prohibition Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Date night | The back speakeasy room behind the red door is a chill, low-lit spot for two. |
| Live music night | Bands play every night — grab a table in the main room and stay for the headliner. |
| Birthday or group party | Private rooms and a lively atmosphere make it a popular Upper West Side celebration spot. |
| Weekend happy hour | Roll in for the $6 drink deal before the evening’s music sets begin. |
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Prohibition FAQ
When is happy hour at Prohibition?
Happy hour runs on weekends, roughly 4:30 to 7 PM (Saturdays start at 4 PM), with $6 select beers, wines, frozen drinks and cocktails and $4–9 bites. Confirm ahead, as times can shift for events.
Does Prohibition have live music?
Yes — live music every night. An opening act plays in the early evening and a headliner takes over later, running latest on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where is Prohibition located?
At 503 Columbus Avenue between 84th and 85th Streets on the Upper West Side, a short walk from the 86th Street B/C and 1 trains.
Is Prohibition a bar or a restaurant?
Both, plus a music venue. There’s a full New American dinner menu, a cocktail program, and a stage with nightly performances.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Prohibition before visiting for a specific deal.