Happy Hour at Skinflints
Skinflints has anchored 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge since 1975, a warm, wood-paneled tavern inside a 1924 building that was a beloved ice cream parlor for its first fifty years. Original mosaic tile and antique fixtures survive, and the room is famous for its over-the-top seasonal decorating. It hit its own 50th anniversary in 2025, still run as a genuine neighborhood institution.
Regulars come for the charbroiled burger served on a toasted English muffin – a local legend – plus French onion soup, chicken pot pie, ribs and hearty dinner plates. The vibe is welcoming and multi-generational, with a long bar, cozy booths and neighbors who have been coming for decades. It’s comfort food and easy company more than a scene.
What to Expect
Skinflints does not advertise a happy hour on its official site. What it promotes instead are nightly dinner specials after 5pm – entrees like paella, ribeye and pork chops – alongside its full a la carte menu. Drinks at the bar are poured at menu price, so come for the food and the room rather than a timed deal.
The Room
A snug, character-rich tavern with dark wood paneling, exposed brick, a preserved 1920s mosaic floor and a long bar backed by antique ice cream fixtures. Booths fill the dining side, high-tops sit outside, and the seasonal decorating – especially at Christmas – is a local event in itself.
Who Skinflints Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Best burger | The charbroiled burger on a toasted English muffin is a Bay Ridge signature worth the trip. |
| Neighborhood dinner | Comfort classics and nightly after-5pm specials in a warm, familiar room. |
| Drinks at the bar | A long full-service bar and outdoor high-tops for a low-key pint with neighbors. |
| Holiday atmosphere | The over-the-top seasonal decor makes it a festive spot around the holidays. |
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Skinflints FAQ
Does Skinflints have a happy hour?
The official site doesn’t advertise a happy hour. It promotes nightly dinner specials after 5pm instead, with bar drinks at menu price.
What is Skinflints known for?
Its charbroiled burger served on a toasted English muffin – a Bay Ridge signature – plus French onion soup, pot pie and hearty American comfort food.
How long has Skinflints been open?
Since 1975. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and remains a Bay Ridge institution.
What are the hours?
Sunday through Thursday 11:30am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 1am.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Skinflints before visiting for a specific deal.