Happy Hour at Sweet Afton
Sweet Afton has been Astoria’s go-to neighborhood gastropub since 2009, a dim, dark-wood room designed by a Wes Anderson set decorator to feel like a cozy corner of that universe. It made its name on craft beer and cask ale early in the neighborhood’s beer boom, and locals still come for what the bar bills as Astoria’s best burger.
Beyond the beer, there is a real craft cocktail program with house-made syrups and signatures like the Dirty Pickle Martini, plus a kitchen led by a Chopped winner turning out mac and cheese, sliders, and beer-battered fried pickles. A lush backyard garden, enclosed and heated in winter, keeps it a year-round hang, and weekend brunch goes bottomless.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 PM, with an early Friday start at 3 PM through 7. The deal is $2 off house-select cocktails, spirits, draft beer, and wines, which is where Sweet Afton’s craft-forward lists really pay off. There is no weekend happy hour, since Saturday and Sunday are given over to brunch.
The Room
A warm, dimly lit gastropub in brick and dark wood, full of antique fixtures and cozy nooks that earned its Wes Anderson-verse reputation. Out back, a leafy garden patio doubles the space in warm months and gets enclosed and heated come winter, so there is always somewhere to settle in with a pint.
Who Sweet Afton Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| After-work pint | The weekday 4 to 7 happy hour and deep craft-beer list make it an easy Astoria unwind. |
| Burgers and beer | It is locally known for its burger and cask ale, a reliable casual dinner combo. |
| Weekend brunch | Bottomless weekend brunch from 10 AM draws groups looking to make a morning of it. |
| Patio hangs | The heated, enclosed garden means the backyard works year-round for a relaxed group. |
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Sweet Afton FAQ
When is happy hour at Sweet Afton?
Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 PM and Friday from 3 to 7 PM. There is no happy hour on weekends.
What is the happy hour deal?
$2 off house-select cocktails, spirits, draft beer, and wines.
Does Sweet Afton serve brunch?
Yes. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with a bottomless option.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. There is a backyard garden patio plus a sidewalk cafe; the garden is enclosed and heated in winter.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Sweet Afton before visiting for a specific deal.