Happy Hour at The Bad Old Days in Ridgewood
The Bad Old Days is a cozy cocktail and beer bar on Woodbine Street in Ridgewood, an easy walk from the Halsey Street L. The room is styled like a comfortable living room, stocked with board games and books, and built for lingering rather than a quick round.
Behind the low-key setting is a solid cocktail program and a good beer selection. It has been a neighborhood fixture since 2015, the kind of place that fills the gap between a coffee shop and a proper night out.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour at The Bad Old Days runs Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, a genuinely long six-hour window. The deal covers $4 drafts and $5 well drinks, which pairs neatly with an afternoon board game. On weekends the bar opens at 3pm, but the discounted happy hour is a weekday affair.
The Room
A snug, living-room-style bar with board games and books, craft cocktails, and a well-chosen draft list.
Who The Bad Old Days Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap weekday drink | A six-hour happy hour with $4 drafts and $5 wells |
| Board game night | Shelves of games make it a hang-out rather than a quick stop |
| Low-key date | A cozy, living-room feel over a deep cocktail list |
| Afternoon start | The 2pm happy hour opens the door for an early session |
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The Bad Old Days FAQ
Does The Bad Old Days have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm with $4 drafts and $5 well drinks.
Where is The Bad Old Days?
It is at 1684 Woodbine Street in Ridgewood, Queens, near the L train at Halsey Street.
What is the vibe at The Bad Old Days?
A cozy, living-room-style bar with board games and books, craft cocktails, and a good beer selection; it has been open since 2015.
When is The Bad Old Days open?
Monday through Thursday from 5pm and Friday through Sunday from 3pm, all running late into the early morning.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with The Bad Old Days before visiting for a specific deal.