Best Happy Hour: Publico

Best Happy Hour

Publico

Mardy Karmer

Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

0.8 miles from the Horseshoe, 5-minute drive, 13-minute walk

$$ Google Money Rating

Popular Five Points restaurant Publico, featuring a Lat-Asian fusion menu, is a staple with UofSC students and Columbia residents alike. With a different special per night, there is always something new and fun to eat at Publico.

The Monday night special is aptly named the expectation-subverting “Taco Monday.” With $2 tacos, $2 tequila, $4 margaritas and $4 Micheladas, there are options for everyone. Wednesday’s special encourages state pride, with a dollar off all local South Carolina beer or liquor. If you love drinks on tap, whether that’s craft beer, sake, wine, or cocktails, Thursdays are for you! Publico offers $1 off all tap drinks Thursday nights.

If you’re looking for something to do over the weekend without breaking the bank, Publico is the place to go. Jello Fridays serve $2 craft cocktail jello shots, and Saturdays are for “Pitchers and Pineapple,” or $20 deals on 60-ounce sangrias, mimosas and margaritas with the special, Saturdayonly pineapple margarita.

Whether you’re craving street tacos, Mexican street corn, Sunday brunch, poke bowls, or ramen, Publico has you covered. With vegetarian options, anyone can go and enjoy a nice meal at this upscale Lat-Asian restaurant and bar.

Cait Patel