By Cindy Schwall
Scarsdale's dining scene has quietly built a strong lineup of happy hour spots, from French bistros to gluten-free Mexican fare. Whether you are meeting friends after work or looking for a low-key evening out, these are the best happy hour spots in Scarsdale worth knowing. Here is where locals actually go.
Key Takeaways
- Bistro Deville offers a daily happy hour with $12 wine, $14 cocktails, and $7 beer, plus $2.50 oysters.
- Micheline, opened by Eleven Madison Park alum and Scarsdale native Jonathan Aubrey, runs a Sunday through Thursday happy hour from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Massa' Italian Kitchen and Bar pairs its happy hour with a wine list featuring 50 selections by the glass and live music Thursday through Saturday nights.
- PopoJito keeps its gluten-free, paleo-friendly happy hour simple with $6 beers, $12 margaritas, and $12 sangria.
Bistro Deville: French Bistro Charm
Bistro Deville brings a cozy, modern French bistro feel to Scarsdale, and its bar area is where the happy hour crowd gathers. The restaurant runs its specials generously across most of the week.
What to Order Here
- Happy hour runs 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 3:00 to 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday
- Glasses of wine are priced at $12, cocktails at $14, and beer at $7 during happy hour
- East Coast oysters are available at $2.50 each, a rare deal for a sit-down bistro
- The wood-fired brie for two, paired with cornichons and garlic sausage, makes an easy shareable happy hour bite
The generous weekend window makes this one of the more flexible happy hour options in the village.
Micheline: A Scarsdale Native's French Bistro
Micheline brings genuine culinary pedigree to its happy hour, courtesy of chef Jonathan Aubrey, a Scarsdale native and Eleven Madison Park alum. The bistro's classic French menu makes its happy hour feel more elevated than most.
Why This Spot Stands Out
- Winter happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
- The menu leans into French bistro classics like escargot, moules marinières, and hake grenobloise
- An exclusively French wine list accompanies expertly crafted cocktails at the bar
- The Micheline burger, served with a special sauce and hand-cut fries, is a popular happy hour order
Having a chef with this background running a neighborhood happy hour is not something every suburb gets to claim.
Massa': Wine and Live Music
Massa' Italian Kitchen and Bar occupies a renovated country farmhouse in Scarsdale, and its second-floor wine bar is where happy hour regulars tend to land. The space pairs well-chosen wine with a lively evening atmosphere.
What Makes This Happy Hour Different
- The wine bar offers an Assaggini menu of mini appetizers alongside a full dinner menu
- Guests can choose from 50 wines by the glass, sourced from regions around the world
- Seasonal signature cocktails and homemade infused vodkas round out the drink list
- Live music plays Thursday and Friday starting at 8:00 PM, and Saturday starting at 10:00 PM
The combination of a serious wine list and live music makes this a natural stop for a happy hour that stretches into the evening.
PopoJito: Gluten-Free Med-Mex Happy Hour
PopoJito brings something genuinely different to Scarsdale's happy hour lineup: a fully gluten-free, paleo-friendly menu built around Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. The happy hour keeps things simple and affordable.
What's on the Happy Hour Menu
- Beer is priced at $6, with margaritas and sangria each at $12
- The restaurant's entire menu is 100% gluten-free and paleo-friendly, a rarity for Mexican-inspired food
- Popular dishes include caramelized cauliflower tacos and octopus fajitas, both accessible during regular hours around happy hour
- The restaurant occupies a spot on Christie Place, giving it an easy, walkable location in the village
For anyone managing dietary restrictions, this is one of the few happy hour spots in the area built entirely around that need from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days offer the best happy hour deals in Scarsdale?
Sunday through Thursday tends to have the most generous specials, though Bistro Deville also runs a shorter happy hour on Friday and Saturday.
Are these happy hour spots within walking distance of each other?
Most sit within or near the Scarsdale village center, making it easy to visit more than one in a single evening.
Do any of these restaurants require reservations for happy hour?
Happy hour seating is typically first-come at the bar, though reservations are recommended for full dinner service at busier spots like Massa' and Micheline.
Get to Know the Village Behind the Happy Hour Scene
Since 2002, my business has focused on personalized attention to client goals, total transparency, and clear, comprehensive communication that gets real results. My enthusiasm, professional expertise, market knowledge, and attention to detail help me consistently exceed client expectations with the highest level of service.
Having lived in Scarsdale for over 25 years and raised my family here, I know this community inside and out, staying active through the PTA, Junior League, and the Maroon & White High School Booster Club, among other organizations. If Scarsdale's happy hour scene and village charm have you thinking about calling it home, I would love to help you get connected.
Connect with Cindy Schwall today.
Having lived in Scarsdale for over 25 years and raised my family here, I know this community inside and out, staying active through the PTA, Junior League, and the Maroon & White High School Booster Club, among other organizations. If Scarsdale's happy hour scene and village charm have you thinking about calling it home, I would love to help you get connected.
Connect with Cindy Schwall today.
