🏝️When you live in paradise, every hour feels a bit magical – but adding a spectacular glass of wine during one of our fun local happy hours is how we truly celebrate the Gulf Coast lifestyle. Because we believe finding a great glass shouldn’t feel pretentious or break the bank, we’ve personally vetted and tracked some of our favorite happy hours and weekly specials across Venice and Englewood.
Whether you’re winding down from a fun-filled day at Casperson or meeting up with friends before dinner on Dearborn, discover your perfect sipping spot for tonight below! (And if you’re looking for wine events, we’ve got you covered on those, too! Check out local wine events and our local guide to wine spots.)🥂
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🦈 Local Wine Spot Happy Hours & Weekly Specials
updated 8/31/26
| Day | Times | Venue | The Vibe & Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday | 11am-6pm | The Waverly Englewood Beach | 🌊 The perfect spot for beach watching, fresh air, and great specials (both upstairs – $7 house wines & downstairs – $5 house wines) |
| 2-6pm (Closed Monday) | Magnolia on the Bay Manasota Key | 🐬 Watch the dolphins frolick in the bay from the bar or the bay view garden. Drink and menu specials | |
| 1:30-5:30pm (Closed Mondays) | San Marco Downtown Venice | 🇮🇹 Ideal for dropping in while strolling Venice Ave | |
| 3-6pm Everyday except Weds | Octovino Downtown Venice | 🐙$1 off all pours | |
| 3-6pm | Deep Lagoon Osprey | 🐡 Small plates and drink specials | |
| 3-6pm | Dockside Venice | 🚤 Waterside and casual. The wine list is solid and the location is great for an outdoor bar and cool breezes | |
| 3-6pm | Banyan House Wellen Park | 🌳 $2 off cask wine and $10 bar bites in downtown Wellen Park | |
| 4-5:30pm | Apulia Osteria Italiana Placida | 🍝 At the bar and lounge every day except Sunday | |
| 4-6pm | Fins At the fishing pier on Venice Beach | 🦈 Fins Frenzy at the bar or on the patio is the perfect way to wrap up the day. Great drinks and happy hour food makes this a great spot to relax | |
| 4-6pm (Tues-Sat) | Café Venice Downtown Venice | 🌴 Drop in for a glass of wine and happy hour nibble | |
| 4-6pm | Prime Downtown Venice | 🥩 Drink specials and cheeseburger sliders right downtown Venice | |
| 4-6pm (Tues-Sat) | Bella Vino Downtown Venice | 🍷 A wine-focused happy hour | |
| Tuesdays | 1:30-9pm | San Marco Downtown Venice | 🍾 Half off bottles of wine every Tuesday! |
| After 4pm | Octovino Downtown Venice | 🐙 Industry Night – 20% off your tab! | |
| Wednesdays | 1:30-9pm | San Marco Downtown Venice | 💃🏻 Ladies Night ~ 1/2 off all drinks for the gals |
| All evening | Octovino Downtown Venice | 🐙 BOGO – Buy one, get one for your first round | |
| All evening | Devine’s Wine Bar Downtown Venice | 🍷 It’s hump day! Grab and friend or two and swing by to enjoy 30% off a bottle of wine | |
| 3-8pm | Rumours Wine Bar South Venice/Englewood | 🤫 Happy Hour: $1.00 dollar off all 6 oz pours and $2.00 dollars off all 9 oz pours from the wine list from 3pm-6pm Wine Flight Weds: From 5-close, any wine flight (four 3oz. wines off their menu (no duplicates) for $25 | |
| 4-6pm | The Flying Cork Venice Island | $1 off wine | |
| Thursdays | 3-8pm | Rumours Wine Bar South Venice/Englewood | 🤫 Happy Hour: $1.00 dollar off all 6 oz pours and $2.00 dollars off all 9 oz pours from the wine list from 3pm-6pm From 5-close, choose from a specially selected bottle of red or white with a small charcuterie board for $35 |
| 4-6pm | The Flying Cork Venice Island | $1 off wine | |
| Fridays | 4-6pm | The Flying Cork Venice Island | $1 off wine |
| Saturdays | 4-6pm | The Flying Cork Venice Island | $1 off wine |
| 7pm-close | Rumours Wine Bar South Venice/Englewood | 🤫 Open Bottle Night – choose a glass from any open bottle: $5 for a 6oz. and $8 for a 9oz. pour |
* Please check in with the wine spot to verify happy hour specials! We update monthly, but things are always subject to change by the venues! 🥂
Did we miss your favorite happy hour? Let us know so we can add it (and maybe try it ourselves! 😉). And if you’re a restaurant or wine spot and we missed you, please email us at info@venicewineexperiences.com.
🍷 Looking for something beyond the casual afternoon pour? While a great happy hour value is the perfect way to unwind, our local wine scene has so much more to offer. From intimate, boutique tastings to exclusive winemaker dinners right here in the Venice and Englewood area, we curate a separate, dedicated calendar for true wine experiences. Head over to our Monthly Wine Events Guide to see what wine events are being uncorked near you this week!
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