The struggle is real: Going out for Happy Hour in Seattle with friends, and being consistently disappointed by the lack of substantial vegan food options. REALLY? What year is it?

Sorry, but... we just can't eat any more house olives and greasy french fries!

No wonder our friends think we are malnourished...

And modifying every other non-vegan happy hour plate to death is a pain for everyone involved. And it usually doesn't arrive as expected after all the fuss.

What's a hungry vegan to do? We can't JUST drink cocktails and not eat, because we all know what happens next...

Headaches. Headaches are what happens next.

Fortunately, there are some kick-ass restaurants where you can enjoy a very vegan-friendly happy hour in Seattle!

So let's get right to it.

Vegan-Friendly Happy Hours in Seattle

Fully vegan

Life On Mars was voted "Best New Bar" by Seattle Magazine, and for good reason.

Well, a few good reasons. One of those is happy hour. This Seattle bar and restaurant only serves vegan food, and their happy hour specials are de-freakin-lish.

House Mac, Caesar Salad, Treasure Fries, Disco Fries, and Chicken Fried Artichokes take center stage during happy hour, with specialty cocktails, wells, drafts, and wine all discounted as well.

Their Vinyl Happy Hour, where customers choose the records to spin, pairs well with any dish.

HH: Monday-Saturday, 4-7pm; all day Sunday | Visit Life On Mars

Fully vegan

Plum Bistro offers one of the most extensive vegan happy hour menus in Seattle. Though priced a little higher than most happy hour menus you might be used to, the food will not leave you disappointed.

Plates range from $5-18, and include favorites like Spicy Cajun Mac & Yease, Garlic Ginger Cauliflower Bites, and a Plant-Loving Charcuterie Plate that is just divine. The happy hour menu is also accommodating to nut-free, soy-free, and gluten-free diets.

This is one vegan happy hour in Seattle won't want to miss.

HH: Monday-Friday, 3-6pm; Sunday 4-8pm | Visit Plum Bistro

Georgetown Liquor Co. is a must-visit when you’re craving hearty vegan comfort food, especially when you’re looking for a satisfying happy hour. Located in Seattle’s iconic Georgetown neighborhood, it’s just a short drive from Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, Supernova night club, WaMu Theatre, and more, making it a perfect spot to score before or after the game or show.

Catch their generous mid-day happy hour from 2-6pm, or head in after dark for their late night happy hour, 9pm-close.

Happy Hour is Twice Daily: 2pm-6pm and 9pm-close. Visit Georgetown Liquor

Fully vegan

Since Cycle Dogs moved into its brick and mortar, they’ve been unbelievably generous with the food specials, including late night and happy hour!

Enjoy Cycle Dogs’ basic cheeseburger, reminiscent of your favorite fast food pasttime, made with 1/8lb Beyond beef patty, and topped with vegan cheddar cheese, chopped white onion, pickles, mustard, and ketchup. Make it a meal with fries, and you’re still under $10.

Their Happy Hour menu also features a chick’n caesar wrap, corn dogs, and cheezy bakon ranch fries.

HH: Mon-Thurs, 8-9pm (closed Tuesdays); Fridays 9pm-midnight; Saturdays 3-5pm & 9pm-midnight; Sundays 3-5pm | Visit Cycle Dogs

Razzis is a local pizza and pasta joint with an entirely vegan menu. You read that right: vegan pizza menu.

And to make things even better, their happy hour menu has tons of vegan options, too!

Vegan Mozzarella Sticks, Beyond Chickn' Strips, Hummus Plates, and Two-Topping Mini Pizzas are just some of the noms to look forward to.

Fountain drinks, beer, and wine are also discounted for your enjoyment. And Razzi's food menu is also very accommodating to gluten-free diets, and they even serve gluten-free beer!

Keep Razzis in mind the next time you have a group with varying dietary restrictions or preferences, (or for when you just wanna chow down on your favorite nostalgic munchies, veganized).

HH: Monday-Friday, 2-5pm & 9pm-Close | Visit Razzis

You know the times they are a-changin' when a Philly cheesesteak sandwich company adds a vegan option to their menu...

And due to popular demand, King Philly has officially included their vegan Philly sandwiches into their happy hour 2-for-$16 sandwich deal. Score!

These sandwiches are off the hook, packed with flavor, and served with a side of fries. Choose from Vegan Sandwich - seitan "steak" and vegan cheese - or the veggie mushroom (ask for no cheese or sub the vegan cheese), both served on a locally baked French roll and topped with grilled-to-perfection onions and peppers.

King Philly is the place to take non-believers. There are plenty of non-vegans who prefer the vegan Philly, so it’s best to call ahead since they've been running out quite often. Plants rule.

HH: Monday-Friday, 3-5pm | Visit King Philly

El Borracho is a mainstay for vegan happy hour in Seattle.

With 3 locations and a fully-vegan menu as of 2021, vegans are rejoicing!

During happy hour, score cheap vegan tacos and other bites. For drink specials, the Pink Cheapo Margarita and select beers are discounted, too.

Good luck not ordering the vegan nachos, though... while they're not on the happy hour menu, they're worth every cent.

HH Pike Place: 3-5pm, Monday-Friday
HH Ballard: 4-6pm, Monday-Saturday
HH Tacoma: 4-6pm, Wednesday-Saturday
21+ most evenings | Visit El Borracho

This Happy Hour is different in that the entire menu is discounted!

Seriously - Get a $2 discount on each and every dish during Happy Hour. Bonus points for a clearly marked menu offering hits like their spectacular vegan Crispy Tofu and Yam Panini.

Esters has other vegan options as well, and other menu items that can be vegan with only slight modification. Save room for dessert, though, and get the Coconut Panna Cotta with Rum Caramel Sauce - swoon.

HH: Every Day, 3-7pm | Visit Esters Enoteca 

Did I leave off your favorite vegan-friendly happy hour in Seattle? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Instagram! I’d love to add more to the list :)