West Milford Happy Hour Guide

"Happy hour" in West Milford has historically meant whatever a bar felt like doing on a slow Tuesday. Our Town Tavern runs it as an actual weekly schedule — a different deal every night, not just one hour on Fridays. Here's the full breakdown.

Friday: The Classic Happy Hour, 4 to 7 PM

Friday is the closest thing to a traditional happy hour on the calendar — discounted drinks from 4 to 7 PM, timed to lead directly into the night's live band. There's no cover for the music, so the happy hour effectively extends into a full evening if you stay.

Monday: Industry Night

Mondays are built for people who work nights themselves. Service industry workers get 50% off with a pay stub, and a DJ takes over after 9 PM — a rare Monday-night reason to go out in West Milford.

Tuesday: Taco & Tequila

Tuesday pairs taco specials with $6 margaritas and tequila flights running all night — the kind of theme night that turns a random Tuesday into a plan.

Thursday: Wine Down

Thursday trades cocktails for wine: half-price bottles, a live acoustic set, and a cheese and charcuterie board built to share. It's less "happy hour" in the classic sense and more a full evening built around a discount.

Weekend Live Music Pairs With Every Deal

Friday's happy hour leads into full-band live music with no cover. Saturday's live music runs 8 to 11 PM before a DJ takes over until close, and Sunday brunch — noon to 4 PM, with a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar — comes with a live jazz duo. None of the weekend programming requires a separate ticket or reservation; it's built into the regular schedule.

What's Actually on the Happy Hour Menu

The bar leans on a rotating beer wall with breweries like Ramstein, Equilibrium, Bolero, Defiant, and Hackensack, alongside a curated wine selection and a full spirits list with dedicated tequila and bourbon selections. Pair it with bar-snack staples built for sharing — Loaded Disco Fries, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, House Cured Fried Dills, Beer Battered Red Onion Rings, Street Corn Ribs, Corn and Cheddar Fritters, and Candied Thick Cut Bacon all show up before the larger plates, and most of them are built to split rather than order solo — useful to know if the table is mostly there for the drink specials rather than a full dinner.

The Full Weekly Schedule at a Glance

• Monday: Industry Night — 50% off for service industry with a pay stub, DJ after 9 PM.
• Tuesday: Taco & Tequila — taco specials, $6 margaritas, tequila flights all night.
• Wednesday: Trivia Night — 7:30 PM start, teams of 2–6, weekly prizes plus a season championship.
• Thursday: Wine Down — half-price bottles, live acoustic set, cheese and charcuterie boards.
• Friday: Happy hour 4–7 PM, then full-band live music with no cover.
• Saturday: Live music 8–11 PM, DJ takes over until close, extended drink specials.
• Sunday: Brunch noon–4 PM, build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, live jazz duo.

Planning Your Week Around It

If there's one night to build a week around, it's Thursday for the acoustic set and half-price wine, or Friday for the classic happy hour into live music. Wednesday's Trivia Night is worth knowing about too, even though it isn't a discount night — it's the other reliable weekly draw alongside the drink specials. For a party or group outing rather than a regular night out, the venue's private event options can also be paired with a themed night if the timing lines up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is happy hour at Our Town Tavern?

Happy hour runs Friday from 4 to 7 PM, leading directly into the night's live band.

Is there a discount for service industry workers?

Yes. Monday is Industry Night — 50% off for service industry workers with a pay stub, with a DJ after 9 PM.

What's included in Taco & Tequila Tuesday?

Tuesday features taco specials, $6 margaritas, and tequila flights running all night.

Does happy hour come with live music?

Friday's happy hour leads into full-band live music with no cover charge. Saturday and Sunday also have live music — a band followed by a DJ on Saturday, and a live jazz duo during Sunday brunch.

Where is Our Town Tavern and what are the hours?

Our Town Tavern is at 673 Macopin Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480. Full hours and directions are on the location page.

Does Trivia Night have drink specials too?

Trivia Night itself isn't a discount night, but it runs the same evening as the regular bar and food menu, and it sits right in the middle of the week between Taco Tuesday and Thursday's Wine Down.

See the complete weekly schedule on the events page, browse the full drink list on the menu, or check out the live music guide for what's playing alongside each night's specials.