A GRAPE ESCAPE

The creative happy hour menu changes seasonally and features small plates and appetizers priced from $3 to $11. Staff picks: prosciutto-wrapped dates and chevre, house made tomato basil soup and grown up grilled cheese.

Special = $5 select red, white and sparkling wine; $3 Stella Artois

Portello Wine Cafe

2754 NW Crossing Drive, Bend

541-385-1777

Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday

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A DOWNTOWN SPEAKEASY

All food is $6 during happy hour at this funky downtown lounge with a speakeasy vibe. Staff picks: duck samosas, marinated tofu sliders and baked Brie with mango chutney and toasted sourdough slices.

Special = $4 select draft beer; $5 house wine; $6 select cocktails

Velvet

805 NW Wall St., Bend

541-728-0303

Happy hour: 5 to 7 p.m. daily

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE

Try some authentic Northern Thai dishes at discounted happy hour prices. Staff picks: Gai Tod crispy chicken wings for $6, Heavenly Beef for $7 and Tua Din fried peanuts for $2.

Special = $3 select draft beer; $5 house wine; $9 cocktails

Nam Tok Kitchen

745 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend

541-508-4884

Happy hour: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

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CLIMBING THE WALLS

A large selection of small plates, sandwiches and pizzas are included on the happy hour menu for $12 or less. Staff picks: fried green beans for $6, chicken Caesar salad for $8 and the 900 Wall burger for $12.

Special = $3 to $4.50 canned and draft beer; $5 to $6 wine; $5 to $7 cocktails

900 Wall

900 Wall St., Bend

541-323-6295

Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily

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HOPPING ALONG

The “Hop-ee” hour menu ranges from $4 to $6.50 with choices including comfort food like $6 bacon-cheddar mac and cheese, $4 spicy habanero tater tots, $6 barbecue pulled pork sliders and more.

Special = $4 pints; $5 house wine

Three Creeks Brewing Co. Brew Pub

721 Desperado Court, Sisters

541-549-1963

Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

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LODGE LIFE

Save $3 on all starters. Staff picks: Kobe beef sliders for $8.95, sesame crusted Ahi for $10.95 and the chicken quesadilla for $8.95.

Special = $1 off pints

Cascade Lakes Lodge

1441 SW Chandler Ave., Suite 100, Bend

541-388-4998

Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

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TIME FOR THAI

Enjoy a selection of favorite menu items in the lounge, priced from $4 to $8. Staff picks: crispy garlic chicken, fresh rolls with tofu, shrimp or barbecue pork and Bangkok red curry.

Special = $3.25 to $4.75 beer; $4.50 well drinks; $5 house wine; $5.50 cocktail specials

Noi Thai Cuisine

550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 148, Bend

541-647-6904

Happy hour: 2:30 to 6 p.m. daily

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BACK TO SCHOOL

This is not the school cafeteria food you may remember. Staff picks: Truffle fries for $4.75 and the mini cheeseburger or two pork tacos for $5.75. $2 drink minimum per person.

Special = $4.75 McMenamins pints; $4.50 well drinks; $6.75 house wine

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

700 NW Bond St., Bend

541-382-5174

Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close daily