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This page gives the definitions of some important terms that are used on HappyHourSchedule.Com

TermsDefinitions
Happy hourHappy hour refers to a time when bars, restaurants, or other establishments offer discounts or specials on food and drinks, usually alcoholic beverages. Typically in the late afternoon or early evening.
TimesTimes refers to the measurement of duration, intervals between events, and the sequencing/ordering of events. It is quantified in units like seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc. Times is operationally defined as “what a clock reads.”
DealsDeals generally refer to special offers, discounts, or arrangements made between parties, often for a limited period of time.
SchedulesSchedules refer to structured plans that outline a sequence of events, tasks, or activities, along with the specific times or dates when they are intended to occur.
MenusA menu refers to a list of food and beverage items that a restaurant or other dining establishment offers to its customers, along with their prices. It shows the options available to order and their costs.
Drink specialsDrink specials refer to temporarily discounted or reduced prices on alcoholic beverages that bars, restaurants, or other establishments offer to attract customers during specific hours or on certain days.
Half-price appetizersHalf-price appetizers refer to discounted pricing, usually 50% off, on starter dishes like wings, nachos, potato skins, etc. that restaurants offer during happy hour to attract customers.
Discounted drinksDiscounted drinks refer to temporarily reduced prices on alcoholic beverages offered by bars, restaurants, or other establishments during happy hours or special promotions.
Cocktail hourCocktail hour refers to the time before dinner when cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are served.
WeekendsWeekends refer to Saturday and Sunday, marking the end of the work week. It is a period of leisure, recreation, and relaxation.
Daily Happy HoursDaily happy hours refer to discounted food and drink offerings that bars and restaurants provide daily, usually during non-peak hours like late afternoons.
Bar specialsBar specials refer to discounted or promotional offerings of alcoholic beverages that bars provide during certain hours.
Late night discountsLate night discounts refer to reduced prices or special deals that restaurants, bars, hotels, and other establishments offer customers who arrive or purchase items late at night, usually after midnight.
After work drinksAfter work drinks refer to the practice of going out for alcoholic beverages with colleagues after finishing work for the day.
PricesPrices refer to the amounts of money that must be paid to purchase goods and services. Prices act as signals to buyers and sellers, facilitating exchanges and the allocation of resources in an economy.
AtmosphereRestaurant atmosphere refers to the ambiance, decor, lighting, music, and overall mood or tone that a dining establishment creates. It influences the customer experience and shapes perceptions of the restaurant.
Combo meal discountsCombo meal discounts refer to reduced pricing on meal packages that combine multiple food and drink items into a single offering.
ActivitiesRestaurant activities refer to events, offerings, services, and experiences that dining establishments provide beyond just serving food and drinks. Examples include live music, trivia nights, cooking classes, wine tastings, etc.
Kids MenuA kids meal refers to a combination meal aimed at children that is offered by fast food restaurants and other dining establishments.
AfternoonThe afternoon is the time period between noon and evening, generally considered the latter half of the standard workday. It starts around 12:00 pm and ends around 6:00 pm or sunset.
EveningEvening refers to the latter part of the day, the period between sunset and bedtime. It starts around dusk and ends around midnight.
LocationsLocations refer to the specific places, positions, or sites where people, events, objects, or activities are situated.
Late night happy hourLate night happy hour refers to discounted food and drink offerings that bars and restaurants provide late at night, usually starting around 10 pm or midnight.
Buy-one-get-one-freeBuy-one-get-one-free refers to a sales promotion where customers get a product for free or at a discounted price when purchasing another product of equal or greater value.

Happy Hour Times And Their Short Description

SchedulesTime
Late AfternoonUsually from 3-6 pm, with many places starting happy hour around 4-5 pm. This targets people winding down after work.
Early EveningUsually, Some bars and restaurants extend happy hours until 7 or 8 pm to reach late office leave times. So early evening hours from 5-8 pm.
Late NightUsually, Some places offer late night happy hours like 10 pm/midnight to closing, usually Fridays-Saturdays nights when people are out late.