12 Hawks Happy Hour Times and What's Included

August 11, 2026 · Bar, grill and good times in Ephrata

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12 Hawks runs happy hour Monday through Friday from 2 to 4pm. But 12 Hawks is closed on Tuesdays, so in practice happy hour only happens four days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2 to 4pm. During that window, expect lower prices on drinks and a shorter food menu, not the full breakfast, lunch, and dinner lineup you'd get any other time.

If you're planning a visit around happy hour, the biggest thing to know is the schedule gap on Tuesday. Show up expecting a Tuesday happy hour and you'll find the doors locked. Plan for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday instead.

The short version

Where happy hour wins

Happy hour is built for the in-between hours. If you're done with work early, or you've got a gap between errands in Ephrata, 2 to 4pm is a good window to grab a drink and something to eat without committing to a full meal or full price. Craft cocktails and other drinks are typically discounted during this window, which is the main draw.

It's also a lower-key time to watch a game. The lunch rush is over and the dinner crowd hasn't shown up yet, so if you want a seat at the bar with a screen in view and don't want to fight for it, happy hour is often your best shot.

The exact discount amounts and which specific drinks or appetizers are included can shift over time, so treat any number you hear secondhand as a starting point, not a guarantee. If you want to know exactly what's discounted on a given day, calling ahead or asking when you sit down is the reliable way to find out, since happy hour menus at bars and grills commonly get adjusted a few times a year.

Where regular hours win

If you're bringing the family, coming in for breakfast, or want the full menu instead of a trimmed-down happy hour list, regular hours are the better fit. The kids' menu, full entrees, and the wider range of food options aren't limited to the happy hour window, they're available whenever the restaurant is open.

Regular hours also win if you care more about watching a full game than saving a few dollars on a drink. The screens run during all open hours, not just 2 to 4pm, so if there's a game on at 6pm or during Sunday brunch, you're covered without needing to time your visit around happy hour.

And if you're the type who wants a sit-down dinner rather than a quick bite, showing up outside happy hour means you're not squeezed by a two-hour window. You can take your time.

What this looks like in practice

A typical happy hour visit looks like this: you show up sometime between 2 and 4pm on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, order a drink off the happy hour list, maybe an appetizer, and you're in and out within that window without rushing. It works well for a short stop, less well if you're trying to stretch it into a full dinner, since the discounted menu is usually narrower than the regular one.

On Tuesdays, there's no happy hour because there's no 12 Hawks open at all that day. If Tuesday is your usual day off and you were hoping to swing by, you'll need to shift to Monday or Wednesday instead.

Weekends are regular hours, no happy hour pricing. If you're coming in on a Saturday or Sunday to watch games with the family, you're on the standard menu the whole time, which honestly works fine for most groups since the goal on game day is usually food, seats, and screens, not discounted drinks.

FAQ

Does 12 Hawks have happy hour on weekends?

No. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 2 to 4pm only. Weekends run on the regular menu and regular pricing all day.

Why isn't there a Tuesday happy hour?

12 Hawks is closed on Tuesdays entirely, so there's no happy hour that day. The realistic weekly happy hour schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Can kids come in during happy hour?

Yes. 12 Hawks is a family-friendly bar and grill, and happy hour is just a pricing and menu window, not an adults-only period. Families are welcome any time the restaurant is open, including during the 2-4pm happy hour.

Does the happy hour discount apply to food, drinks, or both?

Typically it covers a mix of drinks and select food items, but the exact list can change over time. If you want to know precisely what's discounted on a given visit, ask when you sit down, since happy hour menus at most bars and grills get tweaked periodically.

Are the game-day screens only on during happy hour?

No. The screens run during all open hours, not just the 2-4pm happy hour window. If a game is on in the evening or on a weekend, you'll be able to watch it regardless of happy hour timing.