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Swing by Tuesdays – Fridays, between 3:30 – 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. to close (gawd bless Seattle for twice daily happy hours). Or, on Saturdays between 5 – 7 p.m and 10 p.m. to close. Here are ten reasons why we think you should:

1. Boka Burger. Grilled angus beef burger with Beecher’s cheddar cheese, with pickled tomatoes and onion jam served with truffle fries is just $6.50 (regularly $13 – all urban bites and urban eats are half-priced).

2. All night happy hour in the bar on Sundays and Mondays starting at 3:30 p.m.

3. Coconut Mojitos. Imagine muddled mint and lime, Malibu rum, Coco Lopez coconut cream and house made lime sour topped with a splash of soda is pure summer in a glass. At $10, it’s a bit of a splurge, but on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., specialty cocktails are half-priced.

4. Bacon Mac n’ Cheese. The ultimate dairy/carb sin – baked Beecher’s cheddar cheese and macaroni topped with bacon and herb bread crumbs is the perfect accompaniment to an icy cold beer. $4 during happy hour (usually $8).

5. Rainy Day Valet. Hotel 1000 cheers up weather-challenged guests with free valet parking and extended drink specials on rainy days in Seattle.

6. Drink on the cheap. During Happy Hour, well drinks are $4.75, draft beers are $3, and there’s always an interesting pick for the $5 red and white wine selections by the glass.

7. Boka Poke. Feeling like a light bite, but need something to hold down the booze? Try the sashimi grade Ahi tuna, cubed and served with fresh avocado, ponzu vinaigrette, ginger and taro chips. $4.50 during happy hour (usually $9).

8. Select martinis and Manhattans are priced $7.50 - $9.50 all-day Thursdays. Still kinda spendy, but we can attest that BOKA can make a kick ass, balanced cocktail.

9. Pork Belly Steam Bun Sliders. We love these bite sized bits of fatty pig goodness that are served with hoisin chili glaze and cilantro. $6 during happy hour (usually $12).

10. Half-priced bottles of wine during lunch on Fridays. Okay, so maybe this deal isn’t specific to happy hour, but we’re never one to pass up having an adult beverage over a leisurely lunch, especially on a Friday (kinda like a super early happy hour).