If rising gas prices are getting you down, don’t despair. Instead, consider fueling up on drinks and munchies that are guaranteed not to exceed the $4 mark. Here are 10 ways $4 (or less) can take you further…
Take a shot at playing bartender and build your own Bloody Mary for only $3 on Saturday and Sunday. The bar provides your vodka shot, and then cuts you loose to design your own custom drink. Select from a variety of Bloody Mary mixes and drink garnishes (like pickles and blue cheese stuffed olives) to create your own drinkable masterpiece.
Wild Woody's Chill & Grill
The $1 beer shell special at this east-side party destination always packs a crowd. The special features your choice of Bud, Bud Light, Bud Select or Miller Light in a frosty, 10-ounce glass—perfect for pairing with a pizza, a specialty sandwich or maybe even another beer. Do the math-- three beers here would still be cheaper than a gallon of gas.
Bullfrog Bar & Grill
Aside from dishing out live entertainment seven nights a week, the Bullfrog Bar & Grill is also known for serving up a mean burger special for $4. Your juicy, half-pound burger will arrive with all the trimmings, complete with seasoned fries. You can even add cheese for no extra charge.
This cozy, relaxed joint offers plenty of daily bargains. Choose from a decent selection of imported and domestic bottled beers for $3. For a snack, why not try a bowl of zesty chili ($3.50), one of Honest John’s homemade soups ($3) or a classic grilled cheese sandwich ($3)?
Choose from a selection of premium beers like Guiness, Bass, Molson Canadian and Bud Light and enjoy 23-ounce drafts for $3.50 all day, every day. Your Mother’s also runs daily $1 off happy hour specials, which brings the price of nearly all mixed drinks under $4 as well.
A trendy, west-side staple, The Hills Bar & Grille offers four tasty appetizers—all are only $4 each. Try the fully-loaded nachos, sliders, chips and salsa plate or the popular spinach and artichoke dip. Beer pints are offered as well for only $2.50.
Kona Grill offers both a happy hour and a reverse happy hour almost every day, so your odds of finding a great deal increase significantly at this pan-Asian restaurant. Try the $3 cosmos and margaritas. If you’re searching for tempting fusion fare, try Kona Grill’s selection of half-price appetizers. Choose from avocado egg rolls, onion rings, pot stickers, Kona calamari, chicken satay, tacos, sweet & spicy shrimp or Kahuna Bites.
This downtown favorite serves up a neighborhood bar feel and an eclectic menu loaded with slightly upscale pub grub. Happy hour deal-seekers can take advantage of $2 domestics and $3 martinis Monday through Friday.
Though Cady’s Grill specializes in prime rib and specialty sandwiches, the budget-conscious can enjoy $3 well drinks, wine and appetizers Monday through Saturday. Wine selections include Merlot, Pino Grigio, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet. Choose from mouth-watering appetizers like deep-fried mushrooms and zucchini, homemade BBQ chips and Texas Toothpicks (deep-fried onions and peppers).
Dust off your favorite college party mug and come out to Bamboozles on “Bring Your Own Mug Mondays.” These folks will pour up to 40-ounces of Bud Light for just $1.50. Fill ‘er up.
