Imperial Bar and Lounge

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Imperial Bar and Lounge runs a tidy daily happy hour from 4-7 PM with everything priced at $3.50: well drinks, IPAs, and French fries. The $3.50 IPA is the standout -- most places charge that for a domestic during happy hour, and here you are getting craft IPAs for the same price.

Why You Are Actually Here

The $3.50 IPA is the draw. If you are a hop head on a budget, Imperial just became your new favorite bar. The consistency of daily happy hour means this is not a sometimes deal -- it is an every-day deal. The French fries at $3.50 are the perfect bar snack to go alongside your cheap IPA, and the Arlington Ave location puts you slightly off the main downtown drag in a quieter corner.

The Vibe Check

Relaxed and unpretentious. Imperial has bar-and-lounge energy without trying to be trendy. The crowd is neighborhood regulars and downtown workers who know about the $3.50 IPAs and keep coming back. It is the kind of place where you can sit at the bar alone and feel perfectly comfortable, or bring a group and spread out.

Pro Tip

The $3.50 IPA and fries combo is basically $7 for a craft beer and a snack in downtown Reno. That is the kind of deal you tell friends about. Make it a regular stop.