Tasca Happy Hour — Upper West Side, New York City

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	4:30–6:30 PM

Drinks

Sangria (Don Pedro's Red) — $9
Select Wines (Alvarinho, Graciano, Malbec) — $9
Cocktails (Negroni, Boulevardier, Cuba Libre, Margarita, Gin & Tonic) — $9

Food

Tapas selection at happy hour prices (bar only) — $8–$12

Happy hour Mon–Fri 4:30–6:30pm, bar only, not available for groups larger than 8. All select drinks $9 flat. Confirmed via official menu page.

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA). Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A lively Spanish-Caribbean cantina on Columbus Avenue that draws a mixed crowd of neighborhood regulars and after-work professionals to its sprawling bar. The outdoor sidewalk tables and dog-friendly patio earn it perennial warm-weather enthusiasm. All drinks a flat $9 during happy hour makes the decision-making effortlessly easy. Happy hour Mon–Fri 4:30–6:30pm, bar only, not available for groups larger than 8. All select drinks $9 flat. Confirmed via official menu page.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Live music
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Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in New York City, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 488 ratings ↗

In New York City 222 rated venues Above median

3.7 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 4.9

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 20% · lower than 26% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.2 177 reviews ↗

In New York City 219 rated venues At the median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 50% · tied with 12% · lower than 38% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 14% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.1 10 reviews ↗

In New York City 162 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 9% · lower than 67% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 25% · tied with 9% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

505 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024 · 212-362-2211

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