Oyster Happy Hour

Hank's Oyster Bar (The Wharf)

Name: Hank's Oyster Bar (The Wharf)
Address: 701 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC, 20024, US
Telephone: (202) 524-4265

Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront · New England Seafood / Oyster Bar

GOOGLE★ 4.44,312 YELP★ 3.71,172 TRIPADVISOR★ 4337Google: higher than 28% of venues in Washington, DC

The happy hour

Drinks

$6 Narragansett Lager
$6 seasonal IPA
$7 house sparkling (Cava)
$7 house white wine (Vinho Verde)
$7 house red wine (Tempranillo)
$9 house spirits + mixer (Absolut, Seagram's Gin, José Cuervo, Don Q Rum, Jim Beam)

Food

$2.50 oysters on the half shell (rotating East Coast selection)
$3 citrus marinated olives
$7 single slider (fried oyster, shrimp, chicken, or cheeseburger)
$10 pretzel bites & beer cheese dip
$5 fried pickles
$7 bacon-topped deviled eggs
$5 Old Bay fries

Sunday–Thursday all-day happy hour in waterfront lounge is exceptional. Multiple DC locations (Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill). Family-friendly waterfront patio.

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

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A beloved DC oyster institution that brings its signature New England seafood charm to The Wharf waterfront. The casual, maritime-themed bar with nautical rope details and waterfront outdoor seating draws a loyal neighborhood crowd. The rotating raw bar selection featuring Chesapeake and New England oysters at $2.50 each during happy hour is one of the best deals on the waterfront. Sunday–Thursday all-day happy hour in waterfront lounge is exceptional. Multiple DC locations (Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill). Family-friendly waterfront patio.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
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 Washington, DC, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.4 4,312 ratings ↗

In Washington, DC 105 rated venues Below median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 4.9

Rated higher than 28% · tied with 15% · lower than 57% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Below median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 16% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.7 1,172 reviews ↗

In Washington, DC 100 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.5 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.0 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 1% · lower than 82% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.0 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 4% · lower than 88% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4 337 reviews ↗

In Washington, DC 84 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 12% · lower than 64% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 8% · lower than 75% 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

701 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · (202) 524-4265

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