It’s Late. You’re Hungry… and Broke.

It could be after a fun Friday night out with your best friends or maybe a long Tuesday evening studying for a midterm, no matter why the reason, you are awake and so is your stomach.  Us college kids aren’t always the best at keeping the refrigerator stocked with late night meals or snacks for emergencies like this.  Well, don’t fret fellow Gorlok, we’ve got some tips for late night food grabs on a budget that don’t entail a drive thru.

Late Night Happy Hours Near You

If you feel like getting out, but don’t want to spend too much for your late night meal, a lot of restaurants have late night happy hour specials.  Below is a quick list of ten late night happy hour specials from around St. Louis.

• Herbie’s Vintage ’72 from 10:30pm until midnight with ½ price appetizers and ½ desserts
• Llywelyn’s from 10pm until close with ½ price appetizers
• The Scottish Arms from 10pm until 11pm with ½ appetizers
• The Fox and The Hound from 4pm to close with a mix of really awesome food deals for example on Fridays 20 wings for the price of 10 and ½ off nachos
• Three Monkeys from 9pm until close with various food specials; for example: Thursday $4 potato skins, $4 Spicy Chicken Tenders, and $4 Lobster Rangoon
• Bar Louie on Tuesday Nights from 5pm until close with $1 burgers (pay for extra toppings)
• Houlihan’s from 4:30pm until 1am with $6 appetizers
• Chuy Arzola’s from 9:30pm until 1am with $3 appetizers
• BARcelona Tapas from 10pm until 11pm with $2 calamari, burgers, and sliders
• TGI Friday’s from 10pm until close with $4 appetizers

Now, there are many more restaurants not mentioned above.  Have any favorite late night happy hour spots I didn't mention?  Comment below and share the wealth!  And next time you are out and about, take special notice to happy hour deals you see around town.  These specials are changing constantly so keep your eyes open, especially at your favorite places around the Lou.  

Your Other Late Night Option

Check out a 24 hour grocery store near you.  It’s the option that works best when you are worn out, just want to chill at home/apartment/dorm, or you and a group of friends are heading back in from a night out.  You can find cheap quick meals like frozen pizzas or snacks like chips and dip. 

Whether you decided to try the grocery store near you or restaurants that offer late night happy hours to feed your craving, you can now rest assured with these options available all around St. Louis.  Your wallet and stomach will thank you.


Katlin Jacobsmeyer