Two bucks is always the price for a big beer at four Texas Station bars.

FINDING A LAS Vegas happy hour or drink special is about as difficult as finding a sunburnt tourist on Memorial Day weekend. But what some people call a “drink special” is, well, not so special. (TRUE STORY: I recently bought a 20oz domestic draft at a Strip property for $12. $12!!!)

Here at Station Casinos we think we do drink specials and happy hours at many of our Las Vegas bars and lounges better than anyone in town. The winning formula: The right cocktail at the right price with the right crowd. In that spirit, here’s seven day’s worth of “drinking on the cheap” in Las Vegas…

MONDAY
The Drink: $2 16oz Bud Light drafts, 99¢ frozen Margaritas and $2 Tequila shots
Where/When: Whiskey Bar, Race & Sports Book Bar, Splitz Bar and Garage Bar at Texas Station, 24/7
Vibe: Texas makes it easy with three drink specials (none more than two bucks) at four bars with no time limit. In other words, they aren’t even really drink specials; it’s just way we pour.

TUDAY
The Drink: Half price drinks
Where/When: Havana Lounge at Boulder Station, nightly from 11pm – 4am
Vibe: The Havana Lounge is a cool place to shoot some pool and light up a cigar (they sell premium cigars). This is a late-night drink special so rest up.

WENDESDAY
The Drink: Half price martinis
Where/When: Hank’s at Green Valley Ranch, daily from 5pm – 7pm
Vibe: Hank’s is a first-class steakhouse with the main dining room opening at 5:30pm daily. The half-priced martinis start flowing in the bar at 5pm with an appetizer menu. Live piano music at 6:30 Tuesday – Saturday.

THIRSTYDAY!
The Drink: $2 domestic draft beer, $3 imported drafts, 2-for-1 shots of Jameson and Patron Silver
Where/When: Jack’s at Palace Station, daily from 3pm – 7pm
Vibe: Jack’s is a comfy Irish-pub-type hangout with Guinness and other brews on tap. It’s a friendly place to watch the game or meet up with friends. Live music with Evenflow starts at 7pm on Thursday.

FRYDAE
The Drink: $4.99 Skyy martinis and 4 Bud or Bud Light beers for $9 (4949 Lounge). $1 Jack Daniels shots and $1 domestic draft beer (Revolver)
Where/When: The 4949 Lounge Happy Hour runs daily from (you guessed it) 4pm – 9pm. Friday night is American Badass night at the Revolver Bar & Saloon.
Vibe: Hey, it’s Friday night so here’s two options at Santa Fe Station. 4949 is sexy and ultra-loungy so you can meet up with friends in a cool spot before riding the dance floor (and mechanical bull) at Revolver.

SPATERDEE
The Drink: $3 Margaritas, $2 draft beers and $6 Coronita buckets
Where/When: Camacho’s Cantina at Aliante Station, nightly from 6pm – 8pm
Vibe: This is the Pre-Party Fiesta that foreruns Caliante Noche Latina featuring music from Volume 1 in the Access Showroom at 9pm, so it’s always a festive warm-up for a big Saturday night in North Las Vegas.

S@N%&?
Better take the night off and get some sleep (or your cognitive functions like spelling may become impaired).

Sincerely, please be safe when drinking.
Cheers!