Hey Austin! It’s Jordan Ramirez here with your go-to guide for smart, ongoing deals from local businesses—frequently updated, nearly all still valid, and full of ways to save whether you’re dining, shopping, or enjoying the arts.
Eat & Drink: Restaurants with Great Recurring Deals
• Second Bar and Kitchen (Downtown) — Weekday happy hour: $5 off pizzas, $4 off signature cocktails, $3 beers or wine, and discounted snacks. Most days 3–6 PM.
• Suerte (East Austin) — Happy hour specials include $7 bites, $8 cocktails, $3 pints, and 25% off bottles of wine. Early evening Monday through Sunday.
• Bufalina Due (Brentwood & East Austin) — Daily 4–5:30 PM gets you half-off pizzas, $5 draft beers, house wine deals, and reduced prices on red, white & rosé.
Retail & Everyday Savings
• FBS Appliance is offering rebates on major appliances: get up to 15% cash back on Lynx purchases, free risers with qualifying GE appliances, and big rebates on KitchenAid products. Valid through this fall.
• Austin Insider Deals program — Not just for visitors. You’ll find discounts on restaurants, local tours, hotels, and rideshares. Many deals can be redeemed directly via your phone.
Why These Deals Matter
The cost of living is high, and finding dependable offers can feel like a treasure hunt. That lunch special with enough food to take home, a drink deal that lets you unwind without overspending, or a discount that makes upgrades affordable—all add up.
Plus, choosing local means supporting business owners who live here, community employees who shop here, and creating an economy that circulates back into the city.
Tips to Maximize Savings
- Happy hour times vary—always double-check before heading out.
- Bring a group: some restaurants offer group or family-style specials.
- Sign up for loyalty or reward programs; apps often have unpublished specials or early access to deals.
- Follow local deal directories like Zappy or NoshGrid—they update frequently with real-time offers.
Want me to track something specific—pet supplies, fitness, markets—I’m all ears. Affordable local finds are around every corner if you know where to look.