These Happy Hour marketing examples range from branded beer promotions and to memorable publicity stunts that are introduced by a specific bar or franchise. As experiential drinking and dining becomes more popular among millennials, Happy Hour publicity stunts are also on the rise.
Recently, the Beaufort Bar at the Savoy in London made headlines with a promotional stunt that sent its beer menu into space. Moreover, a stunt bu The Gestations featured a faux bar location that catered to a pregnant woman clientele. Whether aiming to stand apart from the competition or to shock consumers, these marketing tactics manage to grab one's attention.
Other memorable examples from this list include a beer-branded fashion pop-up by Heineken that celebrates local talent along with the Chili's wait-free drink app that ensures the restaurant's visitors are served promptly.
15 Examples of Happy Hour Marketing
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Pouring the Perfect Pint
The Heineken Bartender Final 2015 Serves up a Winner with Star Factor
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Glowing Beer Bottles
This Heineken Beer Bottle Takes on a New Look Under UV Light
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Sports Star Chat Campaigns
Heineken Invited Fans to Virtually Share the Sofa with a UEFA Champion
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Beer-Branded Fashion Shops
Heineken's Fashion Pop-Up Shop Celebrates Underground Talent
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Drinking Pinball Events
Toronto's First-Ever Beer & Ball Festival Will be Held at Handlebar
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Ale Aficionado Recruitment
Taylor Walker Enlists Experienced Beer Drinkers to Test Out Pubs
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Line-Skipping Dining Apps
The Chili's Waitlisting App Will Launch in Summer 2015
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Beer-Branded Discos
The Heineken Pop-Up Nightclub Makes Waves at the Salone Del Mobile
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Gamified Beer Apps
Push For Beer Lets Users Win Free Brews by Collecting Points
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Competing Barkeep Events
This Long-Term Toronto-Based Cocktail Competition Showcases Local Bars
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Extraterrestrial Cocktail Promotions
The Beaufort Bar at the Savoy Sent Its Bar Menu Into Space
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Guerrilla Marketing Beer Ads
This Heineken Ad Makes Guys Choose Between Their Girlfriends & Soccer
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Maternal Marketing Campaigns
The Bartendr Gestations Publicity Stunt Turns Heads Through Racy Ads
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Jetsetting Bar Stunts
KLM & Heineken Celebrate King's Day by Flying Bar Customers to Amsterdam
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Micro-Reality Show Commercials
This Heineken International Ad Puts a Spin on Normal Job Interviews
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Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
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Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Mother's Day Cafe Promotions
This Starbucks Mother's Day Promotion Rewards Moms and Kids
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Beer Insurance Policies
HeineCare by Heineken Protects UK Football Fans Against Spills
Beer Enthusiast Campaigns
Yard House Searches for its Chief Beer Officer Amongst Fans
Festive Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Blitzen's Bar Puts a Seasonal Spin on Classic Cocktails & Mocktails
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Olympic-Themed Beer Campaigns
The Corona Cero 'For Every Golden Moment' Celebrates Paris 2024
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Celebratory Smoothie Campaigns
This Nékter Juice Bar National Smoothie Day Promotion is Refreshing
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Cannabis-Infused RTD Cocktails
Emerald Hour Cannabis Cocktails Offer a Booze-Free Happy Hour
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Film-Inspired Cocktail Experiences
Absolut Vodka Hosted a Wicked Cocktail Event in NYC
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Co-Branded Beer Apparel
thisisneverthat and Budweiser Partner on a New Apparel Collection
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Espresso Martini Festivals
The Mr Black Espresso Martini Festival Shares One-Off Serves
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Beer-Infused Hot Sauces
Miller High Life and Hot N Saucy Collabored on Dive Bar Hot Sauce
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Half-Priced Indulgent Beverages
Starbucks Rewards Members Celebrate with Exclusive Yay Day Offer
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Premium Cocktail Mixers
Hella Cocktail Co Hopes to Elevate One's Drinking Experience
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Packs
SMASHD's Party All Day & Party All Night Packs are Replenishing
Cheeky Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Events
Mindful Drinking Fest Boasts the NO FUN Cocktail Competition
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
Non-Alcoholic Electrolyte Cocktails
SMASHD Captivated Millennials & Gen Z with Its Debut Campaign
Cup-Stealing Clothing Collections
Stella Artois' Steal Artois Collection Honors Bar Culture
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Rugged Legacy Beer Campaigns
Coors Banquet Reinvigorates Start Your Legacy Campaign
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Evening Milkshake Promotions
Sonic is Launching a Half Price Shakes Promotion for the Summer
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Vibrant Canned Cocktail Brands
Lake Hour Draws Inspiration from Lakeside Gatherings
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Discounted Cafe Drink Promotions
Starbucks Yay Day is Happening in November for Rewards Members
Refreshingly Bold Beer Campaigns
All Day IPA Debuts a Socially-Inclined Spot and New Can Look
Party-Ready Mini Cocktails
The Drinks Bureau Makes Fun, Playful 10% ABV Cocktails in 150ml Cans
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
One-Brand Vodka Martini Bars
The First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar is Opening in Melbourne
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Lookalike Martini Ads
Kahlúa's Feliz St. Patrick's Day Promotes Espresso Martinis Over Stouts
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Eye-Catching Low-Calorie Beers
Lowrise Unveils a New Low-Calorie Beer Product to Entice Shoppers
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Month-Long Martini Events
Tanqueray's Fancy Hour Spotlights Martinis as the Perfect Summer Sipper
Summer-Ready Free Beverage Promotions
Athletic Brewing Company is Handing Out Its Run Wild IPA
Festive Hotel Pop-Ups
IHG Hotels & Resorts Presents Chalet Programming and Holiday Activations
Mindful Cocktail Menus
Free Spirited by Loews Hotels Shares Curated No- and Low-Alcohol Beverages
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Ready-To-Drink Classic Cocktails
GoodDays Focuses on Convenience and Quality in a New Market
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Espresso Martini Flights
Starbucks Reserve Offers Unique Coffee Cocktail Experiences
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Non-Alcoholic Beer Cocktails
Talon & Tinnie Reinvents the Traditional Boilermaker for Dry January
Bar-Strength Gourmet Cocktails
Gather Gourmet Cocktails Put an Indulgent Twist on Classic Serves
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Wellness Drink Mix Promotions
This Horlicks On-Pack Promotion Supports New Year Wellness
Artisan-Inspired QSR Drinks
These Burger King Drinks are Arriving in Canada in Two Options
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
Spring-Ready RTD Cocktails
Greenbar Distillery Offers Up Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Cocktails
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Small-Bite Martini Menus
The Oblix Happy Hour Fuses "Girl Dinner" with the "New York Happy Meal"
Seasonal Beer Campaigns
Shiner Beer Holiday Campaign Showcases Texas Traditions
Miami-Themed Anniversary Celebrations
Alchemysts Inc. Recently Marked Its Five-Year Milestone
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Zero-Proof THC Cocktails
Flyers' Sparkling THC Cocktails Reinvent Classics Like the Margarita
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Collaborative Music-Inspired Bar Menus
HIMKOK and Sony Music Norway Partnered for a New Menu
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
Special Edition Nigerian Prints
Dye Lab Created a Special Six-Piece Collection for Heineken
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
Hungover Diner Discounts
Burger King's Facial Recognition Gives Discounts to Hungover Customers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Traditional Latin Dinner Campaigns
Rémy Martin Launches a New Campaign for Hispanic Heritage Month
NFL Restaurant Promotions
Applebee's Partners with the NFL to Offer an Array of Sporty Deals
French Peach Liqueur Pop-Ups
Juliette Liqueur will Host an NYC Event with Bottle Engravings
Stylish Low-Alcohol LA Bars
STAY. Offers a Chic Night Out Without the Hangover
Seasonal On-Tap Cocktails
The Honey Moon Cocktail Bar Introduced a Series of Seasonal Flavors
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
University Team-Supported Beverage Partnerships
GoodDays Partners with Kennesaw State University
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Mascot Brewery's Stuntin' is Available in Unique Summery Flavors
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Prideful Cider Retail Kits
These Strongbow Pride Kits Help Retailers Get Ready for the Event
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Frozen Spirit Sweepstakes Campaigns
The Jägermeister Freeze to Win Campaign Requires Refrigeration
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
High-Value Restaurant Menus
Eddie Merlot's Happy Hour and Lounge Menu is Arriving Now
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Hospitality Mentorship Programs
Moët Hennessy USA and Another Round Another Rally Team Up
Quirkily Branded Beers
Eastern Brewing's 'Brand New Lager' is a Self-Explanatory Beverage
BBQ-Themed Bar Menus
The Fox & Hound Bar & Grill Summer Backyard Party Menu is Flavorful
Snackable Martini Cocktails
Bar Valentina Serves The Snack Size Happy Hour with a “Teeny ‘Tini”