1st Place: The Joynt
2nd Place: Haymarket Grill
3rd Place: Dooley’s Pub

Good deals and great conversation make happy hour a staple in the Chippewa Valley. Between 5 and 7 p.m., The Joynt (322 Water St.) is the best place to catch up with friends, coworkers, professors, and folks you’ve never met before. Down a pitcher or two of Premium at $3 a pop and, if you’re lucky, Menas will fill your glass. Happy hour at Haymarket Grill (101 Graham Ave.) leans closer to the upscale. Find drink specials Monday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. and try unique appetizers like roasted red pepper hummus or Spanikopita until 4:30. For a taste of the Irish, stop by Dooley’s Pub (442 Water St.) on weekdays from 3 till 6 p.m. Catch part of the game while sipping on a pint o’ Guinness.  – Carrie A. Weiss