Happy hour can turn an ordinary weekday visit into a good-value outing, but the details are rarely the same everywhere. Offers, times, eligible items and even whether a location runs happy hour can vary, and alcohol rules differ by province. This guide explains what happy hour typically covers, how timing usually works, and how to confirm the current deal before you go.
Start with the Boston Pizza menu with prices in Canada to see regular prices for comparison, and keep the Boston Pizza menu overview handy when you are deciding what to order.
What happy hour typically covers
Happy hour is usually a limited-time promotion, often in the late afternoon or early evening, with lower prices on selected drinks and sometimes on shareable starters or small plates. The idea is to encourage a relaxed visit before the main dinner period. Typical features may include discounted draft or bottled drinks, special prices on selected appetizers, and occasionally a combo for a small group. The exact selection is set by each restaurant, so a deal you saw at one location may not be offered at another.
Because alcohol is regulated, age requirements, identification checks and local liquor licensing rules always apply. Non-alcoholic options are often available too, so ask what is included for the whole table.
Why timing varies by location
Happy hour times can vary by day of the week, season, province and restaurant. Some locations run it only on weekdays, others include weekends, and some may pause it during holidays, special events or busy periods. Start and end times also matter: arriving a few minutes after the window ends can mean paying regular prices, even if you ordered just before closing time, depending on the restaurant’s policy.
How to confirm before you go
- Call or check with your local restaurant on the day you plan to visit.
- Ask the exact start and end times, and whether the deal applies to dine-in only.
- Ask which drinks and food items are included, and whether there are limits per person.
- Ask whether the deal can be combined with other coupons or promotions.
- Check the restaurant’s hours with our hours guide and find it with our locations guide.
Practical tips
- Arrive a little early so you can settle in before the window starts.
- Order shareable starters if your group wants a light meal rather than a full dinner.
- Compare the happy hour price with the regular menu price on this site, so you can judge the saving.
- For a larger group, consider our catering guide and reservations guide instead of relying on happy hour alone.
FAQ
Does every Boston Pizza location have happy hour? Not necessarily. Participation, times and included items vary by location, so confirm with the restaurant you plan to visit.
Is happy hour only for drinks? Often drinks are the focus, but some locations include selected food items or shareables. Ask what is included on that day.
Can I combine happy hour with a coupon? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Restaurants often exclude combining promotions, so ask before ordering.
What if I arrive near the end of happy hour? Ask the server how the cutoff works, whether it is based on order time or seating time, so there are no surprises on the bill.