The Dead Rabbit NYC Happy Hour: What to Know

The Dead Rabbit Happy Hour is officially called Shuck & Stout Hour. It runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the NYC bar, with $2 oysters by the half dozen, $8 pints of Guinness, and cocktail specials. There is also a “Split the G” promotion during the same window: make a perfect split through the Guinness logo and the pint is free, one per person.

This guide covers the New York location at 30 Water Street in Lower Manhattan, near the Financial District. It is not in the Lower East Side, even though people may search for happy hour in that neighborhood. The Austin Dead Rabbit has a different location, menu, and Happy Hour schedule.

Quick details

Detail	Verified NYC information
Address	30 Water Street, New York, NY 10004
Happy Hour name	Shuck & Stout Hour
Days and time	Monday–Friday, 3–6 p.m.
Main offers	$2 oysters by the half dozen; $8 Guinness pint; cocktail specials
Free-pint offer	Split the G perfectly; one free pint per person
Venue	The Taproom; the Parlor has separate opening hours
Taproom hours	Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m.

The Taproom opens daily at 11 a.m., while the Parlor opens later and follows its own schedule. Happy Hour should be planned around the Taproom offer, not assumed to apply to every room or every Dead Rabbit location.

What is on The Dead Rabbit Happy Hour menu?

The official Shuck & Stout page lists $2 oysters by the half dozen and an $8 pint of Guinness. Its linked menu adds three $16.50 cocktails: Irish Rose, Head Over Heels, and Usquaebach. It also shows a non-alcoholic TLC for $14.50, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir for $12.40, and Guinness for $8.

One menu detail needs care: the current PDF text reads “Dozen Irish Point Oysters $12.40,” while the official promotion page says oysters cost $2 each “by the half dozen.” That wording and amount do not line up cleanly. The table below uses the promotion page’s clear per-oyster offer for a six-oyster order, but check the price with staff when ordering.

Drink price comparison

Drink	Regular NYC menu price	Happy Hour price	Posted difference	Location/source note
Guinness pint	$9	$8	$1	The Dead Rabbit NYC Taproom; same beer and pour description
Irish Rose cocktail	$19	$16.50	$2.50	NYC menu; same named cocktail, though serving size is not stated

The prices are before tax and any applicable gratuity. The restaurant’s online pages display conflicting gratuity thresholds in different menu areas, so confirm the check policy with the venue rather than relying on an old banner.

Oyster deals and food menu prices

The oyster offer is the headline food deal. The regular NYC menu lists Irish Point oysters at $24 for a half dozen, or $48 for a dozen. At $2 each, six oysters during Shuck & Stout would be $12, a $12 difference from the regular half-dozen menu price. Again, the current Happy Hour PDF displays a different oyster line, so verify the six-count price at the bar before ordering.

The main Taproom menu also has Irish pub food beyond the Happy Hour menu. Current examples include popcorn for $8, house-made chips for $14, a Scotch egg for $17, a sausage roll for $18, and a dry-aged burger for $28. These are regular-menu prices, not Happy Hour discounts.

For a small order, six oysters at the advertised $2 rate would total $12 before tax, and one $8 Guinness would bring the listed subtotal to $20. If the oyster price shown on the current PDF is the amount charged instead, the bill could differ, so ask before placing the order. A Guinness and the $16.50 Irish Rose would total $24.50 before tax. Those simple combinations make it easier to compare a quick stop with a fuller meal from the regular food menu.

The standard menu describes its Irish Point oysters as Prince Edward Island oysters and identifies shellfish as an allergen. For something warm or more filling, regular-menu choices include the Scotch egg, sausage roll, and spice bag chips. These are not listed as Shuck & Stout discounts, so do not add them to a Happy Hour budget as if they had a reduced price. Ask the staff about current kitchen availability and ingredient questions.

Food price comparison: oysters

Item and size	Regular price	Happy Hour price	Difference	Location and caveat
Irish Point oysters, half dozen	$24	$12 calculated from $2 each	$12	NYC; official promo says $2 each by half dozen, but PDF wording conflicts—confirm at order
Irish Point oysters, dozen	$48	Not clearly stated	Not calculated	NYC; PDF text shows “Dozen … $12.40,” inconsistent with the official offer description

These comparisons use US dollars and posted menu prices, not a guaranteed final check total. The restaurant’s online menu identifies shellfish as an allergen for oysters. Ask the team about current availability and dietary needs.

Half-dozen oysters on a chilled platter with lemon in a dimly lit pub.

Which drink or time makes the most sense?

If you want the clearest deal, Guinness is easy to compare: the regular NYC menu lists $9, while Shuck & Stout lists $8. The cocktail specials include Irish Rose, Head Over Heels, and Usquaebach at $16.50 each. The current regular menu prices Irish Rose at $19, so the posted difference is $2.50.

If you are trying the “Split the G,” the free pint is a separate skill challenge, not a guaranteed discount for every guest. The official terms say one free pint per person and require a perfect split. Shuck & Stout still has the regular $8 Guinness offer during the same weekday time window.

The name “Happy Hour” can mean any short early-evening price window, but the Dead Rabbit NYC listing gives exact weekdays and hours: Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m. The official offer does not state that the deal runs late at night. Do not carry Austin’s late-night schedule into a New York visit. If you are traveling from another part of the city, check the live reservation and menu pages on the day you plan to go, since the menu PDF may be updated and the oyster notation needs clarification.

Pink-red gin cocktail with citrus and berry notes in a tall glass against warm pub lighting.

Is this a good Happy Hour in NYC?

The Dead Rabbit can suit someone who wants a weekday oyster-and-stout stop in Lower Manhattan, or a cocktail in a classic pub setting. It is less useful if you need a Sunday Happy Hour: the NYC Shuck & Stout schedule is weekdays only. The Taproom is open on Sunday, but that does not mean the weekday deal is active.

The venue is also not the separate “The Happiest Hour” bar. Searches for “the happiest hour” can lead to unrelated NYC businesses, so use the full name and 30 Water Street address when making plans. Likewise, “happy hour in Lower East Side” points to another neighborhood; The Dead Rabbit is downtown in the Financial District area.

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The Dead Rabbit NYC vs. Austin

The New York and Austin locations are not interchangeable. New York lists Shuck & Stout Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m. Austin’s official weekly page lists Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m. and again from 11 p.m. until close. Austin is at 204 East 6th Street, and it uses a separate menu. If you searched “Dead Rabbit Austin menu,” open the Texas site rather than using the New York oyster and cocktail prices.

For NYC reservations, use the official booking link from The Dead Rabbit site. The Taproom and Parlor have different hours, so choose the right room when checking availability. The venue page lists weekday Happy Hour in the Taproom context; contact the restaurant if you need to know where the offer can be ordered on a specific date.

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