Brio happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM in the bar and on the terrace at Brio Italian Grille, with every item at $8: flatbreads, calamari, the Brio burger, signature cocktails, house wine and sangria. Wednesdays add $7 wine and Thursdays add $7 martinis.
This guide covers Brio happy hour times, the $8 menu, weekly specials and the rules. Brio started in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Earl Enterprises. The official site is brioitalian.com; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
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Times
What time is Brio happy hour?
Brio Italian Grille happy hour times
Brio happy hour is Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM in the bar and on the outdoor terrace, with every bite, signature cocktail, house wine and sangria at $8. A few Brio restaurants offer happy hour all day.
Brio happy hour times
| Day | Happy hour | Extra deal |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 PM to 6 PM | |
| Tuesday | 3 PM to 6 PM | |
| Wednesday | 3 PM to 6 PM | Wine Wednesday: $7 select wines |
| Thursday | 3 PM to 6 PM | Martini Thursday: $7 martinis |
| Friday | 3 PM to 6 PM | |
| Saturday and Sunday | No happy hour | Weekend brunch until 3 PM |
So what time is Brio happy hour? Three hours every weekday afternoon. Some Brio restaurants run happy hour all day, so check your location.
2026 status
Does Brio have happy hour?
An $8 Italian happy hour
Yes. Brio Italian Grille has a weekday happy hour with one simple price, $8, for flatbreads, calamari, the Brio burger, signature cocktails, house wine and sangria.
Brio was started in Columbus, Ohio, by the founders of Bravo Development in 1992 and is now owned by Earl Enterprises. It serves Italian Mediterranean food inspired by the Amalfi Coast at about 25 restaurants. The company went through bankruptcy filings in 2020 and 2025, so check that your Brio is open.
Weekly
Brio weekly drink specials
Wine Wednesday and Martini Thursday
Brio adds two weekly drink deals: Wine Wednesday with $7 glasses of four select wines, and Martini Thursday with $7 signature martinis.
Brio weekly specials
| Day | Deal | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Wine Wednesday, four select wines | $7 a glass |
| Thursday | Martini Thursday, signature martinis | $7 |
| Saturday and Sunday | Weekend brunch | Until 3 PM |
Rules
Brio happy hour rules
Bar and terrace
Brio happy hour is served in the bar and on the outdoor terrace, first come, first served, at participating locations where state and local laws allow.
Brio happy hour: included or not
| Item or situation | Happy hour price? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bar | Yes | First come, first served |
| Outdoor terrace | Yes | Where available |
| Dining room | Usually | Regular menu |
| To go | No | Regular prices |
| Weekends | No | Weekdays only |
Alcohol is for guests 21 and older.
Tips
Brio happy hour ordering tips
How regulars save more
To get the most from it, go on Thursday for $7 martinis, sit on the terrace and share an $8 flatbread and calamari.
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Go Thursday
$7 martinis.
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Go Wednesday
$7 wine.
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Sit on the terrace
Counts for happy hour.
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Order the Brio burger
$8.
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Share a flatbread
$8.
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Arrive by 5 PM
Bar fills up.
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Check your location
Some all day.
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Weekend brunch
Until 3 PM.
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FAQ
Brio happy hour FAQs
Q1What time is Brio happy hour?
Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Q2How much is Brio happy hour?
Everything on the happy hour menu is $8.
Q3Does Brio have happy hour on weekends?
No. Weekends have brunch until 3 PM instead.
Q4What is Martini Thursday at Brio?
$7 signature martinis on Thursdays.
Q5Where is Brio happy hour served?
In the bar and on the outdoor terrace.
