Best late-night happy hours

Happy Hour at Boundary Road

Washington, DC  | Daily

The stylish new H Street bar, which opened in February, offers a $5 boilermaker with Old Overholt rye whiskey and a can of Natty Boh beer. Pair that with the late-night food menu, which might include grilled wings with sriracha or hand-cut fries with curry mayo.

Happy Hour at Bullfeathers

Washington, DC  | Monday-Friday

Bullfeathers doesn't mention its late-night "reverse happy hour" on its beer menu, and a host says, "We don't have a happy hour" when I ask about it at lunch. But Bullfeathers' happy hour does exist and is the Hill's best for beer lovers: Choose a small "pony express" pour of any of the 31 drafts for $3 per glass from 8 p.m. to close. This obviously isn't much of a deal if you pick Rolling Rock or Bud Light, but Bullfeathers' rotating taps include seasonals from Long Trail, Goose Island, Founders and Starr Hill, plus a mix of Belgians and IPAs. The crowd is usually suits and Hill staffers who have been burning the midnight oil -- or keeping the drinks flowing from the earlier happy hour at Tortilla Coast next door.

Happy Hour at Ceiba

Washington, DC  | Daily

Ceiba's lively yet relaxed atmosphere, comfortable lounge and deeply discounted Caribbean cocktails have made it one of my favorite after-work date spots for years, but it's just as good for those who are looking for some late-night deals.

Every day finds a different house cocktail marked down from $9.95 to $5 from open to close, including caipirinhas on Tuesday and margaritas on Fridays. The daily happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and then picks right back up after dinner, with $5 specialty cocktails and half-price bar food -- don't miss the queso fundito, which bubbles in a lava stone bowl ($6), or the crispy Mexican fish tacos ($6).

Happy Hour at District Commons

Washington, DC  | Monday-Friday

Happy hour features $5 cocktails, wine and draft beers.

Happy Hour at DuClaw Brewing Company

Bowie, MD  | Monday-Friday

This Maryland brewery doesn't actually make beer at its Bowie location, but a dozen of its ales are always on tap. The late-night (and all-day Tuesday) happy hour takes $2 off all beers and wines.

Happy Hour at Lincoln

Washington, DC  | Monday-Friday

Lincoln's cocktail menu was created by John Hogan and John Miller, the duo behind Annapolis's Level lounge, which guarantees that you'll get a solid mixed drink anytime you stop in. Monday through Wednesday, a limited selection of $5 cocktails at the late-night happy hour includes a delicious mai tai using Trader Vic's original 1944 recipe, and New Orleans's classic sazerac, made with rye whiskey and Vieux Carre absinthe. There's a separate (and not very discounted) menu of late-night snacks to pair with your beverages.

Happy Hour at Smoke and Barrel

Washington, DC  | Begins 5/24

Smoke and Barrel slashes prices on its outstanding American and European draft beer selection on Friday and Saturday nights. Prices drop $1 off the list price at 10 p.m., $2 at 11 and then $3 from midnight to close. With most prices usually between $6 and $8, savings can be substantial. The caveat: To keep the crowds in check, bartenders require you to give them a password, which you can find on the Smoke and Barrel Twitter and Facebook pages.