Mackenzie River Happy Hour. Summerlin

You will find MacKenzie River inside City National Arena in Downtown Summerlin at 1550 S Pavilion Center Dr, which means easy surface parking and a short walk from the rest of the shopping district. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 2 to 5pm, so the best window is mid-afternoon before the after-game crowd packs the bar.

The value play here leans on drinks. Draft pints are $5, well cocktails $5.50, and house wines $6, which keeps a full afternoon cheap even before you factor in food. The kitchen takes $2 off appetizers and flatbreads during the same window, so a couple of shared plates and a round or two will not run up much of a tab.

This is a Montana-inspired sports bar with a wall of TVs, so set expectations accordingly. It works well for a group watching a game, but the layout has enough booth seating that you can also post up solo without feeling stranded in the noise. The flatbreads are a smart order if you want something to split rather than a heavy entree.

Given the arena location, expect busier nights when there is hockey or an event on the schedule. If you want a quieter scene, aim for the early part of the 2-to-5pm window.