There’s something special about the late afternoon in Smythesdale — that little shift in the light, the workday easing off, and the quiet promise of a good evening ahead. At The Courthouse, we like to mark that moment properly with Happy Hour, every Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.
It’s two hours of easy-going company, cold drinks, and the kind of relaxed pub atmosphere that makes a weekday feel a little brighter.
Why We Love a Weekday Cheers
By about ten past four, the first few regulars have already rolled in. Someone finds their usual stool, someone else orders “the same as always,” and suddenly the bar has that warm, familiar buzz we look forward to all week.
And with 25% off beers and wines, it’s the easiest decision you’ll make all day.
A Proper Knock-Off Drink
Happy Hour here isn’t rushed or rowdy — it’s the perfect wind-down. A cold Carlton after a long shift, a glass of wine before dinner, or a quiet catch-up with a mate you haven’t seen in a while.
The taps are pouring Great Northern, Guinness, Stingrays XPA and more — all the staples that locals know and love — and the atmosphere always has that “pull up a chair and stay a while” feel.
Rolling Into the Evening
Some people pop in just for a quick drink. Others stay on for Steak Night Monday, Parma Night Tuesday, or Pizza & Pot Wednesday.
By Thursday, Happy Hour becomes the unofficial start to the weekend — a warm-up lap before Friday’s live music and big week-end energy kicks in.
A Simple Ritual That Just Works
We’ve been pouring drinks in this old 1859 pub for a long time, and one thing hasn’t changed: the best moments are usually the simple ones. A discounted drink, good conversation, and that friendly feeling you only get in a proper country pub.
So if you’re passing by between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, drop in and unwind the Courthouse way — great drinks, friendly faces, and a little reward for making it through the day.
