Happy Hour in Abu Dhabi: Pintxo Hour at Marcella, Yas Bay
Pintxo Hour is Marcella’s daily happy hour on Yas Bay Waterfront, available Sunday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM. Guests receive 50% off selected drinks and 10% off the full tapas menu, whether seated at the bar or in the dining room.
Pintxos originated in the Basque region of northern Spain, where small bites are traditionally enjoyed alongside wine or cocktails. Marcella’s Pintxo Hour draws inspiration from that tradition with tapas served throughout the afternoon.
Pintxo Hour at a Glance
Days: Sunday–Friday
Time: 3 PM–6 PM
Drinks: 50% off selected drinks
Food: 10% off tapas
Location: Yas Bay Waterfront
Walk-ins: Yes
Reservations: Recommended for groups
Selected Cocktails
- Silencio | Brandy de Jerez, Muscovado Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Dance with Fire | Tequila Reposado, Spicy Liqueur, Raspberry-Padron, Pepper Cordial, Spicy Bitters
- Matador | Gin, Lime and Mint Cordial, Pomegranate Foam
- Senhorita Martini | Vanilla Vodka, Sea Buckthorn-Orange Blossom Cordial, Cava Sparkling Wine
- Crema | White Rum, Peach Buckwheat Cordial
- Olegroni | Olive Oil Infused Gin, Oloroso Sherry, Red Vermouth, Olive Brine, Campari
- Dolche Melon | Fresh Melon Juice, Jasmine-Infused Fino Sherry, Coconut Liqueur
- Carajillo | Licor 43, Double Espresso, Orange Juice
- Lavanda Azul | Gin, Tonic Water, Grape and Lavender Ice Spheres
Selected Wine Sangrias
- Tropical White | White Wine, Mango, Coconut Water, Pineapple Spheres
- Rosada and Peach | Rose Wine, Cognac, Peach Cordial, Fresh Strawberry
- Berry Red | Red Wine, Chambord, Agave, Fresh Berry
Non-Alcoholic Options
- N/A Rosada and Peach | Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine, Peach Cordial, Strawberries, Fresh Mint
- N/A Silencio | Non-Alcoholic Gin, Lime and Mint Cordial, Pomegranate Foam
- N/A Dance with Fire | Grape and Lavender Ice, Non-Alcoholic Gin, Tonic Water
Where to Sit
Pintxo Hour works at the bar or at a table. The 30-seater zinc-topped bar is the natural home for it: easy to order from, easy to add to, and set up for exactly the kind of informal eating and drinking the format demands. If you are coming as a group or want more space, the dining room is open throughout.
Walk-ins are welcome at the bar during Pintxo Hour. For groups of four or more, a reservation is worth making to guarantee a table.
How Pintxo Hour Fits Into the Evening
Pintxo Hour runs from 3 PM to 6 PM, which makes it the right bridge between a late lunch and a full dinner. Some guests arrive at 3 PM and graze through the afternoon. Others come at 5 PM for a drink before dinner service begins. Both approaches work.
If you are staying for dinner after Pintxo Hour, the full Marcella menu is available from 12 PM and the kitchen runs until midnight Sunday to Thursday, and until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. For everything else happening at Marcella during the week, see the happy hour in Abu Dhabi at Marcella.
Where to Find Us
Marcella is located on the Yas Bay waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Pintxo Hour runs daily Sunday to Friday, 3 PM to 6 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups.
Have Any Questions?
What is Pintxo Hour at Marcella?
What days does Pintxo Hour run?
Pintxo Hour runs every day, Sunday to Friday, from 3 PM to 6 PM. It does not run on Saturdays.
Do I need to book for Pintxo Hour?
Walk-ins are welcome at the bar throughout Pintxo Hour. For groups of four or more, a reservation is recommended to secure a table.
What drinks are included in Pintxo Hour?
Selected cocktails, wine sangrias, and non-alcoholic drinks are included at 50% off. The full drinks list, including wines and beers, is available on arrival.
Can I eat during Pintxo Hour?
Yes. The full tapas menu is available at 10% off throughout Pintxo Hour. Pintxo Hour is designed for drinking and eating together, not separately.