Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Restaurant chain signs and beers clinking - Static Media / Getty / Shutterstock If you're a fan of dining out, you know that happy ...

When you want to grab a drink with friends and would like to save some money doing so, these national chains have some of the best happy hour deals (on both drinks and snacks).

Ask whether the happy hour item is the same portion as the regular menu. Check the listed ounces or glassware; smaller glasses usually mean smaller pours. Watch for sides or sauces that cost extra and ...