best happy hour? yes, they deserve their rep. kate'spubhas the reputation for having the best happy hour in the north half of the city. they actually deserve it.
happy hour prices
aggressive on both food and liquor (beer and well drinks). food is half off the regular menu, and while most of the selections fit the "pub food" category, it's got a wide selection.
food quality & quantity
from the handful of items i've tried, it ranges from perfectly fine to really good. the nachos were sort of a miracle...generously decorated with cheese and other ingredients while simultaneously not even a tiny bit greasy. really beautifully executed. my chicken sandwich with a cup of soup for ~$5 was generous and filling and quite decent.
service
this is the crown jewel. the service has been friendly and extremely professional -- certainly more polished than one expects in a "pub", and sharper than in most chic tablecloth places. this is especially remarkable because kate's gets totally jammed by about 5:30p.m. and they are still both efficient and gracious.
hard to beat for happy hour, and a solid place to go at other times.