Apres Beach Happy Hour
30% off wine cocktails, slushies, and patio bites. The reward for a day at Sandbanks.
Thursday. Friday. Saturday. 4 to 7. The best three hours of the week. Starting Thursday June 11, 2026.
What is Apres Beach?
Three hours of patio happy hour at Traynor Family Vineyard, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4-7pm, June 11 through September 30. Prince Edward County's lakes are beautiful. The thing missing after a day at Sandbanks or North Beach is somewhere to land for sunset that isn't another beer patio. We made that place.
The Deal
- Happy-hour piquette pours — 1oz pours of any Piquette on the menu. Try them all if you want.
- Happy-hour wine slushies — wine-based, sun-drenched, dangerously refreshing. Non-alcoholic versions available.
- Full food menu — gourmet hot dogs ($7 each: Classic, Kimchi, Mango Salsa), street corn nachos, and the rest of the summer menu.
That's not a "happy hour" in the corporate sense. It's a couple of hours that are basically inviting you to come hang out.
The Vibe
Sun. Vines. Cabanas under umbrellas on the Vineyard Patio. Hammocks under the lavender pergola if you're feeling lazy. The Sail Garden Patio if you want some shade and privacy. Often a DJ or live music. Frequently the winemaker (that's Richard Narayan) or founder (Mike Traynor) walking around — say hi.
"Beautiful grounds, live music, fantastic wines and awesome service. The wine slushie is a killer, loved it!! Ask for Jordan, he is the best!!"
★ S R., Google Reviews, July 2025 ★
Why Thursday / Friday / Saturday
Honestly? Because that's when most people are heading out to the County for the weekend. Thursday afternoon is the unofficial start of County weekend. Friday is the day everyone arrives. Saturday is the prime patio day. Sunday morning is for headaches and recovery — we don't run happy hour Sundays because we want you back later that day fully functional.
Pair with Sandbanks, North Beach, or Lake on the Mountain
Apres Beach was designed as the post-beach landing strip. From Sandbanks Provincial Park, we're a 25-minute drive. From North Beach, we're 15 minutes. From Wellington Beach, we're literally down the road. From Lake on the Mountain, you're about 35 minutes — a beautiful drive through the County.
Park, sandy feet welcome, dog welcome, kids welcome, take a hammock or a cabana, piquette in hand by 4:05pm.
What to Order First
If it's your first time, here's our suggestion:
- Start with a wine flight ($10) to figure out what you like.
- Once you know your style, hit the happy-hour piquette pours during Apres Beach hours.
- Order the street corn nachos ($10) for the table.
- Finish with a wine slushie. Or a hot dog. Or both.
- Buy a bottle on the way out for tonight.
The Logistics
When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 4-7pm
Season: June 11 through September 30, 2026
Where: Traynor Family Vineyard | 1774 Danforth Road, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, give us a heads-up: 1-877-403-4224 or retail@traynorvineyard.com.
Friendly to: Dogs. Kids. Sandy feet. Wedding parties. Solo wine drinkers with a book. Big group pre-dinner gatherings.
Planning Your Day in PEC?
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