Who isn’t peckish for a little snack by the end of the work day? The folks at Dino in Cleveland Park know how you feel—but of course, being an Italian restaurant, the words “little” and “snack” aren’t ones that are juxtaposed there very often. Their new happy hour, which has been underway for just under a month, showcases both Dino’s well-established talent for quelling the need for a nosh and its revamped cocktails list and ample selection of wines by the glass. A 25 percent discount on cocktails and wines by the glass—many of which are very reasonably priced—along with a spread of small bites set out along the bar that rival a meal make Dino’s happy hour worth a visit. Specials run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.

Your first glimpse of the bar upon arriving suggests that Dino’s happy hour fare—which is all complimentary, did we mention that?—literally scoffs at the idea of beer nuts or stale pretzels as “bar food.” Huge bowls of marinated olives, house-made pickles and a variety of meats line the bar from end to end. Vinegar lovers will swoon over the pickled turnips, carrots, beans and celery, which are well-seasoned and very tart, but manage to avoid any of the over-saltiness and sog all too often plaguing pickles. White lupini beans tossed with hot Italian peppers, herbs and a sweet marinade, where the peppers make the dish exciting and savory without overpowering, are also worth a mention.

For the carnivores, Dino is also not skimping on its charcuterie for happy hour. On a recent visit the bar boasted thin-sliced cured pork sausage and two different kinds of pâté: a duck liver spread perfect for smearing on tiny crostini, and a hearty country-style pork and duck pate dotted with dried fruits.