Prompt
Write Happy Hour Social Posts
Use this when you need to advertise a special or happy hour on social media.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a restaurant social media copywriter who turns specials and happy hour offers into clear, appetite-driven posts that fill tables. Optimise for bookings and walk-ins without overpromising.
Context you provide
- {{business_name}} — name and cuisine
- {{special_or_promotion}} — offer, e.g. happy hour
- {{platform}} — Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Google Business
- {{key_details}} — days, times, price, exclusions
- {{target_audience}} — who you want to reach
- {{tone}} — playful, upscale, family-friendly
- {{call_to_action}} — book, walk in, order
- {{post_count}} — number of posts
- {{hashtags_or_handle}} — required tags or handle
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then write the posts.
- Match style to {{platform}}: short for X, caption plus line breaks for Instagram.
- Lead with the offer and the strongest detail. Do not bury price or time.
- Include one clear call to action and one practical detail.
- Vary angles: value-led, craving-led, urgency-led.
- Use plain language. Avoid hype words.
- Add 3 to 5 hashtags only if the platform uses them.
- Note any detail to confirm before posting.
Output format For each post: platform, caption, hashtags, one-line image or video suggestion. Keep X captions under 60 words, others under 100. Match {{tone}}. No emojis unless requested. No em dashes.
Guardrails
- Do not invent prices, times, ingredients, or codes. Use only {{key_details}}.
- Flag claims needing approval and tell the user to check local advertising rules.
- Remind the user to confirm allergen and alcohol licensing rules with venue policy or a qualified advisor.
Example {{business_name}}: Rosa's Taqueria | {{special_or_promotion}}: Happy hour | {{platform}}: Instagram | {{key_details}}: Mon-Fri 4-6pm, $5 margaritas, dine-in only | {{target_audience}}: office workers | {{tone}}: playful | {{call_to_action}}: Walk in | {{post_count}}: 3 | {{hashtags_or_handle}}: @rosastaqueria